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Transfer news live: Arsenal and Spurs in Eze update, Newcastle identify Isak replacement, new club in for Chelsea cast-off
The latest transfers, gossip and rumours as the deadline begins to pull into view, with Alexander Isak, Eberechi Eze and Alejandro Garnacho linked with big-money moves
Liverpool still hope to make additions to their squad before the transfer window closes in September and have two big names on their list of potential signings with the Reds aiming to bring in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.
Neither move is particularly close with negotiations ongoing though Isak has stopped training with the Newcastle squad and is keen for the move. The Reds have had a £110m bid rejected for the striker and are considering a second bid having raised more funds by completing a £25m sale of Ben Doak to Bournemouth.
Eberechi Eze’s potential move to Tottenham Hotspur is dominating the closing stretch of the summer transfer window, with Crystal Palace negotiating a suitable payment structure in a deal worth more than £55m but the Eagles are also looking to hold onto Guehi despite Liverpool’s interest.
Manchester United continue to endure frustration with their goalkeeper situation, and could rival Manchester City for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma having seemingly ended their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba who looks set to remain with the Seagulls.
Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip, rumours and done deals in The Independent’s live blog below:
First Sikh manager at professional British club sets out Morecambe ambition
New Morecambe manager Ashvir Singh Johal is determined to create history and guide the club back into the Football League.
Singh Johal has become the first Sikh boss at a professional British club after the Shrimps confirmed his appointment on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old takes over after the dismissal of Derek Adams, who was sacked on Monday, just a day after new owners Punjab Warriors completed the takeover to prevent the club from extinction.
First Sikh manager at pro British club sets out Morecambe ambition
Singh Johal became the first Sikh to take charge of a professional British club when he was named as the Shrimps’ new boss on Tuesday.
Mike Jones20 August 2025 02:00
Ruben Amorim’s surprise answer reveals a new side to Man United manager
An encouraging new beginning in one respect was a false start in another. Ruben Amorim could declare that Manchester United were better than habitual title challengers Arsenal on the day without being accused of bias.
Yet, after a £200m outlay, after a pre-season for a manager who was denied one last year, Amorim’s opening day was not supposed to end with him being asked if he should have picked Tom Heaton.
Ruben Amorim’s surprise answer reveals a new side to Man United manager
A question over goalkeeper Altay Bayindir for Arsenal’s winning goal, with Andre Onana dropped, provoked a curt answer from Ruben Amorim, which, as Richard Jolly explains, hints at a new atmosphere at Manchester United this season
Richard Jolly20 August 2025 00:00
Echeverri to go out on loan
Manchester City have agreed to loan midfielder Claudio Echeverri to Bayer Leverkusen for the season.
The 19-year-old will join the 2024 Bundesliga champions to help replace Florian Wirtz, who has moved to Liverpool for £100m, and as part of Erik ten Hag’s new-look team.
Leverkusen will not have an option to buy Echeverri as part of the deal, with the Argentinian due to return to City next summer.
Mike Jones19 August 2025 23:30
Cristian Romero ends transfer speculation by signing new Tottenham contract
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has ended uncertainty over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the club.
The 27-year-old Argentina centre-back, who had been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, was named as Spurs' new skipper on Wednesday following the departure of Son Heung Min.
Cristian Romero ends transfer speculation by signing new Tottenham contract
The Spurs captain and Argentina international has signed a new long-term deal
Mike Jones19 August 2025 23:00
Wolves sign new right-back
Wolves have confirmed the signing of right-back Jackson Tchatchoua.
The 23-year-old Cameroon international joins from Serie A club Hellas Verona and will help fill the void left by Nelson Semedo.
Mike Jones19 August 2025 22:30
Thomas Frank toasts perfect start to Premier League life at Tottenham
Thomas Frank toasted the perfect start to life at Tottenham in the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Burnley, but joked Richarlison already had their goal of the season.
Frank’s managerial debut for Spurs on Wednesday almost ended with silverware, but Paris St Germain fought back from two down late on to clinch Super Cup success on penalties.
Thomas Frank toasts perfect start to Premier League life at Tottenham
Richarlison produced a sensational scissor kick in a 3-0 victory over Burnley.
Mike Jones19 August 2025 22:00
Wrexham close to move for Doyle
Wrexham want to agree a deal for Manchester City centre-back Callum Doyle.
It’s understood a deal worth up to £8m is being discussed by the clubs.
The England U21 international has two years left on his City contract.
Mike Jones19 August 2025 21:30
Tottenham identify Monaco star as Savinho alternative
Tottenham Hotspur have identified Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as a new target due to the lofty asking price for Manchester City’s Savinho.
In addition to the pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, Spurs have looked at the Brazilian winger, who was omitted from the City squad for the Premier League opener at Wolves last weekend due to an injury sustained in a friendly with Palermo, though the 21-year-old faces stiff competition this season to play every week under Pep Guardiola.
Tottenham identify Monaco star as Savinho alternative
The French attacking midfielder could emerge as a target with Manchester City holding firm on the Brazilian winger after Spurs registered two bids
Miguel Delaney19 August 2025 21:00
Sancho turns down Roma move
Jadon Sancho is another player that Manchester United want off their books and they are desperately hoping to secure a move for him this summer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Sancho has rejected a proposal from the Serie A side and won’t be moving to Italy.
Romano posted on X: “Jadon Sancho’s agent also informed AS Roma of their decision not to accept the proposal.
“Sancho wants to consider other clubs’ proposals and AS Roma will now look at different options.”
Mike Jones19 August 2025 20:30
The Leeds logic behind their ‘magical night’ – and why it could last
Five years ago, Leeds United marked their return to the Premier League with a helter-skelter affair against opposition from Merseyside.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side lost 4-3 to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in a classic. In 2025, there was a superficial similarity in the fixture list, none whatsoever in the game but Leeds could savour an outcome they preferred.
Everton were beaten 1-0 and, for the second time in the opening round of games, a promoted club tasted victory.
The Leeds logic behind their ‘magical night’ – and why it could last
Leeds United 1-0 Everton: Lukas Nmecha’s late penalty gives the newly promoted side a perfect start with victory at Elland Road
Richard Jolly19 August 2025 20:00