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Matthias Jaissle press conference: Tottenham vs Newcastle

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On team news, Jaissle said it's "too early" to put a clear timeframe on when William Osula will be back and he's "working hard" with Dan Burn and Joelinton to make a return.

Also on Bazoumana Toure, who was substituted at half-time in Wednesday's Carabao Cup match, he confirmed the midfielder was "feeling a bit of pain" but should be "fine" for the weekend.

On new signing Nico Gonzalez, the German boss confirmed: "He trained with us. And he looks sharp. He's an option [against Tottenham]."

Jaissle added: "He is a smart player. He has a huge potential and already brings so much quality in the squad, so I think he will adapt fast into our system, into our way of playing and then we can enjoy."

He knocked back a question on reports Napoli are interested in a loan move for Nick Woltemade, saying he had "nothing to add" and the striker is "important" for the club.

On the club's approach to the last week of the transfer window: "We want to be smart. We don't want to act in panic, so I'm really optimistic that things will happen."

On facing Tottenham this weekend, Jaissle said it's "difficult" to come up against a team that have made so many new signings.

He added: "We're doing our best and have a clear picture of what to expect. But we also need to be honest. We are facing a top, top team that will fight for the top places in the table for sure with these signings. But it's a good challenge."

On coming up against former Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, he said: "It's always nice when you face old team-mates. There should be a special motivation. I think it worked against [Alexander] Isak already, so hopefully it will also work on Saturday."

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Tottenham news: 'The project was very attractive to me' - Marmoush seals Spurs switch

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New Tottenham signing Omar Marmoush says the project under Roberto de Zerbi was "very attractive for me".

The 27-year-old Egypt forward has signed on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with an obligation to buy next summer.

He is the second played to join Spurs from City this summer, after Savio's £75m move.

"It feels amazing to be here," he told club media. "I'm so excited to get started with the team and I can't wait to meet the fans.

"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me.

"I've spoken with the head coach, I loved what he had to say and I'm sure our passion for the game will go very well together."

Marmoush scored 16 goals in 62 appearances for City following his move from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025, but had to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland for much of his time at Etihad Stadium.

De Zerbi added: "Omar is exactly the kind of player we want at this club - ambitious, hungry and determined to make a difference.

"He has incredible attacking quality but what I also love is his desire to improve and to win.

"He brings pace, intelligence and a real threat in front of goal, and I believe he can take our attacking play to another level."

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Omar Marmoush: Tottenham sign Manchester City forward on season-long loan

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Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.

The 27-year-old Egypt international will join former City team-mate Savio at Spurs, after the Brazilian moved to north London for an initial fee of £75m on Tuesday.

"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me," said Marmoush

"I've spoken with the head coach [Roberto de Zerbi], I loved what he had to say and I'm sure our passion for the game will go very well together."

Marmoush signed for City from Eintracht Frankfurt for £59m in January 2025 and has scored 16 goals in 62 games for the club in all competitions.

After a bright start to his City career, Marmoush made 13 of his 21 league appearances last term from the bench with Norway international Erling Haaland the club's preferred central striker.

Marmoush was utilised as a second-half substitute in City's 3-0 Community Shield defeat by Arsenal and was an unused substitute in their 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth last Sunday.

Spurs have spent more than £312m in the transfer window this summer.

They have signed Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, Sandro Tonali from Newcastle and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, while defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, plus goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, have arrived on free transfers.

Speaking about their most recent arrival, De Zerbi said: "Omar is exactly the kind of player we want at this club - ambitious, hungry and determined to make a difference.

"He has incredible attacking quality but what I also love is his desire to improve and to win.

"He brings pace, intelligence and a real threat in front of goal, and I believe he can take our attacking play to another level."

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EFL Cup LIVE: Build-up, team news, live text & score updates as it happens from across the EFL Cup

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Preston 0-1 Everton

Conor Coady

Former Everton defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

Preston need to keep it like this until half-time because they're well in it. They're defending OK in spells and they're keeping Everton in front of them.

At the end of the day, it's still 1-0 so at any point in this game when there's just a one goal difference, you are right in the game because we all know what can happen in the blink of an eye.

