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Liverpool have told Newcastle they would be open to signing Alexander Isak IF the Magpies changed their mind about selling their star striker.
talkSPORT understands that while no formal bid has been placed, Liverpool have indicated they would be prepared to make a British record £120million offer for Isak if offered any encouragement.
Meanwhile, Newcastle fear another Chelsea hijack in their pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, talkSPORT understands.
As talkSPORT reported on Monday, the Magpies are trying to wrap up a club record £78million deal for Ekitike.
Elsewhere, Arsenal are getting closer to signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, with a deal almost agreed in principle, and Manchester United have made contact with Pervis Estupinan regarding a switch from Brighton.
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2 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson
talkSPORT understands Aston Villa are monitoring both Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho.
Villa boss Unai Emery managed Jackson at Villarreal and could potentially re-unite with the striker.
Meanwhile, Garnacho is one of five Manchester United players expected to depart the club.
The former Man United boss was also a driving force in exploring Justin Kluivert, even though Bournemouth don't wish to sell.
Leverkusen are yet to bid for either player but are assessing all options after losing Florian Wirtz to Liverpool.
Saudi clubs have also enquired on El Khannouss, but it appears the young star is prioritising remaining in Europe if he leaves Leicester, which is no guarantee unless his clause is met.
El Khannouss featured 36 times for the East Midlands outfit last season, scoring three times in all competitions.
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Today, 17:51By Jack Johnson
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is still available on the market for £9million, talkSPORT understands.
As reported in April, the Foxes star had a relegation release clause in his contract and that is active this summer.
Manchester United, Everton, Real Betis, Juventus and Al-Ahli all have the Nigerian midfielder on their radar.
But all of those clubs have been reluctant to pay the clause, knowing Ndidi also arrives with high wages.
"He underwent a thorough fitness check this morning, more comprehensive than the tests the players underwent at the Training Center."
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Today, 15:32By Joe Brophy
Jude Bellingham has undergone shoulder surgery a whole 19 months after first dislocating it.
The England midfielder suffered the initial injury on November 5, 2023, during a tangle with Rayo Vallecano’s Isi Palazon.
He initially missed a handful of games, but with Madrid in the midst of a treble charge, he opted against surgery to continue playing.
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Today, 14:52By Joe Brophy
Liverpool have begun their game of transfer tug-of-war with Newcastle after making their move for Hugo Ekitike.
The Athletic's David Ornstein has revealed that the Reds have now made contact with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible deal.
Ekitike, who is also wanted by Newcastle, is widely acknowledged to be Liverpool's chief back-up to dream target Alexander Isak.
talkSPORT understands the Magpies have sent a delegation to Germany for talks over the French striker.
Liverpool's intention to formally enter the race comes a day after the club informed Newcastle they would be open to signing Isak.
talkSPORT understands that while no formal bid has been placed, Liverpool have indicated they would be prepared to make a British record £120million offer for Isak if offered any encouragement.
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Today, 14:29By Joe Brophy
Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea for £25million.
The Serbian underwent his medical on Monday with the Cherries and has signed a five-year deal.
Bournemouth were in desperate need of a new goalkeeper after failing to secure the services of last season’s loan signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who recently completed a switch to Arsenal.
Petrovic is expected to be the club’s new number one goalkeeper.
The Serbian spent last season on loan at fellow BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
He featured in 33 of their 34 league games last term, missing only their opening game of the season as he was not registered in time.
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Today, 13:53By Joe Brophy
Gary Neville will soon have another reason to hate Liverpool, with the club close to poaching Salford City's brightest young talent.
talkSPORT understands the Premier League champions have beaten Manchester City to the capture of striker Will Wright in excess of £200,000 with add-ons.
Neville famously once quipped that picking between the two to win the title is like 'having a choice of two blokes to nick your wife'.
Now, the Manchester United legend has been powerless to stop Liverpool and City making a play for Salford's prized starlet, Wright.
The 17-year-old made his senior debut for Salford City against Pep Guardiola's side in the 8-0 FA Cup defeat in January.
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Today, 13:18By Joe Brophy
Manchester United remain in talks for Bryan Mbeumo but will not be panicked into paying over the odds, talkSPORT understands.
Three weeks ago, Man United believed they were close to reaching an agreement for Mbeumo, with Brentford sources even suggesting a medical was expected to take place.
However, the two Premier League clubs are still haggling over the amount of money to be paid up front.
Brentford are wanting a guarantee of at least the £62.5million the Red Devils paid for Matheus Cunha and add-ons pushing the overall package to in excess of £65million.
The Bees believe they are in a strong bargaining position, as although Mbeumo’s contract expires next summer, they have the option to extend by a further year.
Ideally, Man United want to have Mbeumo signed in time for their upcoming pre-season tour of the USA, which they are due to depart for next Tuesday.
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Today, 12:54By Joe Brophy
Former Everton defender Mason Holgate has joined Qatari club Al-Gharafa on a two-year deal.
Holgate was a free agent after his contract with the Toffees expired at the end of last season.
It ended a ten-year association with the Merseyside outfit after joining from Barnsley in 2015.
The former England youth star turned Jamaican international made 150 appearances for Everton across all competitions.
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Today, 12:23By Joe Brophy
Sunderland are in talks to sign Granit Xhaka ahead of their top-flight return, talkSPORT understands.
The Black Cats are eyeing a deal worth £8.7million for the midfielder.
talkSPORT sources have confirmed the newly-promoted side are in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Xhaka.
