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Alexander Isak has shocked Newcastle United by informing the club he wants to explore a move this summer.

And Liverpool are now waiting to make their move for Isak, with Luis Diaz arriving in Germany ahead of finalising a move to Bayern Munich.

Elsewhere, Viktor Gyokeres has completed his move to Arsenal and ex-Gunner Granit Xhaka has agreed to join Sunderland.

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3 minutes agoBy Alex Conrad

Liverpool have won the transfer tug-o-war to snap up Salford City prodigy Will Wright, talkSPORT.

The Reds and Arsenal had locked horns in the battle for Wright's signature, with the Gunners even outbidding the Premier League champions.

But Liverpool ousted their rivals after they made an improved offer and reached a club-to-club agreement.

Wright's move to Anfield comes as a blow to Salford co-owners David Beckham and Gary Neville in what is their first summer since becoming the sole co-owners of the club in May.

Wright, who scored over 50 goals at all levels for Salford last season, is one of the youngest players ever to debut for the League Two side.

He also made his senior debut for the club against Manchester City last January, a match which ended in a 8-0 defeat for Salford City.

Wright only played a few minutes of the Etihad drubbing, but his inclusion underlined the Class of '92 hierarchy's faith in him.

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8 minutes agoBy Alex Conrad

Joao Felix's move to Al-Nassr is official.

The Portuguese star, who cost Atletico Madrid £113m to sign him from Benfica in 2019, has joined the Saudi Pro League side from Chelsea for an estimated £45m.

It means Felix will now count all-time legend Cristiano Ronaldo as a teammate.

Felix, 25, first joined Chelsea on loan from Atletico Madrid in January 2023 and made 16 league appearances.

A season-long loan with Barcelona followed before he returned to Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis last summer.

But it has ultimately proved to be a short stay in west London as he now joins the sixth different club in his senior career.

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17 minutes agoBy Alex Conrad

A new domestic TV deal is set to herald the arrival of several new innovations among broadcasters.

Half-time interviews with players and managers as well as in-game interviews with managers or substituted players are all set to be introduced, as is dressing room access.

Broadcasters will have dressing room access either between the end of a club's warm-up and the first bell for kick-off, between the first bell and players leaving the dressing room at half-time or straight after the game once all the players have returned.

As part of the deal, clubs have to allow broadcasters one of these new features at least twice per season.

However, they will be able to get out of the dressing room access should they be losing.

But if clubs refuse dressing room access, it means they must accommodate another one of the broadcaster's request for access later in the season.

If clubs want enhanced access, they must outline their requests 72 hours in advance of kick-off.

Details of the broadcasting changes were laid out in the Premier League's latest handbook.

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51 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Leicester City have completed their first signing of the summer.

The Foxes have announced the arrival of experienced goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

Daniel Iversen and Danny Ward have departed in this transfer window, and Mads Hermansen is the subject of interest from West Ham.

So, a new shot-stopper was needed, and Begovic has joined on a one-year deal.

Speaking to the club's website, the former Stoke City goalkeeper said: “I feel really excited.

"Hopefully, we can have an exciting season where we can challenge at the top of the table and get the Club back where it belongs.”

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54 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Adam Aznou is poised to complete a move from Bayern Munich to Everton in the coming days.

talkSPORT understands the Toffees will pay £9 million for the 19-year-old.

However, there is a very good chance he ends up back at Bayern in the future.

The Bundesliga giants have inserted the right to match any bid for Aznou.

They also wanted a buyback clause, but reports in Germany suggest Everton stood their ground and said no.

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Today, 12:17By Alex Conrad

James Trafford has signed his Manchester City contract, talkSPORT understands.

Trafford will move back to the Etihad Stadium on a five-year deal with the option of an extra year.

It is understood an official announcement confirming Trafford as a City player once more could arrive as soon as this afternoon.

Trafford will join City after the club agreed a £27m deal with Burnley for the goalkeeper.

City's swoop came as they activated their matching rights on Newcastle's offer.

The 22-year-old ultimately decided to reject Newcastle and agreed a return to City.

Trafford was on City's books from 2015 until 2023, when he was sold for an initial £15m to Burnley.

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Today, 11:34By Alex Conrad

Danny Rohl has issued an emotional statement on his Instagram after his departure from Sheffield Wednesday was confirmed.

