All of the latest rumours and done deals as the end of the summer window draws near
Ruben Amorim shares thoughts on Manchester United's Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby Town
The summer transfer window is nearing its end with the ongoing saga surrounding Newcastle’s Alexander Isak still the dominant story as the striker pushes again for a move to Liverpool.
The Premier League champions have already had bids knocked back for Isak in this window, with the wantaway forward making clear he has no desire to remain at Newcastle and excluded from the squad. The Tyneside club are holding firm, though - but might their bid to Wolves for Jorgan Strand Larsen be an indication that they are expecting a fresh approach for their current first-choice centre forward.
Elsewhere, Chelsea’s summer-long pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho may be nearing an end with a deal seemingly close with Manchester United for the winger. Xavi Simons had long been on the club’s radar, too, but the RB Leipzig now appears likelier to head to Tottenham - in need of an alternative addition after being beaten to Eberechi Eze by rivals Arsenal and having found a move for Morgan Rogers difficult to progress.
Mikel Arteta appears to have identified another one-time Spurs target as a possible defensive addition, with Piero Hincapie linked with a move to north London. With Manchester United perhaps reigniting their interest in Carlos Baleba, and plenty of deals to be done all around Europe, a hectic final few days of the window could be in store...
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8 minutes ago
No Wissa in Brentford squad
Brentford boss Keith Andrews does not expect Yoane Wissa to be a part of his squad for this weekend's Premier League game at Sunderland
"It's copy and paste from the other day, nothing's changed in terms of my stance," he said. "I don't see any movement behind the scenes.
"No [he won't be involved]. We focus on the group that's settled and not got ongoing issues which clearly Yoane has. The squad will be pretty much the same.
"We're in constant dialogue, I keep saying about the level of respect I have for Yoane. It's been difficult, for obvious reasons, but what we say will remain between us."
Mike Jones28 August 2025 15:40
24 minutes ago
Enciso back at Brighton
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says Julio Enciso has returned to the club to continue his rehabilitation.
Enciso was expected to join French club Strasbourg for around £20m, with a deal close to being finalised last week.
Asked to clear up Enciso's situation, Hurzeler said: "It is not a big injury, so he is back in rehab training.
"It is very important that the players now are our plans for the future.
"We have an open conversation with Julio and then we will see what happens in the next days."
Mike Jones28 August 2025 15:24
35 minutes ago
Yeremy Pino travelling to London for Palace medical
Yeremy Pino is flying to London ahead of his proposed switch to Crystal Palace, according to The Athletic.
The Villarreal winger will undergo his medical on Thursday before signing a five-year contract.
The clubs have agreed a fee of £25.8m for the 22-year-old Spain international.
Mike Jones28 August 2025 15:13
39 minutes ago
Rigg extends Sunderland deal
Chris Rigg has signed a new long-term contract at Sunderland, extending his stay on Wearside until 2030.
The 18-year-old made 45 appearances in the Championship last season as Sunderland returned to the Premier League.
Mike Jones28 August 2025 15:09
39 minutes ago
Arsenal hopeful of deal for Hincapie
Arsenal are hopeful of securing a deal for Piero Hincapie before the weekend.
The release clause for the defender is €60m but according to Ben Jacobs Arsenal want to offer a package closer to €50m.
Hincapie is pushing to leave which may help their cause.
The Gunners are exploring all options including a loan with obligation but an outright purchase could happen if the price is lower than the release clause.
Mike Jones28 August 2025 15:09
55 minutes ago
Spurs learn Simons fee
Tottenham have been discussing a move with RB Leipzig over midfielder Xavi Simons.
The deal would be worth £60m plus add ons and Simons is in London to try and secure a move.
Chelsea have also been heavily linked with him but have reportedly ended their pursuit having switched to other targets.
Xavi Simons celebrates for Netherlands at Euro 2024 (Adam Davy/PA)
Xavi Simons celebrates for Netherlands at Euro 2024 (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Archive)
Miguel Delaney28 August 2025 14:53
1 hour ago
Alan Shearer’s problem with Alexander Isak and why it goes beyond Newcastle loyalties
When Alan Shearer left Blackburn Rovers in 1995 to secure a world-record transfer to his boyhood club, he did not have to go on strike.
“I did sign a new contract the year before I left, but I knew the relationship I had with Blackburn that if I ever wanted to leave, then that was the scenario.”
He had the word of Rovers owner Jack Walker and hence when the opportunity to move to Newcastle – or Manchester United – arose, Shearer was allowed to make the jump.
Three decades on, such an amicable exit involving the Magpies and a record transfer fee has not occurred.
Alan Shearer’s problem with Alexander Isak and why it goes beyond Newcastle loyalties
Three decades on from his own record transfer, Newcastle legend Shearer speaks to Will Castle about the messy Isak situation and the double-edged sword that comes with his club’s success
Will Castle28 August 2025 14:37
1 hour ago
Burnley eye up Florentino Luis
Burnley are interested in Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis.
The Clarets want to strengthen in quite a few areas including central midfield where Luis plays.
A loan move would be preferred to keep costs down.
Marseille and Roma have also shown interest in the midfielder this summer.
Mike Jones28 August 2025 14:21
1 hour ago
Sunderland make offer fo Lucumi
Sunderland have made a new offer to Bologna for defender Jhon Lucumi.
The Premier League side have offered £24m to the Italian club with Lucumi said to be interested and open to the move.
Mike Jones28 August 2025 14:06
1 hour ago
West Ham closing in on Fernandes
West Ham are closing in on the signing of Mateus Fernandes after submitting a third bid for the Southampton midfielder.
Fernandes has been a long-standing target for West Ham, who saw a £30m bid for the 21-year-old rejected earlier this month.
West Ham have now agreed a £42m deal with the Saints.
The fee is broken up into £38m guaranteed payment plus £4m in add-ons and a medical is already underway.
Mike Jones28 August 2025 13:52
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