Liverpool are running out of time to complete a move for Newcastle United’s wantaway striker Alexander Isak with just two weeks to go before the transfer window closes.
The Reds still hold an interest in Isak, who was absent from Newcastle’s opening weekend draw at Aston Villa on Saturday, but they will need to spend big money to secure him. The club also remain in talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guehi and the London side may want to cash in before his contract expires next summer.
Tottenham are hoping to pull off a £55m deal for Eberechi Eze after taking the lead over Arsenal in the race to sign the Crystal Palace winger. Eze started Palace’s Premier League opener against Chelsea on Sunday even as negotiations ramp up over his future, with Spurs keen to add to their squad after James Maddison’s injury and Son Heung Min’s departure.
Manchester United have spent big on new forwards and may rival Manchester City for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma – particularly after Altay Bayindir’s error in the 1-0 defeat against Arsenal and Andre Onana’s absence from the squad. They will need to make some sales with Jadon Sancho being targeted by Besiktas and Roma, Antony wanted by Benfica and Chelsea interested in Alejandro Garnacho.
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- Liverpool set deadline in pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak
- Tottenham are nearing the signing of Eberechi Eze in a big deal for Thomas Frank
- Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma left out of PSG squad amid Man United links
- Manchester United could let several players go before the end of the window
- Cristian Romero ends transfer speculation by signing new Tottenham contract
Hurzeler insists Baleba can take next step with Brighton
17:15
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Mike Jones
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler wants to help Carlos Baleba hit new heights following rebuffed transfer interest from Manchester United.
The 21-year-old Cameroon international, who missed Albion's final four summer friendlies, is poised to remain at the Amex Stadium this term after interest from Premier League rivals United.
Hurzeler said: "Good against the ball. I think he can be better in possession. But that's something we have to work with him.
"We are very pleased that he is a Brighton player and that's why he stays with us because he knows that he still has a lot of potential.
"Together, we want to go with him and make with him the next step and give him the help he needs to improve as a player. And then I'm sure he will get more and more important for us during the season."
Cristian Romero ends transfer speculation by signing new Tottenham contract
17:13
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Jamie Braidwood
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has ended uncertainty over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the club.
The 27-year-old Argentina centre-back, who had been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, was named as Spurs' new skipper on Wednesday following the departure of Son Heung Min.
Romero had entered the final two years of his previous deal, but has put pen to paper on new terms running until 2029. This news will be a major boost to new Tottenham boss Thomas Frank, who fielded several questions on the topic of Romero's commitment in Friday's press conference - days after he named him captain.
Nottingham Forest agree deal for new striker
17:00
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Mike Jones
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Rennes for striker Arnaud Kalimuendo worth up to £25m, according to the Telegraph.
The 23-year-old Frenchman scored 17 times in Ligue 1 last season.
Jack Harrison relishing Leeds return - and can win back supporters' trust
16:45
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Mike Jones
Daniel Farke is convinced winger Jack Harrison can regain Leeds fans' trust having "already won the staff and all the players back".
Harrison's return to Elland Road this summer has divided opinion among supporters after he spent two seasons on loan at Everton following Leeds' top-flight relegation.
The 28-year-old, booed by a section of sceptical Whites fans during pre-season, could face his former club on Monday night when the two sides launch their Premier League campaigns at Elland Road.
Farke said: "I can confirm Jack definitely has already won the staff and all the players back because his behaviour was top class. He's working very hard and is an unbelievably nice team-mate.
"Right now it's up to him. With good performances and hard work he can win the trust of supporters back.
"Our supporters have a good feeling if someone really works for this club and I'm pretty sure he'll grab his chance with both hands."
Everton explore alternatives to Tyler Dibling
16:30
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Mike Jones
Everton have had three bids knocked back by Southampton for Tyler Dibling, and it appears they may have taken the message.
The Liverpool Echo believe alternative targets are now being pursued.
Chelsea in talks with Bayern Munich over Christopher Nkunku
16:15
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Mike Jones
Christopher Nkunku could be one of the players that Chelsea move on in the next fortnight if they do want to open up space in their squad for Alejandro Garnacho or Xavi Simons.
The Daily Mail suggest that talks with Bayern Munich, who are interested in bringing the former RB Leipzig forward back to Germany, are underway.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have to reduce squad size
16:00
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Mike Jones
Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City's squad size is "not healthy" after opening their Premier League campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory at Wolves.
