Newcastle United remain in the headlines due to the interest in striker Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old has been trying to force a move away from the club amid ongoing interest from Liverpool but Newcastle are holding out for a massive fee having rejected Liverpool‘s first bid. Manager Eddie Howe says the situation is “far from ideal”.
Nevertheless the club are searching for a potential replacement and have now made a second bid for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, after their first was deemed not good enough by the German side. Manchester United, who are hopeful of securing a No 9 of their own, have one-upped them with another big-money offer as the two clubs will battle it out over the closing days of the window.
Elsewhere, Ruben Dias on the verge of agreeing a new contract with Manchester City, Nicolas Jackson is set to leave Chelsea this summer, while Arsenal are aiming to bolster their forward line by signing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Palace want a fee in excess of £60m which is the amount of Eze’s release clause but the Gunners are running out of time to trigger it.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
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- Manchester United sumbit big bid for Benjamin Sesko
- Newcastle launch new bid for Sesko worth €80m
- Alexander Isak's agent speaks out on transfer rumours
- Jackson heading for Chelsea exit as Premier League clubs monitor situation
- City make breakthrough on Dias’s future as Guardiola rebuild continues
- Serie A and Saudi Pro League clubs circling for Liverpool striker Nunez
- Liverpool and Arsenal keen on centre back Jacquet
Liverpool and England U21 midfielder Tyler Morton joins Lyon
19:30
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Richard Jolly
Liverpool have sold midfielder Tyler Morton to Lyon for £15m, meaning they have brought in almost £150m in transfers this summer.
The England Under-21 international, who made 14 first-team appearances for Liverpool, joined the Ligue Un club after passing a medical.
Liverpool also have a 20 percent sell-on clause for Morton if the 22-year-old, who helped England win the European Under-21 Championships in June, continues to improve.
Will Liverpool bid again for Alexander Isak?
19:00
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Mike Jones
Liverpool’s first bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was for £110m and landed on Friday with the North East side rejecting it promptly.
The swiftness of their rejection led to The Independent’s Richard Jolly reporting that the Reds had decided against making a second bid with Newcastle’s £150m valuation for Isak deemed too high.
However, Fabrizio Romano believes Liverpool have changed their mind again and are preparing to make a second bid for Isak depending on what Newcastle do in the market.
Newcastle are exploring moves for Benjamin Sesko and Goncalo Ramos while Al-Hilal hold an interest in Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez which could be a boon to help fund a move for Isak.
Dortmund still want Sancho deal
18:46
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Mike Jones
Borussia Dortmund are still pushing to do a deal for Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho, according to Sky.
Though there has been no formal contact with Man Utd, Dortmund are believed to have “been getting information on the conditions” of a deal, with Utd preferring a permanent deal.
Sky’s information adds that his valuation is likely to be less than the £25m obligation price Chelsea had, with Juventus and Saudi Pro-League clubs having also shown their interest.
Arsenal face Eze twist as Spurs register interest
18:30
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Mike Jones
Arsenal have been busy in the summer transfer window but Mikel Arteta wants a few more players to really build up some squad depth.
The next on the target list is Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and the Gunners are making slow progress over a potential bid.
However, their hand may be forced by Tottenham who are being rumoured to hold an interest in Eze as well.
An injury to James Maddison on Sunday looks set to keep the midfielder on the sidelines for a while and Spurs will need a new creative players as Son Heung-min is also set to leave the club.
Eze reportedly holds a £68m release clause (which may or may not have expired) and Spurs are being encouraged to trigger it and waste no time securing a midfield replacement.
Liverpool youngster set for Lyon move
18:15
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Mike Jones
Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton has completed his medical at French side Lyon ahead of a £15m move.
The 22-year-old was once a hot prospect at Anfield but he has found opportunities hard to come by in a transformed Reds midfield.
Ugochukwu & Broja to join Burnley
18:00
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Mike Jones
Lesley Ugochukwu has been “authorised for [a] medical at Burnley after permanent deal [was] agreed with Chelsea” reports Fabrizio Romano.
The midfielder will join former Blues striker Armando Broja at Turf Moor after Burnley also agreed a deal for the Albanian, with that move worth around £20m. The fee for Ugochukwu remains unclear.
