Deadline Day LIVE: Alexander Isak set for Liverpool, Guehi update, Donnarumma closes in on Man City switch
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The Reds are also eyeing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi having submitted a £35million offer for the player, but he is likely to stay.
Meanwhile, Yoane Wissa is hopeful he'll get his move to Tyneside having released a furious statement on his Brentford future on Sunday.
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a minute agoBy Josh Fordham
Marc Guehi is more likely to stay at Crystal Palace than join Liverpool today as it stands, talkSPORT understands.
Palace boss Oliver Glasner has put pressure on chairman Steve Parish by staying publicly the FA Cup holders cannot afford to lose their captain.
Palace are running out of time to source a suitable replacement enabling them to accept Liverpool's £35m offer.
Liverpool have interest from AC Milan in Joe Gomez but he won't be sold unless Guehi is signed.
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Today, 01:13By Jackson Cole
Liverpool and Newcastle have agreed a British record fee which will see Alexander Isak sign for the Reds, talkSPORT understands.
The Magpies dramatically changed their not-for-sale stance on the eve of transfer deadline day and wantaway striker Isak will now get his wish of a Merseyside switch.
talkSPORT understands that Liverpool will pay a fixed £125million, smashing the previous record of £116m they set earlier in the summer, for Isak's services.
However, Newcastle may receive £130m with the difference to be made up on the player's side.
After having an offer of £110m plus add-ons rejected earlier in the summer, Liverpool purposely did not make second offer before Newcastle changed their stance as they did not want to be drawn into bidding against themselves.
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31st Aug 2025, 23:13By Jackson Cole
Newcastle's Saudi Arabian owners are willing to sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool on deadline day, talkSPORT understands.
Liverpool remain keen to sign Isak but will not pay as much as £130million.
As reported last week, Isak's camp have been confident the Swede would get his dream move to Anfield.
Liverpool have purposely not made a second offer as they do not want to be drawn into bidding against themselves.
The Premier League champions' initial bid of £110m plus add-ons amounting to a British record deal remains on the table.
In what could be a busy final day of the transfer window, Liverpool are also hopeful of landing Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.
The Merseysiders have offered £35m for England international Guehi, who is eager to make the move.
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31st Aug 2025, 22:54By Jackson Cole
Unai Emery says goalkeeper Emi Martinez wasn't included in Aston Villa's squad to face Crystal Palace due to a lack of focus amid speculation over his future.
Martinez could make a move to Manchester United on deadline day and he was a surprise omission from the Villa squad during their 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace this evening with Dutch keeper Marco Bizot playing in goal instead.
When asked about why Martinez was left out, Emery told talkSPORT:"Today he was not available to play because he was not focused to play this match.
"But again, I'm always looking what I can do better and I don't think maybe this situation I could have handled a little bit better."
Minus the injuries, it was a super evening for Palace as they secured the resounding win thanks to goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, Marc Guehi and Sarr.
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31st Aug 2025, 22:09By Jack Cunningham
Chelsea are set to recall Mac Guiu from his loan to Sunderland, talkSPORT understands.
Talks opened today after Liam Delap's injury, with the Blues needing cover for the striker.
The news follows Chelsea cancelling Nicolas Jackson's loan to Bayern Munich, though, it remains to be seen if this opens the door for that to happen on deadline day.
Guiu will now be part of Enzo Maresca's squad for the remainder of the season.
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31st Aug 2025, 20:59By Jack Cunningham
Roma have confirmed the signing of Kostas Tsimikas on loan from Liverpool.
The left-back has completed a season-long loan to the Italian giants after dropping down the pecking order at Anfield.
With the arrival of Milos Kerkez, he is now third choice for Arne Slot.
Last season, he struggled for regular Premier League game time, last playing a top-flight match in the second-last game of the season - 3-2 defeat to Brighton.
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31st Aug 2025, 20:43By Jack Cunningham
HE LOVES PLAYING VILLA!
Ismaila Sarr has another goal against Aston Villa, the fourth of his career, and this is the one that wraps up.
From Villa's point of view, it's a mess.
A long throw is lobbed into the box.
Maxence Lacroix flicks it on, and there is Sarr to stoop and head home from six yards.
It's been a poor campaign so far for the Villans.
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31st Aug 2025, 20:32By Jack Cunningham
IS THAT A GOODBYE GIFT?
Ezri Konsa makes a right mess of a clearance, and the ball drops to Daichi Kamada.
He pokes it to Marc Guehi in the box.
The centre-back allows the ball to run across his body, and without taking a touch, he bends a sublime effort into the far corner.
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31st Aug 2025, 20:19By Jack Cunningham
Well, this isn't good for Crystal Palace at all.
Adam Wharton is coming off, and it looks to be a groin injury.
The midfielder tried to block a Youri Tielemans shot and immediately indicated his groin had gone.
He manages to walk off, but he will play no further part in this game.
Jefferson Lerma is on for him.
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31st Aug 2025, 19:53By Jack Cunningham
That is the end of the first 45 minutes, and it is so far so good for the Eagles.
Crystal Palace lead 1-0 at Villa Parj against a toothless Aston Villa.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after a foul by Marco Bizot on Daichi Kamada.