Erling Haaland struck twice and new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also got on the scoresheet as City began their quest for a seventh title in nine seasons in emphatic fashion at Molineux on Saturday.
Guardiola said: "(It's) too much - too many people. I like a deep squad to compete in all competitions but I don't want to leave players at home. It's not healthy. You cannot create a good vibe or atmosphere to compete.
"Everyone has to feel they can play and help. The club has known it since last season, it's not news, but the situation is what it is.
"In the next two weeks, people will talk with players and agents to find a solution."
Manchester United could accept Jadon Sancho deal
15:45
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have been holding out for a permanent departure of Jadon Sancho, but despite heavy interest around Europe, a suitable offer is yet to arrive.
There are plenty of loan suitors, though, and Fabrizio Romano believes that Roma may be the winger’s next club if he is willing to move to Serie A.
What's going on with Garnacho?
15:30
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Mike Jones
The presumption is that Chelsea would eventually sign Alejandro Garnacho this summer having been strongly linked with the Manchester United forward throughout the transfer window - yet Enzo Maresca’s group of frontline options remains bloated.
Sky Sports believe that the London club will only progress with deals for Garnacho and Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig if some players can be let go.
Garnacho could face the prospect of remaining at Old Trafford but having little gametime in a season that culminates in the World Cup next summer.
Roma agree deal for Leon Bailey
15:15
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Mike Jones
Roma appear to be closing in on Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey. La Gazzetta dello Sport report that a loan deal worth £1.7m will precede a possible permanent switch of about £20m.
Manchester United end pursuit of Carlos Baleba
15:00
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Mike Jones
Ruben Amorim probably needed heavy investment this summer, and the Manchester United hierarchy have backed him.
His desire to sign Carlos Baleba will have to wait, though, after Brighton held firm in negotiations and commanded a high fee.
The BBC report that Manchester United’s interest has been ended for now.
Arsenal forced to look elsewhere?
14:53
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Mike Jones
Arsenal had been heavily linked with Eberechi Eze earlier in the window, though it now seems likely that they will miss out to their north London rivals.
Will they go in for an alternative target between now and the end of the window?
With Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres already brought in, it may be that Mikel Arteta is happy having bolstered his squad.
However, the new signings seemed a little undercooked at Old Trafford and that is a potentially worrying sign going forward though the season is still in its early days.
Crystal Palace line up possible Eberechi Eze replacement
14:45
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Mike Jones
Crystal Palace appear to be considering Bilal El Khannouss as a possible target to replace Eberechi Eze.
The club have monitored the Leicester forward this summer and could now go in for him if they do sell Eze.
Wissa’s future needs to be resolved soon says Brentford boss
14:38
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Mike Jones
Brentford boss Keith Andrews does not know how Yoane Wissa’s transfer situation will play out.
Wissa was not involved in Sunday’s Premier League opener at Nottingham Forest, where the Bees went down to a 3-1 defeat.
The 28-year-old wants to follow Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard out of the club during the summer transfer window, with Newcastle strongly linked with a bid, and Andrews said before the match he was not in the right head space to play.
“It’s a day-by-day one in terms of Wiss,” the Irishman said. “As far as I know nothing else has happened today, definitely didn’t yesterday, so as it was really.
“I have no idea what the situation will be, I have been up here since yesterday so we will deal with that during the week.”
Manchester United set to let out-of-favour forwards go
14:30
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Mike Jones
Still available for transfer are Manchester United’s exiles.
Marcus Rashford has been moved on but all of Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho may yet be on the move before the end of the window.
Preferably for the club all three would be sold on permanent deals but they have quite a lot of negotiating to do before that can happen.
Donnarumma left out of PSG squad amid Man Utd links
14:23
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Mike Jones
A transfer that probably needs to happen for Manchester United.
Altay Bayindir’s error against Arsenal on Sunday cost a revamped and renewed United side a point against Arsenal at Old Trafford and PSG’s exiled goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma would improve them immensely.
Donnarumma was again left out of PSG’s squad, this time against Nantes in Ligue 1, after also being omitted from the Super Cup victory over Tottenham.
The Italian has been linked with both Manchester clubs with City perhaps slightly ahead of United in the rumour mill.
