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Alexander Isak has shocked Newcastle United by informing the club he wants to explore a move this summer.
To replace him, Newcastle are trying to get a deal for Yoane Wissa over the line and are targeting Benjamin Sesko.
Elsewhere, Viktor Gyokeres is set for his Arsenal medical today ahead of completing a £55 million move.
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10 minutes agoBy Joe Moore
Everton are reportedly set to win the race to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana.
Liverpool and Chelsea have also been linked with an interest in the electric 20-year-old Belgian star, who is believed to be rated at €50million by the French club.
But Fabrizio Romano claims Everton are in advanced negotiations to sign him, with an official bid submitted and the clubs in direct talks.
The Toffees are said to be also discussing personal terms with the young whizkid's representatives, over what would be a major coup for the blue half of Merseyside ahead of their first season at the club's new stadium.
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17 minutes agoBy Joe Moore
Tottenham have confirmed Dominic Solanke will sit out today's pre-season friendly against Luton due to injury.
Spurs take on the Hatters at Kenilworth Road, with kick-off set for 3pm.
But the north Londoners will be without their main striker due to a minor ankle injury.
His absence has been put down as only a precaution, though, so fans will be hoping it's not a serious issue as Thomas Frank build up to his first season as Tottenham boss.
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Today, 12:43By Jack Johnson
Saudi Arabian officials believe Alexander Isak wants to join Liverpool, talkSPORT understands.
Al Hilal are interested in Isak but have not been given any encouragement from his camp that the Newcastle striker is open to the move.
Isak has told the Magpies he wants to explore an exit from St James Park after Liverpool signalled their willingness to pay a British record transfer for the Swedish star.
Al Hilal are also interested in Darwin Nunez, while the Reds remain in talks with Bayern Munich over Luis Diaz.
Selling Nunez and Diaz would help fund any official bid for Isak.
Contract talks between Isak and Newcastle broke down after he asked for a £300,000-a-week new deal, as exclusively revealed by talkSPORT.
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Today, 12:21By Jack Johnson
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has spoken publicly for the first time since Alexander Isak told the club he wants to leave.
Howe was grilled by the media ahead of his side's friendly against Arsenal on Sunday - and did not give up hope of keeping Isak.
"Of course, there's things going on behind the scenes," the Toon boss said.
The German side are willing to offer up to £70m.
Meanwhile, Nunez has been attracting interest from Saudi Arabia and European clubs, with his future away from Anfield.
Liverpool are taking on Milan as their pre-season continues.
British-record signing Florian Wirtz is starting in Hong Kong.
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Today, 10:31By Jack Johnson
Brighton defender Adam Webster faces a lengthy lay-off after suffering a serious knee injury in pre-season training.
talkSPORT understands that the exact nature of the centre-back injury is still being assessed.
Webster's latest issue comes after he missed 18 games for Brighton last season due to multiple injuries.
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25th Jul 2025, 19:15By Alex Conrad
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has not ruled out keeping the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho at the club.
The duo, alongside Tyrell Malacia and Antony, have all been informed they can leave the Red Devils but only for the right price.
United have also done their utmost to freeze them out of the squad, with the quarter asked to report to training only after the rest of the team have departed the facilities.
Despite the treatment, Amorim told reporters in America he is 'ready to receive the players' and claimed there are no fears the value of the wantaway stars will drop.
"I think that is not the case, there are different reasons for the players: some players have to move to make space in the team, others want a new challenge and want a new team," Amorim said.
"We are giving them time to think and if they reach a point where they have to join the team they will because they are our players.
"Omar (Berrada) and Jason (Wilcox) have a number for these players, if that isn't reached they will be Manchester United players.
I have more options and if they have to fight each other to play that is perfect."
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25th Jul 2025, 16:43By Jack Cunningham
Viktor Gyokeres has been pictured on a plane with his agent Hasan Cetinkaya have been pictured flying to London.
Arsenal have a deal agreed for the Swedish striker, with the Gunners set to pay £55 million to Sporting Lisbon with a further £8.7m in add-ons.
