6 h. ago Nicolas Jackson forced to return to Chelsea after Bayern pull out of deal

German club unable to revive loan deal for strikerJackson had remained in Munich in hopes of moveNicolas Jackson has been left frustrated after Bayern Munich called off their attempt to revive a deal to sign the striker on loan from Chelsea. Jackson is due to return to London but is understood to be disappointed with how the situation has played out. Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea head coach, may face a challenge to lift the forward’s spirits when he rejoins the squad after the international break.It had seemed Jackson was set for a new challenge when he was given permission to fly to Munich on Saturday after Bayern reached an agreement on a loan with an option to buy for €65m (£56m). However, Chelsea contacted the German club to inform them that they would not permit the deal to go ahead after Liam Delap sustained a hamstring injury against Fulham later in the day. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Sunday’s briefing: Man Utd finally win and Newcastle sign new striker

Bruno Fernandes scored last-gasp penalty as United edged past Burnley, while Newcastle completed a club-record move for Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade.

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65 h. ago Wrexham can now sign £7m striker who embarrassed Virgil van Dijk for FREE

Wrexham could swoop for a once-pricey striker who outfoxed Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk as his exit from his current club leaves him available on a free transfer

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3 d. ago Newcastle close on £78m deal to sign Stuttgart and Germany striker Nick Woltemade

Transfer likely to open door for Isak to join LiverpoolWoltemade has been a Bayern target this summerNewcastle are close to finalising a £78m deal for Stuttgart’s Germany striker Nick Woltemade.With negotiations well advanced the 23-year-old is believed to be ready to fly to Tyneside at short notice for a medical for a transfer that could very well open the door to Alexander Isak securing his long-coveted move to Liverpool. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Newcastle agree £70m deal to sign Stuttgart and Germany striker Nick Woltemade

Transfer likely to open door for Isak to join LiverpoolWoltemade has been a Bayern target this summerNewcastle have agreed a £70m deal for Stuttgart’s Germany striker Nick Woltemade, who is due to have a medical on Tyneside on Friday morning. The 23-year-old’s transfer could very well open the door to Alexander Isak securing his long-coveted move to Liverpool.Woltemade has two Germany caps and loomed large on Bayern Munich’s shopping list this summer after scoring 17 goals in 33 appearances for Stuttgart last season. The fee includes £5m of add-ons. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ten players who could be on the move before the transfer window closes

Premier League clubs have already spent more than £2.6bn this summer but they aren’t done yetBy WhoScoredAs deadline day looms, fans of Premier League clubs should brace themselves for their annual dose of mayhem, where last-minute deals, car window interviews, fax machine fiascos and car park sagas take centre-stage on one of football’s wildest days. Premier League clubs have already spent more than £2.6bn this summer – surpassing the record set two years ago – but, with managers chasing urgent reinforcements, that figure could rise substantially.Newcastle are in a hurry to sign a striker given that Alexander Isak is pushing for a move to Liverpool; Manchester United are chasing a goalkeeper as André Onana’s form falters; West Ham are scrambling for midfielders as they look to stop the rot; and Tottenham are pursuing a No 10 after missing out on Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Motherwell boss wouldn't leave me alone until I agreed to sign, but I'm delighted he did, says striker

Callum Hendry says feeling wanted was a major factor in his decision to join the Fir park club

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6 d. ago Rasmus Hojlund closes in on Man Utd exit but Red Devils set to make huge loss

Rasmus Hojlund is closing in on a move away from Manchester United this summer, with Napoli set to sign the striker on loan after Romelu Lukaku suffered a serious injury

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1 week ago Tottenham stunned as Arsenal swoop in to agree £67.5m Eberechi Eze deal

Arsenal approach Crystal Palace after Havertz injurySpurs had been in pole position to sign the forwardArsenal have agreed a deal worth up to £67.5m for Eberechi Eze and look poised to sensationally hijack Tottenham’s move for the England forward.It is understood that Mikel Arteta’s side made an approach to Crystal Palace over Eze after Kai Havertz sustained a knee injury during Arsenal’s win against Manchester United on Sunday. Arsenal are continuing to assess the injury but fear that the German forward could be absent for an extended period, even if the early indications are that it is not extremely serious. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Arsenal could attempt to sign striker after Kai Havertz picks up knee injury

Germany forward could be absent for extended periodInjury leaves Viktor Gyökeres as only fit striker at clubArsenal are assessing a knee injury suffered by Kai Havertz and could attempt to bring in a replacement if the Germany forward faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Havertz, who came on as a substitute in Arsenal’s win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, did not take part in an open training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning. It is not clear exactly when the 26-year-old picked up the injury but it is understood that Arsenal are concerned that he could be absent for an extended period, even if the early indications are that it is not extremely serious. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Newcastle in talks to sign Premier League striker as Alexander Isak to Liverpool saga continues

Newcastle star Alexander Isak has long been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Liverpool and a striker already netting goals in England could be drafted in as his replacement

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2 w. ago Rangers bid 'rejected', Celtic urged to sign striker, Scotland cap ‘poised for exit’

Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, and the Scotland national team this Friday morning.

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2 w. ago Wrexham break transfer record to sign Ipswich striker Nathan Broadhead

The 27-year-old Wales international has signed a four-year contract at SToK Cae Ras.

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2 w. ago Pep Guardiola thinks Leeds are signing 'exceptional' forward and Marcelo Bielsa agrees

Leeds United have reportedly agreed a deal to sign an experienced Premier League striker, who Marcelo Bielsa and Pep Guardiola have praised in the past

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2 w. ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk makes striker demand as unsettled target given ultimatum

Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday afternoon and Virgil van Dijk has made it clear that the Reds need to sign a new striker amid Alexander Isak's bombshell

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk offer Liverpool transfer update and disagrees with Arne Slot

Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace on penalties in the Community Shield, with Virgil van Dijk admitting the Reds need to sign a new striker in the final days of the transfer window

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3 w. ago Chelsea target Xavi Simons in possible Christopher Nkunku swap deal with RB Leipzig

Nkunku is for sale and could return to Bundesliga clubBlues remain in Garnacho talks and look to sell JacksonChelsea are in talks with RB Leipzig over a potential swap deal for Xavi Simons that could lead to Christopher Nkunku returning to the German club.It is understood Leipzig would like to re-sign the France striker, who moved to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal in 2023 for £52m but has failed to settle in west London, as a replacement for Benjamin Sesko after his £73.7m move to Manchester United. Chelsea have been in negotiations with the Bundesliga club over a fee for Xavi Simons, with the Netherlands forward having already agreed personal terms despite interest from Bayern Munich. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool midfielder agrees Newcastle transfer as Alexander Isak saga continues

While Alexander Isak is the biggest story of the summer transfer window as Liverpool look to sign the Newcastle striker, one young talent has gone in the opposite direction

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3 w. ago Manchester United XI vs Fiorentina: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for friendly today

Red Devils are looking to sign another striker before season starts

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3 w. ago Manchester United XI vs Fiorentina: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for friendly today

Red Devils are looking to sign another striker before season starts

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