The latest transfers, gossip and rumours as the deadline begins to pull into view, with Alexander Isak, Eberechi Eze and Alejandro Garnacho linked with big-money moves
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Liverpool still hope to make additions to their squad before the transfer window closes in September and have two big names on their list of potential signings with the Reds aiming to bring in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.
Neither move is particularly close with negotiations ongoing though Isak has stopped training with the Newcastle squad and is keen for the move. The Reds have had a £110m bid rejected for the striker and are considering a second bid having raised more funds by completing a £25m sale of Ben Doak to Bournemouth.
Eberechi Eze’s potential move to Tottenham Hotspur is dominating the closing stretch of the summer transfer window, with Crystal Palace negotiating a suitable payment structure in a deal worth more than £55m but the Eagles are also looking to hold onto Guehi despite Liverpool’s interest.
Manchester United continue to endure frustration with their goalkeeper situation, and could rival Manchester City for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma having seemingly ended their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba who looks set to remain with the Seagulls.
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Tottenham edge closer to Eberechi Eze deal with Crystal Palace – but key obstacle remains
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Tottenham identify Monaco star as Savinho alternative
Tottenham Hotspur have identified Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as a new target due to the lofty asking price for Manchester City’s Savinho, writes Miguel Delaney.
In addition to the pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, Spurs have looked at the Brazilian winger, who was omitted from the City squad for the Premier League opener at Wolves last weekend, with the 21-year-old facing stiff competition this season to play every week under Pep Guardiola.
City can also call on Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Oscar Bobb and Omar Marmoush to play out wide, though Savinho remains highly-rated by the club since joining from Troyes for £30.8m in 2024.
And Akliouche has now emerged as a viable alternative, having impressed for the Ligue 1 giants last term with seven goals in all competitions and also registering in the first game of the season, a 3-1 win over Le Havre.
Tottenham identify Monaco star as Savinho alternative
The French attacking midfielder could emerge as a target with Manchester City holding firm on the Brazilian winger after Spurs registered two bids
Miguel Delaney19 August 2025 13:00
9 minutes ago
Brighton have no intentions to sell Baleba
Brighton CEO Paul Barber has reiterated the club's stance to keep hold of midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Baleba has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.
"We are very much looking forward to Carlos being here for the season," Barber told Sky Sports News.
"No intention whatsoever of seeing Carlos leave us. An important part of our squad and also of our starting eleven for most weeks in the season last year so we're looking forward to seeing what he can do this year.
"We are very happy with Carlos and we are delighted that he'll be here for the season ahead."
Mike Jones19 August 2025 12:52
17 minutes ago
Andrews unclear on Wissa situation
Brentford boss Keith Andrews says he doesn’t know what is happening with Yoane Wissa’s situation but that there has been no change.
"It's a day-by-day one in terms of Wiss," the Irishman said. "As far as I know nothing else has happened today, definitely didn't yesterday, so as it was really.
"I have no idea what the situation will be, I have been up here since yesterday so we will deal with that during the week.
"Hopefully it can resolve itself sooner rather than later.
"We're always looking and there's a clear plan at the club if a player leaves."
Mike Jones19 August 2025 12:45
24 minutes ago
The Leeds logic behind their ‘magical night’ – and why it could last
Five years ago, Leeds United marked their return to the Premier League with a helter-skelter affair against opposition from Merseyside. Marcelo Bielsa’s side lost 4-3 to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in a classic. In 2025, there was a superficial similarity in the fixture list, none whatsoever in the game but Leeds could savour an outcome they preferred. Everton were beaten 1-0 and, for the second time in the opening round of games, a promoted club tasted victory.
Daniel Farke’s Leeds will never have the romance of Bielsa’s but a prosaic win qualified as a “really magic night” for a manager who entered his 50th Premier League game with just six wins to his name but who could claim the meagre resources at Norwich accounted for that record.
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Richard Jolly19 August 2025 12:37
37 minutes ago
Brentford blocking Wissa move
talkSPORT say that Brentford are continuing to block Yoane Wissa’s potential move to Newcastle.
The signing of Dango Ouattara, for a club record fee, was to replace Bryan Mbeumo after his move to Manchester United and the Bees want another forward before Wissa can leave.
Sky Sports News also reported last week that Wissa’s representatives were assured Brentford would engage with Newcastle if there was movement on forward reinforcements.
Newcastle are not expected to offer above £40m who could play into things as well.
Brentford’s Yoane Wissa is a target for Newcastle (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Brentford’s Yoane Wissa is a target for Newcastle (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)
Mike Jones19 August 2025 12:25
43 minutes ago
Why has Bournemouth's new signing changed his name?
Bournemouth’s new signing Ben Gannon Doak arrived from Liverpool where he was registered as Ben Doak.
The Scotland international wishes to be known as Gannon Doak to reflect both of his parents' names asked for the switch when signing his a five-year deal.
Sky Sports reports that Gannon Doak is viewed as a replacement for Luis Sinisterra, who is set to join Brazilian side Cruzeiro on loan.
Mike Jones19 August 2025 12:19
48 minutes ago
Spurs line up Savinho alternative
Tottenham were interested in bringing Manchester City midfielder Savinho to the club this summer but it seems likely that the 21-year-old will remain at the Etihad.
Spurs are now looking at Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as an alternative.
Akliouche is 23-years-old and scored five goals with 10 assists in 32 matches for Monaco last season.
Miguel Delaney19 August 2025 12:13
52 minutes ago
Bournemouth complete signing of Ben Gannon Doak from Liverpool
Bournemouth have completed the signing of Ben Gannon Doak from Liverpool in a deal worth £25m.
The 19-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Vitality Stadium.
The agreement between the two Premier League clubs also includes a buy-back option for the Reds.
Mike Jones19 August 2025 12:10
1 hour ago
Why Liverpool have chosen Parma sensation Giovanni Leoni as Virgil van Dijk’s successor
The concept of “winning” a transfer window more often than not boils down to how many players a team has signed.
That being said, Liverpool could make a genuine claim to the crown with their summer business.
Losing Trent Alexander-Arnold hurt, though to do so for £10m in order for the right-back to participate in the Club World Cup softened the blow of a potential free exit.
Why Liverpool have chosen Parma’s Giovanni Leoni as Virgil van Dijk’s successor
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Ben McAleer19 August 2025 12:02
1 hour ago
Villa 'alert' to spending rules
"We are keeping balance, and we are respecting the rules," Unai Emery said about Aston Villa’s transfer window with both Leon Bailey and Jacob Ramsey having left the club.
Emery added: "We are being competitive in the transfer window. Since I arrived here, we have done fantastic windows, in January and the summer. We now have to be intelligent and alert in everything.
"I think the most important is how we are building the team, trying to get as strong as possible with the players we have.
"The club is working fantastic, and we are ambitious. We are ambitious, respecting the rules too, trying to get the best players possible.
"We are not going to rest in case we can be with an option in the transfer window."
(Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)
Mike Jones19 August 2025 11:53
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