One week to go until the start of the new Premier League season and club’s are looking to finalise any deals for new signings ahead of their campaigns beginning.
Liverpool are still pursuing Alexander Isak having sold Darwin Nunez to Al Hilal for £46.3m, which should open up funds for a bid but Newcastle have, so far, been resolute in their desire to keep the Swedish striker. The Magpies 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, meanhwhile, unveiled their new signing Benjamin Sesko to supporters at Old Trafford on Saturday after completing their front line overhaul this summer with Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha set to feature in a new-look front three for Ruben Amorim. The club are now turning their attention to other signings with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma both of interest.
Arsenal are also 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 though Palace’s Community Shield win over Liverpool may now make a deal harder to negotiate.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
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- Liverpool are still chasing Alexander Isak but Newcastle are intent to keep striker
- Manchester United target PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Eberechi Eze is a top target for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta seeks further additions
- Tottenham make shock move for Manchester City’s Savinho
- Chelsea have emerged as suitors for Alejandro Garancho
- Everton consider loan move for Jack Grealish
Why are Chelsea selling Jackson?
10:12
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Mike Jones
The 24-year-old scored 10 Premier League goals last season but endured a run of just one league goal in five months between December and May.
He 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.
Newcastle prepared to wait on Jackson
10:01
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Mike Jones
Newcastle will wait for a resolution to Alexander Isak's future before deciding whether to move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
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 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.
Manchester United seal Benjamin Sesko deal
09:53
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Mike Jones
Manchester United sealed the signature of Benjamin Sesko, with the striker paraded on the pitch at Old Trafford on Saturday.
How will Ruben Amorim’s new-look forward line fare this season?
Chelsea chasing Simons as Leipzig eye Nkunku
09:45
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Mike Jones
Blues forward Christopher Nkunku is wanted by his former club Leipzig, who are keen for the 27-year-old to be included in any deal for Xavi Simons.
Chelsea have been in talks for the Netherlands international this summer without an agreement being reached, but the Bundesliga side's willingness to take back Nkunku - whose time at Stamford Bridge has been badly disrupted by injury and has seen him score just six Premier League goals - could lay the foundations of a deal.
PSG sign goalkeeper amid uncertainty over Gianluigi Donnarumma's future
09:36
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Mike Jones
Paris Saint-Germain completed the signing of Lucas Chevalier 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
09:28
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Mike Jones
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.
Al Nassr prepare bid for Kingsley Coman
09:20
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Mike Jones
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.
Tottenham make shock move for Manchester City’s Savinho
09:13
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Richard Jolly
Tottenham have made a surprise move for Savinho but Manchester City are not interested in selling the winger.
Talks have taken place between the Europa League winners and the former Premier League champions but City want to keep the 21-year-old.
City also believe Savinho is worth much more than a mooted price of €50m after his encouraging first year at the Etihad Stadium.
Brentford line up new forward
09:12
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Mike Jones
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.
Why Man United’s imperfect pre-season finale opens the door for greater things
09:04
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Mike Jones
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.
AC Milan want Rasmus Hojlund
08:56
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Mike Jones
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.
Benfica open talks over Antony
08:48
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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 Garnacho alternative options
08:40
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Mike Jones
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 are working on both deals and there is a possibility that they sign both players before the end of the window.
Newcastle preparint Thiaw medical
08:33
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Mike Jones
Newcastle have agreed a deal with AC Milan to sign centre-back Malick Thiaw for aorund £35m.
Sky in Germany are now reporting that Thiaw is set to have a medical on Tyneside today before joining training with the Magpies on Tuesday if all is well.
Newcastle are said to have offered a four-year deal and will finally get some good news in this transfer window having missed out on the majority of their targets so far.
Farewell, Darwin Nunez, Liverpool’s magnificently ridiculous footballer
08:26
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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.
Darwin Nunez seals Liverpool exit as he completes £46.2m move to Al-Hilal
08:18
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Richard Jolly
Liverpool have sold Darwin Nunez to Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal for £46.2m, bringing to an end the striker’s eventful three-year stay at Anfield.
The Premier League champions will now explore the transfer market to see if they can sign another forward after the departures of Luis Diaz and Nunez.
The Uruguay international cost Liverpool an initial £64m that could have risen as high as £85m when he joined from Benfica in 2022.
Tottenham in talks for Savinho
08:11
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Mike Jones
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for creative midfielder Savinho.
The numbers being throw around are €50m (£43.3m) though City do not actively wish to sell.
It would be a shock for Savinho to leave but the player is said to be open to a move and Pep Guardiola is happy to offload players who no longer strive to be part of City’s project - Cole Palmer being the prime example.
Chelsea in talks over Alejandro Garnacho
08:10
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Mike Jones
Alejandro Garnacho is still yet to leave Manchester United thought the club are likely to push on with talks over his potential exit.
Garnacho himself appears ready to depart the club 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.
United are said to want £50m for the winger with the Blues valuing him at £30m so the clubs are quite a way apart in negotiation stances.
