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Liverpool have broadly agreed an initial fee with Eintracht Frankfurt of £69 million for Hugo Ekitike, with add-ons to be sorted.
Meanwhile, despite the speculation around Alexander Isak's future, Eddie Howe is confident the striker will remain at Newcastle United.
Elsewhere, Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Marcus Rashford on loan with an option to buy from Manchester United.
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12 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Liverpool are closer to agreeing a deal for Hugo Ekitike.
The 23-year-old has agreed personal terms on a six-year deal at Anfield, and he should be Frankfurt's record sale.
The two clubs have agreed a broad initial fee of £69 million, but add-ons are yet to be sorted.
Ekitike had looked to be heading to Newcastle United at the start of the week, but the Toon saw one offer rejected and then withdrew interest when the Reds entered the race.
The striker is now set to join Arne Slot's men once he's completed a medical.
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30 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
West Ham United have announced the signing of Kyle Walker-Peters.
The former Tottenham Hotspur man was a free agent this summer after leaving relegated Southampton.
He has signed a three-year deal at the London Stadium and adds experience and versatility to the West Ham defence.
The 28-year-old can play on either side of the defence and in a back five or four.
Speaking to the club's website, he said: "It feels like it has been a long-time coming - I’ve been linked with a move to the Club in the past - and I’m just happy to be here now.
“I spoke to Graham Potter and he was a big, big part of me making the decision.
From speaking to Graham, he wants to create something special, and hopefully I can be a part of that.”
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39 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has revealed he left Alexander Isak out of the Toon's 4-0 defeat to Celtic for two reasons.
One was that the club are managing the forward's minutes after he struggled with a groin problem last season, and two, Howe felt it would be unfair to involve him, given the speculation about his future.
Liverpool made an approach for Isak earlier this week and told the Toon they were willing to pay £120 million for the striker.
However, Newcastle said Isak wasn't for sale, and the Reds are now closing on a deal for Hugo Ekitike.
Speaking after the game, Howe said: "It was my decision.
"He travelled back to Glasgow with us, but I decided to send him home due to the speculation around him.
"The last thing he wanted is to be sat in the stand watching, that wasn't fair to him.
"But I'm confident he will be a Newcastle player come the end of the window."
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19th Jul 2025, 17:37By Jack Cunningham
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has confirmed that Patrick Bamford's time at the club is over .
The striker was a key part of the Marcelo Bielsa Leeds sides and has been with the club since 2018 and has made over 200 appearances.
However, the two have decided it is time to part ways.
After a 0-0 draw against Manchester United, he said: "It was my duty to have a very honest conversation, and I told him he's not in my plans for the upcoming season.
"Just for the fact he had really difficult years, and for me, Patrick needs to be the main man.
"If he gets this, he will score goals.
"But to be honest, this isn't a perfect situation."
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19th Jul 2025, 16:17By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Marcus Rashford is set to take a pay cut to make the move to Barcelona.
The England international will be paid 10 million Euros across the season, including bonuses.
This decision from Rashford allows the LaLiga giants to pay the forward's wages in full.
Rashford currently earns £350,000 per week at Man United.
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19th Jul 2025, 14:48By Jack Cunningham
Tottenham have confirmed that Antonin Kinsky has replaced Guglielmo Vicario in goal for their pre-season friendly against Reading.
It is the first time Thomas Frank will take charge of a match since leaving Brentford to replace Ange Postecoglou.
It's not clear why Vicario has been replaced, but he is on the bench.
So Kinsky gets his chance in a strong Spurs side that contains Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson.
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19th Jul 2025, 14:44By Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United kick off their pre-season campaign this afternoon against Celtic, and there is no Alexander Isak.
The striker was the subject of an approach from Liverpool in the week, with the Toon rejecting the offer.
Isak has been training in Austria with the rest of the side, but he isn't involved, with the club managing he and Joelinton's minutes after injury.
In better news, Anthony Elanga is on the bench and should come on for his debut.
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19th Jul 2025, 14:03By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that a deal to take Marcus Rashford from Manchester United to Barcelona is advancing.
The move would be a loan for the England international, but there would be an option to buy.
The deal isn't done yet, but it is getting there., and Hansi Flick is very keen on Rashford.
The forward has lost his number ten jersey to Matheus Cunha and has no future at Old Trafford.
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19th Jul 2025, 13:40By Joe Moore
Manchester United have announced kick-off for their pre-season opener against Leeds has been put back.
The Red Devils are taking on the newly-promoted Premier League side in Stockholm's Strawberry Arena, with the game initially due to start at 14:00 BST.
Now, though, it will kick off at the slightly later time of 14:10 BST.
This is due to the team bus arriving late due to traffic around the stadium.
