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Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the signing of Eberechi Eze.

The Gunners have been linked to Eze's signature throughout the summer, with several outlets reporting they're close to agreeing a deal.

Eze is said to be open to the move, with Mikel Arteta having been keen to add attacking depth to his squad.

Alan Shearer believes Newcastle need to sell Alexander Isak to put an end to the 'messy' saga.

He told Betfair: “My view is the same as it was three or four weeks ago. If Newcastle can get players in to replace him, and if Newcastle receive a bid they want to accept, then Isak's move to Liverpool may happen. If that doesn't happen, then he stays, and it becomes really messy.

“If Liverpool want him, then they put in an offer Newcastle will accept, and if Newcastle can get two players in, because that's what they need, one to replace Isak and one to replace Wilson, then fine. They've been trying to do that for the past four or five weeks and haven't been able to do it. Whether they can do that in the next 10 days is doubtful, but there's still time.”

Alan Shearer has lashed out at Alexander Isak's agent over the Newcastle United striker's antics this summer.

The Swede's bombshell statement last night has not gone down well with Shearer, who told Betfair: "I mean, oh my God, what a f***ing mess his agent has made of this, honestly.

"If I were him, I’d get his agent in a room and sack him on the spot immediately, because he is meant to be giving him the advice to sign that six‑year deal, and there’s no get‑out clause.

"I mean, it’s ridiculous. And to take anyone’s word in football… It’s nonsensical to say that someone said, 'Oh, I’ll be able to get out at the end of the season.' Really? I mean, come on."

Nottingham Forest have struck an agreement with Juventus over the loan signing of Douglas Luiz.

According to David Ornstein, Forest are set to sign the Brazilian midfielder on loan with an obligation to buy if he surpasses a certain number of appearances this season.

The Midlands club also have an option to buy Luiz for £26m if he doesn't trigger the obligation.

The 27-year-old is returning to the Premier League just one year after leaving Aston Villa for Juventus.

Tim Sherwood has urged Chelsea to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi to replace Levi Colwill after his long-term injury.

“Marc Guehi is the obvious choice for Chelsea to replace Levi Colwill at centre-back," Sherwood told BetBrain.

"He’s a player who will hit the ground running at Chelsea, having already played in the Premier League for a few years and to a very high standard. They can risk waiting until next season when his contract at Crystal Palace expires, but there’ll be a queue to sign him, without doubt.

“It looks like both Liverpool and Chelsea have turned Guehi’s head away from Palace. Ibrahima Konate is out of contract next season for Liverpool, and while Guehi might not start ahead of him or Virgil van Dijk, he’d be a solid replacement if either left the club. Even if Konate stayed, the best teams in the league have high-quality cover in every position, and Guehi would fit that bill.

“My feeling is Steve Parish will want to try and keep hold of Guehi for as long as possible, but Palace know they can’t allow him to leave for free – it’d be a huge loss.”

Shortly after Alexander Isak's bombshell statement, Newcastle United responded with one of their own...

It read: "We are disappointed to have been alerted to a social media post by Alexander Isak this evening.

"We are clear in response that Alex remains under contract and that no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer.

"We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes, and we listen to their views. As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into consideration the best interests of Newcastle United, the team and our supporters in all decisions, and we have been clear that the conditions of a sale this summer have not transpired.

'We do not foresee those conditions being met. This is a proud football club with proud traditions, and we strive to retain our family feel. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates."

Alexander Isak has accused Newcastle United of breaking promises in a bombshell statement as he continues his attempts to force a move to Liverpool.

“When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue," Isak wrote on Instagram after missing the PFA Awards.

“I'm proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25. First and foremost, I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who have supported me along the way.

"I'm not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn't feel right to be there. I've kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.

"The reality is that promises were made, and the club has known my position for a long time. To act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue. That's where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself."

Arsenal are set to dramatically hijack Tottenham's deal to sign Eberechi Eze. The 27-year-old had been set to join Spurs from Crystal Palace after the two clubs agreed on a fee in the region of £60million this week.

Having been previously linked with the Gunners, their interest was perceived to have ended due to other developments. Mikel Arteta has already brought Noni Madueke in from Chelsea this summer, while teenager Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new five-year deal. However, it appears news of the injury to Kai Havertz has prompted Arsenal to swoop for Eze.

