Liverpool are reportedly ready to submit a British-record £130 million ($175m) bid for Alexander Isak as Newcastle close in on Nick Woltemade as a replacement. The Reds, who have been circling the Swedish forward all summer, are said to be moving closer to tabling an official offer this weekend, with The Telegraph claiming the next 48 hours will be crucial.
Arsenal Double winner Nigel Winterburn has urged boss Mikel Arteta to use Ethan Nwaneri at the heart of the Gunners' midfield instead of Martin Odegaard.
Kobbie Mainoo reportedly wants a transfer to Napoli, but Manchester United are blocking an exit due to the success of Scott McTominay. A £50 million ($67m) deal is being discussed and the Italian champions are ready to offer a four-year deal for the youngster.
Luis Enrique will face no punishment for slapping Joao Pedro in Paris Saint-Germain's Club World Cup final defeat to Chelsea, with FIFA closing the case.
Manchester United have been told to bring back club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following his sacking from Besiktas. Solskjaer has barely had time to catch his breath after being shown the door at Besiktas, but his name is already dominating headlines in Manchester. The 52-year-old was dismissed by the Turkish giants after crashing out of the Conference League play-offs at the hands of Lausanne.
Arne Slot congratulated Newcastle for signing striker Nick Woltemade ahead of Liverpool's potential new bid for Alexander Isak. The Magpies are reportedly on the verge of announcing their most expensive signing in club history after striking a £74 million deal with Stuttgart for the German striker. His arrival comes at a crucial moment for Eddie Howe’s squad, with Anthony Gordon suspended and Isak’s future hanging by a thread.
Mikel Arteta provided an update on Bukayo Saka's injury timeline and revealed that Martin Odegaard is facing a race against time to be fit for Arsenal's trip to Liverpool. The Gunners' unbeaten run at the start of the Premier League season has been dealt a heavy blow after Saka was ruled out with a hamstring injury.