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32 minutes agoBy Josh Fordham
Tottenham have opened shock talks to sign Man City man Savinho, talkSPORT understands.
The 21-year-old is believed to be open to a move to Spurs.
However, City are reluctant to sell and would demand a fee north of £50m
It follows the ACL injury to James Maddison, who has undergone surgery and expected to be out for a number of months.
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10th Aug 2025, 22:48By Jackson Cole
Former Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has joined Saudi club NEOM, talkSPORT understands.
The Mali international has signed a one-year deal with an option for a further year with the club, who will be playing in the Saudi Pro League for the upcoming season.
Happy of this choice, I'm ready for the Premier League."
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10th Aug 2025, 17:40By Joe Brophy
Michail Antonio has told talkSPORT that he has something to prove at his new club after recovering from a life-threatening car accident.
The 35-year-old is currently a free agent, having been released by West Ham eight months following a horrific car crash in December.
He took part in an exclusive interview with talkSPORT's chief football correspondent, Alex Crook, at Wembley on Sunday.
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10th Aug 2025, 16:35By Josh Fordham
Sheffield Wednesday fans are protesting against owner Dejphon Chansiri in their opening Championship game of the season.
The club has been in turmoil off the pitch all summer with manager Danny Rohl leaving and a number of players walking away after successive failed wage payments.
Fans refused to take their seats at the King Power Stadium for the opening minutes of the game in protest.
However, more than 2000 fans were being kept outside the stadium for safety reasons.
The concourse could only have 1000 people at a time, so once those take their seats after five minutes the remaining supporters can enter the stadium.
A plane also flew a banner reading 'Dejphon Chansiri out' prior to kick off.
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10th Aug 2025, 14:54By Joe Brophy
Liverpool are currently in the middle of one of the biggest rebuilds in Premier League history – and they aren’t stopping any time soon.
That’s what manager Arne Slot insinuated ahead of the Community Shield with Crystal Palace.
Speaking to TNT Sport and their stunning spending spree, Slot said: “What people tend to forget is we lost four starters as well, and that is not normal.
Subs: Benitez, Lerma, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Edouard, Sosa, Devenny, Cardines.
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10th Aug 2025, 12:25By Joe Brophy
Bournemouth have agreed a deal in principle for Lille defender Bafodé Diakité, talkSPORT understands.
The package is worth €35 million plus €5 million in add-ons.
That will be the second-highest purchase in the club's history behind Evanilson.
Bournemouth remain in talks over the final details for Illia Zabarnyi to join PSG.
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10th Aug 2025, 12:15By Joe Brophy
Brandon Williams is set to sign a two-year contract with Hull that includes an option for an extra year, talkSPORT understands.
The former Manchester United starlet has been chased by a number of Championship clubs, but has impressed during a trial spell at the Tigers.
Williams has been without a club for a year following his release from United.
He was handed a suspended jail sentence earlier this year after admitting charges of dangerous driving and driving without insurance.
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10th Aug 2025, 11:48By Joe Brophy
Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA over the governing body's tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid.
Al-Obeid was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces attacked civilians waiting for humanitarian aid, according to the Palestine Football Association (PFA).
‘‘During his long career, al-Obeid, 41, scored more than 100 goals, making him one of the brightest stars of Palestinian football,” it said.
In a post on X on Friday, UEFA wrote: "Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the 'Palestinian Pele'.
"A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times."
On Saturday, Egypt captain and Liverpool star Salah responded with: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?"
The post, which the 33-year-old also shared on his Instagram, was liked by his former Reds teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, as well as his current Anfield pals, Ibrahima Konate, and Harvey Elliott.
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10th Aug 2025, 10:33By Joe Brophy
Tottenham are ‘daft’ to pass up the chance to sign Jack Grealish this summer, says Troy Deeney.
The talkSPORT pundit says the Spurs squad still needs major surgery to be competitive this season - particularly after losing two key first-team players.
“With Maddison going down, they have to look at that No.10,” the former Premier League striker told talkSPORT.
“I still think it's a perfect landing spot for Jack Grealish, personally.
I think it's a wonderful landing spot.
“We’re being told Tottenham have played down their interest in Jack, but you're talking about someone who has won.
“Whatever people want to say about Jack, he's been at City, he's used to winning, he knows the level, knows the standard, and he's an upgrade on everything Tottenham have got there.
“Maddison won’t play this season and they have missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White.
“So the fact that they're playing their interest in Jack Grealish down, to me, is daft.”
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10th Aug 2025, 10:09By Joe Brophy
Rasmus Hojlund is reluctantly ready to leave Manchester United, talkSPORT understands.
Sources close to Hojlund accept the Dane’s days at Old Trafford are numbered following the arrival of Benjamin Sesko.
AC Milan are in talks with United over a potential move for the £40million-rated Hojlund, who had previously started his desire to stay after rejecting RB Leipzig during the Sesko negotiations.
Milan would prefer a loan deal with a buy option at the end of the season.
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9th Aug 2025, 21:42By Jake Lambourne
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has urged the board of the need to continue bringing in players to give them the best chance of avoiding relegation.
The Whites have already signed Anton Stach, Jaka Bijol, Sean Longstaff, Lucas Perri, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Lukas Nmecha this summer.
But Farke wants the Yorkshire outfit to keep on splashing the cash with their Premier League opener against Everton just one week away.
Speaking after his side's 1-1 draw with AC Milan in Dublin, he said: "In comparison to our Championship squad, we have not improved the offence.
"To have a squad capable to survive in the top-flight, we need to strengthen.
"In the offence, we need some top class signings, not just numbers.
"We need players who improve our squad."
