A summer transfer window dominated by the chase for centre forwards for many of the Premier League’s top clubs continues with Liverpool still pursuing Alexander Isak - but finding Newcastle resolute in their desire to keep the Swedish striker.
Liverpool have sold Darwin Nunez to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal for £46.3m, which should open up funds to bid again for Isak. Newcastle, however, have been clear that they do not wish to sell, even if Eddie Howe has admitted it is tricky to see a route back for the exiled forward.
Manchester United, conversely, have got another major deal done. Benjamin Sesko was unveiled to supporters at Old Trafford a week before the start of the Premier League season and will join Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha in a new-look front three for Ruben Amorim, who has enjoyed a productive first summer transfer window.
Arsenal are preparing to bolster their own forward line further by signing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Palace want a fee in excess of £60m and an official offer could soon go in. Arsenal have also rejected a swap deal which have seen them sign Real Madrid’s Rodrygo and send William Saliba the other way.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
Transfer news live
- Transfer window rolls on with Manchester United confirming the signing of Benjamin Sesko
- Liverpool are still chasing Alexander Isak but Newcastle are intent to keep striker
- Eberechi Eze is a top target for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta seeks further additions
- Chelsea have emerged as suitors for Alejandro Garancho
- Everton consider loan move for Jack Grealish
Newcastle prepared to wait on Jackson
15:17
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Lawrence Ostlere
The 24-year-old, who scored 10 Premier League goals last season but endured a run of one league goal in five months between December and May, trained alone on Friday and was left out of the squad for the friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen.
He has been pushed down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the signings of Liam Delap from Ipswich and Joao Pedro from Brighton, with a feeling that his progress at the club has stalled.
His relationship with supporters has been complex since joining from Villarreal in 2023, with a general appreciation for his willingness and occasional flashes of excellence offset by inconsistency and a questionable temperament.
Newcastle prepared to wait on Jackson
15:02
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Lawrence Ostlere
Newcastle will wait for a resolution to Alexander Isak's future before deciding whether to move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, the PA news agency understands.
Isak is currently not training with Eddie Howe's squad after a £110m bid from Liverpool was rejected and he is not expected to feature in Saturday's Premier League opener against Aston Villa.
The club missed out on signing striker Benjamin Sesko, who joined Manchester United on Saturday from RB Leipzig, but after Chelsea told Jackson on Friday that they are willing to sell it has opened up a possible solution to the impasse.
PSG sign goalkeeper amid uncertainty over Gianluigi Donnarumma's future
14:20
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Paris Saint-Germain completed the signing of Lucas Chevalier yesterday from Lille with speculation continuing that Gianluigi Donnarumma could leave the Champions League winners. Manchester United are among those to be mentioned as possible bidders for the Italian, who would have no shortage of suitors, you’d think.
Manchester City's Rodri concern
14:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Manchester City are said by the Spanish press to be concerned that Real Madrid could come calling for Rodri. The midfielder is still working his way back from injury and has two years left on his deal, yet AS think that the Spanish capital club’s hunt for a midfielder could see them turn his way.
DONE DEAL! Sunderland sign Arthur Masuaku
13:40
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Here’s a name West Ham fans will be familiar with - Sunderland have sealed the signing of left-back Arthur Masuaku from Besiktas, bringing the Frenchman back to the Premier League after six seasons in east London earlier in his career.
Arthur Masuaku in profile pic.twitter.com/GZR4aE6tG5
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) August 10, 2025
Al Nassr prepare bid for Kingsley Coman
13:20
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Harry Latham-Coyle
German journalist Florian Pettenberg thinks Al Nassr have Kingsley Coman in their sights. A bid of £26m, or there or thereabouts, could be submitted to Bayern Munich for the 29-year-old.
Brentford line up new forward
13:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Having let Bryan Mbeumo go, and with Yoane Wissa also linked with an exit, Brentford need a new forward. A bid to Bournemouth for Dango Ouattara may be on the way with the two Premier League clubs in talks, Sky Sports believe.
AC Milan want Rasmus Hojlund
12:40
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Harry Latham-Coyle
The arrival of Benjamin Sesko may well leave Rasmus Hojlund surplus to requirements at Manchester United. Fabrizio Romano believes AC Milan are in talks over the Dane, even though the striker may wish to remain at Old Trafford.
Newcastle agree deal for centre half
12:20
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of German Malick Thiaw having agreed a fee of just short of £35m with AC Milan, reports the Daily Mail. Thiaw can also play at right back or in defensive midfield.
Jack Grealish to Everton on loan?
12:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Another tricky attacker who could well be on the move is Jack Grealish, down the pecking order at Manchester City. According to The Times, Everton remain in discussions with his current club over a possible loan move for the England international with David Moyes still targeting several signings before the transfer window closes.