Arsenal duo set for exit door?
17:45
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Mike Jones
Jakub Kiwior and Fabio Vieira could be set to leave Arsenal this summer, with reports linking them both to moves away from the Emirates.
Kiwior is pushing to play more with Porto thought to be interested, though Arsenal rejected an offer from an unnamed club last month according to Fabrizio Romano.
And Vieira - who spent last season on loan at Porto – has been the subject of an approach from German side Stuttgart, who want to sign him on a permanent deal, according to David Ornstein.
It is unknown what sort of fee either player would command.
Saints reject second Dibling bid
17:30
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Mike Jones
Southampton have rejected another bid from Everton for Tyler Dibling, according to Sky.
The offer was thought to be worth an initial £35m plus £8m in add-ons, though Southampton's valuation is said to be £45m.
It remains to be seen whether Everton will make another bid for the England youth player.
Everton agree deal for Dewsbury-Hall
17:15
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Mike Jones
This one is moving quickly.
Everton have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, according to Sky.
The deal is worth £25m plus add-ons, which could increase it to around £29m.
Hojlund priced at £30m
17:00
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Mike Jones
Manchester United are prepared to sell Rasmus Hojlund for £30m this summer says The Times.
The 22-year-old Dane is prepared to fight for his place though and when asked if a move away from Old Trafford was on the cards he replied: “Nothing so far.
"I think the most important (thing) for me is just to keep working hard and stay focused and then obviously we’ll see what happens.
"I think my plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens."
Son on leaving Tottenham this summer
16:45
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Mike Jones
Tottenham captain, Son Heung-min will leave after 10 years at the club.
"I came to north London as a kid - a very young age, a young boy came to London who even didn't speak English," he said.
"Leaving this club as a grown man is a very, very proud moment.
"I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change - 10 years is a long time.
"I spent a lot of time reflecting on whether I wanted to experience football in a different environment, and I had those conversations with myself over and over again."
AC Milan make approach for Nunez
16:30
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Mike Jones
AC Milan have also made an approach for Darwin Nunez, reports Sky.
The Serie A side are yet to make an offer but they are keen on the striker, who is also a target for Al Hilal.
Liverpool are said to want around £70m for the Uruguayan.
Man United and Newcastle submit contrasting offers for Benjamin Sesko as transfer battle heats up
16:29
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Miguel Delaney
Manchester United have submitted a first offer worth up to €85m for Benjamin Sesko as they battle with Newcastle for the RB Leipzig striker.
Earlier on Monday, Newcastle submitted their second offer for Sesko, worth €80m plus a further €10m in potential add-ons, in the hope of getting a deal over the line after seeing their first bid rejected. Newcastle want to secure a replacement striker for manager Eddie Howe as Liverpool pursue Alexander Isak, his top goalscorer last season.
Antonio won't be offered new contract
16:15
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Mike Jones
Michail Antonio will not be offered a new West Ham contract, reportsThe Athletic.
The 35-year-old was involved in a car crash in December and had to undergo surgery, and has not played since.
The Hammers previously said they would delay their decision on offering Antonio a new deal due to the "unique" circumstances.
Hato on signing for Chelsea
16:00
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Mike Jones
“I’m very excited, I’m so happy to be here,” Hato, who can operate in central defence or at left-back, told the Premier League club’s website.
“I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that so I’m very happy.”
Chelsea sign 19-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax
15:47
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Mike Jones
Chelsea have completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37m.
The 19-year-old, who has been capped six times by his country, has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
He becomes the Blues’ eighth signing of the summer transfer window.
Antony wants Betis move
15:34
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Mike Jones
Manchester United winger Antony is still determined to return to Real Betis during this window, reports Sky.
Betis are struggling to gather the funds to make a permanent deal this summer, and Antony has attracted interest from Saudi clubs, though the Brazilian has so far refused their advances.
However, “there is a willingness from all parties to strike a deal” between Utd and the Spanish club.
United are said to value the winger at around £30m, and prefer a sale over a loan.
Tottenham remain keen on Kolo Muani
15:22
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Mike Jones
Spurs are still keen on Randal Kolo Muani, who will be allowed to leave PSG this summer.