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9th Aug 2025, 20:56By Jake Lambourne
Al Hilal have announced the signing of Darwin Nunez from Liverpool in a £46million plus add-ons deal.
talkSPORT also understands Nunez will bank a whopping £400,000-a-week at his new club - a massive rise on his reported £140,000-a-week pay packet at Anfield.
A Liverpool statement read: "Everybody at the club would like to thank Darwin for his contributions and wish him and his family all the best for the future."
Nunez was open to joining Al Nassr in January following an approach from them.
The club will make a decision on his future."
Howe also remarked: "I want players who really want to play for this club."
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9th Aug 2025, 16:57By Robert Calcutt
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Marc Guehi.
The centre-back has one year remaining on his deal at Crystal Palace, with Newcastle said to be considering a move.
However, it's Premier League champions Liverpool who are the favourites to sign him, according to The Telegraph.
The former Chelsea defender may have been tipped for a return to west London after Levi Colwill suffered an ACL injury.
But Chelsea are said to be prioritising different targets, meaning Liverpool could have little competition for Guehi.
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9th Aug 2025, 16:38By Robert Calcutt
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Malick Thiaw, talkSPORT understands.
The deal is set to be worth around £35million and the defender will leave AC Milan after three years.
Thiaw was named on the Milan bench for their pre-season friendly against Leeds United on Saturday.
Milan the face Chelsea on Sunday, and it remains to be seen if the German will feature at Stamford Bridge.
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9th Aug 2025, 16:19By Robert Calcutt
Sunderland are in advanced talks for Getafe defender Omar Alderete, talkSPORT understands.
Alderete has already agreed terms on a move to the Premier League returnees.
The fee is close to being finalised for around €12million plus add-ons.
Alderete made 36 appearances for Getafe last season, his third at the Spanish outfit.
The 28-year-old has also earned 29 caps for Paraguay.
Should he sign, Alderete will become one of ten summer signings for Sunderland after their promotion from the Championship.
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9th Aug 2025, 15:58By Robert Calcutt
Manchester United have continued their unbeaten run in pre-season with a win over Fiorentina.
Simon Sohm opened the scoring for the visitors at Old Trafford before an own-goal from Robin Gosens ensured it finished level.
A penalty shootout decided the match, with United winning 5-4.
Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Diogo Dalot, Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo all scored their spot-kicks.
It was United's final pre-season fixture before the start of the new Premier League season.
They host Arsenal in a mouthwatering clash on August 17.
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9th Aug 2025, 15:22By Robert Calcutt
Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan could make moves to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to ESPN.
The goalkeeper is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer after they signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille.
And ESPN report that the European champions are expecting offers from Chelsea, United and Inter.
All three clubs have made contact with his agent, Enzo Raiola.
Donnarumma is heading into the final year of his deal in Paris and wanted to extend it, but no agreement was reached.
Chelsea were previously interest in signing Mike Maignan from AC Milan, but the move collapsed.
Andre Onana has missed pre-season for United due to injury, and talkSPORT revealed their interest in Senne Lammens.
Champions League finalists Inter have Yann Sommer, Josep Martinez and Raffaele Di Gennaro as their current options.
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9th Aug 2025, 14:31By Joe Moore
West Ham have confirmed the signing of Danish goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester City.
I have huge ambitions and I can’t wait to get started.”
Hermansen becomes West Ham’s fifth permanent signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Jean-Clair Todibo, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle Walker-Peters and Callum Wilson.
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9th Aug 2025, 13:59By Joe Brophy
Sheffield Wednesday are eyeing a double swoop for Manchester United starlets Harry Amass and Toby Collyer.
The Owls had their EFL embargo lifted on Friday night and are considering a move for the Red Devils academy pair ahead of their Championship opener against Leicester on Sunday.
Amass is expected to leave Old Trafford on loan this summer after he was left out of United’s recent pre-season trip to the United States.
The 18-year-old racked up 361 minutes across seven Premier League and Europa League appearances last term.
Collyer, three years his senior, was included by Ruben Amorim for the US tour but is still expected to be sent out on loan as well this year.
Wednesday’s current plight means only loans, without transfer fees involved, are permitted under the EFL's Club Financial Reporting Unit.
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9th Aug 2025, 13:32By Sean O'Brien
Tottenham are ‘daft’ to pass up the chance to sign Jack Grealish this summer, says Troy Deeney.
The talkSPORT host says the Spurs squad still needs major surgery to be competitive this season – particularly after losing two key first-team players.
New manager Thomas Frank was dealt a major blow this week, with news he will be without starting No.10 and vice captain James Maddison for the entire campaign.
The England midfielder suffered an ACL injury in a pre-season game against Newcastle in South Korea, and is now set for surgery before a long rehab process.
The same game also saw the final ever appearance of Heung-min Son in a Tottenham shirt, with the club captain leaving the north London club after ten years to sign for LA FC in Major League Soccer.
While Spurs haven’t exactly been quiet in the transfer window, fans are expecting a number of major arrivals before the September 1 deadline – no doubt Frank will, too.
Mohammed Kudus has arrived from West Ham in a deal worth £55m, while Mathys Tel’s loan from Bayern Munich was made permanent to boost their attacking options.
Joao Palhinha has also arrived on loan from Bayern to bolster the midfielder, while Kevin Danso’s loan from Lens was turned into a full-time deal, and young defenders Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai have also arrived.
As for outgoings, Tottenham made around £19.3million [an MLS-record $26m fee] on Son, as well as around £17m in a deal to sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Marseille.
But after losing Maddison to major injury and also missing out on top target Morgan Gibbs-White, who u-turned on his wish to leave Nottingham Forest to then sign a new contract at the City Ground, Deeney insists they need more.
Grealish has been strongly linked with a move to White Hart Lane this summer, although the club has since distanced themselves from a possible move for the Man City outcast.
And Deeney can’t understand why, saying it would be a ‘perfect’ fit...
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