Joao Felix leaves Chelsea to join Al-Nassr
He made 20 appearances for Enzo Maresca’s side in the first half of the season – but started only three Premier League games – before leaving for AC Milan on loan in January.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 18:00
Manchester United are understood to have held talks with RB Leipzig regarding Benjamin Sesko and a face-to-face meeting could follow according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 22-year-old Slovenian is also a reported target of Newcastle’s and discussions are said to also be ongoing between United and Aston Villa about Ollie Watkins.
Villa are understood to be against selling Watkins but could see their hand forced by a substantial bid.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 17:45
Fulham have made an approach for Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Arsenal are reportedly open to offers in the region of £15m.
The player joined Arsenal from Man City in a £30m deal in 2022, scoring three times in 91 appearances since.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 17:30
Aston Villa are also understood to have increased their offer for Baris Alper Yilmaz.
Galatasaray want €40m (£34.5m) for the Turkish international and Villa’s second bid is said to be lower than that.
The 25-year-old Turkish international has also been linked with the likes of Sunderland.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 17:15
Why Benjamin Sesko is now Man United’s top transfer target
Manchester United have made Benjamin Sesko their top striking target and have made contact with RB Leipzig about him.
United had narrowed down their search for a No 9 to the Slovenian and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins before deciding to prioritise a move for the 22-year-old.
Richard Jolly30 July 2025 17:03
Wissa may not train with Brentford
The Evening Standard report that Yoane Wissa is reportedly “angry and disappointed” with Brentford’s approach to his future amid continued interest from Newcastle.
The forward left the Bees’ pre-season training camp in Portugal last week amid speculation around his future but is expeted to return to the squad tomorrow.
Brentford have rejected a £25m from Newcastle though Wissa is under the impression he would be able to leave the club this summer.
the forward has allegedly threatened not to play for Brentford again if he is not allowed to leave. Wissa wants to play Champions League football and at 28 may not get the opportunity should he remain with the Bees.
Brentford, for their part, have already sold Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard while their former manager, Thomas Frank, has moved to Tottenham.
It is easy to see why they are reluctant to sell Wissa.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 17:00
Luke Shaw makes honest admission about ‘stragglers’ in Man United squad
“He’s extremely tough on the group. He leaves no stone unturned and I think there are no stragglers in this group anymore. I think everyone has to put the team first. He’s made that very clear,” Shaw said while on United’s pre-season tour.
“I think he’s picking players on how he feels will be best for the team and that’s his choice. As players, we’re fully behind him and fully behind on his ideas and what he wants to implement in this team. We feel like a real team, especially this pre-season.”
Jamie Braidwood30 July 2025 16:45
Ajax and Chelsea near breakthrough over Hato
Chelsea are now closing in on a deal to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax.
An agreement is “yet to be reached but getting nearer”, with a compromise expected to take the fee closer to the €40m mark.
“Personal terms in place” for the 19-year-old, reports The Athletic.
And Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal is “very close” with Ajax after progress in talks yesterday.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 16:30
Real Madrid hand Kylian Mbappe iconic new shirt number following legend’s exit
Kylian Mbappe will don an iconic new shirt number for Real Madrid following the departure of one of the club’s all-time greats.
The 26-year-old French forward wore the number nine shirt in his debut season after arriving from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer last summer.
But like Cristiano Ronaldo in 2010, it’s taken only one year for Mbappe to ditch the nine as he takes up the number he has become accustomed to wearing for the French national team.
Will Castle30 July 2025 16:30
Diaz sends message to Liverpool fans
Luis Diaz has posted his farewell to Liverpool fans on social media after his move to Bayern Munich was made official.
“Three years and a half that I’ll treasure forever,” he said.
“I arrived with all the dreams in the world, and I am leaving proud of everything we achieved together.”
Mike Jones30 July 2025 16:15