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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.
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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Manchester United remain in talks for Bryan Mbeumo but will not be panicked into paying over the odds, talkSPORT understands.
Three weeks ago, Man United believed they were close to reaching an agreement for Mbeumo, with Brentford sources even suggesting a medical was expected to take place.
However, the two Premier League clubs are still haggling over the amount of money to be paid up front.
Brentford are wanting a guarantee of at least the £62.5million the Red Devils paid for Matheus Cunha and add-ons pushing the overall package to in excess of £65million.
The Bees believe they are in a strong bargaining position, as although Mbeumo’s contract expires next summer, they have the option to extend by a further year.
Ideally, Man United want to have Mbeumo signed in time for their upcoming pre-season tour of the USA, which they are due to depart for next Tuesday.
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26 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Former Everton defender Mason Holgate has joined Qatari club Al-Gharafa on a two-year deal.
Holgate was a free agent after his contract with the Toffees expired at the end of last season.
It ended a ten-year association with the Merseyside outfit after joining from Barnsley in 2015.
The former England youth star turned Jamaican international made 150 appearances for Everton across all competitions.
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57 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Sunderland are in talks to sign Granit Xhaka ahead of their top-flight return, talkSPORT understands.
The Black Cats are eyeing a deal worth £8.7million for the midfielder.
talkSPORT sources have confirmed the newly-promoted side are in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Xhaka.
Sunderland have offered the 32-year-old a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
However, they face competition for his signature from Saudi Pro League outfit Neom SC.
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Today, 11:48By Joe Brophy
If all goes to plan, Newcastle could have one of the most feared strike forces in the Premier League.
Eddie Howe's side are looking to add Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike to their front line this summer.
The potential arrival of Ekitike is with a view for him to play alongside Toon hero Alexander Isak in attack next season.
It would not be the first time the Frankfurt starlet has had the opportunity to be part of a goalscoring double act.
He previously combined to lethal effect with Manchester City's Omar Marmoush prior to his move to the Etihad Stadium.
But, as German football expert Seb Stafford-Bloor pointed out on talkSPORT's Hawksbee and Jacobs, the duo were worth far more than just goals and assists.
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Today, 11:11By Joe Brophy
A heartfelt mural honouring Diogo Jota has officially been completed in a touching tribute by artist John Culshaw.
The 28-year-old Liverpool star died in a car crash alongside his brother, Andre Silva, in Spain nearly two weeks ago.
An incredible mural honouring Jota has now been painted on the exterior of the Halfway House on Walton Road in Merseyside.
The location is just a few minutes from Liverpool's Anfield Stadium, and as a result, it is a big matchday pub for fans.
The artwork depicts the Portuguese smiling while doing his heart sign celebration with his hands.
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Today, 10:43By Joe Brophy
Noni Madueke has signed a five-year contract with Arsenal, talkSPORT understands.
The winger has completed his move to leave Chelsea in a £52million deal, with an official announcement all that's left.
Last season saw Madueke make 41 appearances for Enzo Maresca's side, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists.
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Today, 10:13By Joe Brophy
Watford are exploring a deal to re-sign ex-England and Manchester United star Ashley Young, talkSPORT understands.
Young, who turned 40 last week, is keen to end his career at the club where it started.
Hornets head coach Paulo Pezzolano will make the final call, but there are no concerns about Young's age or fitness.
Meanwhile, Burnley have had a £10m bid rejected for Watford striker Mamadou Doumbia, talkSPORT understands.
The Hornets do not believe the offer matches Doumbia's value and do not want to sell their best players.
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Today, 10:03By Joe Brophy
Brentford have had a £35million bid for Omari Hutchinson rejected, talkSPORT understands.
The Bees failed to meet the payment terms of Hutchinson's release clause, which has now expired.
Brentford are expected to make an improved offer.
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Today, 09:41By Joe Brophy
Kevin de Bruyne could be set to break Napoli tradition and inherit the number 10 after being spotted wearing it in pre-season.
The Italian club retired the iconic jersey back in 2000 in honour of the legendary Diego Maradona.
However, during his first training session since moving from Manchester City, the Belgian was spotted wearing the digits.
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Today, 09:24By Jack Cunningham
Brentford have reportedly triggered Omari Hutchinson's release clause at Ipswich Town.
The Daily Mail claim the Bees have submitted an offer worth £35 million for the forward, which means he's free to speak to Brentford.