It is unknown how much the striker will be sold for, though he spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus.
Lookman accuses Atalanta of 'breaking promises'
15:10
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Mike Jones
Ademola Lookman has accused Atalanta of “breaking promises” made to him after the club rejected a bid from Inter Milan.
"I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and I feel that enough is enough," Lookman wrote on social media.
"I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request."
Lookman said Atalanta were "blocking the opportunity" of him leaving the club "for reasons I do not understand".
Atalanta rejected a bid worth around €40m last week.
Moyes promises more Everton deals
14:57
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Mike Jones
Everton boss David Moyes told the media that there should be deals in the near future for the club.
Moyes had previously lamented the club’s inability to do deals for top players, buthe said: "We have to make several additions, we know that, even for the numbers.
“We have people in the squad where we’d maybe like to put them out on loan or do other things with them but I’ve been saying it from near enough the minute we finished against Newcastle that we have to get it done and I feel like we should be further down.
"But in the main, it looks as if we’re getting closer to things and hopefully a few things will come to fruition this week.
"If we didn’t, I’d have to be confident I can make something with what we’ve got and find a way around it and get results.
"It’s not that easy in the Premier League and you can see we need a lot. We’ve got a lot of things to do to get better.”
Dele Alli looking for new club
14:44
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Mike Jones
Dele Alli has been told by Como that he is not in manager Cesc Fabregas’s plans for the upcoming season, with the former England international now looking for a new club.
Reports from Italy suggested that the 29-year-old may be considering retirement, though The Times reports that that suggestion is wide of the mark.
Manchester United open to Hojlund sale
14:35
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Mike Jones
Manchester United could be open to selling Rasmus Hojlund for as little as £30m this summer, according to reports.
RB Leipzig are said to be interested in the Dane as a potential replacement for the outgoing Benjamin Sesko, which could be interesting at United are interested in the Slovenian.
However, Hojlund is determined to fight for his place, telling the media after Manchester United's 4-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer series that his “plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens."
Tottenham captain Son Heung Min to leave club for ‘fresh challenge’
14:33
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Mike Jones
Tottenham captain Son Heung Min has revealed he will leave the club this summer.
Son has spent the last decade at Spurs and achieved his goal of silverware in May when he helped the Premier League team to Europa League success with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
It ended a 17-year trophy drought for the club.
Isak returns to Newcastle training ground
14:22
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Mike Jones
Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle training after his training camp at former club Real Sociedad.
The striker was spotted arriving at Newcastle training ground on Monday morning after arriving back in the UK from Spain on Saturday afternoon, according to Sky.
Newcastle rejected a bid for Isak from Liverpool last week, with the sum involved believed to be up to £120m.
Burnley targeting Dubravka
14:12
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Mike Jones
In addition to a deal for Broja, Burnley are also targeting Martin Dubravka as a replacement for James Trafford in goal.
Talks with Newcastle are understood to be progressing – according to Sky – and with Dubravka having entered the final year of his contract, both clubs are keen on the deal.
Manchester United sumbit big bid for Benjamin Sesko
14:05
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have submitted an offer of €75m (£65m) plus €10m (£8.7m) to RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko reports The Independent’s Miguel Delaney.
Sesko has been on United’s radar for a while with the club assessing whether they have a realistic chance of signing the forward.
Their bid comes another Newcastle submitted a second offer for Sesko which is slightly lower than Man Utd’s.
Sesko scored 21 goals in all competitions last season for Leipzig and has recorded 39 goals and eight assists in 87 appearances for the German club since signing from RB Salzburg in 2023.
His Leipzig contract runs until 2029.
Guedes set to leave Wolves
14:00
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Mike Jones
Wolves forward Goncalo Guedes is set to leave for Spanish side Real Sociedad, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The deal will be worth around €4m initial fee plus €2m in add-ons.
Garnacho waiting for Chelsea
13:47
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Mike Jones
Alejandro Garnacho is prioritising a move to Chelsea this summer, with the Argentina international awaiting a formal move from the Blues.
It is believed that Chelsea are keen on Garnacho and have carried out background checks, though they are said to value him at £30, which is £10-£15m below United’s evaluation.
