The latest transfers, gossip and rumours as deadline day begins to pull into view
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Arsenal have dramatically stolen Eberechi Eze from Tottenham’s grasp and are set to sign the England international after he bid farewell to Crystal Palace on Thursday night.
The Gunners moved quickly after the news that Kai Havertz damaged his knee in their win over Manchester United, and look set to complete a transfer worth £60m and £7.5m in add-ons – pretty much exactly Eze’s release clause, which expired for this window last Thursday. Spurs are now in a late scramble for a new attacker as the deadline looms.
Alexander Isak’s explosive statement this week accused Newcastle United 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 the North East club issued a statement of their own saying conditions for a sale were unlikely to be met before the transfer window deadline. Newcastle have missed out on a raft of strikers and their latest bid, offering £40m to Brentford for Yoane Wissa, has also been rejected.
Elsewhere, Manchester United continue to endure frustration with their goalkeeper situation, and could yet rival Manchester City for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, while striker Rasmus Hojlund could be on his way to Napoli. Chelsea are closing in on Brighton winger Julio Enciso and are still working on a deal for United’s Alejandro Garnacho.
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How Arsenal snatched Eberechi Eze from under Tottenham's noses
Oliver Glasner confirms Eze has played last game for Crystal Palace
Tottenham eye response and attack new transfer targets
Liverpool prepared to go in for fresh Alexander Isak bid?
Napoli open talks to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund
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Liverpool to go in for fresh Alexander Isak bid?
Liverpool play Newcastle United on Monday night and could be about to go in for a second bid for their wantaway striker Alexander Isak.
According to Teamtalk, the Reds are considering improving their offer to a bid between £120m-£130m after the Sweden international hit at at “broken promises” around a move away from Newcastle this summer.
Liverpool have been interested in signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak (Martin Rickett/PA)
Liverpool have been interested in signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak (Martin Rickett/PA)
Jamie Braidwood22 August 2025 07:51
6 minutes ago
Tottenham attack new transfer targets before deadline after Eberechi Eze blow
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to get Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche and one other attacker in, after the club was left scrambling to find a solution since being gazumped by Arsenal for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze.
There are still several targets available, albeit with Spurs having lost their leverage now that every club knows they need to do business.
Tottenham attack new transfer targets before deadline after Eberechi Eze blow
Spurs are diving back into the transfer market after being beaten to their top priority by Arsenal
Miguel Delaney 22 August 2025 07:49
7 minutes ago
How Arsenal swooped for Eberechi Eze
The full story on how Arsenal stole Eberechi Eze from under Tottenham’s nose, from Miguel Delaney.
How Arsenal silently hijacked Spurs’ Eberechi Eze deal well before anyone knew
Exclusive: It seemed the Gunners swooped past their North London rivals on Wednesday, but they made their move much earlier than that
Jamie Braidwood22 August 2025 07:48
8 minutes ago
Oliver Glasner confirms Eberechi Eze has played last game for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner all-but confirmed Eberechi Eze has played his last game for the club after claiming the England attacker pulled out on the day of their 1-0 Conference League play-off victory over Fredrikstad.
Glasners insisted Eze would start the Eagles’ first leg against the Norwegian side at Selhurst Park – also their first foray into major European football – before Arsenal swooped in with a £60million deal.
The transfer of 27-year-old, who had for a long time been linked to Tottenham, could be confirmed as early as this weekend.
Oliver Glasner believes Eberechi Eze has played his final game for the club
Glasner said he received a phone call from Eze on Thursday morning saying he was not feeling well enough to play in the Conference League play-off
Jamie Braidwood22 August 2025 07:47