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His loan was extended to cover the Club World Cup earlier this summer and now he's going to be returning permanently.
Chelsea continue to let fringe players leave amid the imminent exits of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Armando Broja and Lesley Ugochukwu.
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Today, 19:30By Jack Johnson
Chelsea's squad have finally returned for pre-season, less than two weeks before their first Premier League game.
The Blues are back at their training ground to begin preparations for the new campaign, which starts next Friday.
Enzo Maresca's side play their opening friendly later this week against Bayer Leverkusen before then taking on AC Milan.
Their pre-season has started multiple weeks after their rivals' due to their long spell in the USA for the Club World Cup.
Chelsea went all the way and won that competition last month, playing seven games during the tournament in total.
They've since had three weeks off and now they're back refreshed and ready to prepare for the upcoming season.
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Today, 18:45By Jack Johnson
Sunderland have announced that manager Regis Le Bris has signed a new three-year contract at the club.
Le Bris was appointed boss last summer and he led the Black Cats to the Premier League in his first season in charge.
"I can feel the energy and intent to push forward, and we need that in the next challenges we will face.
"In every part of the organisation, everyone has their own part to play, and we are all aligned."
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Today, 18:09By Jackson Cole
Birmingham's move for Chuba Akpom has been hijacked with the ex-Arsenal forward choosing to join Ipswich Town instead, talkSPORT understands.
Three Championship clubs registered interest in the 29-year-old who currently plies his trade with Ajax.
Akpom will leave Ajax after he was reportedly banished from first-team training earlier this summer.
It followed a loan spell at French side Lille during the second half of last season.
Birmingham had already agreed a season-long loan deal with Ajax for Akpom.
This deal included an obligation to buy the 29-year-old if they are promoted to the Premier League.
Boro, who Akpom has previously represented, failed in their attempt to hijack the deal, but Ipswich made an even later attempt to sign the striker.
And in a fresh twist to this transfer saga, Akpom has snubbed Birmingham in favour of the Tractor Boys, who are back in the second tier after being relegated from the Premier League last season.
Akpom could make his Ipswich debut against Birmingham, with the two sides to meet in the 2025/26 season opener on Friday night, live on talkSPORT.
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Today, 17:35By Jack Johnson
talkSPORT understands that Tyler Morton has completed his medical at Ligue 1 side Lyon.
Thank you for everyone's cooperation."
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Today, 16:43By Joe Brophy
Mason Mount may have endured a stop-start Manchester United career so far - but he could prove to be the club's secret weapon in the coming season.
The 26-year-old has failed to live up to his hefty price tag since joining from Chelsea in a deal rising to £60million in 2023.
Repeated injuries have limited the 36-cap England international to just 47 appearances in all competitions across his two years at Old Trafford.
He has found the back of the net on just four occasions - with two of his strikes coming in the Premier League.
But Mount has shone in pre-season this summer, getting on the scoresheet in the recent 2-2 draw with Everton.
talkSPORT co-host Jeff Stelling said he was blown away by Mount's display in the four-goal thriller at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
"He scored a brilliant goal, and he was outstanding."
His comments led co-host and former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend to state that Mount could be the difference maker for United and boss Ruben Amorim.
Townsend remarked: "Well, that's good, because when Mason was in the blue at Chelsea, he was always such a threat in and around the edge of the box.
"He could shoot from distance, he could get on the end of things, he could make the difference in tight games for his team.
"Since he's gone to Old Trafford, injuries of course, have hampered him massively.
"But he's not shown anything like what I think he's about, so that's good news to hear that he's coming on with the bit about him and really having a go and looking sharp.
"I honestly feel that Mason is good enough to not only go into United and play, but to go into United and be one of their key players."
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Today, 16:09By Joe Brophy
Everton have agreed a fee with Chelsea of £25.9million plus £4m in add-ons for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, talkSPORT understands.
The 26-year-old looks set to depart Stamford Bridge just a year after joining from Leicester.
Dewsbury-Hall became a Blues player in the summer transfer window before the start of last season, following manager Enzo Maresca through the door at the King Power Stadium.
That transfer was worth £30million, meaning they won't make a loss on the player.
The midfielder's time at Chelsea has not gone as he would have wanted, having only started two Premier League games last term.
He made a total of 13 league appearances, but almost all of them were from the bench as a substitute.
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Today, 15:44By Joe Brophy
Sheffield Wednesday's players have released an unprecedented statement expressing their 'extreme concern' at the club's current state.
Wednesday's players refused to play in a friendly against Burnley this weekend after not receiving their July wages on time.
Owner Chansiri is understood to be trying to sell the troubled Championship side.
Since his takeover in 2015, Wednesday have been sanctioned on multiple occasions due to their finances.
A transfer embargo in 2017 for breaching profit and sustainability rules was followed by a points deduction ahead of the 2020/21 campaign for financial breaches.
