The latest transfers, gossip and rumours as the deadline begins to pull into view
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Tottenham are hoping to pull off a £55m deal for Eberechi Eze after taking the lead over Arsenal in the race to sign the Crystal Palace winger.
Eze is reportedly likely to miss Palace’s Premier League opener against Chelsea on Sunday as negotiations ramp up over his future, with Spurs keen to add to their squad after James Maddison’s injury and Son Heung Min’s departure. With a fortnight left of the summer transfer window, it is one of the biggest deals still left to be resolved.
Manchester United have spent big on new forwards and may rival Manchester City for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma – although the Old Trafford club have ended their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. They will need to make some sales with Jadon Sancho being targeted by Besiktas and Roma, Antony wanted by Benfica and Chelsea interested in Alejandro Garnacho.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have signed teenage defender Giovanni Leoni as they hope to bolster their defence. The club also remain in talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guehi and the London side may want to cash in before his contract expires next summer. The Reds still hold an interest in Alexander Isak, who was absent from Newcastle’s opening weekend draw at Aston Villa on Saturday, but they will need to spend big money to secure him.
Follow all the latesttransfer news, gossip, rumours and done deals in The Independent’s live blog below:
Transfer news live
The transfer window rolls on with two weeks left for deals to be done before deadline day
Tottenham are nearing the signing of Eberechi Eze in a big deal for Thomas Frank
Arsenal had been chasing the Crystal Palace forward but may have to look elsewhere
Liverpool continue their pursuit of Alexander Isak - but Newcastle are holding firm despite striker's exile
Manchester United could let several players go before the end of the window
4 minutes ago
Tottenham close in on Eberechi Eze deal
The big news last night was Tottenham’s breakthrough in the pursuit of Eberechi Eze. A £55m move appears to be on the cards for the Crystal Palace forward, who would be an excellent addition to Thomas Frank’s squad following the departure of Son Heung Min and injury to James Maddison.
Tottenham have opened talks with Crystal Palace over the signing of Eberechi Eze
Tottenham have opened talks with Crystal Palace over the signing of Eberechi Eze (PA Wire)
Miguel Delaney17 August 2025 08:50
6 minutes ago
Transfer news live
Good morning. Another day of churning at the transfer rumour-mill is upon us. We’ll have all the latest updates as the window rolls on with just two weeks to go until deadline day.
Harry Latham-Coyle17 August 2025 08:48