United fans can watch the match is live on MUTV.
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19th Jul 2025, 13:01By Jack Cunningham
Manchester United are taking on Leeds United this afternoon in a pre-season friendly, and Matheus Cunha is making his debut.
The Brazilian joined the Red Devils earlier this summer from Wolves in a £62.5 million deal, and he's been given the number ten shirt.
This will be the first glimpse of him in a Man United shirt, and Diego Leon also makes his debut.
Ruben Amorim has named a mixed team, with Bruno Fernandes the captain.
Meanwhile, Leeds have handed a debut to Felix Nmecha, while Jack Harrison makes a surprise start.
Daniel Farke has several new signings on the bench, including Sean Longstaff, who joined from Newcastle United yesterday.
Man United: Bayindir, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Shaw, Leon, Amad, Collyer, Casemiro, Cunha, Fernandes, Obi
Subs: Heaton, Mee, Dalot, Dorgu, Fredricson, Heaven, Kukonki, Maguire, Munro, Yoro, Fletcher, Kone, Mainoo, Mount, Ugarte, Hojlund, Mantato, Williams
Leeds: Darlow, Byram, Bijol, Rodon, Bogle, Ampadu, Gruev, Tanaka, Harrison, Gnonto, Nmecha
Subs: Meslier, Cairns, Mahady, Gudmundsson, Struijk, James, Longstaff, Piroe, Ramazani, Baornauw, Chambers, Gray, Chadwick, Crew
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19th Jul 2025, 12:13By Jack Cunningham
Luton Town have confirmed the signing of Josh Keeley from Tottenham Hotspur.
Keeley became an overnight household name in 2024 with a goal in the FA Cup for Leyton Orient against Oldham.
Of course, what was unusual was that Keeley is a goalkeeper!
The Ireland youth international scored a late equaliser and Leyton Orient went onto make the FA Cup fourth round where they were beaten by Manchester City.
Luton have now replaced Thomas Kaminski who joined Charlton Athletic.
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19th Jul 2025, 11:38By Jack Cunningham
After heavy rainfall in the south of England, Crawley Town versus Portsmouth has been called off.
The Championship and League Two side were set to meet in a pre-season friendly at the Broadfield Stadium.
However, after a pitch inspection, the game has been cancelled.
It won't be rearranged and both sets of fans will be issued with refunds.
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19th Jul 2025, 11:23By Jack Cunningham
Are Newcastle United about to miss out another transfer target?
Craig Hope of the Daily Mail is reporting that the Toon are going to walk away from a deal for James Trafford.
Eddie Howe's men have been chasing the goalkeeper since last summer, but have been unable to agree a fee.
And now Manchester City are involved and have a buyback clause inserted into the contract.
They are considering triggering it should Stefan Ortega or Ederson leave.
And if Newcastle do drop out, they might put the money somewhere else rather than on a goalkeeper.
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19th Jul 2025, 10:44By Jack Cunningham
Napoli have confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne will wear the number 11 shirt.
The Belgian has joined the Italian giants after his contract at Manchester City wasn't renewed.
De Bruyne had offers from the United States and SaudI Arabia, but he decided to go Napoli and continue playing in Europe.
Antonio Conte's men won Serie A last year and will be in the Champions League as well.
But the number confirmation ends any speculation over De Bruyne potentially taking Dego Maradona's ten.
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19th Jul 2025, 10:23By Jack Cunningham
Watford have confirmed that new signing Nestory Irankunda from Bayern Munich will wear the number 66 shirt.
This is his dad's birth year and the number he wore in the Adelaide academy.
Strangely, the Hornets had to ask the EFL for permission for Irankunda to wear the number.
This is because it is restricted by the EFL, which is odd.
But either way, his emotional reaction is brilliant.
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18th Jul 2025, 23:49By Jake Lambourne
Arsenal are closing in on a full agreement with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres, talkSPORT understands.
The Gunners are hoping for a breakthrough over the weekend as Mikel Arteta looks to finally seal a move for the 27-year-old.
Only a small portion of the add-ons is being discussed between the two teams.
A broad agreement worth an initial £55million plus £8.6m in add-ons for the Sweden international is close to being finalised.
Gyokeres has only had eyes on a switch to the Emirates this summer after two seasons in Portugal.
And he remains patiently waiting to undergo his medical ahead of his proposed move to north London
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18th Jul 2025, 22:03By Jake Lambourne
Brighton have rejected an offer from AC Milan for Pervis Estupinan, talkSPORT understands.
The 27-year-old has impressed at the Amex Stadium since joining from Villarreal in 2022.
talkSPORT recently reported how Manchester United have held talks with the player's camp.
