The summer transfer window is nearing its end with the ongoing saga surrounding Newcastle’s Alexander Isak still the dominant story as the striker pushes again for a move to Liverpool.
The Premier League champions have already had bids knocked back for Isak in this window, with the wantaway forward making clear he has no desire to remain at Newcastle and excluded from the squad. The Tyneside club are holding firm, though - but might their bid to Wolves for Jorgan Strand Larsen be an indication that they are expecting a fresh approach for their current first-choice centre forward.
Elsewhere, Chelsea’s summer-long pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho may be nearing an end with a deal seemingly close with Manchester United for the winger. Xavi Simons had long been on the club’s radar, too, but the RB Leipzig now appears likelier to head to Tottenham - in need of an alternative addition after being beaten to Eberechi Eze by rivals Arsenal and having found a move for Morgan Rogers difficult to progress.
Mikel Arteta appears to have identified another one-time Spurs target as a possible defensive addition, with Piero Hincapie linked with a move to north London. With Manchester United perhaps reigniting their interest in Carlos Baleba, and plenty of deals to be done all around Europe, a hectic final few days of the window could be in store...
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- Xavi Simons travels to London to spark Tottenham and Chelsea battle
- Alexander Isak to return to Sweden amid ongoing transfer saga
- Chelsea and Milan reach agreement over Nkunku
- Blues also monitoring Isak situtation
- Arsenal hope ro secure deal for Piero Hincapie
- Liverpool preparing bid for Guehi?
Enciso back at Brighton
15:24
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Mike Jones
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says Julio Enciso has returned to the club to continue his rehabilitation.
Enciso was expected to join French club Strasbourg for around £20m, with a deal close to being finalised last week.
Asked to clear up Enciso's situation, Hurzeler said: "It is not a big injury, so he is back in rehab training.
"It is very important that the players now are our plans for the future.
"We have an open conversation with Julio and then we will see what happens in the next days."
Yeremy Pino travelling to London for Palace medical
15:13
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Mike Jones
Yeremy Pino is flying to London ahead of his proposed switch to Crystal Palace, according to The Athletic.
The Villarreal winger will undergo his medical on Thursday before signing a five-year contract.
The clubs have agreed a fee of £25.8m for the 22-year-old Spain international.
Rigg extends Sunderland deal
15:09
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Mike Jones
Chris Rigg has signed a new long-term contract at Sunderland, extending his stay on Wearside until 2030.
The 18-year-old made 45 appearances in the Championship last season as Sunderland returned to the Premier League.
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce that Chris Rigg has signed a new long-term contract! ❤️
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) August 28, 2025
Arsenal hopeful of deal for Hincapie
15:09
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Mike Jones
Arsenal are hopeful of securing a deal for Piero Hincapie before the weekend.
The release clause for the defender is €60m but according to Ben Jacobs Arsenal want to offer a package closer to €50m.
Hincapie is pushing to leave which may help their cause.
The Gunners are exploring all options including a loan with obligation but an outright purchase could happen if the price is lower than the release clause.
Spurs learn Simons fee
14:53
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Miguel Delaney
Tottenham have been discussing a move with RB Leipzig over midfielder Xavi Simons.
The deal would be worth £60m plus add ons and Simons is in London to try and secure a move.
Chelsea have also been heavily linked with him but have reportedly ended their pursuit having switched to other targets.
Alan Shearer’s problem with Alexander Isak and why it goes beyond Newcastle loyalties
14:37
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Will Castle
When Alan Shearer left Blackburn Rovers in 1995 to secure a world-record transfer to his boyhood club, he did not have to go on strike.
“I did sign a new contract the year before I left, but I knew the relationship I had with Blackburn that if I ever wanted to leave, then that was the scenario.”
He had the word of Rovers owner Jack Walker and hence when the opportunity to move to Newcastle – or Manchester United – arose, Shearer was allowed to make the jump.
Three decades on, such an amicable exit involving the Magpies and a record transfer fee has not occurred.
Burnley eye up Florentino Luis
14:21
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Mike Jones
Burnley are interested in Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis.
The Clarets want to strengthen in quite a few areas including central midfield where Luis plays.
A loan move would be preferred to keep costs down.
Marseille and Roma have also shown interest in the midfielder this summer.
Sunderland make offer fo Lucumi
14:06
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Mike Jones
Sunderland have made a new offer to Bologna for defender Jhon Lucumi.
The Premier League side have offered £24m to the Italian club with Lucumi said to be interested and open to the move.
West Ham closing in on Fernandes
13:52
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Mike Jones
West Ham are closing in on the signing of Mateus Fernandes after submitting a third bid for the Southampton midfielder.
Fernandes has been a long-standing target for West Ham, who saw a £30m bid for the 21-year-old rejected earlier this month.
