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Liverpool have confirmed that Hugo Ekitike has joined the club in a £69 million deal.
Barcelona have announced the signing of Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United for the upcoming season.
Chelsea's spending looks set to continue as they prepare to bid for Xavi Simons.
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich are prepared to make another offer for Liverpool star Luis Diaz.
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4 minutes agoBy 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 £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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20 minutes agoBy 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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Today, 11:18By Jack Cunningham
Manchester United have made fresh contact with Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins, talkSPORT understands.
The Red Devils have identified Watkins as a target in their search for a new number nine, but any move is likely to depend on selling players first.
Villa, who have shown interest in United's Alejandro Garnacho, value Watkins at £60 million.
Arsenal tried to sign the forward in January but were rebuffed in their efforts to do so.
Watkins is Villa's top Premier League goalscorer and the club's only senior striker at the moment.
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Today, 11:09By Jack Cunningham
Alexander Isak might not be on the Newcastle United pre-season tour, but the club have confirmed the arrival of Seung-soo Park.
The South Korean forward arrives from K League 2 side Suwon Bluewings for an undisclosed fee.
The 18-year-old made 28 appearances for his team, scoring once and providing three assists, and he can't wait to get started.
Speaking to the club's website, he said: "It's a huge honour to join Newcastle United.
"It's a big step for me and I feel incredibly thankful for the faith the club have shown in me.
"I'm excited to develop here, learn from the coaches, and give everything to become the best player I can be."
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Today, 10:44By Jack Cunningham
AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Pervis Estupinan from Brighton.
The left-back becomes the first Ecuadorian to play for the Italian giants.
talkSPORT understands the fee to be around £17 million with add-ons included.
In a statement, Fabian Hurzeler said: “I have enjoyed working with Pervis and he has made a significant contribution to the club during his time here.
“He is at the stage of his career when he wants a fresh challenge and this opportunity to play in Serie A gives him that.
I’d like to thank Pervis for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future.”
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Today, 10:24By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Leeds United have reached an agreement with Lyon to sign goalkeeper Lucas Perri.
The goalkeeper is set to leave the tour of Germany and head to England for a medical.
Perri will compete with Illan Meslier and Karl Darlow for the number one spot in the team.
Last season, he made 33 Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon.
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Today, 09:13By Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak hasn't travelled on their pre-season tour to Singapore.
The Magpies are heading to Asia as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
However, there will be no Isak in the squad.
The Toon insist this is due to a thigh problem that saw the striker train on his own earlier this week and miss the Celtic game.
However, Eddie Howe indicated after the Toon's 4-0 defeat to Celtic that he had sent Isak home due to the speculation over his future.
Liverpool are keen on recruiting the star striker and were willing to slap down a British transfer record of £120 million.
However, no bid ever came in for Isak, and Liverpool have signed Hugo Ekitike for £69 million.
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23rd Jul 2025, 20:52By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Chelsea are advancing in talks to sign Jorrel Hato.
Ajax were looking for over £50 million, but the Blues feel they can get the deal done for less.
The versatile defender has indicated he wants to join Chelsea and move to Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal have also been linked with Hato, but it is Chelsea who are closing in.
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23rd Jul 2025, 19:37By Jack Cunningham
Liverpool have confirmed the arrival of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee talkSPORT believes to be an initial £69 million, with £10 million in add-ons.
The striker has signed a long-term deal, which is set to be six years, and he will now join the rest of his teammates for pre-season in Hong Kong.
The 23-year-old has passed his medical and becomes the latest signing.
Newcastle United had been interested in Ekitike but quickly dropped that interest when Liverpool entered the race and the player made it clear he wanted to to Anfield.
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23rd Jul 2025, 18:18By Jack Cunningham
Marcus Rashford is speaking to the Spanish press after joining Barcelona on loan for the upcoming season.
The England international is set to wear the number 14 and has taken a huge pay-cut to make the move happen, and he can't wait to get going.
He said: "I want to say thank you [to the fans] for the warm welcome.
It feels like home."
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23rd Jul 2025, 17:53By Jack Cunningham
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United on a season-long loan.
The England international has agreed to a huge pay cut to make the move happen, with the LaLiga side paying his full wages.
Rashford becomes the first Englishman since Gary Lineker to play for Barcelona.
The club have also confirmed they have an option to buy him at the end of the loan.
He is set to wear the number 14 shirt, following Thierry Henry and Philippe Coutinho.
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23rd Jul 2025, 17:19By Jack Cunningham
We are expecting Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United to Barcelona to be announced this evening.
The England international is set to join the LaLiga giants for the upcoming season.
He's set to take a pay cut of around £8.5 million to ensure the move happens, with Barcelona covering all of his wages.
There is also an option to buy inserted into the deal.
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23rd Jul 2025, 17:03By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT reporter Ben Jacobs understands that Chelsea are set to submit an offer for Xavi Simons.
The Blues have been locked in talks with the Dutch international over personal terms, and now, an offer is going to be tabeled.
Personal terms are close to being agreed, while Bayern Munich have made an approach.
But the former Paris Saint-Germain star is leaning towards a Premier League move.
Arsenal have monitored Simons, but they are yet to open talks.
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23rd Jul 2025, 15:30By Jack Johnson
Joao Felix is still looking for a club where he can re-find his best form, following a tough spell at Chelsea.
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23rd Jul 2025, 15:01By Jack Johnson
Chelsea have opened talks with RB Leipzig to sign Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands.
Simons is close to agreeing personal terms, but is also talking to other clubs, with Bayern and Arsenal keen as well.
The 22-year-old is prioritising a move to the Premier League as it stands and could be available for under €70million.
That's despite Leipzig agreeing an €80million fee with PSG in January.
Chelsea want to add another attacker with the expectation that Christopher Nkunku departs.
The German champions are not ruling out a bid for him despite knowing he is keen on a Premier League switch.
Simons has made 76 appearances for Leipzig, scoring 21 times and can be used as an attacking midfielder or on either flank, which is viewed as appealing by Chelsea.
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23rd Jul 2025, 14:15By Jack Johnson
Chelsea are advancing in their move to sign Ajax starlet Jorrel Hato, with club-to-club talks underway.
talkSPORT reported last week that negotiations had begun between the Blues and Hato as they eye a left-sided defender.
Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
The 19-year-old is high on Chelsea's list of targets this summer and has also been on the radar of Liverpool.
The Reds could well now return to try and prise him away again.
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23rd Jul 2025, 11:55By Jack Johnson
Bayern Munich are willing to pay up to £70million for Liverpool star Luis Diaz, talkSPORT understands.
Bayern are working on a new proposal for the want-away Colombian after having a £58.5m bid rejected.
The Premier League champions' stance has been that Diaz is not for sale this summer.
But that could change depending on how high the German champions bid and if they can source a suitable replacement.
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23rd Jul 2025, 11:46By Jack Johnson
Christian Norgaard makes his Arsenal debut this afternoon!
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