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According to the Athletic, Spurs had even agreed the conditions of a deal agreed with Palace today. However, Palace were not prepared to conclude negotiations until the the 27-year-old had featured in Thursday’s Conference League play-off match with Fredrikstad.

Arsenal have now reportedly signalled their intentions to meet the same conditions and is Eze is said to favour a move to the Emirates. The England international was a boyhood Arsenal fan, and represented the club at academy level.

The overall package for the transfer is set to be worth over £60m. Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta has been credited with leading the pursuit after Havertz was ruled out long-term with a knee issue.

Tottenham are now said to be preparing to pursue alternative targets. There has been little headway in their attempts to strike a deal with Manchester City over Savinho, but the club have been linked with Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.

However, the development still comes as a hammer blow to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy after he held progressive talks with Steve Parish this week. It's the second time this summer a seemingly inevitable deal has fallen through at the 11th hour, having previously missed out on Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

Thomas Frank is still seeking midfield reinforcements following James Maddison's ACL injury. Eze was perceived as the ideal replacement, with the potential of a move to Arsenal seemingly blocked by their signing of Noni Madueke.

Tottenham Hotspur could be set for a frantic end to the summer transfer window, as Thomas Frank looks to finalise his squad plans for the 2025/26 season. The ex-Brentford boss got off to the perfect start in his first match as Spurs boss last weekend, but Frank is keen to add forward players to his squad before the September 1 deadline.

One of the names mentioned has been Eberechi Eze, who emerged as a target for both north London clubs earlier this summer. Arsenal had looked like the most likely suitor at one point, but talk about a switch to the Emirates Stadium has died down in recent weeks, with Spurs now poised to secure his signature.

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However, it's reported by Sky Sports that Spurs could look to include Richarlison as part of a deal for Eze, with the Brazil international joining Crystal Palace instead. While an eyebrow-raiser at first, Palace will likely have European football to offer Richarlison, as well as regular playing time - something which won't be guaranteed under Frank at Spurs.

Given it's a World Cup season, that could prove crucial to Richarlison, as he looks to book a spot in the Brazil squad for next summer's tournament. But it's also suggested that Spurs have an ulterior motive in using Richarlison as part of the Eze deal - one which could leave those in Newcastle feeling a tad nervous.

That's because Spurs could free up space in their squad by allowing Richarlison to join Palace, and in turn plotting their own move for the highly sought-after Yoane Wissa. The attacker excelled under former boss Frank during the pair's time together at Brentford, with a reunion being mooted this summer.

Wissa has been subject to several bids from Newcastle, with the 28-year-old believed to be keen on a move to St. James' Park. It isn't yet known whether Wissa is open to a Tottenham transfer, but much like the Magpies, Spurs also have Champions League football on offer this season.

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Tottenham are reportedly lining up a move for Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche as an alternative for Manchester City winger Savinho. Spurs have been tracking the 21-year-old Brazilian, who appears to have a fight on his hands to get game time at City this season.

However, their Premier League rivals are said to want £70million to let him go. That’s despite him scoring just once last season following his £30.8m move from Troyes. The player was omitted from the squad for Saturday’s 4-0 win at Wolves, although his absence was due to injury after limping out of a pre-season game with Palmero

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According to the Independent, Monaco wants around £47.5m for Akloiuche, who was capped by France at under-21 level and represented his country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He came through the ranks at the Ligue 1 club and has scored eight times in 44 senior appearances.

That included a goal in the club’s season-opener with Le Havre on the weekend, which Monaco won 3-1. Critically, he’s adept in both an attacking midfielder role and out wide, with Thomas Frank still looking for forward signings following the long-term injury to James Maddison.

In addition to that blow, South Korea forward Son-Heung Min left the club after a decade this month, joining Los Angeles FC. Furthermore, midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is still out after knee surgery.

The development comes as Tottenham make a major breakthrough with another transfer target. They have reached an agreement to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth just over £60million.

Eze, 27, was expected to be left out of the Palace side to travel to Chelsea on Sunday, and yet started the game for the Eagles. His performance caught the eye, with a first-half free kick controversially ruled out after VAR intervention.