West Ham have now agreed a £42m deal with the Saints.
The fee is broken up into £38m guaranteed payment plus £4m in add-ons and a medical is already underway.
Wolves sign Ladislav Krejci
13:44
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Mike Jones
Wolves have announced the signing of Ladislav Krejci.
He joins on loan and becomes the first Czech player in the club’s history.
Our first ever Czech player
— Wolves (@Wolves) August 28, 2025
Welcome to Wolves, Ladislav Krejci ✍️ pic.twitter.com/VXZdiFlL7b
Chelsea monitoring Isak situtation
13:36
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Mike Jones
The Telegraph say that Chelsea are monitoring the situation with Alexander Isak and are reluctant to finalis Nicolas Jackson’s move until it is resolved.
Bayern Munich are interested in Jackson and Christopher Nkunku is going to AC Milan.
Chelsea believe that if Isak isn’t sold then Newcastle or Liverpool could come in for Jackson very late in the window and want to keep options on the table.
Nkunku’s sale means the Blues are better placed to wait out before committing to Jackson’s sale.
Alexander Isak bids to force through Liverpool move
13:34
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Mike Jones
Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he still wants to leave after face-to-face talks.
The Telegraph reported the Swedish striker is adamant he wants to leave, with his desire to join Liverpool.
That’s despite the intervention of chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, though Newcastle have not received a bid that is close to their valuation of the player after the champions’ saw an offer knocked back earlier this summer.
A Public Investment Fund delegation and co-owner Jamie Reuben met with the player at his home on Monday, but no progress has been made over a path back to playing for Eddie Howe’s side.
Xavi Simons travels to London to finalise move as Spurs continue talks
13:31
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Miguel Delaney
Xavi Simons has been granted permission by RB Leipzig to travel to London and finalise a move away, with Tottenham currently leading Chelsea in the race for the Netherlands international.
Spurs have been discussing a move for Simons of €60m with add-ons.
Chelsea have led the pursuit of Simons all summer and Stamford Bridge had been the favoured destination of the Netherlands international, but with no transfer agreed, it has opened the door for Spurs to act.
Tottenham are in desperate need of reinforcements in attacking positions and have turned their attention to Simons, who has been allowed to leave Leipzig’s training base and fly to England for meetings with Premier League clubs to resolve his future before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Fabio Silva poised to leave Wolves
13:19
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Mike Jones
Fabio Silva is poised to complete a move from Wolves to Borussia Dortmund, the PA news agency understands.
An agreement has been reached on a transfer fee between the clubs for the 23-year-old Portuguese, and it is understood Wolves have given the player permission to travel to Germany in order to undergo a medical.
Silva began his career with Porto but joined Wolves in September 2020.
Wolves boss provides Jorgen Strand Larsen update after Newcastle bids rejected
13:04
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Jack Rathborn
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira maintains Jorgen Strand Larsen will “never force a move” but conceded “every player has a price” after Newcastle United saw a second bid rejected for the forward.
Strand Larsen has emerged as a target for Eddie Howe’s side with Alexander Isak adamant that he wants to leave following interest from Liverpool.
Como target Brighton defender
12:50
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Mike Jones
Como are showing an interest in signing Brighton defender Igor on loan.
The Serie A side want a loan with an obligation to buy in a deal worth around £15.5m.
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: "We still have a very big squad so we have to reduce the squad."
Forest make approach for Geertruida
12:35
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports report that Nottingham Forest have approached RB Leipzig over right-back Lutsharel Geertruida.
Serie A side Atalanta are also interested and have also spoken to Leipzig about a deal.
Geertruida has several options and a possible loan move with an option to buy is being discussed.
Crystal Palace keen on Reiss Nelson
12:20
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports News reports that Crystal Palace are in talks with Arsenal over forward Reiss Nelson, who spent last season on loan at Fulham and has not worked his way back into Mikel Arteta’s side.
He did not feature in the Gunners’ squad for either of their opening two games of this season and is into the last two years of his contract.
Manuel Akanji emerges as option for Crystal Palace to replace Marc Guehi
12:06
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Richard Jolly
Crystal Palace are interested in signing Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.
The Switzerland international was left out of City’s matchday squad ahead of Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham and will be allowed to depart the Etihad before the transfer deadline. Turkish club Galatasaray have also expressed an interest in the 30-year-old.
Could Chelsea target Xavi Simons instead head to Tottenham?
11:51
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Miguel Delaney
Leipzig’s Xavi Simons had been viewed as a certainty for Chelsea, but they have been intent on moving players out first, and are also pursuing Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho.
That may now leave an opening for Spurs, although they have yet to push on that potential deal as proactively as others. Atalanta's Ademola Lookman and Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche have also been discussed.
