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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
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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
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Fulham need three new signings, Marco Silva says
Fulham boss Marco Silva has criticised the club for failing to make crucial signings during this window, pointing out three key positions that they need to strengthen in.
After a pair of draws to open their league campaign, he said, “We lost two wingers and a striker and the plan we said in May has not happened.
“We have eight or nine days to correct things. We have to sign at least three players before the end of the market.”
Flo Clifford25 August 2025 08:52
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Chelsea need sales to sanction moves before deadline day
Chelsea will press ahead with moves to sign Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons this week if Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Tyrique George all leave, according to Sky Sports.
Multiple clubs are trying to buy Jackson and Nkunku, and take George on loan.
Seventeen players have left Chelsea this summer, bringing in around £270m - but more need to go for Chelsea to carry on securing their top targets.
Will Castle25 August 2025 07:00
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Eberechi Eze will create ‘magic moments’ and take Arsenal to next level – Arteta
New Arsenal signing Eberechi Eze will create “magic moments” and take the club to a different level, manager Mikel Arteta claimed.
Arteta said of his latest recruit: “He (Eze) has the capacity to create these magic moments. He can do it from different positions, different situations. He’s got that flair and he’s got that charisma about him that is very contagious.
“It shows how much we want to take this club to a different level. His talent is unquestionable. He’s experienced in this league. The personality is unbelievable.
“He can play different positions. We know he can play as an attacking midfielder, right or left. He doesn’t care. And you can tell that what happened on that pitch (before the game) meant the world to him so I am delighted to have him.”
Eberechi Eze will create ‘magic moments’ and take Arsenal to next level – Arteta
Eze was presented to the Emirates crowd in the minutes before Arsenal’s 5-0 demolition job of Leeds.
Will Castle25 August 2025 06:00
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Philip Billing close to return to Denmark
FC Midtjylland are in advanced talks to sign midfielder Philip Billing from Bournemouth, according to Sky Sports.
The package being discussed is a permanent move worth around £5m in total.
The 29-year-old joined Bournemouth in the summer of 2019 for around £14m from Huddersfield.
Will Castle25 August 2025 04:00
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The deep-seated issue that explains West Ham’s worrying decline
“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?
The deep-seated issue that explains West Ham’s worrying decline
West Ham 1-5 Chelsea: Five different Blues players score as the visitors run riot to pile yet more pressure on Graham Potter
Miguel Delaney25 August 2025 02:00
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Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo expected to remain in charge for match at Palace
Nuno EspirNuno 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.ito 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.
Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo expected to remain in charge for match at Palace
Nuno suggested his job was at risk on Friday after a breakdown in his relationship with Evangelos Marinakis
Will Castle25 August 2025 00:00
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DONE DEAL! Renato Sanches leaves PSG for Panathinaikos on loan
Renato Sanches has left PSG for Greek side Panathinaikos on loan.
Once the breakout star of Euro 2016, Sanches has endured a stop-start career, with high-profile moves to the Parisian giants and Bayern Munich proving ill-fated.
The Portuguese midfielder looked to have revived his career at Lille, where he spent three years and helped deliver a Ligue 1 title.
But after finding game time hard to come by at the Parc des Princes, he now makes his third loan move since moving to the French capital in 2022.
Will Castle24 August 2025 23:00
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Celtic target also left out of Royal Antwerp squad today alongside Senne Lammens
Man United target Senne Lammens wasn’t the only one left out of Royal Antwerp’s squad today.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha, wanted by Celtic, was also left out.
The Hoops remain in talks with the Belgian club over a £5m deal for the winger, according to Sky Sports.
Will Castle24 August 2025 22:00
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AC Milan could pounce for Rasmus Hojlund if their move for Victor Boniface collapses, according to Nicolo Schira.
Hojlund’s intermediary was at the San Siro yesterday to watch the game between Milan and Cremonese.
After the match he had talks with the club - keeping them warm should their deal for Boniface fall apart. Boniface's move to Milan has stalled due to issues with medical.
(PA Wire)
Will Castle24 August 2025 21:30
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Newcastle United transfer news: Yoane Wissa, Marc Guehi, Jorgen Strand Larsen and more
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.
Benjamin Sesko was one high-profile target to opt against a move to St James Park, while key striker Alexander Isak has blown his relationship with the club as he chases a move to Premier League champions Liverpool.
A full rundown of Newcastle’s transfer activity:
Newcastle United transfer news: Wissa, Guehi, Strand Larsen and more
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have work to do ahead of their return to the Champions League
Will Castle24 August 2025 21:00
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