Eze's contract previously contained a £68m release clause, but manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed it expired last Friday. Spurs were reluctant to meet that fee, and have tabled a verbal offer for around £55m plus bonuses.

Tottenham appear poised to secure a major transfer breakthrough in talks with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. The clubs are engaged in direct discussions over a permanent move, expected to cost around £60million, with hopes the attacking midfielder could feature in Spurs' upcoming Premier League clash away to Manchester City.

The potential transfer seemed to reach a pivotal moment this past weekend when Eze's absence from Palace's match against Chelsea became a genuine possibility. Nevertheless, both the player and Oliver Glasner decided he would take part in the fixture.

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Following that scoreless stalemate at Stamford Bridge, Eze appeared to bid farewell to the Palace faithful in the visiting section. Should that prove to be his final outing for the Eagles, Eze was robbed of a storybook ending when his spectacular free-kick was ruled out due to an infringement by Marc Guehi.

Oliver Glasner believes that wasn't his final appearance though, with the Palace boss making his stance on the Eze transfer situation crystal clear.

Discussing the England international on Sunday afternoon, he stated: "He will come tomorrow to the Crystal Palace training ground, Tuesday off, we take Wednesday, and I expect him to be back playing for us against Fredrikstad."

With two years left on his contract and Eze expressing his desire to join, it's unlikely that Palace will block his move. However, the deal could potentially stall until Palace secures a replacement, a goal that seems closer following an update on Bilal El Khannouss.

Selhurst Park has reached out to the Leicester City star, with TBR Football reporting that he prefers a move to Palace over Everton, Leeds United, and West Ham.

TBR Football's lead reporter Graeme Bailey shared: "I am told that El Khannouss has been considering his options and they are plentiful – varying from England, Europe and Saudi Arabia. However, Palace sources are very happy with how talks have gone, and they like the player."

The Foxes are now demanding £30million for the Moroccan international after his relegation release clause, which was significantly cheaper, expired. This financial requirement likely means that Palace will want a large portion of the Eze fee paid upfront, while Spurs will hope they can pay it in favorable installments given their other transfer plans.

In addition to Eze, Savinho from Manchester City has also been targeted, but it will probably require a record-breaking package deal to sign the 21-year-old. Thomas Frank is also seeking a new defender, even with Cristian Romero's long-term future secured after signing a new contract.

Arsenal could reap the benefits of Tottenham doing them a huge favour as Mikel Arteta eyes a statement signing. It has already been a productive window for the Gunners, who have made improvements in a number of key areas. The likes of Victor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke have all moved to the Emirates Stadium since the end of last season.

The arrival of Cristhian Mosquera has provided crucial depth at the back, while Christian Norgaard offers some extra quality and leadership in the engine room. However, there is still work to be done before the window closes at the start of next month. Arsenal are in desperate need of a left-sided attacker to replace Gabriel Martinelli, who is the obvious weak link in the squad.

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They were heavily linked with a move for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze but he now looks set to join Tottenham. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 27-year-old has informed Palace chiefs that he wants to join Arsenal's local rivals.

Tottenham have also been tipped to land Manchester City winger Savinho, with negotiations said to be taking place. If they fail to get a deal over the line, it would be good news for Arsenal in more ways than one.

It could allow the Gunners a free hit at Rodrygo, who continues to be linked with a summer move to the Premier League. He appears to be facing an uncertain future at Real Madrid and is thought to be a player of interest to Arsenal.

Manchester City have also been mentioned in connection with Rodrygo over the last few weeks. They are preparing an £86million package which includes around £69m upfront and another £17m in potential add-ons, according to CaughtOffside.

However, the report adds that City will only move for the Brazilian in the event Savinho joins Tottenham. It would, therefore, benefit Arsenal if the latter ends up staying at the Etihad Stadium this summer.

City would no longer need to find a replacement for Savinho, meaning the Gunners could swoop for Rodrygo without having to worry about their Premier League rivals.

Micah Richards urged Arsenal to go for the Real Madrid winger following their narrow victory over Manchester United, saying on Sky Sports: "I still think they’re a left winger short or left forward short.

"Although I prefer Madueke on the right-hand side rather than the left, I just look at that position on the left-hand side [and] think if they could sort that. They were linked to Rodrygo, that could solve a lot of problems for them."

