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He’s a hardworking, selfless striker with international experience and the quality to make a real impact here.

“We’re pleased to have moved decisively to bring him in ahead of several clubs, from top leagues, who were strongly interested in him.

“He’s intelligent, versatile and brings a real team-first mentality both in and out of possession.

“He represents the kind of character and work ethic we want in our team, and the type of player our supporters value and want to see wearing the shirt.”

12:59KEY EVENTFULL STORY: Isak tells Newcastle he wants to explore transfer

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle that he wants to explore a move away in a bombshell development.

Isak, 25, has put Liverpool on red alert after they made an approach to sign him last week.

The Premier League champions were told by Newcastle that the striker wasn't for sale and Liverpool turned their focus to fellow striker Hugo Ekitike.

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle United he wants to leave.

Usually, they avoid signing players who are over the age of 25, believing younger players have a higher ceiling and will retain their value better.

However, Gyokeres isn’t the first player for which Arsenal have broken that rule this summer, with the arrivals of Arrizabalaga and Norgaard also contradicting their philosophy.

(Image:Getty Images)07:15KEY EVENTDONE DEAL!



Hugo Ekitike (Image:Liverpool FC)06:42Alex RichardsMorning all

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22:59Nathan RidleyGoodnight

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We'll be back tomorrow with more news and done deals.

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22:29Nathan RidleyGyokeres latest

It's happening - finally.

The Guardian report that Arsenal made a late-night breakthrough in drawn-out negotiations with Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.

Viktor Gyokeres will join the Gunners in a deal worth up to £63.7million.

Sporting will receive a guaranteed £55.6m from Arsenal plus £8.1m in performance-related add-ons.

(Image:Pedro Loureiro/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)21:46Nathan RidleyShould Liverpool do any more business?

That's nearly £300million spent this summer after signing Hugo Ekitike.

Will Liverpool stop there, though?

We understand that Marc Guehi remains a target, although the Reds could choose to wait until the Crystal Palace centre-back is out of contract next summer.

What about if Luis Diaz leaves?

Bayern Munich remain keen, despite having a £58.5million bid rejected last week.

21:07Nathan RidleyBrentford set out Wissa demands

Brentford have slapped a £40million price tag on in-demand striker Yoane Wissa, according to the Telegraph.

The DR Congo international was the subject of a £25m bid from Newcastle this week which was rejected.

Wissa, 28, has left Brentford's pre-season training camp for showdown talks over his future but the Bees are determined to keep him unless their asking price is met.

(Image:Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)20:24Nathan RidleySlot meeting helped sway Ekitike

Liverpool manager Arne Slot met Hugo Ekitike weeks ago to discuss a move to Anfield.

The Athletic report that this occurred before Newcastle made a bid for the French striker which prompted Liverpool to spring into action.

Ekitike, 23, then told Newcastle via his representatives that he preferred to join Liverpool.

Hugo Ekitike (Image:Liverpool FC)19:52Nathan RidleyDONE DEAL: Young joins Ipswich after Everton release

Ipswich Town is delighted to announce the signing of Ashley Young.

Ashley, who has made a total of 750 career club appearances to date, brings a wealth of experience to the squad.

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— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) July 23, 2025 19:31KEY EVENTDONE DEAL: Ekitike joins Liverpool in £79m move

The big moves keep coming tonight!

We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, subject to international clearance

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 23, 2025 19:18Nathan RidleyAtletico Madrid announce Hancko deal

Agreement with Feyenoord for the transfer of Dávid Hancko.

The Slovak international defender will sign his new contract once he passes the relevant medical examination.

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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 23, 2025 18:57Dan MarshLincoln reject Erhahon bids

Lincoln City have rejected bids for Ethan Erhahon.

The Imps midfielder, 24, is the subject of strong transfer interest from this summer after catching the eye for Michael Skubala's side.

Clubs from the Championship, League One and overseas are all keen on the former St Mirren man.

Swansea and Wigan have both lodged formal offers to sign Erhahon this summer but Mirror Football understands that Lincoln have rejected all the bids they've received to date.

Oxford United have also enquired about a deal for Erhahon, who was left out of yesterday's squad for the pre-season friendly against Grimsby.


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