All of the latest rumours and done deals as the end of the summer window draws near
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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. And while the Tyneside club have so far held firm, the Magpies have now reached an €80m agreement to sign highly-rated German striker Nick Woltemade, which could open the door for an Isak exit.
Elsewhere, Tottenham are in talks about a move of €60m plus add-ons for Xavi Simons, as they hope to beat Chelsea to a deal for the RB Leipzig attacker. Chelsea remain interested in the Netherlands star, but will prioritise their summer-long pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho and have now agreed a £40m fee with Manchester United for the winger.
United could also face another departure with Kobbie Mainoo submitting a request to leave the club on loan in search of regular first-team football. The Old Trafford hierarchy have insisted he remain at the club and fight for his place.
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, sta tuned as a hectic final few days of the window could be in store...
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Newcastle set to land highly rated Nick Woltemade after agreeing £65m fee
Record move for German striker could have knock-on in Alexander Isak saga
Chelsea agree fee with Manchester United for winger Alejandro Garnacho
Tottenham launch Xavi Simons bid in attempt to hijack Chelsea transfer plans
Arsenal hope to secure deal for Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie
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Newcastle close to £65m deal for Nick Woltemade – could it pave way for Alexander Isak exit?
Nick Woltemade will hold talks with Newcastle on Friday after Stuttgart accepted a club-record offer for the Germany striker.
Newcastle made a £65m bid for the 23-year-old and if he joins them, it could allow Alexander Isak to leave St James’ Park and move to Liverpool.
The Carabao Cup holders turned to Woltemade in their summer-long striker search, having bid for five other centre-forwards, in Hugo Ekitike, Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Yoane Wissa and Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Newcastle deal for Nick Woltemade could pave way for Alexander Isak exit
The Germany U21 forward looks set to join Newcastle for a club record £65m fee
Richard Jolly29 August 2025 08:05
6 minutes ago
Newcastle set to land highly rated Nick Woltemade after agreeing £65m fee
Newcastle look set to secure a striker, at last, after agreeing a £65m fee with Stuttgart for Nick Woltemade.
The North East side have put in bids for five strikers this summer with all of them rejected.
Some of those players, such as Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko, joined their Premier League rivals while others remained at their current clubs.
Woltemade will discuss personal terms with Newcastle today and has been released for Stuttgart’s training and media duties to finalise his move and complete a medical.
If he joins them, Newcastle will have broken their club record for a player which is currently the £62m paid for out of favour forward Alexander Isak.
( AFP via Getty Images )
Mike Jones29 August 2025 08:02
11 minutes ago
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