Tottenham are sounding out attacking alternatives to Eberechi Eze after rivals Arsenal dramatically swooped to beat Thomas Frank’s side to his signature.
Arsenal confirmed a transfer worth £60m and £7.5m in add-ons – pretty much exactly Eze’s release clause - and the boyhood Gunners fan was unveiled at the Emirates before the Premier League match against Leeds. It leaves Spurs in a late scramble for a new attacker as the deadline looms, with Man City’s Savinho topping their list. However, The Independent understands both clubs are still very far apart when it comes to agreeing a price for the Brazilian.
Alexander Isak’s explosive statement this week accused Newcastle of “broken promises” and “lost trust”, with Liverpool still strongly linked with a move for the Swedish striker. The Reds’ offer of £110m fell short of Newcastle’s valuation and Eddie Howe described Isak’s statement as a “sad moment”, but the Magpies boss insists he won’t be left striker-short by the end of the window.
Elsewhere, Manchester United may be tasked with fending of more interest from Saudi Arabia for captain Bruno Fernandes, with Al-Ittihad targeting the midfielder. They continue to be hampered with goalkeeping struggles, but it is their city rivals that could strengthen in that department, with Manchester City agreeing personal terms with PSG stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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- Eberechi Eze deal complete as Arsenal and announce new signing
- Tottenham push for Savinho but still far off Man City's valuation
- Man City agree personal terms with Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Man United in talks over highly-rated goalkeeper as Andre Onana decision made
- Eddie Howe responds to Alexander Isak’s claim Newcastle broke promises over Liverpool transfer
- Everton close in on Tyler Dibling deal to take summer spending past £100m
Crystal Palace to cover all bases with Eberechi Eze replacement?
15:10
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Will Castle
Crystal Palace could sign both Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis and Villarreal forward Yeremy Pino to replace Eberechi Eze, according to The Sun.
Palace have been quiet so far this transfer window, only signing left-back Borna Sosa and backup goalkeeper Walter Benitez, but following the £60m sale of Eze, they could go all out to replace the Englishman.
West Ham and Nottingham Forest face competition for Soungoutou Magassa
14:50
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Will Castle
Atalanta are set to rival West Ham and Nottingham Forest in the race to sign Monaco's France Under-21 midfielder Soungoutou Magassa.
Foot Mercato claim both Premier League sides have made respective offers for the midfielder, but could be thwarted by the new suitor.
Real Betis still working on Antony move
14:30
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Will Castle
Real Betis are still working on deal to sign Antony from Manchester United, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Talks are ongoing to agree terms and try get a green light on the deal structure.
Antony starred on loan for Betis last season, scoring nine goals and notching five assists.
Victor Boniface's move to AC Milan under threat
14:10
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Will Castle
Victor Boniface looked on the verge of joining AC Milan from Bayer Leverkusen, but after undergoing his medical, a move remains up in the air.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Boniface has returned to Germany as he awaits an imminent decision on his medical.
Boniface saw a move to Saudi Arabia also fall through in January.
Kostas Tsimikas off to Italy?
13:50
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Will Castle
Roma are reportedly keen on signing Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas on loan, according to Di Marzio.
Following the arrival of Milos Kerkez, Tsimikas has fallen to third choice at Anfield and is expected to find pastures new before the transfer deadline.
Roma ask about Tyrique George
13:30
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Will Castle
Roma have enquired about deal conditions surrounding Tyrique George, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian club are pushing for Jadon Sancho but George is seen as an alternative.
RB Leipzig and other Premier League clubs are also keen.
Fifa’s next Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 in blow to Qatar bid
13:10
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Will Castle
The next rendition of the Fifa Club World Cup will take pace in the summer of 2029 in a hammer blow to Qatar’s bid to host the tournament.
Fifa informed the continental confederations of plans for the second Club World Cup, as reported by The Guardian, which included the possible expansion beyond the 32 clubs that competed in the United States this summer.
Lobbying from leading clubs to expand the Club World Cup to a 48-team model, as will be seen for the first time at next year’s World Cup, has intensified since the culmination of last month’s tournament, which saw Chelsea emerge as victors. However, this is not to say that the immediate leap to 48 teams is guaranteed for 2029, with a more gradual increase also possible.