Here is the German's post in full.

"A very special time is coming to an end and I am incredibly grateful for the experiences we have shared over 21 unforgettable months together.

The Gaffer"

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Today, 11:06By Alex Conrad

Manchester City have rejected a £25million bid from Nottingham Forest for James McAtee, talkSPORT understands.

It is understood City are instead seeking £40m for the 22-year-old.

McAtee is entering the final year of his deal at the Etihad Stadium.

The Euro U21 winner is coming off a season in which he made 27 total appearances for Pep Guardiola's side and scored seven times.

However, the 22-year-old started just nine of the matches.

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Today, 10:56By Alex Conrad

Although Sheffield Wednesday and Danny Rohl came to a mutual agreement for the German to depart, talkSPORT understands he will NOT receive a pay-off.

News of Rohl departing without some extra coin comes as the Owls remain mired in financial uncertainty.

The club was slapped with a three-window ban from signing new players for a transfer fee for the next three windows on June 18.

It came as the club failed to pay transfer fees and made late payments for players and to the HMRC.

Players who were not paid their wages on time were permitted to hand in a 15-day notice of their contract termination.

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Today, 10:32By Alex Conrad

Borussia Dortmund are debating whether to make an approach for Jadon Sancho, talkSPORT understands.

Italian giants Juventus also remain in talks with the winger.

Manchester United are prepared to sell Sancho for as little as £17million.

That represents a £56m loss for the Red Devils given they forked out an eye-watering £73m to sign him from Dortmund in 2021.

Sancho spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan with Chelsea, who had a £25m obligation to buy him at the end of the season.

However, the Blues paid a £5m penalty to avoid signing Sancho on a permanent basis.

Sancho finished his time at Stamford Bridge with five goals and ten assists from 41 appearances across all competitions.

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Today, 10:05By Alex Conrad

The Danny Rohl era at Sheffield Wednesday is over.

talkSPORT understands the German has reached an agreement with the Owls to leave.

Rohl bid farewell to his players earlier this morning.

It means Sheffield Wednesday now have 12 days to find a new manager before their season gets underway on August 10 away to Leicester City.

Rohl guided the Owls to a 12th-place finish in the Championship last term.

He spent 89 games in charge and finished with a record of 34 wins, 19 draws and 36 defeats.

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Today, 09:28By Alex Conrad

Manchester United are exploring moves for Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins, talkSPORT understands.

The Red Devils have already held talks with Watkins, although it is understood Villa would prefer to keep the England international.

Villa value Watkins at £60million, although United are optimistic they can reach a deal for a lower figure if the Midlands outfit can find a suitable replacement.

As for Sesko, RB Leipzig are believed to want a fee of €80m (£69m) or more.

Adding to the Sesko situation is the fact Newcastle are heavily interested given the uncertain future of Alexander Isak.

It is understood the Magpies are further along down the line in terms of discussions compared to United.

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Today, 09:14By Alex Conrad

Wrexham are not going to leave any stone unturned in their bid to avoid the drop from the Championship.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson confirmed the club's interest in 49-time Wales international Kieffer Moore.

"Kieffer's under contract at Sheffield United," Parkinson said.

"He's one of a number of players we've looked at over the summer.

"Like I said, the landscape changes in the transfer market very quickly from one week to the next.

"We're looking at lots of options here and abroad."

Moore, a striker, joined the Blades in July 2024 and netted five times from 28 Championship fixtures last term.

So far, Parkinson has added goalkeeper Danny Ward, defender Liberato Cacace, midfield duo George Thomason and Lewis O'Brien as well as attacking pair Ryan Hardie and Josh Windass this summer.

An audacious bid was also launched for Christian Eriksen, but it never came to fruition.

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Today, 08:57By Alex Conrad

Another Liverpool star has departed their pre-season tour.

But unlike Luis Diaz, it's not transfer-related.

Star goalkeeper Alisson has made an early exit due to personal reasons.

It means he will miss the Reds' pre-season clash against Yokohama F.

Marinos on Wednesday.

Alisson will join back up with the squad when they return to England.

Joe Gomez was the first to withdraw, as he flew home last week after he picked up an injury.

