Iraola reiterated that Liverpool need to sign a winger, with a £50m bid for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh turned down and PSG demanding £145m for Bradley Barcola
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The Premier League is back but that will not stop the transfer madness bubbling away in the background with more than a week remaining in the window.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted that he is short of wingers, which has seen two offers for Yankuba Minteh, the latest for £60m, rebuffed by Brighton, as they step up their search for a successor to Mohamed Salah. Curtis Jones has left for £30m, joining Inter. And the Reds would like two wide players, Minteh and then, perhaps, Bradley Barcola, but Paris Saint-Germain are looking for £145m. Real Madrid’s Endrick has also been floated as an option this weekend.
Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz as Mikel Arteta seeks to complete his transfer plans for an assault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season. The Gunners have announced the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with attention now turning to the left side of attack and the 21-year-old Turkey international is high up on their list of targets.
Manchester United have a deal in place to sign Brighton’s Carlos Baleba for £70m, ending a pursuit that begun last summer, while Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m, with Omar Marmoush tipped to follow the Brazilian. While City have identified Brazilian winger Allan as a possible replacement.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below
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Andoni Iraola frustrated by a lack of wing options at Liverpool
Manchester United splash £70m on Carlos Baleba
Liverpool have £60m Yankuba Minteh bid rejected and eye Endrick
Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa for £51m
Gunners explore move for Yildiz after missing out on Vinicius Jr
Tottenham agree £85m Savinho deal and also want Omar Marmoush
Aston Villa sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan with conditional obligation to buy
Aston Villa 'reject fourth bid for Ollie Watkins' from Saudi club Al-Hilal
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Arsenal consider Victor Osimhen?
Now this would be audacious, Arsenal in for Victor Osimhen?
The Galatasaray striker, 27, would appeal, should he drop his wage demands, reports Footmercato.
It’s hard to imagine Mikel Arteta doing that one, with Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus still in the building, but the former Napoli striker has long since been linked with the Premier League, which could suit his all-action style.
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Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 09:47
32 minutes ago
Villa prepare Jackson bid
Chelsea are braced for a bid from Aston Villa for Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson.
The 25-year-old had a lively World Cup off the back of a disappointing loan spell with Bayern Munich.
But the Telegraph reports that Unai Emery could look to add the Chelsea striker with an offer close to the £65m valuation.
Atletico Madrid are seemingly out at that price, despite their lofty £150m valuation of Julian Alvarez with Barcelona and Arsenal keen.
Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 09:36
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Liverpool make Real Madrid enquiry after Minteh bid rejected
Liverpool are active with just over one week until the transfer deadline day.
A £60m bid for Yankuba Minteh has been rejected, but now the Times are reporting the Reds have made an enquiry to Real Madrid for Brazil forward Endrick.
The 20-year-old spent last term at Lyon and was a squad player for Brazil at the World Cup, though his future is unclear with Jose Mourinho in charge.
Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 09:15
1 hour ago
Man Utd agree Baleba deal before Premier League opener
It’s a big day for Man Utd, who kick off their Premier League season against Hull at lunchtime.
But the news overnight of a deal in place to pay £70m for Carlos Baleba will also boost Michael Carrick.
The Brighton midfielder to undergo a medical this weekend.
Sky Sports reports there is a five-year deal on the table, with a sell-on clause for the Seagulls too.
Baleba faced United last season having seen hopes of joining them dashed (Martin Rickett/PA)
Baleba faced United last season having seen hopes of joining them dashed (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Archive)
Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 08:59
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Barcola to Liverpool? Alvarez to Arsenal? Ten big transfers that could still happen before deadline day
The summer transfer window closes on 1 September as clubs across Europe aim to wrap up their summer business ahead of the 2026/27 season.
There have been several notable moves throughout Europe over the summer, with Barcelona’s capture of Rodri and the transfers of Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson and Bruno Guimaraes making headlines.
