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Alexander Isak has shocked Newcastle United by informing the club he wants to explore a move this summer with Liverpool and Al-Hilal interested.
In his place, Newcastle are trying to get a deal for Yoane Wissa over the line and are targeting Benjamin Sesko.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have ruled themselves out of the race for Isak's signature.
Elsewhere, Viktor Gyokeres is set for his Arsenal medical today ahead of completing a £55 million move.
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24th Jul 2025, 17:04By Jack Cunningham
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia.
The Gunners have splashed out around £18 million on the defender.
He has signed a five-year deal with the option for an extra season, and he will wear the number three shirt.
Speaking to the club's website, Mikel Arteta said: "We're delighted to welcome Cristhian to Arsenal.
Cristhian adds good quality to our squad, and we look forward to working with him and making him feel at home with us.
“From all of us, we welcome Cristhian and his family to the club.”
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24th Jul 2025, 16:42By Jack Cunningham
With Lucas Perri moving to Leeds United, the newly-promoted side are willing to listen to offers for Illan Meslier, talkSPORT understands.
Perri is heading to England to complete the formalities of a £15 million move to Elland Road, and Meslier's time could be up.
The Frenchman was dropped by Daniel Farke in the closing stages of last season after a series of high-profile errors.
And after spending the majority of his senior career with Leeds, he looks likely to move on.
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24th Jul 2025, 16:01By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Chelsea won't be bidding for Alexander Isak.
The Blues are happy with their forward options of Joao Pedro, Liam, Delap and Nicholas Jackson and won't be getting involved in this Isak saga.
The striker has informed Newcastle that he would like to explore a move away from St James' Park this summer.
He hasn't travelled with the rest of the squad on the club's pre-season tour of Asia and will remain on Tyneside.
Isak hasn't handed in a formal transfer request yet, and Newcastle don't want to sell him.
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24th Jul 2025, 14:29By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Callum Wilson is of interest to Al-Ettifaq.
The Saudi Arabian side are looking for a new striker and had offered Luuk de Jong a one-year deal.
But the striker turned it down, and if he doesn't change his mind, they will look elsewhere, and Wilson is an option.
The former England international is a free agent after leaving Newcastle United earlier in the summer.
West Ham are also exploring a move for the forward.
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24th Jul 2025, 13:49By Jack Cunningham
Brentford are demanding at least £40m to sell Yoane Wissa to Newcastle United, talkSPORT understands.
The Magpies have already had one offer of £25 million for Wissa rejected and were readying a second bid of around £30m.
However Brentford feel they can afford to drive a hard bargain having already sold Bryan Mbeumo for £65m plus add-ons to Manchester United.
Newcastle are also interested in RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda.
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24th Jul 2025, 12:30By 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 want £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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24th Jul 2025, 12:14By 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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24th Jul 2025, 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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24th Jul 2025, 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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24th Jul 2025, 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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24th Jul 2025, 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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24th Jul 2025, 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.
Ajax's pre-window valuation is expected to drop, even though Hato is contracted at the club until 2028.
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23rd Jul 2025, 13:30By Jack Johnson
West Ham have made a contract offer to Callum Wilson, which includes a minimal salary with bonuses for goals and appearances.
It comes with the Hammers given the chance to sign Wilson on a free, as reported in Alex Crook’s Transfer Notebook yesterday.
The 33-year-old is still waiting for the call from a new club after leaving Newcastle at the end of his contract.
His agent had contacted West Ham over a move, with them responding with the minimal salary offer.
Rodrygo has been tipped for a move away from Real amid his frustration at his game time and position in the team.
The Brazilian, who prefers playing on the left, has had to compete with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior for a place.
Meanwhile, Gordon held talks with Liverpool over a potential move in 2024, before going on to sign a new Newcastle deal.
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