Newcastle keeping tabs on PSG striker
13:35
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Mike Jones
Newcastle continue their well-documented search for a striker, and now PSG’s Goncalo Ramos appears to be on their list of targets.
PSG are said to be happy to let the Portuguese leave, though it is not known for sure how much they would demand for his signature.
Nunez targeted by Saudi side
13:24
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Mike Jones
Al Hilal are the latest team to show interest in Darwin Nunez, with the Saudi club reportedly ramping up their interest in the Liverpool striker.
Liverpool are open to letting Nunez leave this summer, and are said to want around £70m for the Uruguayan.
Burnley in advanced talks to sign Armando Broja
13:12
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Mike Jones
PA reports that recently-promoted Burnley are in advance talks to sign Chelsea’s Armando Broja, with the 23-year-old reportedly keen to sign for the Clarets.
The deal is worth in the region of £20m for a five-year deal.
Broja spent last season on loan at Everton but endured an injury-hampered campaign and the Toffees opted not to make the move permanent.
Burnley in advanced talks to sign Armando Broja
13:12
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Mike Jones
PA reports that recently-promoted Burnley are in advance talks to sign Chelsea’s Armando Broja, with the 23-year-old reportedly keen to sign for the Clarets.
The deal is worth in the region of £20m for a five-year deal.
Broja spent last season on loan at Everton but endured an injury-hampered campaign and the Toffees opted not to make the move permanent.
Liverpool remain interested in Guehi
13:01
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Mike Jones
Liverpool retain an interest in Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, though they do not agree with Palace’s valuation for the defender.
The England international is out of contract next summer but Palace currently value him at £40m.
Man United 'lead race' for Donnarumma and eye Pope
12:51
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Mike Jones
There are mixed reports on Manchester United’s hunt for a goalkeeper this weekend.
Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport says United have moved into pole position to sign PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma after initial contact was made with the club.
But elsewhere it has been reported by TalkSport that United are considering moving for Newcastle’s Nick Pope, and that the club are reluctant to get dragged into a bidding war with Chelsea, City and others over Donnarumma.
Al Nassr give up Fernandes pursuit
12:42
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Mike Jones
Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr have stopped their attempt to sign Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes had already turned down a move to the Saudi Pro League earlier this summer when Al-Hilal came calling and is still uninterested in leaving Old Trafford.
Al Nassr had made informal contact with the club but decided not to continue with their talks when it became clear no deal was possible.
Amorim on Mbeumo's first outing for Man Utd
12:30
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Mike Jones
Bryan Mbeumo made his first start for Manchester United in a 2-2 draw with Everton during a pre-season friendly in the United States.
Ruben Amorim said: “He played well.
“He needs to understand the position, the movement but the first touch, the way he connected with one touch, opened a lot of space.
“You can see he’s not in the perfect condition physically but he makes a lot of runs and that can stretch a team so everything I was expecting, he delivered.”
Chelsea starlet to leave?
12:20
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Mike Jones
Chelsea youngster, Tyrique George, has decided to leave Chelsea due to interest from RB Leipzig.
George had a successful season last year playing in the Conference League but wants more first team opportunities and feels a move away will provide them.
Leipzig have made an enquiry and Fabrizio Romano says any deal would be separate to Chelsea’s bid for midfielder Xavi Simons who may go the other way.
Man Utd 'offered' Sesko alternative
12:19
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have been offered an alternative striker to Benjamin Sesko says the Manchester Evening News.
Newcastle have increased their offer for the RB Leipzig striker and the Bundesliga club are seriously considering accepting the new bid.
The Red Devils are also in talks over Sesko but are yet to make their intentions formal. Should they lose out in the race for Sesko, Fabrizio Romano says Juventus have offered them Dusan Vlahovic instead.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "Manchester United, in the last three days have been offered the possibility to sign Dusan Vlahovic again.
"Vlahovic is out of Juventus project, Vlahovic is a player who can leave Juventus for a good proposal, and he’s been offered to Manchester United again.
“Manchester United’s reply during all three days was, 'we are focused on Sesko so United are waiting for that story as a priority.
"If Sesko will decide to go to Newcastle… maybe United will consider different options for the new striker. But at the moment, [no] was the answer to Vlahovic.”