DONE DEAL! Jonathan Rowe joins Bologna after Marseille bust-up
12:50
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Will Castle
Jonathan Rowe has joined Bologna in a permanent move from Marseille.
This comes after he was transfer-listed by the French club following a dressing room bust-up with Adrien Rabiot, which was widely reported in French media to have become physical.
The ex-Norwich forward has now found a new club after sealing a £16.9m move to the Serie A side.
Welcome to Bologna, Jonathan! #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/GNSHh6Kvlu
— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) August 24, 2025
Marcus Rashford’s full debut lasts 45 minutes as Barcelona snatch comeback win
12:30
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Will Castle
Marcus Rashford’s full Barcelona debut lasted just 45 minutes with his side staring down the barrel of a humiliating defeat by newly-promoted Levante.
Barca were trailing 2-0 when Rashford was taken off at half-time at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia.
But within eight minutes of the Manchester United loanee being replaced, Barcelona were back on level terms through goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres before a late own goal earned them a 3-2 victory.
Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne score as Napoli begin title defence with win
12:10
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Will Castle
Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne both got on the scoresheet as Napoli earned a 2-0 win over Sassuolo to kick off their Serie A title defence.
The league’s player of the season McTominay picked up where he left off following his incredible 2024-25 campaign with a header to put them in front.
Former Manchester City star De Bruyne then scored on his debut after the interval with a free-kick and a difficult afternoon for the hosts continued when Ismael Kone was sent off for a second yellow card.
Richarlison 'never' wanted to leave Tottenham
11:50
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Will Castle
Reinvigorated Tottenham forward Richarlison is loving working under meticulous new boss Thomas Frank at a club he never wanted to leave.
The Brazil international made his intention to stay clear to Frank on his first day in the job and the new manager's supportive response was music to his ears.
"It was very important," Richarlison said of that chat. "Since I got here, every time the transfer window opens, my name is circled as one who could leave - going back to Brazil or wherever.
"But I've always been focused on Tottenham and I've never had a conversation about leaving. I'm in a good moment.
"I hope to continue working hard and getting the opportunity to give my best."
West Ham interested in Lorenzo Pellegrini
11:30
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Will Castle
West Ham are interested in Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, according to Sky Italy.
This comes after the 29-year-old was stripped of the Roma captaincy.
Rasmus Hojlund could join Napoli by Monday
11:10
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Will Castle
Napoli could complete a deal for Manchester United's 22-year-old striker Rasmus Hojlund by Monday, according to Correire dello Sport.
The Italian champions are seeking a quick replacement for injured Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku.
Savinho price proving a problem for Spurs
10:50
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Miguel Delaney
Tottenham and Manchester City are still very apart on their valuations of Brazilian winger Savinho, The Independent understands.
Spurs are actively pursuing new attacking players after being pipped to the signature of Eberechi Eze by Arsenal.
Arsenal reach agreement for Shamrock Rovers starlet
10:30
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Will Castle
Arsenal have reached an agreement for Shamrock Rovers’ 16-year-old prospect Victor Ozhianvuna, according to The Athletic.
The deal is not signed but is now in place, with it set to break Irish transfer record.
Chelsea duo set for Dortmund move
10:10
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Will Castle
Aaron Anselmino is set to join Borussia Dortmund from Chelsea on loan, according to Fabrizio Romano.
There will be no buy option, with Dortmund covering his salary.
This comes alongside Carney Chukwuemeka’s permanent move to the German side.
Saudi back in for Bruno Fernandes
09:50
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Will Castle
Manchester United may be tasked with warding off even more interest from Saudi Arabia for Bruno Fernandes with Al-Ittihad interested, according to The Sun.
Fernandes was subject to interest from interest from Al-Hilal earlier in the window but turned down the move down.
According to this new report, Al-Ittihad are willing to pay the midfielder £33m a year, and the club will once again leave it to their captain to make his own decision.
