Transfer News LIVE - Every rumour, every done deal: ONE WEEK until deadline day, Mainoo to Chelsea?

Martin Macdonald
Martin Macdonald
  • Updated: 25 Aug 2025 10:03 BST
  • 1 min read
Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd
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The new season may have commenced in many top European leagues but there will still be a huge focus on the transfer market over the next week, as teams look to strengthen before the deadline on the first day of September.

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As always, Premier League teams have spent heavily so far.

Manchester United have signed Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko to revamp their attack, with Manchester City also flexing their financial power to sign Tijani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli and Rayan Cherki.

Chelsea have signed Liam Delap, Estevao, Jorrel Hato, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, among others.

Arsenal have been very busy, too, bringing in Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard and Cristhian Mosquera.

The biggest deal so far this summer saw Florian Wirtz complete a blockbuster transfer to Liverpool from Leverkusen, while they also brought in Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth and Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong from the Bundesliga. Luis Diaz went in the other direction, signing for German giants Bayern Munich.

The transfer saga of the summer involves Alexander Isak, who is attempting to force through a departure from Newcastle to Liverpool.

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Harder agrees Milan switch

Wolves reject Newcastle bid for Larsen

Wolves have rejected a huge offer from Newcastle for Jorgen Strand Larsen.

The Magpies are keen for reinforcements in the final third and will pursue a new striker whether they sell Alexander Isak or not.

Their bid for Larsen was around £50 million (€57m) but Wolves insist their centre-forward will not be sold in the summer transfer window. (Sky Sports)

Rodrygo wants to leave Real Madrid

Rodrygo has "instructed" his agents to find him a new club so he can leave Real Madrid.

The Brazilian's future has been a major talking point in this transfer window as he is reporteldy unhappy in the Madrid capital. He was given a surprise start at the weekend against Osasuna by Xabi Alonso but was replaced in the 63rd minute.

He looked visibly frustrated and threw a training top to the floor and he is now apparently at the end of his tether.

The Athletic reports that his agents Pini Zahavi and Kia Joorabchian have been tasked with securing Rodrygo an exit.

Mainoo future

Sancho to Dortmund for a third spell?

Jadon Sancho might be set for a third spell at Borussia Dortmund.

Man Utd initially bought the player from BVB, while he subsequently returned there on a loan spell two seasons ago.

He is not wanted by Ruben Amorim and Man Utd are struggling to get rid due to his high salary, but BVB could offer him an escape route again. Aaron Ramiro writes on X:

"EXCLUSIVE: Borussia Dortmund are scheduled to meet with Jadon Sancho's representatives today to discuss personal terms. If negotiations progress smoothly, official club-to-club talks with Manchester United are expected to follow promptly."

Memphis could return to Europe

Potter has two games to save his job

Graham Potter reportedly has just two games to prove himself as West Ham boss.

The Hammers have had a torrid opening two matches in the Premier League, losing 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland on the opening day and then 5-1 at home to Chelsea at the weekend.

TBR Football details that the next two games - versus Wolves in the League Cup and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League - will be key to Potter's future.

Isak replacement?

Wolves move for Getafe's Uche

Andrews expects Wissa to stay at Brentford

Keith Andrews expects Newcastle target Yoane Wissa to remain at Brentford this summer.

"It's very similar, stroke the exact same, as where we were pre-Villa," he said on Monday afternoon.

"He won't be involved tomorrow [vs Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup]. Again, it's just a decision based around what I feel is best for the group. The focus is on the group tomorrow. Yoane won't be involved.

"As far as I'm concerned, there's been no movement in any way and I fully expect Yoane to be here come next Tuesday."

Arteta LOVES left-sided defenders

Chelsea-Simons not advanced after all?

Napoli intensify Hojlund talks

Talks are progressing between Man Utd and Napoli over a deal for Rasmus Hojlund.

The Denmark striker was left out of the squad for the 1-1 draw against Fulham by manager Ruben Amorim and it seems like he is likely to depart Old Trafford this summer.

Napoli are exploring a loan-to-buy option with the Red Devils as Antonio Conte has been forced to find cover for the injured Romelu Lukaku. (Sky Sports)

Celtic to announce Balikwisha soon

Celtic will soon announce the signing of Michel-Ange Balikwisha.

The Antwerp winger is currently in Glasgow for a medical after the Scottish champions agreed a fee worth around €5.7 million for the player.

Celtic are short in the wide areas following the serious injury to Jota at the end of last season and the departure of Nicolas Kuhn to Como.

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