Need is more pressing for the team in red though as City have excellent goalkeepers at their disposal in James Trafford, Stefan Ortega and Ederson.
The latter is said to be potentially moving to Galatasaray which will be a factor in their pursuit of Donnarumma.
Tottenham accelerate bid for Eberechi Eze
14:15
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Mike Jones
BBC Sport say that Spurs will ‘accelerate’ their bid for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze within the next 48 hours.
The two clubs have been progressing in talks over the 27-year-old though at times they have been ‘difficult’.
Spurs are now hopeful a deal is within reach with a price rumoured to be slightly less than his expired release cluase of £60m + £8m in add ons.
Liverpool set deadline in pursuit of Alexander Isak
14:08
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Mike Jones
The saga that has rolled on for most of the summer concerns Alexander Isak, Newcastle and Liverpool.
The Premier League champions submitted a £110m bid for Newcastle’s main forward but that was rejected out of hand and the Reds moved to sign Hugo Ekitike.
They have remained interested in Isak but the weekend’s results prove that Newcastle need his services more than Liverpool do.
The latest in this move is that Liverpool have made Isak their priority for the closing weeks of the window but want the deal done sooner than later.
They’ve set a deadline of next week to get an agreement done with Newcastle otherwise they will move on to other targets.
Rasmus Hojlund offered surprise option for Man United exit
14:00
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Mike Jones
Fulham sounded out Manchester United over a potential move for Rasmus Hojlund due to the possibility of Rodrigo Muniz leaving the Whites this summer.
The Brazilian forward has been expected to go to Atalanta in a £40m deal, although it is understood that a move to Serie A ran into difficulties by Sunday evening.
Fulham have nevertheless explored alternatives, should the move be reignited, with Hojlund considered as an option to replace the Brazilian’s firepower.
Hjulmand still on United's list
13:49
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have kept Morten Hjulmand on their wishlist and will turn their attention to the Sporting star if they cannot secure a deal for Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
The Dane would be available for £50m, which is notably less than his £68m release clause. The Portuguese side would be willing to accept a lower fee if the necessary add-ons were met, reports The Sun.
Nypan heading out on loan
13:40
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Mike Jones
Man City signing Sverre Nypan will spend the upcoming season at Middlesbrough after the Championship club secured him on loan.
City signed Nypan permanently for £12.5m and Girona and Lyon wanted to have him on loan this year.
Slot says Liverpool need 'at least one more attacker'
13:32
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Mike Jones
Liverpool need “at least one more attacker” to bolster the squad says manager Arne Slot.
Big-money arrivals of Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz headlined Liverpool’s summer spend but they could be blown out of the water if the club secures Alexander Isak from Newcastle.
The Reds’ boss said his side “mostly won games by [a] one goal difference” last season and “it is clear that with Darwin [Nunez] and Luis Diaz gone, and Diogo [Jota] I need to mention as well, that we need to have one more attacker at least.”
City reject Savinho bid?
13:22
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Mike Jones
Manchester City have reportedly rejected a €70m (£60.3m) second bid from Tottenham for Savinho according to Spanish outlet Diario AS.
It was reported yesterday that the Etihad club wanted around £67m for their player.
Savinho’s agents are also rumoured to be flying in to get him ‘the move he wants’ before the deadline.
Man City hold talks to sign Rodrygo
13:11
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Mike Jones
Manchester City have held initial talks to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo, according to Sky Germany.
However, right now, it is questionable whether the club can afford a permanent deal for the Real Madrid star, who would cost upwards of £80m.
The player has not a made a clear decision to leave yet.
Parker on Burnley signings
13:03
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Mike Jones
Scott Parker is pleased with the state of Burnley’s squad and is happy with how they’re shaping up ahead of the new season.
“Really positive and it is crucial as well – the balance of a squad going into the Premier League,” Parker said of their current signings.
“It was a young squad last year, and it’s a young squad this year, and certainly it’s a young squad in terms of actually being in the Premier League.
“So, these players that have an understanding of what this league demands and what it looks like is crucial for us and delighted that we’ve managed to get some of these over the line.”
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Kompany hails Coman's impact
12:48
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Mike Jones
Coman's departure from Bayern comes two weeks after the German champion signed Luis Diaz from Liverpool, intensifying Coman's competition for places. He got a fond farewell from Bayern coach Vincent Kompany after they won the Bundesliga together last season.