But it's Milan who have formalised their interest first for the Ecuador international.
Elsewhere, Seagulls striker Evan Ferguson is closing in on a move to Roma for a substantial loan fee.
And goalkeeper Carl Rushworth is set to join Coventry on loan after rejecting a move to Belgian side Union Saint Gilloise.
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18th Jul 2025, 21:43By Jake Lambourne
Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist could be on the move away from Stamford Bridge in a permanent deal, talkSPORT understands.
The 21-year-old has been subject to enquiries from Derby, Watford, Middlesbrough and Blackburn.
It is believed that Chelsea are seeking a fee in the region of £5million.
As it stands, the Blues are unwilling to sanction a loan move.
Gilchrist spent last season on loan at Sheffield United, where he featured in 32 matches in all competitions.
The right-back made his Chelsea debut in the 2023/24 campaign, where he scored once from 17 outings.
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18th Jul 2025, 21:20By Jake Lambourne
Leeds have confirmed the signing of Sean Longstaff from Newcastle in a £12million deal.
Longstaff, who has become the Whites' fifth signing of the summer, ends his 19-year association with his boyhood club.
The 27-year-old has penned a four-year deal at Elland Road.
Discussing his move, the midfielder remarked: "I think there is something to be said for a team that wants you and a club that really wants you.
It is a massive, massive football club similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways.
“It was going to take a lot for us to leave Newcastle to be honest and I wasn’t just going to leave to go anywhere so it had to be the right place for me and my family and I think this is a perfect place.
“I got to watch pretty much all the games and see a team that was really exciting to watch, athletic, really good on the ball.
“Every time I came to play at Leeds the atmosphere was amazing it was always bouncing and a really tough place to play and just looking forward to having that on my side rather than having to play against.”
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18th Jul 2025, 18:45By Jake Lambourne
Stefan Ortega is an option for Burnley if they lose James Trafford, talkSPORT understands.
City are considering re-signing Trafford and have a £40million buy-back option on the goalkeeper having sold him in 2022.
Newcastle have also been working on a deal for the Burnley shot-stopper for most of the summer.
But they face missing out on another of their top targets.
Newcastle have already missed out on Dean Huijsen, Joao Pedro and Bryan Mbeumo this summer.
As it stands, Burnley have not yet made a formal approach to City for Ortega.
Ortega has spent the last three seasons at City, where he has featured in 56 matches in all competitions.
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18th Jul 2025, 18:08By Jack Cunningham
Arsenal have just confirmed the arrival of Noni Madueke, and they've accidentally leaked another new signing.
The Gunners have agreed a deal with Valencia to bring in defender Cristhian Mosquera.
The centre-back is set to sign a long-term deal and will compete all across the back four.
And his signing is now imminent by the looks of this.
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18th Jul 2025, 17:57By Jack Cunningham
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Manchester City are looking into bringing James Trafford back to the club.
The Citizens could lose one of Ederson or Stefan Ortega before the close of the transfer window, and Trafford is the clear choice to replace one of them.
City have a buyback clause inserted into Trafford's contract, which they can trigger at any time.
Newcastle United have been chasing Trafford since last summer but have been unable to agree a fee and could see another player slip through their grasp if City sell Ederson or Ortega
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18th Jul 2025, 17:02By Jack Cunningham
Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a £52 million deal.
The winger has penned a five-year contract at the Emirates and will compete with Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka for a place in Mikel Arteta's team.
Speaking to the club's website, Mikel Arteta said: "We’re very pleased to have concluded an excellent deal for a hugely talented young player in Noni Madueke.
“Noni’s performance numbers and availability over recent seasons have been exceptional, reflecting his quality and professionalism.
Together with everyone at the club, we warmly welcome Noni to Arsenal."
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18th Jul 2025, 16:29By Jack Cunningham
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the departure of Danilo.
The Brazilian midfielder has joined Botafogo in a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.
Danilo joined Forest in January 2023 from Palmeiras and made 62 appearances for the Trentsiders.
Unfortunately, a serious injury suffered during the 2023/24 campaign meant game time was limited once he returned.
And he heads back to Brazil with the well wishes of Nottingham Forest.
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18th Jul 2025, 16:12By Jack Cunningham
Noni Madueke has now posted a goodbye message on his Instagram page ahead of completing a move to Arsenal.
The England international has had a medical and agreed personal terms on a £52 million move to Arsenal, which should be confirmed very soon.
Madueke joined the Blues in January 2023 from PSV Eindhoven, and he has gone on to win the Conference League with Chelsea.
He was a key player for Enzo Maresca's side last year, but Madueke has decided to make the switch to north London.
And in a heartfelt message, he said: "I want to thank you for the Last 3 or so years.
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