Man City reach personal terms agreement with Gianluigi Donnarumma
09:30
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Will Castle
Manchester City have reached an agreement on personal terms with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The exiled stopper wants to join as club-to-club negotiations begin, with a fee of £43.3m (€50m) initially requested.
However, for Donnarumma to make the move, Ederson will need to leave the club, with Galatasaray still interested.
Spurs push for Savinho
09:10
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Will Castle
Tottenham are ready to pay over £60.7m (€70m) to secure the services of Manchester City winger Savinho, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Spurs are in need of attacking reinforcements after missing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.
The Brazil international is reportedly keen on the move to Thomas Frank's side and it all depends on Man City.
Eddie Howe says Newcastle would not be left striker-light by Alexander Isak exit
08:53
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Will Castle
Newcastle’s owners will not leave boss Eddie Howe without a recognised senior striker as the Alexander Isak saga rumbles into the final few days of the summer transfer window.
Asked about the prospect of losing Isak without a new recruit in place, Howe said: “I don’t think the club will allow that situation to happen.
“We certainly can’t go through the season with no recognised striker at the football club – and that’s no disrespect to Will Osula.
“I think he’s doing really well and he’s progressing really well, but he’s got limited experience in the Premier League, although I’m really happy with his career progression.
“But Alex at the moment would be the only striker we have with Premier League history of goals and appearances and starts, so we can’t leave ourselves in that position.”
Why Arsenal’s future looks brighter than ever after demolishing Leeds
08:36
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Will Castle
The future looks bright at Arsenal. Hoping for it to be “fourth time’s a charm” in their pursuit of Premier League glory, a flawless start to the new season feels imperative. It meant a home victory over newly promoted Leeds United, in itself, was not so much a headline as it was an expectation. Instead, the stories of the day centred around a select few individuals, those that spark visions of rediscovered success.
Read Will Castle’s report from the Emirates:
Adam Wharton on Real Madrid's radar?
07:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is reportedly on Real Madrid’s radar.
That’s according to Spanish outlet AS, who say Madrid have identified the 21-year-old as a possible replacement after missing out on Martin Zubimendi.
Palace would command a huge fee for Wharton so close to the end of the window.
Could Man City still move for Rodrygo?
06:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Manchester City have not ruled out a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.
The Brazilian is set to leave Madrid this summer but the Spanish club are demanding €80m for him.
ESPN report that a move for Rodrygo could depend on Savinho leaving, with Tottenham previously linked.
Everton close in on Tyler Dibling deal to take summer spending past £100m
05:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Everton are closing in on a deal for Tyler Dibling as David Moyes is set to finally end his summer-long search for a right winger.
The Merseyside club had two bids for the teenager rejected as Southampton put a £50m price on his head, which Everton were reluctant to pay.
But the Championship club initiated talks on Friday and Everton came to an agreement of a basic fee and add-ons which is thought to come in at under £42m.
Manuel Akanji and Ilkay Gundogan not in Man City squad amid transfer links
04:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Manuel Akanji and Ilkay Gundogan were not in the Manchester City squad for today’s defeat to Tottenham. Both have been linked with moves away. Are they on their way out of the Etihad?
Pep Guardiola said this week that he is not the person to ask when it comes to transfer business.
"To be honest, I don't know what is happening with a few players - I don't know who is coming, who is staying, who is leaving, I don't know.
"All the clubs I had the feeling that it is the same, we are not an exception. Because the agents make the roles, the club have their opinions, the players have theirs, and after that we see what happens."
Thomas Frank sends strong message to potential Tottenham signings after Eberechi Eze transfer snub
13:20
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Will Castle
Thomas Frank has said he only wants to sign players who are desperate to play for Tottenham, after Eberechi Eze snubbed the club for Arsenal.
“Talking generally, to be very, very clear, I don’t want any players that don’t want to come to the club,” Frank said. “If they don’t want to come to the club, to wear this fantastic badge, we don’t want them here.”
Federico Chiesa is a ‘totally different’ player to last season – Arne Slot
03:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has seen a “totally different” Federico Chiesa from 12 months ago and believes that was reflected in his game-changing contribution off the bench as they opened their Premier League defence with a victory.