"When a player as successful as him leaves the club, it's always a bit emotional," Kompany said earlier Friday. "You have to have understanding for his position in this situation and what he'd like. For me, what's important now is that we look forward and that we show a lot of respect for Kingsley Coman, for what he's done for this club."
Coman set to leave Bayern
12:40
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Mike Jones
Kingsley Coman is leaving Bayern Munich after a trophy-filled decade to join up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
Bayern announced the transfer late Friday. Kicker magazine reported a fee of up to 35 million euros for the French winger.
Coman, who scored Bayern's winning goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2020 Champions League final, will be part of a star-studded forward lineup with Ronaldo, fellow new signing Joao Felix and Coman's former Bayern teammate Sadio Mane.
Al-Nassr are looking to improve after finishing third in the Saudi Pro League last season and signed Ronaldo to a two-year contract extension in June. Former Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez joined on a free transfer last week.
Premier League interest in Collins?
12:32
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Mike Jones
Manchester United and Tottenham have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Nathan Collins.
The Daily Mail reports that the three clubs tracking the Brentford defender, but the Bees have no need to sell this summer.
With Christian Norgaard having already left to Arsenal, and Bryan Mbeumo to United, Brentford will be reluctant to reduce their squad further.
What does Marc Guehi’s dismissal of Oliver Glasner tell us about his Crystal Palace future?
12:24
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Mike Jones
The transfer window rumour mill is a fierce and tricky phenomenon that all clubs have to navigate and for those in the Premier League the spotlight shines even brighter.
From June until September, even club captains and long-standing loyalists are subject to gossip about their motivations and potential career paths, meaning players and managers must stay ahead of the curve to try and quell speculation lest it lead to distraction.
Chelsea reject loan bid for Nkunku
12:16
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Mike Jones
Chelsea have turned down a bid from Bayern Munich to sign Christopher Nkunku on loan.
Sky Sports report that the club would rather sell the striker permanently, and value him at €50m (£43m).
The forward has four years left on his contract.
Rangers sign Brentford left-back
12:08
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Mike Jones
Rangers have signed Jayden Meghoma from Brentford on loan.
The Scottish side will have the 19-year-old for a season, and said on his arrival: “I am very excited to be here, it is a fantastic club, and I know a lot about the rich history of Rangers.
"When the deal was presented to me, I thought straight away that it would be a fantastic opportunity for myself and my family.
“The main thing for me is getting results. Rangers is a big club, and I am ready, I am hungry and excited to get going.”
Glasner on Eze exit
12:00
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Mike Jones
"Don't always believe what you read, especially on the internet,” Oliver Glasner said of the rumours about an exit for Eberechi Eze.
"And here it's the same, who tells you? Who knows that this is the truth, what is written?
"There are rumours and so many rumours, and everybody tells somebody something for his own advantage, maybe.
"I watch the players every single day in the training sessions. If most of the things that are written about them is true, they couldn't perform like this, the team couldn't be together like this, the team couldn't be committed to each other like they are. It's just not possible.
"I'm quite calm. But I also know, we have two weeks to go, and I know Ebs' clause is gone, so it's the club's decision, and we will see what happens."
Guardiola on potential Lewis exit
11:50
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Mike Jones
Pep Guardiola has spoken out about the future of Rico Lewis.
The versatile Manchester City full-back is the subject of interest from Nottingham Forest but could stay at City.
Guardiola said: “I think he's going to stay, I think. He told me that.
“Today, I think he's going to stay, but I don't know what's going to happen.”
Why was Hojlund left out of Man Utd squad
11:43
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Mike Jones
Rasmus Hojlund was not involved at all for Manchester United in their opening game of the new Premier League season against Arsenal.
Ruben Amorim says the decision to leave him out was not transfer related.
Amorim explained: "No, it’s a fight for the places, we’ll see what is going to happen on the market, different characteristics.
“So Rasmus has the same characteristics of Benjamin Sesko, so sometimes we need to choose."
Spence signs new Tottenham contract
11:35
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Mike Jones
Djed Spence has penned a new deal with Tottenham:
We are delighted to announce that Djed Spence has signed a new, long-term contract with the Club ✍️
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 18, 2025
Tsimikas closer to leaving Liverpool?
11:29
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Mike Jones
Kostas Tsimikas closer to a Liverpool exit according to reports.
