Manchester United are reportedly willing to make a substantial offer for rising Barcelona star Fermin Lopez, with Sport claiming the Premier League club have tabled a £61 million ($70m) bid in the hope of luring the midfielder away from Camp Nou. Within the Barcelona camp, while some still believe in his long-term value to the squad, others are warming to the idea of parting ways, if a hefty proposal arrives.
Dele Alli is reportedly weighing up the possibility of ending his playing career at just 29 years old. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Como midfielder’s future hangs in the balance after being frozen out of the club’s first-team plans by manager Cesc Fabregas.
Alexander Isak, who has been the subject of a rejected bid from Liverpool, is due to return to the UK and resume training with Newcastle, having been in Spain amid uncertainty over his future.
Manchester United have committed to £133.5 million worth of new signings but appear to be successfully navigating what had previously been thought to be PSR limitations.
Alexander Isak has been accused of not holding himself to a professional standard after having his head turned by Liverpool in this summer's transfer market.
Scottish champions Celtic have joined Fulham and Atalanta in the race to sign out-of-favour Liverpool star Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger has been linked with a move away from the Anfield this summer in order to get more game time. Celtic are monitoring the situation of Chiesa at the Reds and could place a loan bid for the Italy international.
Gianluigi Donnarumma has reportedly been told by Paris Saint-Germain about their plan to sign Lucas Chevalier from LOSC Lille, leaving the Italian understandably frustrated.
Newcastle may have moved ahead in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko after lodging a bid worth £70 million (€80m), including add-ons, for the RB Leipzig striker who is also a target for Manchester United.
Armando Broja is reportedly on the verge of sealing a permanent transfer to Burnley after the Clarets reached an agreement with Chelsea. The 22-year-old forward has endured a difficult few years, beginning with an Achilles tendon rupture that sidelined him for a lengthy spell. Unfortunately, further misfortune followed when he sustained a significant ankle injury shortly after returning to action.
A dramatic reshuffling is underway at Manchester United as Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia will reportedly remain excluded from first-team operations. Although they will continue to train at the Carrington facility, they will have to do so under separate arrangements.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has become the subject of renewed interest from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Nassr now making a formal approach to sign the Portuguese playmaker. According to Abola, the Saudi Pro League club has taken active steps this week in pursuit of the 30-year-old midfielder as they look to challenge for domestic and continental honours.
Mikel Arteta was optimistic about what is to come for Viktor Gyokeres after the new Arsenal striker made his debut in a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Anthony Gordon sympathised with Alexander Isak, who is heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle to Liverpool. The Sweden international is reportedly pushing for a move away from St James’ Park, a situation that closely mirrors Gordon’s own experience a year ago.
Liverpool may not bid again for Alexander Isak this summer after an opening £120m ($158m) offer from the Reds was swiftly rejected by Newcastle United.
Jamie Carragher took centre stage when Liverpool kicked off their new era with adidas by unveiling their home and away kits for the 2025-26 campaign early Friday morning. However, as the former centre-back posed in the brand-new kit as part of the official launch materials, he captured attention not just for his throwback look but also for a cheeky post that followed on social media.
Wrexham have completed the signing of former England defender Conor Coady on a two-year deal as the Hollywood-backed club prepare for the Championship.