Isak forcing Liverpool move, Donnarumma’s agent rages over Man Utd deal, Chelsea agree Garnacho terms

 Just a few days to go until the start of the new Premier League season and club’s are looking to finalise any deals for new signings ahead of their campaigns beginning.

Liverpool are still pursuing Alexander Isak having sold Darwin Nunez to Al Hilal for £46.3m, which should open up funds for a bid but Newcastle have, so far, been resolute in their desire to keep the Swedish striker. The Magpies do not wish to sell, but the Reds may be encouraged by Isak’s insistence that his Newcastle career is over, with it reported that he will not wish to reintegrate with the side, even if he stays beyond the deadline. Should he force Newcastle’s hand over a sale, Liverpool will be the key beneficiaries.

Manchester United, meanhwhile, have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Gianluigi Donnarumma, with the Italian shot-stopper now looking certain to leave PSG off the back of a stellar 2024/25 campaign. He was entirely left out of their squad to face Tottenham in the Super Cup, with Luis Enrique opting for new signing Lucas Chevalier between the sticks, and his agent is furious at PSG’s handling of the situation. It comes after United unveiled their new signing Benjamin Sesko to supporters at Old Trafford on Saturday, completing their front line overhaul this summer with Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha set to feature in a new-look front three for Ruben Amorim.

Spurs are also preparing to bolster their own forward line further by signing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Palace want a fee in excess of £60m and an official offer could soon go in though Palace’s Community Shield win over Liverpool may now make a deal harder to negotiate. Thomas Frank’s side are in need of a creator following the long-term injury to James Maddison and are also in talks for Manchester City’s Savinho.

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Liverpool are still chasing Alexander Isak but Newcastle are intent to keep striker

Manchester United target PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

Eberechi Eze is a top target for Arsenal but face competition from Spurs

Tottenham make shock move for Manchester City’s Savinho

Chelsea have emerged as suitors for Alejandro Garancho

Dominic Calvert-Lewis bound for Leeds

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin is seemingly bound for Leeds, The Athletic report, with the striker set to undergo a medical. The England striker had been a free agent following his exit from Everton at the end of last season.

Tottenham confirm Cristian Romero as new club captain after Son Heung Min’s departure

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Cristian Romero has long been linked with a move to La Liga but the Tottenham centre-half now appears certain to stay in north London after being confirmed as the new Spurs captain. Romero will skipper the club after the departure of Son Heung Min in a first big call of Thomas Frank’s tenure.

Brighton holding firm over Carlos Baleba

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Brighton are showing no signs of budging their stance on Carlos Baleba amid interest from Manchester United, according to BBC Sport.

They want him to stay and have no intention of selling, but whether the player accepts that fact is another matter.