Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag hits back at Granit Xhaka’s agent over Sunderland transfer claims
The Black Cats had appeared to be closing in on a deal for the former Arsenal captain as they continue a spending spree that has exceeded £100m this summer, with the club keen to add top-flight experience to their squad as they look to beat the drop next season.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 20:00
Chelsea set Veiga asking price with trio of clubs battling for Portugal international
Atletico Madrid want to sign Renato Veiga but no an agreement with Chelsea will be tough to find.
The Portuguese international will struggle to find regular gametime at Stamford Bridge, with the 21-year-old spending last season on loan at Juventus.
Atletico also face competition from Bayern Munich and an unnamed Premier League with Marca reporting that the Spaniards are willing to go to €35m to sign him, but the Blues remain unmoved on a €40m price tag.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 19:45
Could this really happen?
Foot Mercato in France are reporting that Liverpool have opened talks with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.
The 24-year-old winger is out of favour under Xabi Alonso and could seek a move this summer.
Quite whether the Reds would want to spend big again, following Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz’s arrivals to bolster the front line, is unclear.
L’Equipe also detailed how Rodrygo would “without a doubt” replace Luis Diaz, should the Colombian international leave this summer.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 19:30
Newcastle are set to make another approach for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Bees previously rejected Newcastle’s £25m bid, though the Magpies are keen on the Congo international and will return with another offer.
Wissa is said to be “keen on [the] project and Champions League chance” that Newcastle offer.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 19:15
Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and more
It was once again a case of close but not close enough for Mikel Arteta’s side in 2024/25. Finishing second fiddle to the Premier League champions for a third successive season, the Gunners endured another trophyless campaign after their Champions League push fell at the hands of eventual winners PSG.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 19:00
Nkunku exit ‘almost guaranteed’
Christopher Nkunku is set to leave Chelsea this summer, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The exit “remains almost guaranteed” according to the Italian, with “several top clubs keen”.
Bayern Munich were known to be interested in the Frenchman in January, while Man Utd have also been linked in recent weeks.
The player is though to be valued at around £70m by the Blues.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 18:45
Real Madrid preparing big bid for Man City’s Rodri
The Sun says that Real Madrid are ready to make a £100m bid for Manchester City’s Rodri this summer.
Xabi Alonso has picked out the midfielder as a possible solution to strengthen Madrid’s defensive midfield play and wants to roll the dice on tempt Rodri back to Spain.
Rodri, who sat out most of the 2024/25 season through injury, is a key player for City and has two years remaining on his contract.
City will be reluctant to let him leave but if the offer is big enough it may persuade them to consider departing with the 29-year-old who’s fitness is still doubtful.
“Everyone knows how important Rodri is,” Pep Guardiola said during the Club World Cup.
“He is one of the best players in the world. When they’re not in a team, they’re missed.”
Mike Jones24 July 2025 18:30
Man Utd winger Antony is another player set for the exit door at Old Trafford, but Real Betis – who signed the Brazilian on loan for the second half of last season – are struggling to muster the funds for a permanent purchase, according to i News.
United are said to want £30m for Antony, and though Betis are said to be trying to raise the funds, sources in Spain suggest that Atletico Madrid could be the frontrunners for the Brazilian’s signature.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 18:15
Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak, Jean-Philippe Mateta and more
Mohamed Salah was the posterboy of Slot’s title winners, with an eye-watering 46 goal contributions in 37 games taking the Reds out of reach at the top of the table.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 18:00
Ten Hag chats Xhaka’s qualities
“The agent can say anything. But this club has already lost three important players,” Ten Hag told German media on Tuesday.
“We won’t let any more players go, that’s not possible. That would neglect the structure and also the culture of the squad.
“It’s clear Granit is a leader, he has signed here for five years and has three years left on his contract. He’s too important for us to let him go.”
Mike Jones24 July 2025 17:45