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Preston 0-1 Everton

Everton are knocking the ball around well and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall plays it into the feet of Thierno Barry.

But it is such a tame finish from 20 yards out as he tried to pass the ball into the net, but it is the easiest save Lee Nicholls will make all night.

'It's finely balanced'

HT: Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

John Anderson

Former Newcastle defender on BBC Radio Newcastle at St James' Park

It's been an interesting half, I thought we started really well and then the goal knocked us back.

I thought the response was good, it's a fabulous ball in by Amar Dedic for the [Newcastle] goal. It's finely balanced.

To be fair to West Brom, they've played some decent stuff and knocked it about quite well.

GOAL - Tottenham 2-0 Charlton

Dominic Solanke (45 mins)

Spurs have a second!

Timothy Ouma can't get to the ball as Charlton scramble to clear it from their box.

That allows it to drop to Dominic Solanke, who drills an effort inside the near post.

Charlton have barely had a sniff. It feels like it will only go one way from here.

Summer signings link up

Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

Ciaran Kelly

BBC Sport reporter at St James' Park

Around £96m worth of transfer fees went into that equaliser for Newcastle United.

Three summer signings combine as Sean Steur feeds Amar Dedic on the right and the defender's cross is knocked in by Bazoumana Toure, who scores his first goal for the club.

Head coach Matthias Jaissle clenches his fist on the touchline.

GOAL - Preston 0-1 Everton

Thierno Barry

Two in two games for Thierno Barry.

After scoring against Crystal Palace at the weekend, Barry gets on the scoresheet again.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall starts the move with an excellent diagonal pass to Vitalii Mykolenko and he puts the ball into the middle and Barry is there to convert to put the Toffees 1-0 up.

'Fabulous ball by Dedic'

Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

John Anderson

Former Newcastle defender on BBC Radio Newcastle at St James' Park

It's a wonderful ball. The goalkeeper can't get anywhere near it.

Bazoumana Toure just sneaks in between the two of them and just pokes it into the net.

It's a fabulous ball by Amar Dedic.

GOAL - Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

Bazoumana Toure (Newcastle)

Two of Newcastle's new signings combine to make it 1-1.

Amar Dedic does really well down the right flank and he provides an excellent cross in the middle, where Bazoumana Traore had got himself in between two defenders to score from close range.

He looks delighted at his first goal for the club.

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Preston 0-0 Everton

Chances at both ends at Deepdale.

Delano Burgzorg has an opportunity for the hosts, but James Tarkowski makes a vital deflection and that wipes out all the shot's power with Jordan Pickford gathering.

Everton then spring a quick attack of their own, with the move ending when Thierno Barry's strike is comfortably saved by Lee Nicholls.

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Carabao Cup LIVE: Newcastle, Tottenham and Everton in action

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There are three Premier League teams in action on Wednesday in the second round of the EFL Cup, and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.

Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Tottenham Hotspur v Charlton Athletic

Preston North End v Everton (20:00) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

Kick-off 19:45 BST unless stated

Follow all of the action and reaction

You can also listen to today's 5 Live commentaries on your smart speaker. Just say "Alexa, ask BBC Sounds to play Newcastle v West Bromwich Albion" or "Alexa, ask BBC Sounds to play the Everton match", for example.

See the full Carabao Cup second-round fixture list

New this season: Live match updates

Fans of Premier League clubs can now get real-time scores live on their phone lock screen for every game.

Simply follow your favourite football teams on the BBC Sport app for updates throughout the 2026-27 season.

Find out more here

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Tottenham: Did Spurs overpay for Savio to help Man City with Omar Marmoush?

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BBC Sport's Sam Harris debunks Tottenham's 'hidden' Savio fee rumour relating to Omar Marmoush's sell-on clause.

It was reported that City overcharged for Savio in order that they could reduce the amount that they'd have to pass on to Eintracht Frankfurt for the sale of Omar Marmoush.

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Transfer latest: Liverpool closing in on deal for Bradley Barcola, Omar Marmoush joins Tottenham on season-long loan

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Thank you for joining us

What a way to finish! That is all from us today, thank you for joining us.