Sunderland have offered the 32-year-old a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
However, they face competition for his signature from Saudi Pro League outfit Neom SC.
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Today, 11:48By Joe Brophy
If all goes to plan, Newcastle could have one of the most feared strike forces in the Premier League.
Eddie Howe's side are looking to add Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike to their front line this summer.
The potential arrival of Ekitike is with a view for him to play alongside Toon hero Alexander Isak in attack next season.
It would not be the first time the Frankfurt starlet has had the opportunity to be part of a goalscoring double act.
He previously combined to lethal effect with Manchester City's Omar Marmoush prior to his move to the Etihad Stadium.
But, as German football expert Seb Stafford-Bloor pointed out on talkSPORT's Hawksbee and Jacobs, the duo were worth far more than just goals and assists.
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Today, 11:11By Joe Brophy
A heartfelt mural honouring Diogo Jota has officially been completed in a touching tribute by artist John Culshaw.
The 28-year-old Liverpool star died in a car crash alongside his brother, Andre Silva, in Spain nearly two weeks ago.
An incredible mural honouring Jota has now been painted on the exterior of the Halfway House on Walton Road in Merseyside.
The location is just a few minutes from Liverpool's Anfield Stadium, and as a result, it is a big matchday pub for fans.
The artwork depicts the Portuguese smiling while doing his heart sign celebration with his hands.
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Today, 10:43By Joe Brophy
Noni Madueke has signed a five-year contract with Arsenal, talkSPORT understands.
The winger has completed his move to leave Chelsea in a £52million deal, with an official announcement all that's left.
Last season saw Madueke make 41 appearances for Enzo Maresca's side, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists.
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Today, 10:13By Joe Brophy
Watford are exploring a deal to re-sign ex-England and Manchester United star Ashley Young, talkSPORT understands.
Young, who turned 40 last week, is keen to end his career at the club where it started.
Hornets head coach Paulo Pezzolano will make the final call, but there are no concerns about Young's age or fitness.
Meanwhile, Burnley have had a £10m bid rejected for Watford striker Mamadou Doumbia, talkSPORT understands.
The Hornets do not believe the offer matches Doumbia's value and do not want to sell their best players.
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Today, 10:03By Joe Brophy
Brentford have had a £35million bid for Omari Hutchinson rejected, talkSPORT understands.
The Bees failed to meet the payment terms of Hutchinson's release clause, which has now expired.
Brentford are expected to make an improved offer.
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Today, 09:41By Joe Brophy
Kevin de Bruyne could be set to break Napoli tradition and inherit the number 10 after being spotted wearing it in pre-season.
The Italian club retired the iconic jersey back in 2000 in honour of the legendary Diego Maradona.
However, during his first training session since moving from Manchester City, the Belgian was spotted wearing the digits.
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Today, 09:24By Jack Cunningham
Brentford have reportedly triggered Omari Hutchinson's release clause at Ipswich Town.
The Daily Mail claim the Bees have submitted an offer worth £35 million for the forward, which means he's free to speak to Brentford.
In 31 Premier League appearances last season, the 21-year-old scored three times and set up a further two, while he played all across the frontline.
This could be seen as a boost for Man United in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo, with Hutchinson a potential replacement for the forward.
The Red Devils have been locked in negotiations with the Bees over Mbeumo for weeks, but the two clubs remain apart in their valuation.
Perhaps Hutchinson moving to the Gtech will speed this process up.
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15th Jul 2025, 20:35By Alex Conrad
Arsenal and Ethan Nwaneri are close to agreeing a new four-year deal for him, talkSPORT understands.
The 18-year-old has been promised by the Gunners he will be a key player going forward following a breakthrough campaign in which he featured 37 times.
Nwaneri was entering the final year of his Arsenal contract and had attracted interest from several top European clubs.
The talented forward has been on Arsenal's books since he was just eight years old.
He became the Premier League's youngest-ever player at 15 years and 181 days old when he came on as a substitute during Arsenal's 3-0 win over Brentford in September 2022.
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15th Jul 2025, 20:01By Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Leeds United for the transfer of Sean Longstaff.
The Toon midfielder is into the last year of his contract after the club triggered an extension in his deal earlier this year.
Newcastle had rejected an initial offer of £10 million plus add-ons for the academy graduate, but a deal has now been agreed, and tallkSPORT understand the fee is in excess of £12 million.
Longstaff has made 214 appearances for his boyhood club and helped them win the Carabao Cup last year.
However, with Sandro Tonali's return, he saw his game time drastically reduce.
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15th Jul 2025, 19:33By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT exclusively understands that Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton's Pervis Estupinan.
The Red Devils are set to face competition for AC Milan for the defender, with the Seagulls open to offers.
Man United have made contact with the player's side, but they are yet to make a formal opening.
Fabian Hurzeler's men recently signed Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge, potentially opening the door for Estupinan to depart.
The 27-year-old joined Brighton from Villarreal for 17 million Euros in the summer of 2022, and he has two years left on his deal.
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15th Jul 2025, 18:30By Jack Cunningham
Well, I wasn't expecting this, but Sunderland are reportedly planning an audacious move for Granit Xhaka.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims the Black Cats have entered the race for the former Arsenal midfielder.
The asking price is 10 million Euros, but they face competition from Saudi Arabia.
NEOM SC are looking to add the experienced star to their squad and look to beat Sunderland to another signing.
Marcin Bulka was wanted by the Wearsiders, but he chose to join the Middle East side instead.
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