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·31 juillet 2025
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal make Eze plan; Liverpool agree Isak deal; Man Utd name Sesko top target

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Premier League’s top clubs still pushing for more big-money deals
On the move: Alexander Isak, Eberechi Eze, and Benjamin Sesko could all find new clubs this summer
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Transfer news LIVE!
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are working on major deals as the summer transfer window heats up. The Gunners hope Viktor Gyokeres will debut in today’s friendly against Tottenham and are now said to have agreed personal terms with Eberechi Eze, for whom they remain in talks. There could be also be more movement on the horizon at the Emirates with the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson, and Oleksandr Zinchenko tipped to depart, with the latter pair drawing interest from Fulham.
Liverpool are believed to be preparing a likely British transfer record offer to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle and have reportedly agreed a six-year deal in principle with the Swedish striker. The sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, which was confirmed on Wednesday, will help the Reds’ put together the financial makeweight required for the bid.
Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their attempts to sign a new striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko said to prefer a move to Old Trafford over St James' Park. Nick Pope has emerged as a surprise goalkeeper target for the Red Devils alongside PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, and midfielder Morten Hjulmand is also on the transfer wish list at Old Trafford. Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Jorrel Hato after offloading Joao Felix to Saudi side Al-Nassr amid talks for Xavi Simons and links to Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. Elsewhere, Tottenham must now look for a Morgan Gibbs-White alternative after the midfielder penned a new contract at Nottingham Forest. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
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Some high-profile debuts are expected in Arsenal’s friendly meeting with Tottenham today.
It will be the first ever North London Derby held outside the UK, and will likely provide the stage for Viktor Gyokeres’ first minutes in Arsenal red after his signing from Sporting was confirmed last week.
Cristhian Mosquera is also likely to make his Gunners bow with Riccardo Calafiori injured.
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17 minutes ago
Aston Villa have increased their bid for Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz, so report the Independent.
Their initial offer of £17m was not considered sufficient, and the Birmingham outfit will now increase their bid in small increments until a deal is reached.
The Turkish outfit are holding out for £35m for the player, who hit 12 goals last season.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma is open to a move away from PSG this summer, but has not ruled out spending another season in the French capital.
He is entering the final year of his contract, and Manchester United are thought to be interested in his services.
But the club’s signing of Lucas Chevalier from LOSC Lille has left him unsettled.
According to Fabrizio Romano, he is deciding whether to leave or stay and fight for his place. A decision is expected ‘in the next months’.
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Ruben Amorim has urged United fans to look beyond Rasmus Hojlund’s goalscoring figures.
United are in talks to sign Benjamin Sesko, which would likely knock the Dane down the striker pecking order at Old Trafford.
Of Hojlund, Ruben Amorim said: "The important thing is that people focus on the goals and we suffer a lot because of the lack of goals. But I think not just the goals, but the way he (Hojlund) connects the play.
"Every time we have to kick the ball, we are kicking the ball when we are more pressed. The ability for him to hold the defender and to connect in the support is helping us a lot to play better. And we are playing better because he is playing better.
"I am really happy with Rasmus. I don't know what is going to happen until the end of the market. The important thing is that the strikers that are here are working really well, are improving, are helping the team and that is the most important thing.”
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1 hour ago
Newcastle’s Saudi owners have reportedly blocked Alexander Isak’s attempts to leave the club.
According to Give Me Sport, they have informed the striker that he will not be able to join Liverpool this summer following talks with Eddie Howe.
The player is thought to be frustrated that Liverpool’s initial approach was so promptly denied.
Liverpool are thought to be preparing a second British record bid of the summer, which could total as much as £130m.
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Crystal Palace have rejected a £30m bid from Atalanta for Jean-Phillippe Mateta, report the BBC.
The Serie A outfit are out to replace Mario Retegui this summer after he moved to Saudi side Al-Qadsiah in a £56m move.
Palace are hoping to hold on to the player with Marc Guehi and Ebere Eze both garnering widespread transfer interest.
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Jorrel Hato has been given permission to travel to London to undergo his medical with Chelsea.
The Blues agreed a £37m deal with Ajax last night for the 19-year-old, widely considered one of Europe’s best defensive prospects.
He is set to sign a seven-year deal.
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Chelsea are set to send Leo Castledine on loan to Huddersfield this summer.
The 20-year-old midfielder had been expected to leave the club on a permanent deal this summer, but The Athletic report he will serve another loan spell instead.
He spent last season on loan at Shrewsbury Town, but had his campaign cut short by a back injury.
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Sunderland are in talks over a loan move for Chelsea striker Marc Guiu.
The 19-year-old signed from Barcelona last summer for just over £5m. He was limited by injury to just 16 appearances last season and has fallen down the pecking order after the signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
Chelsea are looking to loan the Spaniard to a Premier League side this summer, and Sunderland look an attractive option.
No deal has yet been reached and talks are ongoing, according to The Athletic.
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1 hour ago
Alexander Isak has agreed personal terms with Liverpool as the Reds prepare a huge bid for his services.
He has reportedly agreed a six-year deal, and reportedly feels that he deserves wages in the region of £250,000 to £300,000-per-week.
Of course, it will not be easy to strike a deal with Newcastle, who are keen to hold onto their star forward. A deal could end up being worth around £150m.
Isak skipped Newcastle’s pre-season tour under the pretence that he is suffering with a thigh injury, but last night travelled to Spain to work with a personal trainer ahead of the new season.
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