Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min is set to leave north London after a decade with the club, announcing the news in an emotional press conference ahead of the pre-season friendly against Newcastle in his native South Korea. “It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career,” he told reporters, but “I need a new environment to push myself.”
Tottenham are in advanced talks with Bayern Muninch to bring Joao Palhinha back to the Premier League and give the side a midfield boost 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.
Newcastle United have rejected Liverpool‘s first bid for Alexander Isak as the summer’s biggest transfer saga takes another turn, with manager Eddie Howe saying the situation is “far from ideal”, while Richard Jolly reports that the Reds have decided against making another offer after their £110m bid was rejected. Though Newcastle are trying to tie Isak to a new contract that includes a release clause, he is believed to still be keen on the move.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are hopeful of securing a No.9 and are talking with RB Leipzig over a move for Benjamin Sesko. On the sales front, Jadon Sancho could be set to return to Borussia Dortmund and United are in talks with Chelsea and Aston Villa over Alejandro Garnacho.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
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Transfer news, rumours and done deals
- Newcastle reject Liverpool's first bid for Alexander Isak
- Son Heung-Min announces decision to leave Tottenham this summer
- Manchester United prioritising Benjamin Sesko in search for No.9
- Newcastle make formal offer for highly-rated Slovenian striker
- United also exploring swap deal for Alejandro Garnacho
- Arsenal running out of time to trigger release clause for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze
- Spurs agree loan deal for Joao Palhinha, with option to buy for £27m
Tottenham winger Mikey Moore completes loan move to Rangers
13:30
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Flo Clifford
17-year-old winger Mikey Moore has completed a loan move to Rangers from Tottenham.
The youngster became the youngest Tottenham player to feature in the Premier League at the age of 16 years and 277 days when he made his senior debut against Manchester City.
The Ibrox club shared the news, Moore saying, “I’m excited to get going. As soon as I heard Rangers were interested and wanted me to come, it was a massive opportunity for me.”
Los Angeles FC lead race for Son's signature
13:10
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Flo Clifford
Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC are said to be the frontrunners to sign departing Tottenhman captain Son Heung-Min, who announced he would leave the club this summer.
Speaking in an emotional press conference in his native South Korea, Son said, “I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change – 10 years is a long time.
“I came to north London as a kid, 23 years old, such a young age. I leave the club as a grown man, a very proud man.
“I want to say thanks to all the Spurs fans for giving me so much love. I hope the goodbye is also good timing and this is the right time to make that decision. I hope everyone can accept and respect that.”
Newcastle to look at Watkins & Wissa if Isak leaves
12:50
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Flo Clifford
Newcastle will look at Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins if given encouragement that a deal can be done, according to the Daily Mail.
Watkins would be available for around £60m, though Newcastle would likely try and reduce that fee.
While the signing could act as a replacement for Alexander Isak, the club are also still targeting Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, who is reportedly valued at £50m too.
Wolves sign AZ Alkmaar's David Wolfe
12:30
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Flo Clifford
Wolves have signed Norwegian international David Moller Wolfe from AZ Alkmaar on a five-year deal.
The left-wing back will reunite with international teammate Jorgen Strand Larsen at Wolves.
He registered three goals and eight assists for the Dutch side last season.
We've signed David Moller Wolfe from AZ Alkmaar on a five-year deal ✍️
— Wolves (@Wolves) August 2, 2025
Eddie Howe admits Alexander Isak transfer saga 'far from ideal'
12:10
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Flo Clifford
Eddie Howe admits the Alexander Isak situation is “far from ideal” but still hopes to see the unsettled star back in a Newcastle shirt after confirming the club rejected an offer from Liverpool.
“I think from my situation, I am very much removed from everything that is happening back home,” he said on the ongoing transfer saga.
“I was made aware there was a bid yesterday. That bid was turned down before I heard about it.
“There are people back in England dealing with the situation. I really don’t know what is going to happen next, but from our perspective, we still support Alex in every way, and my wish is still that we see him in a Newcastle shirt again.”
Howe admitted that he only knew Isak was training at Real Sociedad’s facilities through media reports.
