Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United for £65m

Carlos Baleba finally gets his move. Manchester United finally get their man.

After more than a year of pursuit, the Cameroon international has passed his medical, signed a five-year deal and is now just a signature away from being unveiled at Old Trafford. United have agreed a £65million fee with Brighton, with a further £5m in add-ons, and the paperwork is being tied up. The announcement could drop as early as Monday.

For Baleba, who has been pushing for this step, it’s the move he has been waiting on. For United, it’s a statement spend in a market where prices are spiralling by the week.

Woltemade already eyeing Bundesliga escape

While one big-money signing heads to Manchester, another could be on his way out of Newcastle just a year after smashing their transfer record.

Nick Woltemade, signed for £65m only last summer, is understood to be pushing for a move back to Germany. Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are both circling the 24-year-old forward, whose towering frame and profile still appeal in the Bundesliga.

If he goes, it would mark a remarkable U-turn for a club that thought it had landed a centrepiece for its project.

Palace ready to test West Ham’s resolve over Bowen

Crystal Palace are lining up a bold £50m move for Jarrod Bowen, according to SunSport, as they prepare for life without Ismaila Sarr.

Bowen, now West Ham captain, publicly committed himself to the Hammers at the start of the window despite their relegation. That hasn’t scared Palace off. With Sarr in talks over a switch to Galatasaray, the Eagles see the England winger as the ideal replacement and are prepared to spend big to bring him back to the Premier League spotlight.

If Sarr walks, Palace want Bowen ready to walk straight in.

Newcastle put world-record price on Hall

Newcastle have placed a staggering valuation on Lewis Hall as interest in the left-back intensifies.

TeamTalk report the Magpies want more than £68m for the 21-year-old, a figure that would make him the most expensive defender in history. Manchester United are the main club linked, but that price tag is forcing them to seriously weigh up alternatives.

Alejandro Balde and David Raum are emerging as leading options, while Jorge Salinas, Antonee Robinson and Adrien Truffert are also on United’s radar.

Nkunku heading back to familiar ground

Christopher Nkunku is closing in on a return to RB Leipzig after the German club reached a verbal agreement with AC Milan.

The 28-year-old is expected to move on loan with an option to buy, with only the final details left to be agreed. Journalist Florian Plettenberg reports the deal should be wrapped up within days, ending Nkunku’s brief and uneven spell in Serie A.

After leaving Leipzig for Chelsea in 2023 and then moving to Milan, the versatile Frenchman now looks set to go back to the club where he produced the best football of his career.

Chelsea’s winger carousel spins again

At Stamford Bridge, the wide areas remain a constant storyline.

Mykhaylo Mudryk’s future is increasingly uncertain. Back from an 18‑month absence after a doping ban, the Ukrainian has reportedly been offered to Tottenham, with Leeds United, Strasbourg and Coventry City also interested. Chelsea have options if they decide to cash in or loan him out.

They have already reinforced out wide with Geovany Quenda and Morgan Rogers. Pedro Neto is another potential outgoing, with Manchester City previously interested and Al Hilal now in the frame. Should Neto depart, Chelsea are said to be eyeing Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao as a possible replacement.

United youngster heads north for game time

Manchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney is heading to Scotland in search of minutes.

Hibernian have confirmed a season-long loan for the 20-year-old, with an option to buy included. Devaney, yet to make his senior debut for United, spent last season at St Mirren and will now get another crack at regular football in the Scottish Premiership as he tries to force his way into United’s long-term plans.

Real Madrid hit a Zubimendi wall

Real Madrid’s hunt for a new defensive midfielder has taken another hit.

After missing out on Rodri, who joined Barcelona, Los Blancos turned their attention to Martin Zubimendi. But that pursuit now looks bleak. Reports suggest Mikel Arteta has ruled out selling the 27-year-old, even though Zubimendi slipped down the pecking order towards the end of Arsenal’s title-winning campaign.

Arsenal appear determined to keep him, leaving Real searching again.

Spurs and City agree Marmoush deal

Omar Marmoush is on the brink of a move to Tottenham.

Tottenham and Manchester City have a verbal agreement in place, with Fabrizio Romano giving it his trademark “here we go”. Marmoush will initially join on loan, with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met, in a deal worth around £50m in total.

The Egypt international is due in London on Monday to complete his medical.

Hull land Ali-Cho and back Jakirovic

Hull City’s weekend just keeps building.

The Tigers have signed winger Mohamed Ali-Cho from OGC Nice for a reported £13m plus add-ons tied to Premier League survival. The 22-year-old arrives off the back of 5 goals and 4 assists in Ligue 1 last season and will undergo his medical in Hull. Earlier in the summer he had been linked with a £17m switch, but Hull have landed him for less.

Off the pitch, Hull have also moved to secure head coach Sergej Jakirovic. After an encouraging opening fixture against Manchester United, the club have handed him a significant pay rise and a new three-year deal. Owner Acun Ilicali revealed talks were swift, saying they agreed terms in “no more than five minutes”.

Willock edges towards Besiktas

Joe Willock looks set for a fresh start in Turkey.

Besiktas have submitted a €20m proposal to Newcastle and are waiting on a response. Willock has already agreed a contract in principle that would keep him at the club until 2030. Now the move rests on Newcastle’s decision.