Only time will tell if Arsenal decide to take that advice, with just two weeks remaining until the summer transfer window slams shut.

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Chelsea agreed personal terms with Mohammed Kudus before he decided to join Tottenham, according to reports. Last month, the former West Ham winger moved to north London in a deal worth around £55million. He has enjoyed a great start to life at his new club, registering two assists in their victory over Burnley on the weekend.

Things nearly ended up very differently, though, with Kudus fielding interest from several clubs before committing to Tottenham. Newcastle were linked with the 25-year-old but a move to St James' Park never materialised. He was also keenly admired by Chelsea, who reportedly firmed up their interest with a player-plus-cash offer.

They offered Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in addition to a proposed £20m fee in exchange for Kudus, according to The Sun. It is claimed that Chelsea valued Dewsbury-Hall at around £30m, bringing the total value of the package up to £50m.

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West Ham, however, thought the midfielder was only worth £20m and rejected Chelsea's ambitious offer. Dewsbury-Hall has since joined Everton with the Toffees reportedly paying around £28m for his signature.

The report adds that Kudus agreed personal terms with Chelsea, having been placed high on their shortlist of targets. Before the Blues could submit a renewed offer, Tottenham jumped in with a £55m bid which was accepted by West Ham.

Hammers vice-chairman Karren Brady aimed a thinly-veiled dig at Kudus on Monday morning, insisting that he was sold after failing to meet expectations last season.

Appearing on talkSPORT, she said: "It’s always difficult to lose players you want to keep, but the financial restraints and the PSR and all the rules and regulations in football mean you have to do some trading, that’s just the way it is.

"All clubs are having to do it. You’re either restricted on what you can buy because you have to be careful of the financial rules, or you have to sell to try and buy.

"That was the decision that was made. He [Kudus] didn’t have a particularly good season for West Ham last year by his own standards, so we looked to move on."

Speaking after his move to Tottenham was confirmed, Kudus said: "I've always wanted to play at the highest level. I know how big the club is, the history and the Champions League as well, so it’s a big moment for me.

"I'm finally here, I’m very happy and can't wait to start. The most important part of why I came here is the project and how the manager sees I can develop under him.

"Where he's come from and seeing the amount of talent he’s developed to become great players, it’s a big sign of why I wanted to work under him as well."

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Crystal Palace have made a £26million bid for Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis, according to reports. The south London club and Tottenham Hotspur are discussing a deal for Eberechi Eze, with Palace now pursuing replacements.

Eze seemed to wave Palace fans goodbye at Stamford Bridge on Sunday after being substituted during their 0-0 draw against Chelsea. Spurs want to sign the playmaker as a replacement for the injured James Maddison.

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Palace had a release clause in Eze's contract for much of this summer transfer window, but that expired last week when the Premier League season kicked off. However, they appear to be bracing themselves for his departure.

According to The Telegraph football reporter Mike McGrath, Palace have tabled a £26million offer for Tzolis, although Brugge reportedly value their forward closer to £35million. McGrath suggests that the Greece international is one of the players they are considering, linking this to Tottenham's attempts to sign Eze.

The Athletic football correspondent David Ornstein reported on Sunday that Palace already had a bid turned down, but did not reveal any fee. However, he stated that they plan to come back with a better offer while acknowledging that the club are in discussions with Tzolis' representatives, who is emerging as a serious contender.

Bilal El Khannouss appears to be another target for Palace. They have reportedly contacted Leicester City about the possibility of a move for the Morocco international.

The Athletic, however, concedes that the conditions of a departure are intricate, with no assurances that the 21-year-old will depart. That is despite the midfielder reportedly being receptive to such a move.

Leicester shelled out approximately £20million to Genk, Brugge's rivals, for El Khannouss last summer, so they would presumably want to recoup their investment at the very least. Any fee Palace garner for Eze could essentially fund both of these transfers.

Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri will be under pressure to deliver at the Emirates Stadium this season after the Gunners opted not to pursue a transfer for Eberechi Eze. The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season in north London last time around and penned a new contract in the summer.

Arsenal had been strongly linked with Eze ahead of the new campaign and were said to be considering a swap deal to get him to the club last month. Gunners transfer chief Andrea Berta reportedly held talks with the winger’s representatives, with Eze believed to be keen on a move to the Emirates. But they never followed up to get a deal over the line, and Tottenham are now close to signing him instead.