“I know where he is through the media, so I think from that perspective it’s difficult for me to go into any detail,” he said.
“The situation is far from ideal. It is quite complex. I think that is all I have got to say.”
Burnley in advanced talks to sign Armando Broja
11:50
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Flo Clifford
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, PA says, 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.
James Milner to wear number 20 at Brighton in memory of Diogo Jota
11:30
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Flo Clifford
James Milner will wear the number 20 shirt at Brighton this season in memory of the late Diogo Jota, describing his former Liverpool team-mate as a “great friend”.
The Portuguese forward died aged 28 last month in a car crash, alongside his brother Andre Silva, just weeks after helping Liverpool clinch Premier League title glory.
Liverpool have retired the number 20 jersey worn by Jota in his five seasons at Anfield, three of them alongside Milner before the veteran England midfielder moved to Brighton in the summer of 2023.
“Once I heard Carlos was looking to change his number and 20 was available, I wanted to do it as a mark of respect and pay tribute to Diogo Jota,” Milner said on Brighton’s X channel.
Tottenham secure loan move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha
11:10
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Flo Clifford
The Guardian reports that Tottenham have agreed to sign Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich, with an option to make the move permanent for £27m.
The paper also reports that the north London side will pay a loan fee of £4.3m and cover the Portuguese’s wages in their entirety.
Palhinha joined Bayern from Fulham last summer in a deal worth up to £47.4million, but endured a difficult debut campaign in Germany.
The Portugal midfielder struggled with injury problems and only made six starts in the Bundesliga when fit under Bayern boss Vincent Kompany, which has opened the door for a temporary move back to London with Tottenham.
Newcastle make bid for Benjamin Sesko
11:00
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Flo Clifford
Sky Sports News reports that Newcastle have made an offer for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
It reports the offer is €75m (£65.5m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons.
The highly-rated Slovenian is also being pursued by Manchester United.
Luis Diaz reveals Florian Wirtz’s role in decision to leave Liverpool for Bayern Munich
10:50
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Flo Clifford
Luis Diaz has opened up on the role Florian Wirtz had in his decision to leave Liverpool, a career move he admits he is “glad” to make.
The Colombian winger bid farewell after three-and-a-half seasons on Merseyside, signing for German champions Bayern Munich for a fee of £65.5m.
Liverpool had rejected a first offer of £58.5m before accepting an improved bid after Bayern maintained their interest and the former Porto player wanted to go.
His departure comes in the midst of a summer spending spree at Anfield, which has seen club-record signing Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike already come through the door as attacking reinforcements.
Liverpool make surprise decision over Alexander Isak pursuit after Newcastle bid rejected
10:34
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Richard Jolly
Liverpool have decided against making a second bid for Alexander Isak after seeing a £110m offer rejected by Newcastle United.
The Premier League champions believe the swiftness and clarity of Newcastle’s response means it would be futile to up their club record offer for the striker.
Liverpool, who had made an inquiry for the 25-year-old last month, stepped up their interest in the Newcastle top scorer as they looked to take their summer spending up towards £400m.
But the Carabao Cup winners had long maintained their top scorer was not for sale and they immediately rebuffed turned Liverpool’s bid down.
Tottenham captain Son Heung Min to leave club for ‘fresh challenge’
10:12
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Flo Clifford
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.
South Korea captain Son explained his decision to target a "fresh challenge" during a press conference in his home country ahead of Tottenham's pre-season friendly with Newcastle on Sunday.
Liverpool make surprise decision over Alexander Isak pursuit after Newcastle bid rejected
07:12
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool have decided against making a second bid for Alexander Isakafter seeing a £110m offer rejected by Newcastle United.
The Premier League champions believe the swiftness and clarity of Newcastle’s response means it would be futile to up their club record offer for the striker.
Liverpool, who had made an inquiry for the 25-year-old last month, stepped up their interest in the Newcastle top scorer as they looked to take their summer spending up towards £400m.
Newcastle reject formal bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak
07:00
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Chris Wilson
Newcastle have rejected an offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak.