The medical for Gyokeres is scheduled for tomorrow, and personal terms are agreed.
The former Coventry man only ever wanted to join Arsenal, and he's close to getting his wish.
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25th Jul 2025, 14:51By Jack Cunningham
Bournemouth have confirmed that club icon Junior Stanislas has departed the club to join Ipswich Town as a first-team coach.
The former winger was working as part of the Under-18s set-up after retirement in 2023.
Stanislas spent nine years as a player at the Vitality, and played a huge contribution in the team's initial rise to the Premier League.
And he was publicly thanked by the club's Academy Manager Sam Gisborne.
He said: “Junior has been a fantastic presence around the academy, both as a mentor and as a coach.
“He brought professionalism, high standards, and valuable experience from his playing career, and his work with the U18s has been deeply appreciated by staff and players alike.”
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25th Jul 2025, 13:24By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT has a couple of updates around West Ham.
We understand that Callum Wilson has agreed personal terms with the Hammers after leaving Newcastle United.
The striker is looking for a new challenge, and a move to London with the chance to be the starting striker is appealing to the former England international.
Elsehwere, the outcome of Lucas Paqueta's spot fixing hearing is expected imminently.
If found guilty, the FA want the Brazilian to be hit with a lengthy ban.
But if innocent, Paqueta will be free to play for the Hammers.
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25th Jul 2025, 12:33By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT reporter Ben Jacobs understands that Newcastle United are attempting to agree personal terms with Benjamin Sesko today.
The Magpies have long tracked the RB Leipzig forward, with Eddie Howe a big fan.
Alexander Isak has informed the Toon he would like to leave the club this summer.
Liverpool are leading the race for the Swede, and the Magpies would like a replacement in before sanctioning a move.
Sesko's release clause at RB Leipzig has expired, but they are willing to part ways with the player.
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25th Jul 2025, 11:57By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands Leeds United have submitted an offer Feyenoord's Igor Paixao.
The bid is believed to be around £26 million, but the newly promoted side face competition from Marseille.
The 25-year-old Brazilian scored 16 times and set up a further 14 in the Eredivisie last season.
In total, he's made 129 appearances, scoring 39 times and setting up a further 29.
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25th Jul 2025, 11:26By Jack Cunningham
Sporting Lisbon have now reached a full agreement with Arsenal for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres.
David Ornstein reports the deal is now done, and the striker has been granted permission to head to London for a medical.
It was set to this evening, but Ornstein reports it is now going to be tomorrow, and he's expected to take the iconic number 14 shirt.
This is of course Thierry Henry's number, and what a legacy to live up to.
But finally, Arsenal have a new striker.
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25th Jul 2025, 11:04By Jack Cunningham
Fabrizio Romano reports that James Trafford back to Manchester City is a done deal.
He claims the Citizens have agreed a fee that is under the £40 million buyback clause, and believed to be £27m.
Newcastle United had been chasing Trafford for over a year and agreed personal terms with the goalkeeper in January.
However, he will be heading back to the Etihad after the Toon couldn't agree a deal with Burnley.
It means that Stefan Ortega will depart, and talkSPORT understands Burnley and Leicester are interested.
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25th Jul 2025, 10:30By Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United have arrived in Singapore for their pre-season tour of Asia, starting against Arsenal on Sunday.
However, there is no Alexander Isak after he told the club he wanted to explore a move away from St James' Park.
The club insist that the forward hasn't travelled due to a minor thigh injury, and centre-back Dan Burn was asked about it by the media.
He said: "If we lost any player, it would upset our tight knit group that’s been together a few years now.
"Bringing Anthony (Elanga) in as well, which I think was a great signing.”
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25th Jul 2025, 09:44By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Viktor Gyokeres is set to have his Arsenal medical this evening in London.
The Swedish striker will then fly with Sporting Director Andrea Berta to Singapore to join up with his teammates.
The Gunners have agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon for Gyokeers that will see Arsenal pay a guaranteed £55 million.
There are then expected to be around £8.7m in add-ons.