The left-back has fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Milos Kerkez this summer and has been left out of the Reds’ matchday squads in both of their games this season.
Reports claim that Tsimikas is open to leaving the club on loan with Nottingham Forest, Leeds, Valencia and Lille all holding interest in the defender.
Rico Lewis hoping to stay at Manchester City
11:20
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Mike Jones
Rico Lewis is determined fight for his place with a Manchester City side he senses have “additional hunger” to regain the Premier League crown this season.
The City academy graduate said: “I’ve never, ever seen myself at a different club. I’ve always wanted to play for City.
“It’s my dream club, and like you see (here), when I’m playing with the kind of players that I’m playing with, it brings out the best in me, so I’m so happy.
“Everyone wants assurance and security but, at the end of the day, it’s on me to perform. It’s on me to take the chances. After that, I can’t blame myself.
“If I take my own chances, I do it. If I don’t, then I have to work and get better.”
West Ham make Lucas Paqueta stance clear
11:11
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Mike Jones
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady insists midfielder Lucas Paqueta wants to stay at the club.
The Brazil international was reportedly a target for Manchester City in August 2023 before he was the subject of a Football Association investigation into spot-fixing which could have effectively finished his career.
Brady is confident Paqueta, who has two years left to run on his deal, has no intention of leaving the London Stadium.
She said on Talksport: "I think he wants to stay and we definitely want him to stay so the thing is he will be staying.
"It's been a really tough time for Lucas. It's such a serious allegation and it was really hanging over him, and the FA were going for a worldwide life ban. So it came as a real relief."
Ruben Amorim’s surprise answer reveals a new side to Man United manager
11:03
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Richard Jolly
An encouraging new beginning in one respect was a false start in another. Ruben Amorim could declare that Manchester United were better than an Arsenal team that had finished behind the respective champions only in each of the last three seasons without being accused of bias.
Yet, after a £200m outlay, after a pre-season for a manager who was denied one last year, his opening day was not supposed to end with Amorim being asked if he should have picked Tom Heaton.
Eddie Howe seeking resolution to Alexander Isak impasse
10:55
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Mike Jones
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has called for a resolution to Alexander Isak's future.
Isak was left out by Howe as the Sweden international tries to force a move away from St James' Park, with Liverpool seeing a bid rejected earlier in the summer.
"We would like a resolution," he said. "When I say we, I'm talking about myself and I'm sure the ownership, everyone really, the players that we have, because I think we need that clarity this season.
"Any Premier League season can be hard enough. You don't need any kind of distraction to swerve your thoughts, to unbalance what we're doing.
"But I'm certainly not in control of that. And I think there's only one person really that could control that.
"Nothing's changed, the door is well and truly open. But he has to decide what he wants to do.
"I mean, that's the quickest way. But of course, Alex is in control of what he does. I'm not in control of him."
James McAtee explains why he left Manchester City
10:48
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Mike Jones
ames McAtee has signed a five-year deal at the City Ground after Nottingham Forest beat off competition from a host of other clubs who were interested in the 22-year-old.
He said: “I feel ready for a new challenge and the club had a great season last year so I want to help build on that and show what I can do.
“I’m so happy to be here and really looking forward to getting started with my new teammates and I know the ambition of everyone associated with the club which is something I want to be a part of.”
Brentford seal club record deal for Dango Ouattara
10:40
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Mike Jones
Brentford completed the signing of forward Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth for a club-record fee yesterday, a marquee addition that you feel they needed after a tough summer.
Ouattara, 23, has signed a five-year contract, with the Bees holding the option of an additional year, and moves on a reported £42m deal.
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews said on the club's official website: "We are really happy to get Dango in.
"He is someone that we were aware and surprised could be available. Once we knew that signing him might be a possibility, we really focused on trying to get him in."
Is Guehi unhappy at Palace?
10:32
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Mike Jones
Marc Guehi is being linked with a move away from Crystal Palace before the end of the transfer window with Liverpool said to be interested in his services.
The defender has entered the last year of his contract with the Eagles and will probably switch clubs this summer or next.
Palace would like to both keep him and cash in on a big move for their captain though those stances are paradoxical.
Following the end of Palace’s goalless draw on Sunday, Guehi had a strange moment with manager Oliver Glasner which may hint at his mindset ov