The Sweden international has told the Carabao Cup winners he wants to explore the possibility of a move away from St James’ Park and Liverpool, who had made an inquiry about the 25-year-old last month, and followed it up with a formal bid.
Isak would be expected to command a price of over £100m and more than the club record sum Liverpool have paid for Florian Wirtz this summer.
Newcastle had long maintained that Isak was not for sale, but Liverpool are testing that position and manager Eddie Howe has admitted his top scorer’s future could be out of his hands.
Why Benjamin Sesko is now Man United’s top transfer target
06:30
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United have made Benjamin Sesko their top striking target and have made contact with RB Leipzig about him.
United had narrowed down their search for a No 9 to the Slovenian and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins before deciding to prioritise a move for the 22-year-old.
Sesko is also of interest to Newcastle, who are looking for a centre-forward after missing out on a host of targets and with doubts about the future of Alexander Isak.
Underwhelming Viktor Gyokeres debut shows why Arsenal need him so much
06:00
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Chris Wilson
A debut defeat and an outing that was underwhelming but left the sense he was underused may matter little. When it comes to competitive games, Viktor Gyokeres’s Arsenal bow will come at Old Trafford against Manchester United on 17 August. But as he donned their No 14 shirt for the first time in a game, Arsenal at least showed the need for Gyokeres, the forward who scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting CP.
The first north London derby staged outside the United Kingdom yielded a 1-0 loss to Tottenham, with Arsenal registering a lone shot on target, which Kai Havertz directed at Guglielmo Vicario. Gyokeres was limited to the last 20 minutes, including stoppage time, as Arsenal were largely toothless. The argument that they needed a specialist goalscorer is scarcely new, but perhaps it was underlined when they spent an initial £55m to acquire one.
The logic behind Liverpool’s decision to sell Luis Diaz
04:00
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Chris Wilson
Luis Diaz gave up a shirt worn by some of Liverpool’s previous greats two years ago. He swapped from the No 23, donned by a young Robbie Fowler and then Jamie Carragher, for the more iconic No 7. He offered to personally reimburse fans who had bought the old shirt.
The probability now is that he won’t be making a similar offer. Diaz is giving up the number made prestigious by Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish and Luis Suarez, trading the red shirt of Liverpool for the red of Bayern Munich. He had first asked to leave in 2024. He is getting his wish a year later.
Man City verdict on 100+ charges could be months away with further delays in sight
02:00
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Chris Wilson
Club executives and senior football figures believe that the Manchester City financial casecould go until at least October before the initial outcome, as the controversy threatens to complicate another Premier League season. Some club leaders have even speculated that it might arrive in the campaign’s second international break, from 4-18 October, given previous patterns regarding similar cases.
An outcome was expected last season, given that the hearing concluded in early December. It has nevertheless rumbled on into the summer, and means another season faces potential upheaval and drastic change through possible points deductions. Manchester City stridently insist upon their innocence.
Premier League will not be cut to 18 clubs amid calendar tensions, says league chief
Saturday 2 August 2025 00:00
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Chris Wilson
The Premier League will not bow to pressure to reduce in size from 20 to 18 clubs, says chief executive Richard Masters.
The new season kicks off on 15 August, just three weeks on from Chelsea’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final as tensions continue to boil over the congested football calendar.
The Blues played almost a year of continuous football before the end of their 2024/25 season gave them a long-awaited reprieve, but will have to do it all over again with 11 months of competitive action culminating back in the United States for the World Cup - the final of which takes place on 19 July in New Jersey.
Man United transfer news: Benjamin Sesko, Ollie Watkins, Corentin Tolisso and more
Friday 1 August 2025 23:00
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United face a crucial summer as Ruben Amorim finally gets the chance to shape his squad and transform his failing team into contenders at the top end of the table.
It shouldn’t be forgotten that Amorim initially rebuffed United’s approach following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, and perhaps he was wise to try and delay the move, because what followed was a disastrous campaign cuminating in the 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
The release of the Premier League fixtures shows a difficult start for United, with an opening game agasint Arsenal and fixtures against Manchester City and Chelsea within their first five matches of 2025/26, and the manager’s future could be called into question early should his side struggle.