Diaz was the second, with the Colombian poised to join Bayern Munich.

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Today, 08:49By Alex Conrad

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte insists Ruben Amorim retains the backing of the entire team.

Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag last November, but his tenure has not gone to plan as they lost the Europa League final to Tottenham and finished an embarrassing 15th in the Premier League last term.

The 40-year-old also boasts the lowest win percentage of any Red Devils boss in the Premier League era at 26 per cent, with the next-lowest belonging to Ralf Rangnick at 42 per cent.

However, Ugarte believes Amorim is still the man to turn things around at Old Trafford ahead of his first full campaign.

"We have to improve things," Ugarte said during United's pre-season tour of the United States.

"We have matches to prepare for.

We are all very motivated, because we believe in the coach, we believe in what he wants and that is important."

Amorim's side are involved in this year's Premier League Summer Series alongside Bournemouth, West Ham United and Everton.

The Red Devils are one from one in the tournament, picking up a 2-1 win over the Hammers in their opener.

They face Bournemouth on Thursday at 2:30am BST.

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Today, 08:14By Alex Conrad

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe insists none of the clubs interested in Alexander Isak have tabled an offer for the Swede as he doubled down on the club having a say on where he could land.

However, Howe conceded Isak's future is 'not in my full control'.

"He is still our player," Howe said.

"He's contracted to us.

My wish is that he stays and we see him playing again next year."

The Magpies boss also confirmed he had not spoken with those above him at the club regarding a 'decision' about what to do with the wantaway striker.

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Today, 08:03By Alex Conrad

Footage has emerged of Liverpool winger arriving in Munich ahead of joining Bayern.

Sky in Germany reporter Kerry Hau snapped Diaz touching down in Munich along with a backpack and suitcase.

Diaz, who was with Liverpool on their pre-season tour in Asia just yesterday, was given permission to make an early exit after the German giants struck a deal with Liverpool.

talkSPORT understands Bayern have agreed a £65.5million fee for Diaz, who has two years left to run on his contract at Anfield.

Bayern will fork out an initial £61.1m, with £4.4m to be paid in add-ons, which are considered easily attainable by Liverpool.

The Reds had been strong in their stance that the Colombian was not for sale, but they have reluctantly caved in with the player keen on a new adventure.

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28th Jul 2025, 21:56By Robert Calcutt

West Ham have added Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira to their list of options, talkSPORT understands.

The Hammers are yet to have made an approach to the Gunners, but Vieira is a target.

Graham Potter's side are looking to sign a number of midfielders this summer.

Vieira signed for Arsenal from Porto in 2022 for a reported £34.2million but has faced limited game time in north London.

The 25-year-old has featured just 49 times in all competitions and spent last season on loan back at Porto.

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28th Jul 2025, 19:38By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands Everton are still interested in signing Jack Grealish.

The Toffees are wanting to take the England international on loan.

Grealish knows that his Manchester City career is over and is exploring his options.

The winger wasn't part of City's Club World Cup squad.

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28th Jul 2025, 19:01By Jack Cunningham

Leeds United are set to miss out on the signing of Igor Paixao.

The winger was the subject of a bid from the newly-promoted side, but they look to have lost the race.

Fabrice Hawkins reports Marseille have agreed a deal with Feyenoord for the forward.

The Brazilian will sign a five-year deal with the French giants.

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28th Jul 2025, 18:04By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that Everton are interested in signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

The versatile player currently represents Lyon, and he has been with the French side since the summer of 2023.

He has two years left om his deal and has a wealth of Premier League experience.

While with Arsenal, Maitland-Niles made 109 top-flight appearances.

So, if David Moyes is looking for more squad depth, he could turn to Maitland-Niles.

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28th Jul 2025, 17:20By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT's Ben Jacobs understands that Luis Diaz has arrived in Munich for his medical.

Bayern Munich have agreed a fee with Liverpool for the Colombian international.

The German giants are set to splash out an initial £60 million on Diaz with a further £3m in add-ons.

The Reds are now expected to use this money to try and buy Alexander Isak.

Despite the striker telling the Toon he would like to explore other options, their stance is still that Isak isn't for sale.

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28th Jul 2025, 16:45By Jack Johnson

Joao Felix has completed his move to Al Nassr from Chelsea.
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