Benfica open talks over Antony
11:40
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Miguel Delaney
It is understood that Benfica have entered talks with Manchester United over a possible deal for Antony for what could be an initial loan with an option to buy. The Brazilian impressed at Real Betis in the second half of last season but looks set to leave Old Trafford.
Chelsea's alternative options
11:20
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Alejandro Garnacho is not the only player on Chelsea’s wishlist - Xavi Simons remains a target, Sky Sports say, with the RB Leipzig man capable in an attacking midfield role or out wide.
Chelsea in talks over Alejandro Garnacho
11:01
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Alejandro Garnacho is still yet to leave Manchester United despite appearing to be bound for the exit door after publicly expressing frustration over his usage at the end of last season. Chelsea, The Athletic say, are continuing their talks over possibly extracting the Argentinian winger from Old Trafford.
Arsenal hunt Eberechi Eze
10:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Also chasing one of Crystal Palace’s best and brightest are Arsenal. Eberechi Eze has long been linked with a move from south to north London and a bid could go in over the next few days, reports suggest.
Liverpool target Marc Guehi
10:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool’s summer spending appears to be far from finished. The Daily Mail believe that they will have more talks with Crystal Palace today as the two sides meet in the Community Shield with defender Marc Guehi a player of interest. Guehi is out of contract next summer.
Farewell, Darwin Nunez, Liverpool’s magnificently ridiculous footballer
10:15
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Richard Jolly
In one respect, Darwin Nunez replaced Sadio Mane, in another Roberto Firmino. When he left the Anfield pitch, probably for the last time in a Liverpool shirt, he was replaced by Lewis Koumas. He was given a standing ovation by many, along with a final blast of the chant of “Nunez”, as he came off in Monday’s pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao’s second team.
It was a fond farewell, but also an anticlimactic one for the man who, when he joined, arrived with the expectation that comes with being Liverpool’s record signing. He had the deceptive debut, when he scored and Manchester City’s striking newcomer Erling Haaland did not, in the Community Shield; since then the Uruguayan delivered another 39 goals in competitive games, the Norwegian 124. The comparison was long since abandoned.
When each came to England in 2022, Nunez as Firmino’s long-term successor and as Mane was joining Bayern Munich, it did not escape attention that he cost more than Haaland – an initial £64m, potentially £85m – albeit with a significantly lower salary. So a transfer to Al-Hilal for a guaranteed £46.2m, and perhaps more, represents both a significant loss and yet a fine bit of business by Liverpool.
Darwin Nunez seals Liverpool exit as he completes £46.2m move to Al-Hilal
10:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Could Liverpool fund an improved offer for Alexander Isak with the money earned by selling Darwin Nunez? Al-Hilal have spent nearly £50m on the Uruguayan.
Eddie Howe admits he won’t have final say on Alexander Isak future at Newcastle
09:50
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Eddie Howe has admitted he will not have the final say over striker Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle.
The 25-year-old Sweden international is currently training by himself after taking no part in the club’s Sela Cup fixtures against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid this weekend, having missed the Magpies’ trip to Singapore and South Korea amid Liverpool’s ongoing interest in him.
Newcastle have rejected a £110m offer for Isak, who has three years remaining on his contract, from the Anfield club out of hand, but his situation remains shrouded in uncertainty.
Asked after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat by Atleti at St James’ Park if he may have to let the player go, Howe said: “That’s a decision that I won’t make, that will be for other people to make.
“For me, I’m just trying to manage the situation and manage the team, most importantly manage the group of players that I’m working with day to day, that I love coaching and helping.
Liverpool dealt blow in Alexander Isak chase
09:40
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool are still chasing Alexander Isak, but Newcastle’s position is increasingly clear - and strong. The Telegraph report that the striker has been informed that he will not be sold this summer, a blow both for the Anfield club and Isak, who has made his desire to leave clear.
Why Man United’s imperfect pre-season finale opens the door for greater things
09:25
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Things weren’t particularly great for Manchester United in their final pre-season outing yesterday against Fiorentina. Richard Jolly assesses the good and the bad.
The winners and losers from Benjamin Sesko’s transfer to Manchester United
09:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Here, Michael Jones has a look at the winners and losers of the deal for Benjamin Sesko.
Manchester United seal Benjamin Sesko deal
09:08
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Harry Latham-Coyle
We begin with news of Manchester United’s sealing of the signature of Benjamin Sesko, with the striker paraded on the pitch at Old Trafford yesterday. How will Ruben Amorim’s new-look forward line fare this season?
Transfer news live
09:04
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Good morning. Another day dawns with yet more churning at the transfer rumour mill. We’ll have all of the latest news throughout the day with the new Premier League season now less than a week away.