Another embargo followed for late payments to staff and players last year, before the current sanctions were imposed.
As a result of those restrictions, the Owls are yet to make any new signings this summer.
However, 14 players have departed, with the majority having done so after their contracts expired or they were terminated by mutual consent.
There are no growing concerns within the EFL over whether the Owls will be able to fulfil their season opener.
The statement read: “As has been well publicised, players, coaching and club staff groups at the club have all been impacted by delayed and overdue payment of salaries.
“This has been a worrying time for us as players but, whilst we are often the ones in the spotlight, we are not the only ones involved.
"We stand together in support with all our colleagues employed by the club who have been affected.
“Players and staff are now feeling real, practical impacts in their professional and personal lives and we are extremely concerned at the lack of clarity regarding what is happening and when this will be resolved.
“The decision taken by the players to withdraw from the planned friendly with Burnley was not taken lightly or without consideration.
"We are fully aware of the added concern this will have caused supporters but trust there is a real understanding of the difficult position we have been put in.
“We want to reassure fans that there has not been, and will not be, any ‘downing of tools’ by any of us on the training ground, and we are all working as hard as we can and supporting each other, the manager and staff.
“However, we, like you, want our focus to be fully on what happens on the pitch and the new season ahead.
"This is proving to be really challenging and we have made it clear to the club that we want this situation to be addressed as soon as possible so decisions taken like the one not to play at Burnley are avoided in the future.
"We can then all move forward together as a club.
"The Players.”
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Today, 15:11By Joe Brophy
Newcastle expect an answer from Benjamin Sesko as to whether he wants to join them within 48 hours, talkSPORT understands.
The Magpies are confident they can reach an agreement with Leipzig, but do not want the saga to drag on.
Manchester United are still in the mix for Sesko, with Leipzig awaiting a formal offer for the £70million-rated Slovenian.
If Newcastle can complete the signing of Sesko, it is believed they would be more open to selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool.
The champions had an offer in excess of £110m rejected for Isak last week, but remain keen to sign him.
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Today, 14:58By Joe Brophy
Chelsea may have more to consider before signing Xavi Simons, as question marks remain over the playmaker's attitude.
That's according to European football expert Kevin Hatchard, who has warned of concerns surrounding the Dutchman's behaviour following him throughout his time at RB Leipzig.
When asked about Simons' future on the Trans Europe Express, he said: “I think he'll go to Chelsea.
"I think that seems to be the way the wind's blowing.
The trajectory was like: ‘Woof!'
“He's obviously kind of fallen off a cliff, but the reasons I think are a lot deeper than we see."
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Today, 13:02By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Everton have seen a £43 million bid for Tyler Dibling rejected.
The Toffees submitted an offer that was £35 million with an additional £8m in add-ons.
It follows Everton's £27m offer turned down.
Everton have also made a move for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as the club look to boost David Moyes' squad before the close of the transfer window.
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Today, 12:26By Joe Brophy
Everton have opened talks with Chelsea over a permanent move for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, talkSPORT understands.
No formal bid has been made at this stage.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have also agreed a deal with Burnley to allow Lesley Ugochukwu to join Scott Parker's side.
The France youth international has been granted permission to travel for medical tests ahead of signing a four-year contract.
The 21-year-old played 31 games on loan at Southampton last season, which came a year after signing a seven-year contract with Chelsea.
Ugochukwu ultimately appeared in 15 matches in all competitions for Chelsea in the 2023-24 season, his first in the Premier League.
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Today, 11:59By Joe Brophy
West Ham are in talks with Botafogo for goalkeeper John Victor, talkSPORT understands.
The Hammers believe they can get a deal done for Victor for less than half the £25million they were quoted by Leicester for Mads Hermansen.
The latter was a protégé of West Ham’s new head of goalkeeping, Casper Ankergren, when the pair were together at Brondby.
Brazilian Victor, meanwhile, is 29 and has never been capped by Brazil.
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Today, 11:47By Joe Brophy
Daniel Levy believes he will get the credit he deserves when he leaves Tottenham after claiming other clubs are trying to copy his work.
The long-serving Spurs chairman is set to reach 25 years in the role during the upcoming season.
Since his appointment in 2001, Levy has overseen the club's move to a new training ground and stadium.
However, he has faced criticism in recent seasons for the perceived lack of transfers by supporters.
Spurs' trophy drought also angered fans prior to their Europa League triumph after 17 years without silverware.
Meanwhile, new boss Thomas Frank is the 13th permanent manager appointed by Levy during his tenure.
Speaking to Gary Neville on The Overlap, he was asked if you get the credit you deserve for managing the controllables such as the stadium, training ground and revenue.
The 63-year-old explained: "I think it’s one of those situations – when I’m not here, I’m sure I’ll get the credit.
