Key issues to watch with one week to go in the transfer window
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The 2025 summer transfer window has entered its final week, with next Monday's 7 p.m.
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Alexander Isak's future has been the transfer saga that has dominated the summer window, and a deal that is likely to break the British transfer record (currently Chelsea's £106.8m move for Enzo Fernández, as Florian Wirtz's £100m move to Anfield is reliant on add-ons) if it happens before the deadline.
Isak wants to leave Newcastle, he made that perfectly clear with an explosive Instagram statement, and Liverpool want to sign him.
Right now, though, it looks as though Isak will miss out on his big move this summer.
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Amorim explains how he's handling Man United's wantaway players
Ruben Amorim explains his approach to handling the members of the Manchester United squad who have expressed a desire to leave the club.
Who will leave Manchester United?
Manchester United have been trying to raise funds by offloading unwanted players all summer, yet with a week to go before the window closes, they have banked precisely nothing from player exits.
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and so will Brentford's asking price.
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McManaman: Guéhi should be the priority for Liverpool over Isak
Steve McManaman assesses Liverpool's transfer plans ahead of the start of the Premier League season.
Will Guéhi move, or stay at Crystal Palace?
Palace captain Marc Guéhi could become one of the biggest stories of the final week of the transfer window due to interest from Liverpool and Manchester City.
But City are also keen and could move quickly if they offload either of Manuel Akanji or Nathan Aké this week.
Will Saudi Arabian clubs return for Fernandes?
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has already rejected the chance to make a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia this summer by turning down a transfer to Al Hilal in June, but Saudi Pro League rivals Al Ittihad are now interested in the 30-year-old midfielder.
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So if Al Ittihad confirm their interest and make a big offer, United and Amorim would have a big decision to make.
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Is Rodrygo's time at Real Madrid over?
Alex Kirkland assesses Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid.
Savinho or Rodrygo?
City have already offloaded winger Jack Grealish on loan to Everton this summer and are prepared to let Savinho move to Tottenham for over £60m -- a deal which could unlock an £80m move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.
The Brazil international has fallen out of favor at the Santiago Bernabeu and is available for transfer, but links to Liverpool and Arsenal this summer have come to nothing.