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25th Jul 2025, 09:19By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands Newcastle United have three players in mind when it comes to replacing Alexander Isak.
The Swedish international hasn't travelled on the club's pre-season tour and has informed the Toon of his desire to explore a move away from St James' Park.
Liverpool and Al-Hilal are the two most interested teams with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United not in the race.
And with that in mind, Eddie Howe is looking at transfers for Yoane Wissa, Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda.
talkSPORT understand Brentford want £40 million for Wissa, but reports last night suggested a move to Tyneside was edging closer, with the player keen.
Sesko and Openda both play for Leipzig, and the former has been looked at by Arsenal.
But with Viktor Gyokeres set to join the Gunners, the Magpies can make a move for the Slovenian international and his teammate.
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24th Jul 2025, 17:04By Jack Cunningham
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia.
The Gunners have splashed out around £18 million on the defender.
He has signed a five-year deal with the option for an extra season, and he will wear the number three shirt.
Speaking to the club's website, Mikel Arteta said: "We're delighted to welcome Cristhian to Arsenal.
Cristhian adds good quality to our squad, and we look forward to working with him and making him feel at home with us.
“From all of us, we welcome Cristhian and his family to the club.”
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24th Jul 2025, 16:42By Jack Cunningham
With Lucas Perri moving to Leeds United, the newly-promoted side are willing to listen to offers for Illan Meslier, talkSPORT understands.
Perri is heading to England to complete the formalities of a £15 million move to Elland Road, and Meslier's time could be up.
The Frenchman was dropped by Daniel Farke in the closing stages of last season after a series of high-profile errors.
And after spending the majority of his senior career with Leeds, he looks likely to move on.
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24th Jul 2025, 16:01By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Chelsea won't be bidding for Alexander Isak.
The Blues are happy with their forward options of Joao Pedro, Liam, Delap and Nicholas Jackson and won't be getting involved in this Isak saga.
The striker has informed Newcastle that he would like to explore a move away from St James' Park this summer.
He hasn't travelled with the rest of the squad on the club's pre-season tour of Asia and will remain on Tyneside.
Isak hasn't handed in a formal transfer request yet, and Newcastle don't want to sell him.
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24th Jul 2025, 14:29By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Callum Wilson is of interest to Al-Ettifaq.
The Saudi Arabian side are looking for a new striker and had offered Luuk de Jong a one-year deal.
But the striker turned it down, and if he doesn't change his mind, they will look elsewhere, and Wilson is an option.
The former England international is a free agent after leaving Newcastle United earlier in the summer.
West Ham are also exploring a move for the forward.
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24th Jul 2025, 13:49By Jack Cunningham
Brentford are demanding at least £40m to sell Yoane Wissa to Newcastle United, talkSPORT understands.
The Magpies have already had one offer of £25 million for Wissa rejected and were readying a second bid of around £30m.
However Brentford feel they can afford to drive a hard bargain having already sold Bryan Mbeumo for £65m plus add-ons to Manchester United.
Newcastle are also interested in RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda.
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24th Jul 2025, 12:30By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Newcastle United's Alexander Isak has informed the club that he is willing to explore a move away this summer.
At this stage, this isn't a formal transfer request, but he is willing to, but he isn't willing to sign a new contract either.
He does have a deal until 2028, and the Toon would want £150 million for the forward.
The Swedish international hasn't travelled to Singapore with the rest of the squad for pre-season.
Liverpool are willing to pay a new British transfer record for the forward, while Al-Hilal are also keen.
Eddie Howe had left Isak out of the Toon's 4-0 defeat to Celtic at the weekend, but he was confident Isak would remain at St James' Park.
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24th Jul 2025, 12:14By Jack Cunningham
After completing his initial £69 million deal to Liverpool, Hugo Ekitike has met his new teammates for the first time.
The Reds could end up paying £79 million for the forward, who has signed a six-year deal.
Ekitike had interest from Newcastle United and Manchester United, but he chose Liverpool, and he has now met his new teammates for the first time.
The striker has been spotted in Hong Kong with the rest of Arne Slot's team.
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