Bizot is standing in for Emiliano Martinez, who is nowhere to be seen with interest from Manchester United intensfying.
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31st Aug 2025, 19:27By Jack Cunningham
PALACE STRIKE FIRST!
Crystal Palace are awarded a penalty for a foul by Marco Bizot on Daichi Kamada.
It's great play from Jean-Philippe Mateta as he drops out of the box to receive possession.
He then feeds a pass into Kamada, and he skips around the goalkeeper, who brings him down.
Mateta coolly sends Bizot the wrong way and celebrates in the corner.
He smashes the corner flag out of the ground and is booked.
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31st Aug 2025, 19:19By Jack Cunningham
No Emiliano Martinez for Aston Villa as he looks to complete a late move to Manchester United.
That means another start for Marco Bizot in goal.
Evann Guessand also comes into the side for a start.
Despite all the speculation, Crystal Palace do name Marc Guehi in their team.
Aston Villa: Bizot, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, McGinn, Tielemans, Malen, Rogers, Guessand, Watkins
Subs: Proctor, Buendia, Digne, Torres, Jimoh, Bogarde, Rowe, Burrowes, Patterson
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Sarr, Kamada, Mateta
Subs: Benitez, Lerma, Pino, Clyne, Esse, Sosa, Rodney, Devenny, Cardines
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31st Aug 2025, 18:42By Jack Cunningham
There goes the final whistle, and it's three points for Liverpool!
It was a game that didn't live up to the hype at all, but it was saved by a stunning free-kick.
Dominik Szoboszlai's goal lit up Anfield and will be remembered for a long time.
Other than that, there were very few chances, and Mikel Arteta might reflect on a missed opportunity.
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31st Aug 2025, 18:20By Jack Cunningham
Oooooooo, this doesn't look too good.
Florian Wirtz goes down after playing a pass in midfield.
Initially, it looks like cramp, but then, it appears it could be something else.
The German limps off the pitch to be replaced by Wataru Endo.
Meanwhile, Arteta introduces Max Dowman.
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31st Aug 2025, 18:14By Jack Cunningham
WOW!
I mean, one of the worst games has just been lit up by one of the best goals.
Dominik Szoboszlai clears everyone out of the way.
He steps up and whips a stunning effort over the three-man wall.
It is a ridiculous effort that crashes off the inside of the post and is an early-season contender for Goal of the Year.
Honestly, take a bow!
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31st Aug 2025, 18:09By Jack Cunningham
Into the final ten minutes here at Anfield, and we have a free-kick for Liverpool 30 yards from goal.
Martin Zubimendi also picks up a yellow card for a trip on Cody Gakpo.
There are now three players standing over this free-kick...
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31st Aug 2025, 18:08By Jack Cunningham
Ibrahima Konate is now limping off the field.
The Frenchman can't continue, and Joe Gomez is on for him.
Steve Parish has just added a few million to Marc Guehi's transfer fee...
And Hugo Ekitike is replaced by Federico Chiesa.
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31st Aug 2025, 18:03By Jack Cunningham
Wow, that is absolutely sensational.
Dominik Szoboszlai picks up the ball deep inside his half and pings a truly magnificent pass to Florian Wirtz.
The German brings it down and skips inside before finding Mohamed Salah in the box.
The Egyptian should take the strike first time, but he takes a touch and his eventual effort is blocked.
That would have been a sublime goal.
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31st Aug 2025, 18:00By Jack Cunningham
Mikel Arteta decides he wants to win this game and introduces Eberechi Eze for his Arsenal debut.
The Englishman comes on for Gabriel Martinelli and takes his place on the left wing.
Martin Odegaard also enters the field for Mikel Merino.
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31st Aug 2025, 17:55By Jack Cunningham
Viktor Gyokeres is into the book.
The striker reacted slowly to a pass into midfield and Virgil van Dijk beat him to it.
The Swede stands on the Dutchman's ankle and gets a yellow card.
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31st Aug 2025, 17:53By Jack Cunningham
Finally, a goal, but it 's not going to count!
Good play from Liverpool to get the ball into the box to Florian Wirtz.
He rifles in a shot that David Raya spills, and Cody Gakpo gathers the rebound and is wiped out by the Spaniard.
Hugo Ekitike is on hand to score, but the offside flag is up.
It's not against Ekitike, but Gakpo, meaning the Reds can't get a penalty either.
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31st Aug 2025, 17:43By Jack Cunningham
Good play from Liverpool to open up some space in midfield.
Ryan Gravenberch finds a bit of space between the midfield and defence.
He takes a touch and drives in a shot from 25 yards that skids well wide.
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31st Aug 2025, 17:33By Jack Cunningham
Right, back underway for the second 45 minutes.
It has to get better, I mean, surely, please?
No changes for either side.
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31st Aug 2025, 17:18By Jack Cunningham
That is the end of the first half, and it has been underwhelming.
Liverpool haven't got going at all and have offered nothing in an attacking sense.
I am not sure Hugo Ekitike or Mohamed Salah have even touched the ball?
Meanwhile, Arsenal have been the better team, with Noni Madueke playing well and testing Alisson Becker from just inside the box.
But even from corners, they have looked pretty toothless.
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