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According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal ultimately chose not to pursue Eze as they were quite happy with their situation.

And Nwaneri’s contract extension was an important factor in determining the Gunners’ sentiments around Eze, with the Arsenal man previously linked with a move to Chelsea.

Nwaneri featured 37 times for the Gunners in all competitions last season and contributed nine goals and two assists. He was named in the starting line-up in 11 Premier League matches and also found the back of the net during his two Champions League starts.

The teenager went on to star for England at the European Under-21 Championship in the summer as his country won the title, so he clearly has a big future at the top of the game.

If Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta avoided signing Eze because of Nwaneri, then the youngster is clearly held in high regard in the capital.

But he will need to produce the goods when given the opportunity to shine as Arsenal would have welcomed a proven Premier League gem if Eze had joined the club.

Nwaneri is unlikely to be given a starting spot immediately this season, with Arteta having a plethora of talented attackers to choose from. But the young player should get plenty of game time throughout the campaign and is more than capable of playing a big role in any success his team enjoy.

“Signing this contract means everything to me,” Nwaneri told the Arsenal website after putting pen-to-paper on his new long-term contract.

“I see this as my first real season in men’s senior football, as part of the squad in the changing room.

“I'm so excited for what I can bring to the team, I want to help us win as much as possible and bring happiness and glory to the club. This is where I feel at home.”

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Eberechi Eze will play for as long as he remains at the club and urged fans not to believe "rumours" the England international is about to be sold.

Amid reports of an imminent move, Eze was a surprise inclusion as Palace began their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw against a lacklustre Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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He looked to have delivered a potential parting gift to supporters with a brilliant first-half free-kick before VAR intervened controversially to disallow the goal.

Referee Darren England initially allowed Eze's bullet finish after 15 minutes to stand, but a rarely-invoked rule stating an attacking player may not stand within a yard of the defensive wall at a free-kick meant the presence of Marc Guehi - another surprise starter amid interest from Liverpool - next to Moises Caicedo constituted a foul.

"We know the rule that you have to be one yard away from the wall," said Glasner. "At the beginning we were, maybe we stepped too early because you have to wait until the kicker kicks the ball. If this was the case then maybe it's right."

Palace have had talks with Tottenham over Eze and Arsenal are also reported to be keen to sign the midfielder, who scored the winner when the Eagles beat Manchester City to lift the FA Cup at Wembley in May, in light of which he was not expected to feature in west London.

The 27-year-old's contract included a £68million release clause that expired on Friday, with neither Spurs nor Arsenal reportedly willing to go that high.

"As much as I know, Eze has a contract with Crystal Palace, he's a Crystal Palace player and he showed it today," said Glasner. "As long as he is a Palace player and performs like this he will play for us. Nobody has told me something else.

"He was picked because he's a Crystal Palace player and he's a very good player. He trained the whole week so there was no reason not to pick him.

"The players are giving their answer (to press speculation) week by week. Last week winning against Liverpool on penalties (in the Community Shield) and here against the club world champions.

"Don't always believe what you read, especially on the internet. And here it's the same. Who knows that this is the truth, what is written? You've got rumours, so many rumours."

After a truncated pre-season following victory in the Club World Cup, everything pointed to a Chelsea side lacking both preparation and rest as Glasner's men coped relative easily with a new-look yet disjointed attack.

Playing 35 days after their win in the final against Paris Saint-Germain, Enzo Maresca's team bore signs of mental fatigue, particularly in a first half low on creativity.

Marc Cucurella came close with a header that was cleared off the line, while on their league debuts for the club Liam Delap and 18-year-old Brazil international Estevao Willian also missed chances.

However, Maresca was reluctant to blame limited pre-season preparations for a leggy display.

"I don't think so, because in the end we competed, we tried to win the game," he said. "We had some chances at the end with Estevao, with Andrey Santos. That showed probably we competed quite good.

"They (Palace) have played already seven or eight games, for us we played two friendly games where we tried to share minutes, so our first real game was today.

"(Estevao) was very good, he showed personality. He has already showed that in training. No doubt that slowly, slowly he will be a very important player for this club."