Chelsea's Aaron Anselmino makes loan move to Borussia Dortmund
11:36
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Mike Jones
Chelsea defender Aaron Anselmino has joined Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan.
The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Boca Juniors last August, then headed back to the Argentinian club on loan, making 18 appearances.
He made his Chelsea debut as a late substitute against Benfica en route to their triumph at the Club World Cup.
The haunting Ruben Amorim image that could define Man United nightmare
11:23
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Jack Rathborn
One of the enduring images of Ruben Amorim’s troublesome reign at Manchester United so far came in the penalty shootout loss to Grimsby in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
Amorim has created the wrong type of history with the club’s first-ever loss to a fourth-tier team in the competition’s 65-year history and questioned his own players afterwards.
How Nkunku deal will affect Garnacho move
11:10
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Mike Jones
Chelsea’s agreed deal witn AC Milan for Christopher Nkunku will open the door to a potential move for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.
Chelsea and Garnacho have been linked for most of the summer but the Blues have been prioritising outgoings before pulling the trigger on trying to sign the United winger.
With Nkunku possibly leaving for around £36-38m that would give the London side the funds to pursue Garnacho who they feel is worth £30m.
Manchester United want £50m so compromises would be needed but Garnacho to Chelsea now seem more of a possibility.
Spurs working on two deals
11:08
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Mike Jones
Tottenham are working on two deals as the transfer window deadline looms closer.
18-year-old defender Luka Vuskovic is expected to complete a loan move to Hamburg while Spurs are also in talks with Galatasaray over Yves Bissouma.
The 28-year-old is out of contract at Spurs next summer and is not in Thomas Frank's plans.
Discussions are being held with Galatasaray over a loan with an obligation to buy.
Chelsea and Milan reach agreement over Nkunku
10:55
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Mike Jones
Christopher Nkunku looks to be on his way out of Chelsea as the Blues have agreed a deal with AC Milan.
The deal is worth €42m with a sell-on clause included according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.
Nkunku has been granted permission to travel to Italy and personal terms have already been agreed.
Why a Tottenham move for Kobbie Mainoo is unlikely
10:53
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Miguel Delaney
Tottenham are trying to sign two attacking midfielders from a shortlist of five names as they seek to bolster their options in the final days of a frantic transfer window.
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers remains the ideal signing, but the difficulty in doing that deal means the Spurs hierarchy are also looking at West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta, Leipzig's Xavi Simons, Atalanta's Ademola Lookman and Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche.
Elsewhere, Man United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo might have also been considered but, if he is to leave, there is a preference for him to move on loan abroad.
David Moyes hints at Everton signings in final days of transfer window: ‘I’ve not got any defenders’
10:39
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Mike Jones
David Moyes has suggested defensive reinforcements could be on the agenda as Everton consider further business before next week’s transfer deadline.
Injuries to Jarrad Branthwaite, Nathan Patterson, Seamus Coleman and Vitalii Mykolenko have limited Moyes’ options in the opening weeks of the new season.
Jander to Southampton agreed
10:25
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg reports that Southampton have agreed a deal for Nurnberg midfielder Caspar Jander.
The two clubs had a previous verbal agreement over the 22-year-old who will travel to England to undergo a medical today.
The move will be a permanent deal.
EXCL | Caspar Jander to Southampton – DONE DEAL!
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 28, 2025
Full agreement with Nürnberg following the prior verbal agreement with the 22 y/o promising midfielder.
Travelling today. #Jander will undergo his medical today. Permanent deal. @SkySportDE pic.twitter.com/GLFleqmo41
Man Utd remain in talks over goalkeeper Senne Lammens
10:12
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Mike Jones
Senne Lammens was not involved in Royal Antwerp’s squad at the weekend as Manchester United remain in talks over signing the 23-year-old goalkeeper.
But, according to the Telegraph, personal terms are yet to be agreed despite United feeling confident over a proposed £17m move.
Lammens has been on United’s radar for a while but is not viewed as a No 1 goalkeeper, with Andre Onana yet to start a game this season.
Chelsea close in on Alejandro Garnacho
09:59
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Mike Jones
The Telegraph is reporting that Chelsea are closing in on an agreement with Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho after a summer-long pursuit of the wantaway forward.
Pereira nearing Fulham exit
09:45
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Mike Jones
Andreas Pereira could be leaving Fulham, according to Sky Sports.
The midfielder is circling a return to his homeland with Palmeiras.
The South American side have offered £8.6m to the west Londoners for him but no agreement have been struck yet.
How Rio Ngumoha bucks one of the Premier League’s worst trends
09:33
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Mike Jones
Liverpool are already reaping the rewards from putting their chips on 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha. “What a moment, enjoy it,” Reds manager Arne Slot told the debutant, basking in his 100th-minute winner at Newcastle. He’ll hope there are many more moments to come.