Richarlison attracting interest as Spurs reshape attack

As Tottenham prepare for incoming forwards, one big name could be pushed towards the exit.

With Marmoush, Savinho and Coady Gakpo all potential arrivals, Spurs are open to letting Richarlison leave. Trabzonspor are exploring what it would take to prise the Brazilian away, and sounding out whether he would accept the move. Everton, his former club, have also registered their interest in bringing the 29-year-old back after selling him for £50m in 2022.

The dominoes in North London are lining up.

Liverpool locked in with PSG over Mbaye and Barcola

Liverpool’s transfer plans hinge on a tense stand-off with Paris Saint‑Germain.

The Reds have been in talks for a month over Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola, but PSG are holding firm on their valuations. The French champions want around €170m for Barcola and are only expected to soften slightly after confirming the signing of Mika Godts from Ajax.

Liverpool want both deals done before they sign off on Gakpo’s proposed move to Tottenham.

Emery coy as Watkins pushes for exit

Ollie Watkins’ future is becoming one of the stories of the window.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was quizzed about the striker’s absence from the squad and responded with a light-hearted but telling answer, hinting at a possible departure. Al Hilal have already seen a €45m bid rejected and have sent multiple offers. Watkins has asked the Villa board to let him leave this summer.

The message is clear: he wants the move. Villa’s stance may change if they land a suitable replacement or if a bigger offer lands on the table.

Spurs double down on Marmoush pursuit

Tottenham’s confidence over Marmoush is growing by the day.

They believe a package worth £63m and a contract running until 2031 will be enough to seal the deal with Manchester City and the player. Marmoush is keen and wants to move to North London as quickly as possible.

His arrival would push Richarlison further to the fringes under Roberto De Zerbi, who no longer sees the Brazilian as central to his plans.

Hull eye Essugo loan as rebuild continues

Hull City are not done yet.

They are weighing up a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo as they continue to bolster their squad for a survival fight. Chelsea are open to sending the 21-year-old out on loan, and several Premier League clubs are interested. Strasbourg, as often with Chelsea loanees, have also been linked, according to talkSPORT.

Chelsea shut the door on Bynoe-Gittens exit

Roma have been rebuffed in their attempts to sign Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.

The Italian side proposed a loan with an option to buy, but Chelsea have rejected the approach and have no intention of letting the winger leave this summer. The club view Bynoe-Gittens as part of their plans and will not negotiate his exit.

Palace name their price for Sarr

Crystal Palace have made their position clear on Ismaila Sarr.

Dropped from the squad against Everton after agreeing terms with Galatasaray, the Senegalese forward now has a firm asking price. Palace want €60m for the 28-year-old.

Signed from Marseille for €14m in 2024, Sarr has repaid that fee several times over with 33 goals in two seasons for the Eagles. If Galatasaray want him, they will have to pay accordingly.

Jackson wants Atleti, Chelsea prefer Villa

Nicolas Jackson has made his preference known.

The Chelsea striker has given Atletico Madrid his approval and views them as his ideal destination. He has had plenty of offers, notably from Aston Villa, who will need a replacement if Watkins goes.

Chelsea, though, would rather sell to Villa and are hoping for a formal proposal from the Premier League side. Jackson, under contract until 2031, wants a return to La Liga, where he previously impressed with Villarreal. Coincidentally, Villarreal face Atletico Madrid this afternoon.

Kane calm over Bayern contract talks

Harry Kane is in no rush, but he is clear about where he sees his future.

With just a year left on his Bayern Munich deal, the England captain wants to stay in Germany. “We’ll talk this week and next. We’ll just have an open discussion. We are not in a hurry or panicking. My full focus is on Bayern Munich and the upcoming season. The talks will happen behind the scenes,” he said.

Only days earlier, he ruled out a Premier League return. Speaking to Harry Winter, Kane admitted he once assumed he would go back to England, but said “that itch isn’t there as much anymore” and stressed he is “extremely happy” in Munich.

Nkunku’s Leipzig reunion gathers pace

Christopher Nkunku’s situation at Milan has quickly unravelled.

Told he is surplus to requirements by Ruben Amorim, the French attacker has moved fast to secure a way out. He has reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for a sensational return on an initial loan with an option to buy.

Nkunku, sold by Leipzig to Chelsea for £50m in 2023, now wants to reignite his career in a familiar environment and is looking forward to the move back to the Bundesliga.

Mudryk weighs options as Chelsea push Strasbourg

Mykhaylo Mudryk is expected to leave Chelsea before the window closes.

Cleared to play again after charges related to his long-term doping ban were dropped earlier this month, the Ukrainian wants to stay in the Premier League to rebuild his sharpness. Leeds and Spurs are both interested, with Tottenham viewing him as a potential target if their Gakpo move collapses.

Chelsea, though, would prefer a loan to sister club Strasbourg rather than strengthening a domestic rival. Mudryk, 25, remains under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031.

Watkins pushes for Al Hilal switch

Ollie Watkins has made his stance unmistakable.

Al Hilal have lodged four bids for the Aston Villa striker, the latest worth around £45m, all rejected. But Watkins has told the Villa board he wants to leave Birmingham and join the Saudi Pro League side before the deadline, according to TALKSports’ Ben Jacobs.

Villa now face a decision that could reshape their attack and, with it, the balance of their season.