After their mass exodus this summer, Aston Villa are in need of reinforcements.
The Portugal winger is open to the move and talks have begun over a possible deal.
Uncertainty over Ollie Watkins’ future also makes this deal an imperative for the Premier League side.
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Mike Jones25 August 2026 10:19
DONE DEAL! Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Savinho from Manchester City in a worth up to £85m.
The initial payment is for £75m with a further £10m of add ons available to be met under certain criteria.
Sky Sports News says that £5m of those add ons are near guaranteed meaning City are likely to pocket £80m from the deal.
Spurs’ expenditure this summer has now exceeded £300m as they attempt to arrest their downturn in form which has seen them finish 17th in the Premier League over the last two seasons.
Mike Jones25 August 2026 10:13
What’s going on with Bradley Barcola?
Will Liverpool sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola? That’s been one of the lingering questions throughout the transfer window and there still isn’t a definitive answer.
Signs point to it being a possibility as Barcola was left out of PSG’s two most recent matchday squads but a report from RMC Sport says that PSG boss Luis Enrique is not including him, nor Ibrahim Mbaye, until their transfer situations are resolved.
Both players have been linked with Liverpool.
However, in Barcola’s case the French champions aim to receive £140m plus for the winger while Liverpool want a much lower fee.
French media have said that an offer between £111m and £128m could be negotiated. In either case Liverpool will be paying a premium for the forward so they move ahead with their pursuit.
(PA)
Will Castle25 August 2026 10:00
Man Utd target Alejandro Balde wants to fight for Barcelona place
Manchester United target Alejandro Balde wants to remain at Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo in Spain.
Signing a left back remains a priority for United this summer, following the 2-0 opening day defeat at newly promoted Hull on Saturday, and there has even been contact between the clubs.
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Mike Jones25 August 2026 09:40
Liverpool discover Yankuba Minteh price after Brighton reject two bids for winger
Brighton will hold firm to their valuation of the Gambian winger, The Independent understands.
Liverpool’s £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh has been knocked back (PA)
Mike Jones25 August 2026 09:20
Man City step up midfield rebuild with €100m deal for 18-year-old
Manchester City have agreed a €100m deal with Lille to buy midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
The 18-year-old is set to become City’s second big-money midfield signing of the summer, and the third most expensive player in their history, as they continue their busy first summer under Enzo Maresca.
Bouaddi will arrive as City step up their midfield overhaul after the departures of captain Bernardo Silva, Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders.
City will pay an initial €95m deal with a potential €5m in add-ons, for the Morocco international.
He is set to join the £116m Elliot Anderson as part of City’s midfield revamp. Only Anderson and Jack Grealish have ever cost City more than his fee.
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Mike Jones25 August 2026 09:00
Man City interested in Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo
This is quite an unexpected rumour and it comes from Sky Sports who say that Manchester City are interested in Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo.
Gakpo already has one Premier League suitor in Tottenham Hotspur but with Liverpool’s ongoing search for a new winger unresolved it feels unlikely that they would let him leave without a guaranteed replacement.
The report says that no talks have happenend between the clubs and that Liverpool do not want to sell him.
Additionally, Man City have a verbal agreement with Palmeiras to sign Brazilian winger Allan for £34m as a replacement for the departing Savinho.
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Mike Jones25 August 2026 08:40
Liverpool continue to be frustrated in search for a winger
Liverpool continue to be frustrated in their approach for a new winger. The Reds reportedly enquired over the availability of Real Madrid forward Endrick in the past few days, but the Spanish giants have made clear that the Brazilian is not for sale, or available to join on loan.
Liverpool’s have already seen two offers for Yankuba Minteh, the latest for £60m, rebuffed by Brighton, and want Bradley Barcola, but Paris Saint-Germain are looking for £145m.
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Mike Jones25 August 2026 08:20
Why Ollie Watkins’ move to Saudi Arabia will tarnish his Aston Villa legacy
The England striker seems dead set on leaving Villa in the lurch to join Al Hilal – which, Richard Jollywrites, is a great shame for a club and player who were very good for one another.
Mike Jones25 August 2026 08:10
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the latest news, gossip and rumours from the summer transfer window.
There are plenty of stories still developing as deadline day looms with Arsenal still hunting a marquee signing and Liverpool in the search for a new winger to replace Mo Salah.
Aston Villa mass exodus looks set to continue as well with both Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez looking likely to leave the club.
Meanwhile, Man City and Man Utd aim to bring in more reinforcements before the window closes next week.
Mike Jones25 August 2026 08:00