It would have been 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 exhilarating prospect coming out of pre-season was a burgeoning teenage winger.
Chelsea negotiations for Xavi Simons are off
09:22
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Miguel Delaney
The Independent has been told that Chelsea’s move for Leipzig’s Xavi Simons is off.
A deal for the Netherlands international was always dependent on outgoings, and Chelsea have turned to other targets.
Fermin Lopez of Barcelona is an option, while Chelsea continue to work on a deal for Alejandro Garnacho.
Liverpool preparing bid for Guehi?
09:19
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Mike Jones
Liverpool are reportedly preparing a bid for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.
The Reds will allegedly offer a £30m package for Guehi whose contract at Selhurst Park expires at the end of the campaign.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Arne Slot’s side are still in ‘active talks’ for the defender.
Hojlund 'ready to leave' Man Utd
09:10
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Mike Jones
Di Marzio reports that Napoli are in advanced talks to sign Rasmus Hojlund on loan with an obligation to buy.
Hojlund is said to be ‘ready’ to leave Old Trafford and is just waiting for the green light to travel to Italy.
'Mainoo must fight for his place'
08:56
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Mike Jones
Ruben Amorim says he wants Kobbie Mainoo to fight for his place at Manchester United.
"I expect a lot from Kobbie Mainoo," said Amorim, speaking to Sky Sports before their Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby.
"People think that sometimes you need to just give, I think it's important for Kobbie to fight for his place.
"I believe a lot in Kobbie, more than everybody thinks.
"He's playing in one position, he's fighting with Bruno (Fernandes). If they can play together. We need to improve that position and you can see it against Fulham.
"I expect the best from Kobbie, the same as everybody."
Fulham close to signing Dilane Bakwa
08:54
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Miguel Delaney
Fulham are closing in on the signing of Stasbourg striker Dilane Bakwa.
There has been plenty of Premier League interes in the 23-year-old with Nottingham Forest previously having a £30m bid rejected.
Fulham will offer more than that as talks over a deal continue.
Leeds United are also reported to be interested in the forward.
Bakwa has 11 goals and 20 assists in 69 matches for Strasbourg.
Could Tottenham go for West Ham's Lucas Paqueta?
08:44
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Mike Jones
Tottenham would be interested in signing West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta if Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is unavailable.
A move for Paqueta presents difficulties, however, since West Ham's troubled start to the season means it is a bad time to push to sign one of their key players.
Manager Graham Potter is instead far more concerned with bringing recruits in, as his side face up to the reality of a relegation battle.
Ipswich agree deal for Nunez
08:29
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Mike Jones
Ipswich Town agreed a deal to sign Norwich central midfielder Marcelino Nunez for £10m.
It would be the first time in 24 years that the two rivals have been in business together.
Nunez is due to travel for his medical with Ipswich today.
The 25-year-old has entered the last 12 months of his Norwich contract.
Man Utd hopeful over Antony deal with Real Betis
08:18
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have received their first offer for Antony, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Real Betis, where the Brazilian flourished on loan last term, have submitted a loan offer.
Independent journalist Peter Hall adds that United will reject a straight loan offer and instead insist on an option or obligation to buy.
Wolves reject improved bid for Newcastle target Jorgen Strand Larsen
08:05
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Mike Jones
Wolves have turned down an improved bid from Newcastle for their striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Newcastle’s £55m bid, an increase on their opening £50m offer for the Norway international, has been similarly dismissed.
Wolves do not want to sell and are open to offer Strand Larsen a new contract if he stays. He scored twice in their 3-2 win over West Ham on Tuesday night.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe issues update on Alexander Isak saga
07:51
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Mike Jones
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has called for clarity over Alexander Isak’s future.
Newcastle’s hierarchy met with Isak on Monday and while head coach Howe insisted he was not party to what was said during those discussions, he admitted a decision over the Sweden international – the subject of a rejected £110m bid from the Reds – was needed sooner rather than later.
Howe said: “I’ve not been party to talks on this for a long time now. I’ve been preparing the team and giving all my energy to the players that want to play for Newcastle. I think that is where my energy is best put at the moment.
“We want clarity, we want to move forward, we want the narrative to change because we’re in the start of the season now.”
Chelsea consider move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez
07:46
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Mike Jones
Chelsea are considering the possibility of signing Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez.
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein there hasn’t been contact between the clubs yet but the Blues have touched based with Lopez’s camp.
Chelsea are exploring attacking options amid expected exits for the remaining days of the window.
Fermin’s Barcelona contract runs through to 2029. He made 46 appearances in 2024/25 scoring eight goals and creating 10 assists.
Man Utd consider fresh move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba
07:40
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Mike Jones
Manchester United are considering a fresh move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after the club’s 1-1 draw at Fulham on S