Liverpool targeting Marc Guehi?
08:01
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Mike Jones
Liverpool’s summer spending appears to be far from finished.
The Daily Mail believe that they had more talks with Crystal Palace on Sunday as the two sides met in the Community Shield.
Defender Marc Guehi a player of interest to the Premier League and is out of contract with the Eagles next summer.
Newcastle are also interested in Guehi but Palace will be reluctant to let sort a consistent player go for cheap.
Sunderland sign Arthur Masuaku
07:53
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Mike Jones
Here’s a name West Ham fans will be familiar with - Sunderland have sealed the signing of left-back Arthur Masuaku from Besiktas.
They bring the Frenchman back to the Premier League after six seasons in east London earlier in his career.
Welcome to Sunderland AFC, Arthur Masuaku! ❤️
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) August 10, 2025
The left-back signs a two-year contract and becomes the Club’s 10th summer signing.
Jack Grealish to Everton on loan?
07:47
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Mike Jones
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.
Grealish’s wages seem to be the major stumbling block with the Toffees not wanting to fork out the rumoured £300,000 per week though they are willing to cover the ‘majority’ of that.
Arsenal maintain hunt for Eberechi Eze
07:39
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Mike Jones
Arsenal are still interested in one of Crystal Palace’s best and brightest players.
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.
Eze holds a £60m release clause in his contract, which is rumoured to expire later this week, and Palace would not accept any other below that number.
Thye may even want more now that they’ve added the Community Shield to the FA Cup in their trophy cabinet as manager Oliver Glasner targets more silverware success for the club.
It will be a tough negotiation for Arsenal, especially if they want to sign Eze before this weekend’s opening Premier League fixture.
Eddie Howe admits he won’t have final say on Alexander Isak future at Newcastle
07:33
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Mike Jones
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.
Liverpool dealt blow in Alexander Isak chase
07:26
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Mike Jones
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.
Eddie Howe was aksed on Saturday if he was aware that the club’s hierarchy had told Isak he would not be sold and he replied: "No, that’s not something I'm aware of.
“I’m not party to all discussions, but I have no knowledge of that."
Manchester United target Donnarumma
07:24
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Mike Jones
Now that they have revamped their forward line Man Utd hope to secure an improvement on Andre Onana in goal.
PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma now looks likely to leave this summer, after contract negotiations did not go well and the door is open for a shock move to Manchester United.
The 26-year-old has just a year remaining on his contract and United are among the clubs keen on signing him.
However, having spent near £200m already they are likely to need outgoings to fund any further signings.
Good morning!
07:21
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Mike Jones
Welcome to The Independent’s transfer news blog where we’ll be taking you through all the latest rumours, gossip and confirmed deals from the summer transfer window.
Benjamin Sesko’s move to Manchester United is done and dusted but the club are moving on to other targets while Liverpool are still working on a deal for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.
Let’s get stuck into all the latest news...
Sesko has 'potential'
Sunday 10 August 2025 20:26
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Lawrence Ostlere
New Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has all the attributes needed to help bolster their attack, manager Ruben Amorim said as he hopes to unlock the 22-year-old Slovenian's full potential after his big-money move to Old Trafford.
Sesko completed his €76m switch from German side RB Leipzig to United on Saturday, with a further €8.5m in bonuses. He signed a contract until 2030 to complete a new-look front three alongside fellow close-season signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
The Slovenia international, capped 41 times, scored 39 goals in 87 appearances across all competitions for Leipzig.
"He has the characteristics that we needed," Amorim told MUTV on Saturday. "Ben is a player - with all the information that we have - that we need to stop the guy from working, not the opposite!
"So that is also important. He's really young. He's good in the air, he's good at running the channels, good on the ball. I think he has great potential. I think he can improve a lot and, for sure, he is going to feel at home in our club.
"He has the right character to be in this group, so I'm really happy to have him."
Son savours warm reception during MLS debut for LAFC in Illinois
Sunday 10 August 2025 19:09
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Lawrence Ostlere
Son Heung-min said he had never experienced such a welcoming atmosphere at an away game after making his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC against Chicago Fire, where he was greeted by a packed crowd at SeatGeek Stadium in Illinois.
Son joined LAFC on a record-breaking MLS transfer on Wednesday after a 10-year spell at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. At Tottenham, he bagged 173 goals and 101 assists in 454 appearances and led them to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League title in May.
The 33-year-old South Korea skipper made a lively debut in black and gold colours late on Saturday, drawing a penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw with Chicago.
"This was an exciting time for a whole week joining LAFC, it was huge," Son told reporters. "There was only one thing I wanted to do and today, being on the pitch, I think it was fantastic.
"With the result it's a little bit disappointing, because I think we should have gotten three points here, but generally I think I'm very, very happy and excited.
"I really enjoyed it. You never had this coming from away games. I used to play in the Premier League. When I played at away grounds they were always booing me and always booing the players. But it was nice to see people were celebrating, people were enjoying the football."