In 31 Premier League appearances last season, the 21-year-old scored three times and set up a further two, while he played all across the frontline.
This could be seen as a boost for Man United in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo, with Hutchinson a potential replacement for the forward.
The Red Devils have been locked in negotiations with the Bees over Mbeumo for weeks, but the two clubs remain apart in their valuation.
Perhaps Hutchinson moving to the Gtech will speed this process up.
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15th Jul 2025, 20:35By Alex Conrad
Arsenal and Ethan Nwaneri are close to agreeing a new four-year deal for him, talkSPORT understands.
The 18-year-old has been promised by the Gunners he will be a key player going forward following a breakthrough campaign in which he featured 37 times.
Nwaneri was entering the final year of his Arsenal contract and had attracted interest from several top European clubs.
The talented forward has been on Arsenal's books since he was just eight years old.
He became the Premier League's youngest-ever player at 15 years and 181 days old when he came on as a substitute during Arsenal's 3-0 win over Brentford in September 2022.
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15th Jul 2025, 20:01By Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Leeds United for the transfer of Sean Longstaff.
The Toon midfielder is into the last year of his contract after the club triggered an extension in his deal earlier this year.
Newcastle had rejected an initial offer of £10 million plus add-ons for the academy graduate, but a deal has now been agreed, and tallkSPORT understand the fee is in excess of £12 million.
Longstaff has made 214 appearances for his boyhood club and helped them win the Carabao Cup last year.
However, with Sandro Tonali's return, he saw his game time drastically reduce.
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15th Jul 2025, 19:33By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT exclusively understands that Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton's Pervis Estupinan.
The Red Devils are set to face competition for AC Milan for the defender, with the Seagulls open to offers.
Man United have made contact with the player's side, but they are yet to make a formal opening.
Fabian Hurzeler's men recently signed Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge, potentially opening the door for Estupinan to depart.
The 27-year-old joined Brighton from Villarreal for 17 million Euros in the summer of 2022, and he has two years left on his deal.
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15th Jul 2025, 18:30By Jack Cunningham
Well, I wasn't expecting this, but Sunderland are reportedly planning an audacious move for Granit Xhaka.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims the Black Cats have entered the race for the former Arsenal midfielder.
The asking price is 10 million Euros, but they face competition from Saudi Arabia.
NEOM SC are looking to add the experienced star to their squad and look to beat Sunderland to another signing.
Marcin Bulka was wanted by the Wearsiders, but he chose to join the Middle East side instead.
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15th Jul 2025, 17:56By Jack Cunningham
After winning the Club World Cup, Chelsea are looking for a lucrative new front-of-shirt sponsor.
The Telegraph report the club stand to rake in about £100 million from whoever they decide to make their new sponsor.
Chelsea rejected a few deals last season that were worth around £40 million, and now they are in line for more than double.
Plus, the Blues players are set for £350,000 in bonuses EACH!
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15th Jul 2025, 17:10By Alex Conrad
West Ham have confirmed the signing of El Hadji Malick Diouf.
The defender has joined from Slavia Prague in a deal worth £22million plus add-ons.
Diouf, who can play as a left-sided full-back or wing back, will wear the No.
12 shirt.
Hammers boss Graham Potter was delighted to have snapped up the 20-year-old, especially since he was a long-term target.
“He is a young player we have been watching for some time, and somebody that we believe can be a really good fit for what we are trying to build at the Club," Potter said.
“He has shown tremendous strength of character and maturity at such a young age - leaving his home in Senegal to move to Norway at 18, and then moving on to Prague - and his performances have been at a consistently high level for some time now.
“He has made some terrific progress so far with his clubs and with the Senegal national team, and we are looking forward to welcoming him into the squad and working with him to continue that progress."
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15th Jul 2025, 16:38By Joe Brophy
Newcastle are bracing themselves for an official offer from Liverpool for Alexander Isak that could be in the region of £130million.
That is according to the Times, who claim that the Swede's agent met Eddie Howe at the club's training ground this month.
The report adds that senior sources at Newcastle were keen to stress on Tuesday afternoon that they have not received any official bid.
talkSPORT understands that Liverpool will only bid if they get encouragement that Newcastle want to sell the striker.
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15th Jul 2025, 16:16By Joe Brophy
Wolves have promised manager Vitor Pereira that midfielder Andre will not be joining the summer exodus from Molineux.