Liverpool and Arsenal keen on Jacquet
12:12
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Mike Jones
Liverpool and Newcastle are both said to be interested in Arsenal target Jeremy Jacquet.
The 20-year-old centre back plays for Rennes with Jacquet drawing comparisons to fellow Frenchman William Saliba.
TBR Football claim that all three Premier League clubs hold an interest in signing him but Rennes are insisting he is not for sale after an informal approach from the Gunners.
Arsenal face Eze twist as Spurs register interest
12:11
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Mike Jones
Arsenal have been busy in the summer transfer window but Mikel Arteta wants a few more players to really build up some squad depth.
The next on the target list is Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and the Gunners are making slow progress over a potential bid.
However, their hand may be forced by Tottenham who are being rumoured to hold an interest in Eze as well.
An injury to James Maddison on Sunday looks set to keep the midfielder on the sidelines for a while and Spurs will need a new creative players as Son Heung-min is also set to leave the club.
Eze reportedly holds a £68m release clause (which may or may not have expired) and Spurs are being encouraged to trigger it and waste no time securing a midfield replacement.
Alexander Isak's agent speaks out on transfer rumours
12:09
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Mike Jones
Alexander Isak’s agent has spoken about the transfer rumours linking his client to a move to Liverpool.
Newcastle have already rejected a bid of £110m from the Premier League champions who are believed to be preparing an increased offer.
The Express say that Isak’s agent, Gonzalo Gaitan, revealed that a decision on his future could be made soon.
Gaitan reportedly told Saudi Arabian outlet Arriyadiyah: “We are already studying and analysing all options, and we may be close to finalising the next step for the player.”
LAFC agree deal for Son
12:01
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Mike Jones
LAFC have reached an agreement with Tottenham to sign Son Heung-min.
The Evening Standard says the deal could be worth £20m which would become the record fee paid by an MLS club surpassing the £16.6m fee paid for Eammanuel Latte Lath by Atlanta United.
The 33-year-old leaves Spurs with 173 goals in 454 appearances and a Europa League winners medal after ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought in his final game.
Villa & Newcastle to fight for Calvert-Lewin?
11:51
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Mike Jones
Reports in the UK suggest that Aston Villa, Newcastle and AC Milan are three clubs considering a move for former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The 28-year-old is a free agent after his Everton contract expired, and it is suggested he could be a cost-effective option for both Villa and the Magpies, with both covering only his wages.
Leipzig using Ekitike fee as benchmark?
11:40
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Mike Jones
Reports from Germany suggest that RB Leipzig will use the fee Liverpool paid for Hugo Ekitike as a reference point for their valuation of Benjamin Sesko this summer.
Ekitike completed a £79m move to Liverpool earlier in the window, with Leipzig expected to demand a similar sort of fee for their Slovenian striker.
Newcastle have submitted a bid of €75m (£65.5m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons, Sky Sports News reported, but that bid was rejected for being too low.
Dortmund 'have reservations' over potential Sancho deal
11:28
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Mike Jones
Borussia Dortmund have some reservations over a potential deal for Jadon Sancho due to the fact that neither Chelsea nor Man Utd see a future for the winger at their clubs.
Sancho has been a success at Dortmund over two spells and is even said to be willing to take a pay cut to re-join the German side.
United would reportedly let him leave for a fee similar to the £25m that Chelsea refused to pay.
Who is Rio Ngumoha? Liverpool’s teenage sensation ready to star in Premier League
11:17
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Mike Jones
It is quite the statement to say that, amid a £269m outlay to bring in players with the quality of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool’s most exciting prospect this season comes in the form of a developing teenage striker.
Yet that is the building hype concerning 16-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha and the quality his possesses at such a young age. Then again, hype is one thing but performing on the pitch is another and in this arena Ngumoha is showing why football fans are getting excited about his future.
Man United’s new stadium plans already delayed by dispute
11:02
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Lawrence Ostlere
Manchester United’s bold plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium beside replace Old Trafford have already hit a major hindrance.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled drawings earlier this year for a new venue to replace the tired existing ground, which has been poorly maintained under the Glazer family’s ownership.
The plans included major new housing, leisure and retail space around the ground to transform the area into an attractive destination that offers visitors more than just football.