Here is a recap from today's top stories:

Liverpool closing in on move for Bradley Barcola

Tottenham confirm Marmoush signing

Ezri Konsa is "available" to make his Arsenal debut

Jack Grealish keen on Everton return, Man City look at Ndiaye

Nottingham Forest sign Liam Delap from Chelsea for £50m

Aston Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson as Ollie Watkins nears Al-Hilal switch

Hull to sign forwards Mohamed-Ali Cho and Ilyas Ansah, says Sergej Jakirovic

Rose '120% sure' Scott is staying at Bournemouth

See you tomorrow for more transfer updates and Premier League manager conferences.

Take care!

Tottenham confirm Marmoush signing

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with an obligation to buy next summer.

"It feels amazing to be here. I'm so excited to get started with the team and I can't wait to meet the fans," the 27-year-old Egypt forward said.

"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me.

"I've spoken with the head coach, I loved what he had to say and I'm sure our passion for the game will go very well together."

Rose '120% sure' Scott is staying at Bournemouth

Bournemouth v Everton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Marco Rose on whether he feels more additions are needed before the transfer window closes: "I've said several times that I feel we are in a really good spot. We have a competitive team already, despite it not being really big. We have competition of at least two players in every position and that should be enough. We also have enough to take care of our players' load. For me, it isn't necessary to be looking for any other players right now."

On feeling confident that Alex Scott will still be a Bournemouth player come 2 September: "I'm not just confident, I'm sure. I'm not just quite sure, I'm sure. Forget 100%, is there a 120%? That's how sure I am.

"We know we aren't going to sell anyone. That's what we said, that's what we were going for, and now we just have a few more days of rumours left. Our point of view was always very clear - we wanted to try to keep this group together. We had already lost two important players in Marcos Senesi and Alex Jimenez."

Christie 'back from suspension' but Rodriguez still 'adapting'

Bournemouth v Everton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Marco Rose started off with an injury update: "We look in a good spot. The long-term absentees remain the same, but Ryan Christie is back from his suspension and injury. Tyler Adams, Juanlu Sanchez and Julio Soler have had one more week of training as well, so the situation in the squad is good."

On whether Alvaro Rodriguez is still building up fitness after being benched last weekend: "No, he is ready to go. At the end of the day, it is all about adapting to the demands and the intensity of the Premier League for him. That's what we are working on. He had a good week of training, we are going step-by-step with not only him but also Juanlu Sanchez. He is progressing in a good way."

Grealish keen on Everton, Man City look at Ndiaye

Shamoon Hafez and Nizaar Kinsella

BBC Sport football reporters

Jack Grealish's preference would be to return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources have told BBC Sport.

And City hold an interest in signing Toffees winger Iliman Ndiaye, who has rejected multiple contract offers on Merseyside.

Grealish, 30, has appeared as a substitute in City's opening two games of the season, but new boss Enzo Maresca is open to letting the Englishman leave the club before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

Nidaye, meanwhile, is a player City are looking at.

Saudi side Al-Hilal held a strong interest in signing the Senegal international this summer, but the 26-year-old reportedly turned down the move.

David Moyes' side are under no pressure to sell Ndiaye, whose contract runs until 2029, and are likely to demand a significant fee in the region of £70m to even consider a sale.

'We want to prove everybody wrong'

Coventry City v Hull City (Sat, 15:00 BST)

Hull City

Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic on how he is enjoying his experience so far as a Premier League manager: "I enjoy very much. Still for me this is football and I am just doing my hob. It is a great motivation for me that I can show my potential and we can be competitive and play against much bigger teams. We want to prove everybody wrong and that we are on a good way. That is good motivation."

On whether his side suit being underdogs?: "Of course we are underdogs. We spent £144m in transfer market. Who is close to us? Coventry spent £260m/£270m.

"It's normal but still money doesn't play. Always that is my opinion. I never see money scoring the goal, it is players. As a team we can be dangerous and competitive."

