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Transfer news live: Liverpool hope for Isak breakthrough, Arsenal near Hincapie deal, Jackson refuses Chelsea return
Could there be a late twist in the long-running saga involving the Newcastle striker?
The end of the transfer window is almost here with just a couple of days left for deals to be done - and the Alexander Isak saga still rumbling.
The wantaway Newcastle forward has spent much of the summer angling for a move to Liverpool to no avail, but could there be a late twist? Newcastle have secured one striker signing in Nick Woltemade and remain interested in Yoane Wissa, who has urged Brentford to “keep their word” and allow a move away before Monday’s deadline. A double deal that may yet mean they are able to be persuaded to part with Isak if Liverpool come in with a fresh bid that now seems likely. The Reds have also tabled a £35m bid for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi as their summer spending spree continues.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have called off Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich after an injury to Liam Delap - but the striker is refusing to return to Chelsea and remains in Munich looking to push through a move to Germany.
A potentially pivotal summer at Arsenal may not be finished just yet - Piero Hincapie may bolster Mikel Arteta’s defensive resources before the window closes. Manchester United are likely to hold on to Kobbie Mainoo with the midfielder told to fight for his place.
Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip, rumours and done deals in The Independent’s live blog below:
Dominic Solanke injury will not change Tottenham’s transfer plans – Thomas Frank
Tottenham have another injury concern in Dominic Solanke, but Thomas Frank has ruled out a late move for a centre forward in the transfer window.
Solanke missed Saturday’s 1-0 loss at home to Bournemouth with an ankle injury, which had also disrupted his pre-season.
It is the latest fitness blow for Frank, with James Maddison sidelined for the majority of the season while Dejan Kulusevski faces a battle to play again in 2025, but Spurs hope Solanke can return for their trip to West Ham on September 13.
Dominic Solanke injury will not change Tottenham’s transfer plans – Thomas Frank
Spurs are hopeful Solanke will return after the international break.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 10:29
Yoane Wissa urges Brentford to ‘keep their word’ and allow transfer move
Yoane Wissa has urged Brentford to ‘keep their word’ and allow him to leave before Monday’s transfer deadline.
The 28-year-old posted on Instagram claiming the club has “significantly changed its position” having previously “put in writing” that he could depart should a fair offer be made.
Newcastle had an offer of £35m plus add-ons rejected earlier in August for the forward who scored 19 Premier League goals last season.
Yoane Wissa urges Brentford to ‘keep their word’ and allow transfer move
The striker claimed in an Instagram post that the club agreed earlier in the summer that he could leave if a fair offer was made
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 10:21
Tottenham to go in for Manuel Akanji?
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to beat Milan and Crystal Palace to the signing of Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, according to Gazetta Dello Sport.
Akanji will be allowed to depart City and had been seen by Palace as a possible replacement for captain Marc Guehi should he move to Liverpool.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:59
Furious Nicolas Jackson refuses Chelsea return after Bayern Munich move called off
Chelsea have cancelled Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich after Liam Delap was ruled out for “six to eight weeks” following their controversial 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge.
Delap limped off with a hamstring problem 13 minutes into the west London derby, and after head coach Enzo Maresca initially refused to rule out the club reentering the transfer market with just over 48 hours of the window remaining, the decision has been taken to inform Bayern that Jackson will be staying.
However, PA understands that the 24-year-old, who has already landed in Germany, is furious with the club’s U-turn.
Furious Nicolas Jackson refuses Chelsea return after Bayern Munich move called off
Liam Delap could be out for up to six weeks
Robert O'Conner31 August 2025 09:47
Manchester United 'in talks' with Aston Villa over Emi Martinez
Manchester United are in talks with Aston Villa over signing their World Cup winning goalkeeper, according to Fabrizio Romano.
United are still pushing for a deal for Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, but Martinez is reportedly seen as an emergency option.
Andre Onana was once again left out of United’s starting line-up by Ruben Amorim yesterday.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:29
Jackson still in Munich and wants Bayern move
However, Sky Sports News reports that Nicolas Jackson remains in Munich and is furious with Chelsea after they decided to cancel his loan move to Bayern.
Jackson reportedly wants to push through a move - but Chelsea have seemingly decided that they will not allow him to go out on loan after the injury to Liam Delap.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:09
Chelsea pull out of Jackson loan move
Chelsea are pulling out of Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich as a result of Liam Delap’s hamstring injury sustained in their 2-0 win over Fulham.
The move was only made certain on Saturday morning - a record loan deal of £13m - but the decision has been made to cancel it with Delap feared to be out for several weeks.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:02
Arsenal agree personal terms with Hincapie
Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen remain in talks over Piero Hincapie.
Fabrizio Romano claims the Gunners’ preference is a loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season.
He also says that personal terms between the player and Arsenal have been agreed and all that remains is to finalise the structure of a deal.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:02
Liverpool make £35m bid for Marc Guehi
Liverpool have made a £35m bid for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.
The Premier League champions entered into talks for the England centre-back weeks ago and have now had a formal offer in their attempts to bring him to Anfield.
Guehi is in the last year of his contract with the FA Cup winners and Palace risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.
However, Palace manager Oliver Glasner said this week that Guehi “has to” stay and that it is “almost impossible” to find a replacement of the same calibre.
Liverpool submit £35m bid for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi
The Premier League champions have tabled an offer for the in-demand defender
Richard Jolly31 August 2025 09:01
Liverpool expected to make £130m offer for Alexander Isak
The Telegraph reports that Liverpool are in line to make a British record offer for wantaway Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who is running out of time to secure the move to Anfield he so desires.
The offer is believed to be for £130m, with add-ons and bonuses taking it into British transfer record territory.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:00