"When you come here and look at this wonderful building [Tottenham Hotspur Stadium], and the fact that other clubs are now trying to copy what we’re doing, that should be a sign that maybe we did do something bold, and something right."
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Today, 11:21By Joe Brophy
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo can be a deadly duo – but Manchester United fans must be patient, says Rio Ferdinand.
The pair arrive at Old Trafford with a combined 48 goal contributions in the Premier League last season.
And while there is an expectation that they must hit the ground running given their transfer fees, Ferdinand doesn’t want them to feel burdened by the weight of the United shirt.
He remarked: “I spent a bit of time with Cunha, his character and personality suggests to me that he will embrace it [the pressure].
“Very confident kid, free going, that Brazilian [mentality], ‘I’m here, I’m going to show you what I got,’ vibe, which is pleasing to see.
“But again, we’ve got to have patience and see, but Mbeumo’s interested me a lot, there’s a serious side to him.
“There’s a professionalism there that will enhance the environment, I think, he works his balls off on and off the pitch.
“But off the pitch, he’s got a team he’s built around him.
A nutritionist, a S&C [strength and conditioning] coach, a chef, etc, a real detailed approach to it.
“And he’s shown he can score, he’s been here six years, he’s shown he can score goals, so those two, I think, are going to definitely add a positive streak to the club.
“But listen, you’ve got to wait for the games.”
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Today, 10:57By Joe Brophy
Manchester United’s season could be over before it has even begun, despite a positive summer – they have a nightmare Premier League start.
That’s the view of club legend Rio Ferdinand, who has had his say on Ruben Amorim‘s men ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Ferdinand believes Amorim will have a greater understanding of his squad following a first pre-season spent with them, but he has stressed the ex-Sporting Lisbon manager can’t start the season how he ended the last one.
The former defender told talkSPORT Breakfast: “He [Amorim] will know these players better in the last two or three weeks than he has, I think, for the rest of the whole of last season.
“He will know people in a much more personable way, in that he can attack and approach people in a way because he’s seen and worked with them closely and knows them better as human beings.
“And I’m interested to see how that then pans out in the season.
“The problem you’ve got, if you look at the fixture list, Man United’s fixture list is horrendous.
You can’t have one and then the results don’t follow.
“You need both of them to kind of marry up, and then you can say, ‘You know, actually Man United are in a better place and I can see the benefits of the pre-season and the work on the grass.’"
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Today, 10:38By Joe Brophy
Liverpool have beaten Arsenal to sign a new striker and Gary Neville won't be happy - but it's not Alexander Isak.
Will Wright has moved to Anfield from Salford City for a fee in excess of £200,000 with add-ons.
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.
The forward only played a few minutes of the Etihad drubbing, but his inclusion underlined the Class of '92 hierarchy's faith in him.
David Beckham and Gary Neville have now lost Wright in 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 is in the second year of his scholarship, having been spotted playing for local sides Euxton Villa and Fylde only two years ago.
Since making his debut earlier this year, the 6ft 3in teenager also featured in League Two matches against Port Vale and Bradford.
Liverpool confirmed Wright linked up with Rob Page’s Liverpool U21s squad last week.
He made his first appearance on Saturday, featuring for the final half-hour of a goalless draw with Hull City at the Academy.
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Today, 10:20By Joe Brophy
Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle's training ground after missing the club's pre-season tour of Asia.
He will have meetings this week with club officials over his future, talkSPORT understands.
The Swede has been training alone at his former club, Real Sociedad's Zubieta Facilities in the Basque Country.
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Today, 10:16By Joe Brophy
Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney has turned down Ipswich Town after the Tractor Boys had a £20 million bid accepted.
Middlesbrough were willing to let the midfielder, who has also been linked with Everton, go in what would be a record sale.
Hackney travelled to Suffolk during the week to hold talks with the club as they tried to convince him of the move to Portman Road.
However, it is now understood that he has rejected their £35,000-a-week offer and will, for the time being at least, remain at Boro.
Meanwhile, Ipswich are looking to hijack Birmingham's move for former Middlesbrough and Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom, talkSPORT understands.
Three Championship clubs are interested in the 29-year-old who currently plies his trade with Ajax.
Birmingham have already agreed a season-long loan deal with Ajax for Akpom.
Their deal includes an obligation to buy the 29-year-old if they are promoted to the Premier League.
Boro failed in their attempt to hijack the deal, but now Ipswich have made a late attempt to sign the striker.
A medical was scheduled to take place on Monday, however that is now in doubt.
And finally, Leicester have joined Swansea in the race to sign Wycombe striker Richard Kone, talkSPORT understands.
Kone, who scored 18 goals last season, is valued at around £5m and was left out of Wycombe's League One opening day defeat at Bradford.
Swansea's interest is the most advanced.
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