Miracle-worker Pereira, who saved Wolves from relegation last season, has seen his squad decimated during this transfer window with departures of Matheus Cunha to Manchester United and Rayan Ait-Nouri to Manchester City.
Full-back Nelson Semedo is also a free agent, having let his contract run down.
Influential Andre is wanted by Juventus, as well as by clubs in Spain, but Wolves have made it crystal clear to any interested parties that the Brazilian is off limits.
A senior Wolves official told talkSPORT that Andre is ‘not for sale’ as he is seen as a player they can build Pereira’s team around.
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15th Jul 2025, 15:54By Joe Brophy
Nottingham Forest are among the Premier League clubs exploring a deal for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.
Former Aston Villa star Luiz is keen to return to England a year after his £50m move to Turin.
Ambitious Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis fancies the idea of bringing the Brazilian international to the City Ground.
A potential stumbling block is Luiz’s wage demands in excess of £100,000-a-week, which has already put off the likes of West Ham.
The 27-year-old played 175 Premier League games for Villa and helped them qualify for last season’s Champions League.
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15th Jul 2025, 15:26By Joe Brophy
Juventus are advancing on a deal for Francisco Conceição, talkSPORT understands.
It is not thought that any Premier League club has yet placed a bid.
Hato is the type of young defensive profile Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes also admires.
Liverpool want to add a left-sided centre-back in the 18-22 age bracket.
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi is the only exception to this rule, but Liverpool won't proceed if the asking price remains in excess of £45m.
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15th Jul 2025, 14:51By Joe Brophy
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 £120m offer for Isak if offered any encouragement.
Newcastle are believed to value Isak at £150m.
The two clubs have a good working relationship as Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is a close friend of Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.
Newcastle have no plans to sell Isak this summer and are hoping to persuade the Swedish sensation to sign a new deal.
Liverpool are also considering a move for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekiteke, who Newcastle are trying to bring to the north east.
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15th Jul 2025, 14:24By Joe Brophy
Liverpool have made a club-to-club approach with Newcastle to discuss a record bid for Alexander Isak, reports Fabrizio Romano.
talkSPORT have previously reported that the Reds have shown an interest in Isak, and scouted Hugo Ekitike heavily.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romando, if Newcastle's Isak is not available, Arne Slot's men can rival the Magpies for the latter.
The Magpies have already sent a delegation to Germany for talks over signing Hugo Ekitike, talkSPORT understands.
The Athletic's David Ornstein has since confirmed Liverpool have made an approach to sign Isak from Newcastle.
The Merseyside club say no formal offer has been submitted as they are well aware the Toon's stance has always been that Isak is not for sale.
However, they have communicated their interest to do a deal in the region of £120million.
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15th Jul 2025, 13:55By Joe Brophy
West Ham face being priced out of a move for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott.
The Hammers have held talks with Liverpool over England Under-21 hero Elliott; however, talkSPORT understands the Reds’ asking price of £40m-plus is likely to be too rich for the East Enders.
In fact, recently appointed head of recruitment Kyle McCauley has already started working on a list of alternative options.
These are thought to include Elliott’s Anfield teammate Tyler Morton and Manchester City’s James McAtee, although the latter is believed to favour a move abroad.
West Ham also have a historic interest in want-away Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes.
Jürgen Klopp's RB Leipzig and Newcastle are among the other clubs interested in Elliott, who enjoyed a stunning European U21 Championship campaign where he scored five goals in six games, including the final against Germany, to help England's Young Lions to a second successive title.
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15th Jul 2025, 13:28By Joe Brophy
Newcastle fear another Chelsea hijack in their pursuit of Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
As talkSPORT reported on Monday, the Magpies are trying to wrap up a club-record deal for the £78million-rated Eintracht Frankfurt frontman Ekitike.
Sources close to Chelsea have confirmed Ekitike is on a list of potential targets in the event Nicolas Jackson is sold, which may explain why the Magpies have stepped up their interest.
The fact that Ekitike is represented by agent Ali Barat is a cause for concern for Newcastle, given his relationship with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy.
Barat has already brokered numerous deals for Chelsea, including Moises Caicedo’s £115m move from Brighton in a then-British record transfer.
Ironically, Barat also represents Jackson, who the Club World Cup winners are willing to sell after snapping up Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
Chelsea have already poached Pedro from the noses of Newcastle, the Brazilian opting to join the Blues despite the Magpies offering him a substantial offer to move to St James' Park.
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