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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.
Chelsea are also interested in Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, who is valued at at least £80million.
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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23 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt
Manchester United have lodged a new bid of £65million plus £5m in add-ons for Bryan Mbeumo, talkSPORT are understands.
There is optimism on all sides that this latest and third offer will be enough to seal the deal.
United have been in negotiations with Brentford for more than a month but have been determined to be patient and not overpay.
talkSPORT understands Mbeumo has already given his approval for a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Tottenham have also shown interest in the 25-year-old, although they recently completed the £55m signing of Mohammed Kudus.
Should Brentford sell Mbeumo, they look set to exceed their current record sale of Ivan Toney of around £40m to Al Ahli.
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57 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt
Tottenham goalkeeper Josh Keeley is set to join Luton Town on a permanent deal, talkSPORT understands.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell at Leyton Orient in the 2024/25 campaign.
Keeley kept 16 clean sheets in 45 appearances and even scored their stoppage-time equaliser against Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup.
The Irishman now looks set for further first-team minutes back in League One after Luton were relegated from the Championship.
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Today, 13:19By Joe Brophy
Former Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters has seen his expected transfer to Besiktas collapse at the 11th hour.
The 28-year-old is a free agent, having left St Mary's earlier this month at the end of his contract.
It marked the end of his five-and-a-half-year stint with the Saints since initially arriving from Tottenham.
Walker-Peters looked set to agree a permanent contract with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Besiktas.
However, the Turkish giants have now confirmed they have withdrawn from negotiations after the defender delayed a medical.
A statement read: "It is publicly known that the arrival of professional football player Kyle Walker-Peters, with whom we previously announced an agreement in principle and invited him to Istanbul for a medical examination, has been postponed.
"Today, Kyle Walker-Peters notified us, requesting an extension.
"Consequently, our club has withdrawn its transfer.
"Our club continues its transfer efforts in accordance with its established policy.
We respectfully inform the public."
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Today, 13:02By Joe Brophy
It was not that long ago that Liverpool fans were piling in on the club’s hierarchy for their lack of signings.
That certainly has not been the case this summer as the Premier League champions appear determined to make up for lost time.
The Reds have already smashed the British transfer for Florian Wirtz and are willing to do so again if they can persuade Newcastle to sell their star man Alexander Isak.
But, what else is in Liverpool’s in-tray between now and the end of the window?
talkSPORT's Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook provides the latest on Hugo Ekitike, Luis Diaz, and Ibrahima Konate...
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Today, 12:30By Robert Calcutt
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang looks set for a second spell at Marseille.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker has terminated his contract at Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Marseille are said to be in talks with Aubameyang's camp regarding a summer move now that he's a free agent.
After leaving Chelsea in 2023, the 26-year-old spent one season at the French club and scored 30 goals in 51 appearances.
Aubameyang was named in the 2023/24 Ligue Team of the Season, and crowned as the Europa League Player of the Season and top scorer.
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Today, 12:01By Robert Calcutt
Jhon Arias is close to completing a move to Wolves from Fluminense, talkSPORT understands.
The Magpies are exploring a deal for Wissa after losing hope in signing Hugo Ekitike in the face of competition from Liverpool.
Wissa, also eyed by Nottingham Forest, is pushing to leave Brentford.
However, his preferred option would be to join former boss Thomas Frank at Tottenham.
Another forward admired by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, who has also been linked with Arsenal.
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Today, 10:49By Robert Calcutt
Manchester City are reportedly interested in Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Journalist Nicolo Schira claims the Premier League giants are joined by Bayern Munich as they eye a move for the Italian international.
Donnarumma is yet to agree a contract extension at PSG.
He is said to currently be on €12million-per-year, and the French side have offered new terms with a lower salary.
Donnarumma is eyed as one of the best goalkeepers in world football and French media have linked with him Chelsea.
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Today, 10:11By Robert Calcutt
Danny Rohl’s position at crisis club Sheffield Wednesday is back in doubt, talkSPORT understands.
Rohl belatedly returned to pre-season earlier this week amid talk of a takeover of the beleaguered Championship club.
But as previously reported several senior players, including club legend Barry Bannan, rebelled against the German while the takeover by a mystery consortium has fallen through.
Controversial Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri is believed to have promised the manager’s job to popular assistant boss Henrik Pedersen in anticipation of Rohl’s departure.
Sources have told talkSPORT Chansiri has held fresh talks with Rohl about his future following the players’ revolt.
There is still every chance Rohl leaves or is placed on gardening leave before the Championship season starts in three weeks time.
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Today, 10:06By Robert Calcutt
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has suggested that Nottingham Forest contributed to their demotion from the Europa League.
Palace have dropped into the Conference League following a ruling by UEFA on multi-club ownership rules.
John Textor owns a stake at the south London side and also at Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League last season.
Forest secured Conference League football, but wrote to UEFA to express their concerns over Palace's potential rule breach.
They are now listed by UEFA as a Europa League side and appearing on The Rest Is Football, Parish hinted at their involvement in the decision.
Gary Lineker suggested: "Forgive me, I'm not quite sure how these things work, but Nottingham Forest played a part in this.
"Because obviously they've benefitted from it, because they've moved out from Conference League qualification to now being in the Europa League."
"So, we were told that, and I think it's been made public...
"Because I think for smaller clubs like us, we're a medium-sized club, let's say, this is the dream.
"This is what keeps football alive, this is why everybody goes because they think one day they might win a cup and as a consequence, they might qualify for Europe.
"People are saying, 'You're in the Conference League, that's fine.' If you win the Europa League, you get into the Champions League.
"These can be defining moments for football clubs and completely change the course of history forever for you as a club."
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Today, 09:18By Robert Calcutt
Fenerbahce have dismissed claims of a pre-season dispute between Jose Mourinho and Jhon Duran.
Head coach Mourinho was quoted saying that the striker, who has signed on loan from Al Nassr, didn't turn up for their training camp.
The legendary manager is reported to have called it 'disrespectful' but Alper Yemeniciler, the head of communications at Fenerbahce, insists this isn't true.
"The alleged statements attributed to our head coach Jose Mourinho in the foreign press regarding our player Jhon Duran are entirely false.
"Our coach has not made any statements on this matter.
It has attracted interest from Nottingham Forest, who could end up bringing him back to England this summer.
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16th Jul 2025, 19:38By 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 reunite with the striker.
He could depart Chelsea this summer, with the Blues bringing in Liam Delap and Joao Pedro to compete with him up front.
The Blues aren't forcing him out, but there has also been interest from Manchester United and AC Milan.
Meanwhile, Garnacho is one of five Man United players expected to depart the club during this transfer window.
He is not part of Ruben Amorim's plans for the upcoming season, but he wants to remain in the Premier League.
The Argentinian has been linked to Chelsea in the past, but Villa could now make a swoop with eyes on the winger's situation.
"He underwent a thorough fitness check this morning, more comprehensive than the tests the players underwent at the Training Center."
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16th Jul 2025, 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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16th Jul 2025, 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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16th Jul 2025, 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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16th Jul 2025, 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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