Hull squad 'completely fine' for Coventry visit

Coventry City v Hull City (Sat, 15:00 BST)

Hull City

Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic was asked about the team news and whether there will be any changes from the opening day win over Manchester United: "We are fine. All these players had a training session today.

"We are all completely fine. So, we are ready for Saturday."

On rotating his full starting XI for Tuesday's Carabao Cup second round tie at Stoke, which the Tigers won on penalties: "We use this opportunity to give minutes to the players who arrived and it was great because it's also about adaptation.

"It means we can have more players for the next games and I was very pleased because they played a good game."

Havertz, Saka, Odegaard and White partnership

Alex Howell

BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

Another part of why Bukayo Saka looks like he is in a flow state so early in the season is the return of Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Ben White to full fitness.

There is no debate that White and Saka's partnership down the right-hand side, with the defender's overlapping runs, unlock the best in Saka.

The partnership he has with Odegaard and Havertz is also crucial to a fluid Arsenal attack and the win over Coventry was just the second time since December 2024 that the trio started a Premier League game together, such have been their injury problems.

There have been questions about whether Arteta is too reliant on Saka, and before the start of this season the winger had played 153 matches, with 61 of them being the full 90 minutes, across the past three seasons.

But with an enforced break through injury and then lower minutes at the World Cup, he could be about to produce the regular scintillating performances we have become used to.

Timber 'progressing well' but Saliba 'going to take a while'

Aston Villa v Arsenal (Mon, 20:00 BST)

Arsenal

On Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, who are both sidelined with respective injuries, Mikel Arteta said: "Jurrien is progressing really well. Let's see how he ends this week.

"We have increased his load so if everything goes well then next we can step it up again.

"Willy [Saliba] is in a much more conservative program right now. That's going to take a while."

'If we're going to sign somebody in their position then I tell them'

Aston Villa v Arsenal (Mon, 20:00 BST)

Arsenal

On managing players in the transfer window when there's so much speculation, Mikel Arteta said: "Very simply - knock on my door and I'll tell you if what you are reading is true.

"If we put names on the walls of all the players we've wanted in the last few months I think we'd need a whole new building to put it on.

"They know a lot is speculation. If they feel in doubt of what we think of them then I tell them straight away.

"If we're going to sign somebody in their position then I tell them."

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Omar Marmoush: Tottenham agree loan for Manchester City forward

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Tottenham have agreed a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.

The 27-year-old Egypt international follows Savio from City to Spurs after the north London club signed the Brazilian for an initial fee of £75m on Tuesday.

Marmoush joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt for £59m last January but had to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland for much of his time at Etihad Stadium.

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Tottenham news: Analysis - Savinho brings a different route forward

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Savinho's involvement for Manchester City fell sharply last season after the club signed winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in January.

He played 821 Premier League minutes, scoring once and providing one assist, while featuring in only 31% of City's available minutes.

That was a significant drop from the previous campaign, when he played 54%.

Yet his 2024-25 numbers show why Tottenham are prepared to invest heavily in him. Savinho registered eight Premier League assists that season, all from open play, despite playing only 1,773 minutes. Only five players recorded more from open play.

On a per-90 basis, he ranked third for open-play assists with 0.41, while only Mohamed Salah created more chances per 90 than Savinho's 2.2.

His biggest threat, though, came from carrying the ball. Among Premier League players with at least 1,000 minutes in 2024-25, only Jeremy Doku averaged more progressive carries of at least 10 metres than Savinho's 6.8 per 90.

Savinho also led the division for carries followed by a chance created, averaging 1.3 per 90, while only Son Heung-min ended a carry with an assist more frequently.

He completed 2.6 dribbles per 90 with a 51% success rate and used those carries to draw defenders towards him before releasing team-mates.

That ability was even more evident during his breakout season at Girona. Savinho played 2,989 minutes in La Liga in 2023-24, with 65% of them coming on the left wing. He scored nine goals, supplied eight assists and established himself as one of the division's most dangerous one-against-one players.

At City, his role shifted. Across his two Premier League seasons, his most common position was on the right, accounting for 36% of his minutes, compared to 20% on the left. That versatility could matter at Spurs.

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