United got some early business done with the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5m deal before completing a move for Brentford star Bryon Mbeumo, but co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made clear that the money pot is not deep.
Offloading high-wage players such as Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho seems key to funding the revolution, with a lack of movement causing frustration among fans as United lag behind their rivals.
Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester United’s summer transfer plans.
Arsenal transfer news: Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo, Ollie Watkins and more
Friday 1 August 2025 22:00
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal are setting in motion the first steps of a productive summer as they look to buck their trend of second-place finishes next term.
It was once again a case of close but not close enough for Mikel Arteta’s side in 2024/25. Finishing second fiddle to the Premier Leaguechampions for a third successive season, the Gunners endured another trophyless campaign after their Champions League push fell at the hands of eventual winners PSG.
A key reason for their failure to achieve was an attacking injury crisis that forced Mikel Merino to take up a role of makeshift number nine, and despite their undeniable quality in the starting XI, Arsenal’s depth is far from good enough for a team hopeful of major titles.
And with numerous players already on the chopping block, Arteta has promised a “big” summer of recruitment at the Emirates.
With the transfer window having re-opened on 16 June, a striker was top of the club’s shopping list, and they’ve finally got their man after completing a move for Viktor Gyokeres.
Elsewhere, deals for midfielders and defenders are being pursued, with Noni Madueke putting pen to paper and Eberechi Eze being considered.
New sporting director Andrea Berta is leading the club’s transfer dealings, and Arsenal will be hoping he can replicate his Atleti exploits in London as Arteta looks to lead the club back to the Premier League pinnacle for the first time since 2006.
Here’s everything you need to know about Arsenal’s summer transfer plans.
Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak, Rodrygo, Jean-Philippe Mateta and more
Friday 1 August 2025 21:30
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool are bracing for a busy summer to build on this season’s Premier League title success.
Arne Slot orchestrated a stunning debut campaign at Anfield, inheriting a stacked squad from Jurgen Klopp before taking English football by storm to seal a record-equalling 20th top-flight crown for the club.
The summer months of 2024 hardly shaped the season that followed for Liverpool, and Slot has already proven that he doesn’t require overwhelming transfer activity to be successful. Last summer, he saw just two arrivals come through the door in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili (who was immediately loaned back toValencia) and Federico Chiesa, who played a total of just 104 minutes in the Premier League.
But with Trent Alexander-Arnold heading for the exit and a Premier League title to defend, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards are expected to engage in a substantial recruitment drive over the coming months.
And the signs are extremely promising for Reds fans, with Jeremy Frimpong having signed from Bayer Leverkusen before Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike followed through the door.
Here’s everything you need to know about Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.
What FA statement really tells us about Lucas Paqueta’s ‘nightmare’ betting case
Friday 1 August 2025 21:00
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Chris Wilson
The headline rather downplayed the significance of the news. “Lucas Paqueta update” was found on the FA website, a story ranked below “New clubs ready for FA Cup debuts”. Update? It could have been the end, given the existential threat to the Brazilian’s career. Indeed, until news broke last Friday that he was likely to be cleared, the expectation was that a lengthy – perhaps even lifetime – ban beckoned.
The FA’s language was rather dry; it was also different to Paqueta’s. The governing body described the allegations – that the West Ham midfielder had got booked deliberately in four different games, in instances of spot-fixing to influence the betting markets – as “not proven” rather than declaring him not guilty. They also said the regulatory commission had proved two breaches of Rule F3, relating to a failure to answer questions and provide information. A punishment will be determined in the future.
Liverpool unveil new home shirt after champions switch from Nike to adidas
Friday 1 August 2025 20:30
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool have unveiled their first adidas shirts as part of a new multi-year kit deal with the German athletic apparel giants.
The Premier League champions replaced a previous deal with manufacturer Nike, penning terms with adidas in March this year.
The Reds previously wore adidas kits between 1985 to 1996, and then again between 2006 and 2012, the partnership has seen the team win three top-flight domestic league titles and three FA Cup wins.