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Man United in talks over highly-rated goalkeeper as Andre Onana decision made
01:33
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Richard Jolly
Manchester United are in talks with Antwerp about a £17.3m move for the Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Andre Onana is expected to remain at Old Trafford but Ruben Amorim is advancing in his attempts to add more competition for places.
The deep-seated issue that explains West Ham’s worrying decline
Sunday 24 August 2025 00:33
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Miguel Delaney
“You can write what you want, at any time,” Graham Potter said, when asked if this is already a relegation battle. He admitted he “knows his responsibilities” when asked about his future.
From that, you could of course write at least some of the good from this 5-1 – like Joao Pedro’s supreme impact and how Chelsea might have now started a proper challenge.
Except, it’s impossible not to get away from the bad. And this was very bad from West Ham United, to the point that Potter looks in immediate danger. Might he even be gone before Nuno Espirito Santo? Could the Nottingham Forest manager replace him, given issues there?
How Arsenal silently hijacked Spurs’ Eberechi Eze transfer well before anyone knew
Saturday 23 August 2025 23:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Just hours before Arsenal clinched a deal for Eberechi Eze, in an even crueller twist, Tottenham Hotspur finally put in the offer they felt would be acceptable to Crystal Palace. There had been a verbal agreement. Spurs just never got a proper answer. The reason soon became clear.
Arsenal always wanted Eze, and he always wanted Arsenal.
Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak, Marc Guehi, Rodrygo and more
Saturday 23 August 2025 22:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Liverpool have enjoyed a busy summer as they attempt to build on last season’s Premier League title success, with the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike and Jeremy Frimpong giving the squad a positive outlook ahead of 2025/26.
Here’s everything you need to know about Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.
Chelsea transfer news: Xavi Simons, Alejandro Garnacho, Morgan Rogers and more
Saturday 23 August 2025 21:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Though a successful Club World Cup campaign saw Chelsea return from the USA as world champions, the Blues have still been very busy this summer in the transfer market.
Here’s everything you need to know about Chelsea’s summer transfer plans.
Newcastle United transfer news: Yoane Wissa, Marc Guehi, Jorgen Strand Larsen and more
Saturday 23 August 2025 20:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Having ended their trophy drought with Carabao Cup success last season, Newcastle United now have work to do in the final days of a torrid transfer window.
With a return to the Champions League, the Magpies needed to strengthen their squad to compete at the highest level, but despite boss Eddie Howe making it known that he is looking to work fast this summer, Newcastle have missed out on several of their top targets so far.
Arne Slot makes Liverpool transfer declaration amid Alexander Isak speculation
Saturday 23 August 2025 20:03
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Jamie Braidwood
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has refused to be drawn on the club’s position regarding Alexander Isak.
It adds extra spice for when the two teams meet at St James’ Park on Monday, with Isak expected to absent again as he continues to train away from the squad.
“I don’t think (it will be a busy end to the window) because (that would mean) I would be unhappy with the squad and I am happy with the squad.
“I say two players for each positions is ideal, but sometimes less is more so you are not disappointing players.”
Ruben Amorim on Rasmus Hojlund's Man United future
Saturday 23 August 2025 19:33
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Jamie Braidwood
Rasmus Hojlund was not even named on the bench against Fulham and has attracted interest from clubs including AC Milan.
Amorim said the £72m striker had taken the news he was dropped from the squad “like a professional player” and said Hojlund could remain involved after the end of the transfer window if he stays at Old Trafford.
“Let’s wait until the market is closed and then everything is clear,” he said.
Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo expected to remain in charge for match at Palace
Saturday 23 August 2025 19:05
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Jamie Braidwood
Nuno Espirito Santo looks set to be in charge of Nottingham Forest for Sunday’s Premier League clash at Crystal Palace.
Nuno poured fuel on speculation his job was under threat on Friday saying “where there’s smoke, there’s fire”.
The Portuguese, who signed a new contract in June after guiding Forest to European football for the first time since 1995, admitted that his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis had deteriorated, due in part to the arrival of global head of football Edu Gaspar.
Fulham's Marco Silva angry at lack of transfer business
Saturday 23 August 2025 18:33
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