But while some teams will feel their business is done this summer, most clubs – especially some in the Premier League – know they need more arrivals if they’re to compete this season.
Chris Wilson has the rundown:
Barcola, Alvarez and 10 big transfers that could still happen before deadline day
Several big names could make moves before the end of the summer transfer window
Flo Clifford22 August 2026 07:00
4 hours ago
Curtis Jones’ Liverpool exit confirmed in €30m move to Inter
Curtis Jones has left Liverpool by completing his €30m move to Inter Milan on a five-year deal.
Liverpool could also make a further is €5m in achievable add-ons for the midfielder, while they have a 10 percent sell-on clause.
Jones was in the final year of his contract at Anfield and Liverpool risked losing him on a free transfer if they did not sell him this summer.
They had rejected a is €25m bid from Inter in June and, while new head coach Andoni Iraola said he wanted to keep the England international, Jones had told him he wanted to leave.
Curtis Jones’ Liverpool exit confirmed in €30m move to Inter
Reds boss Andoni Iraola wanted to keep the 25-year-old midfielder
Flo Clifford22 August 2026 06:00
6 hours ago
Andoni Iraola makes Liverpool transfer admission with squad ‘still quite thin’
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has claimed that the club will “definitely sign some players” before the end of the summer transfer window, with the Spaniard admitting his squad is “still quite thin” in places.
The departures of Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones – as well as a long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike – mean that the Reds are light in some key areas as the 2026/27 season begins.
Winger Victor Munoz and defender Ronaldo Araujo have been the only arrivals this summer, though Jeremey Jacquet has also arrived at Anfield after a £55m deal was agreed for the Frenchman back in February.
Andoni Iraola makes Liverpool transfer admission with squad ‘still quite thin’
The Reds are targeting a number of players as they look to make signings before the transfer window closes on 1 September
Flo Clifford22 August 2026 04:00
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Brighton reject second Liverpool bid for Yankuba Minteh
Liverpool have had a new bid of £60m for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton.
It was Liverpool’s second approach for the winger in as many days after Albion turned down a £50m offer on Thursday.
But Liverpool are trying to step up their efforts to make signings with new head coach Andoni Iraola saying he would like to have more wingers in his squad.
Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain far apart in their valuations of Bradley Barcola, with the Champions League winners wanting £145m for the France international.
Brighton reject second Liverpool bid for Yankuba Minteh
A £60m offer was turned down by the Seagulls who have rejected a second bid in as many days from Liverpool
Flo Clifford22 August 2026 02:00
10 hours ago
Arsenal explore move for Kenan Yildiz after missing out on Vinicius Jr
Arsenal are looking into whether a deal for Juventus' Kenan Yildiz is possible in this window, as Mikel Arteta seeks to complete his transfer plans for an assault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season.
Arteta has long identified the left side attack as a priority position to upgrade, with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr having been the ideal target. The Brazilian's decision to stay at the Bernabeu caused Arsenal to reconsider the situation, and some thought has been given to waiting until either January or next summer when other deals could become possible.
The club would probably have moved for Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi had it not been for his injury, and that does represent an option for January.
Arsenal explore move for Kenan Yildiz after missing out on Vinicius Jr
Mikel Arteta is keen to add a left-sided attacker to his squad this summer
Miguel Delaney22 August 2026 00:00
11 hours ago
Why charged reunion with Newcastle could prove crucial for Alexander Isak after Liverpool false dawn
Both Liverpool and Newcastle looked weakened after last summer’s Alexander Isak saga proved costly in more ways than one, but now the Swede must attempt to put that behind him, writes Senior Football Correspondent Richard Jolly:
Why charged reunion with Newcastle could prove crucial for Alexander Isak
Both Liverpool and Newcastle looked weakened after last summer’s Alexander Isak saga proved costly in more ways than one, but now the Swede must attempt to put that behind him
Richard Jolly21 August 2026 23:05
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