{"id":33587,"date":"2025-07-30T23:27:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T23:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/33587\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T23:27:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T23:27:10","slug":"transfer-news-live-man-united-prioritise-sesko-arsenals-eze-stance-liverpool-strike-isak-deal-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/33587\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news live: Man United prioritise Sesko, Arsenal\u2019s Eze stance, Liverpool strike Isak deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Sunderland sign former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old midfielder arrives on Wearside having spent two years with Leverkusen and was part of their impressive 2023-24 season, where they were crowned Bundesliga<\/a> champions and lifted the DFB-Pokal.<\/p>\n

Xhaka made 49 appearances in all competitions for Leverkusen last season, including 10 in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones31 July 2025 00:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Man Utd hold talks with Sesko<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old Slovenian is also a reported target of Newcastle\u2019s and discussions are said to also be ongoing between United and Aston Villa about Ollie Watkins.<\/p>\n

Villa are understood to be against selling Watkins but could see their hand forced by a substantial bid.<\/p>\n

\"BenjaminBenjamin Sesko could leave RB Leipzig if a fee can be agreed (Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones30 July 2025 23:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Liverpool sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the German champions and will replace Leroy Sane<\/a> in Vincent Kompany\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones30 July 2025 23:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Man United hire F1 guru who has never worked in football to lead data department<\/p>\n

Manchester United<\/a> have appointed a serial winner from Formula One as their new data guru in a bid to use AI to transform their fortunes.<\/p>\n

Mike Sansoni, who contributed to eight world championship-winning seasons in an 11-year spell at the Mercedes F1<\/a> team, has joined United as director of data.<\/p>\n

Sansoni, who has never worked in football before and was Mercedes\u2019 senior performance engineer, replaces Dominic Jordan, who left United last year.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones30 July 2025 22:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Premier League clubs can ignore new rule next season \u2013 on one condition<\/p>\n

Cameras will be allowed into Premier League<\/a> dressing rooms next season as part of a new experience offered by broadcasters<\/a> to its viewers.<\/p>\n

But in a new development, teams will be able to change their minds on this if they are losing.<\/p>\n

Dressing-room access is one of a number of enhancements being granted by top-flight clubs as part of the new domestic television deal with Sky Sports<\/a> and TNT Sports<\/a>, along with half-time player or manager interviews<\/a> and in-match interviews with managers or substituted players.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones30 July 2025 22:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Manchester United make offer for Hjulmand<\/p>\n

Manchester United have reportedly tabled an offer for Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand.<\/p>\n

According to Calciomercato, United have submitted a bid worth \u20ac40m (\u00a335m) for the Sporting captain would would reunite with former boss Ruben Amorim should he make the move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

United have decided to send Toby Collyer out on loan which means there is space in midfield for Hjulmand to slot into.<\/p>\n

Sporting wanted any move for Hjulmand to meet his \u20ac80m release clause but will apparently settle for a figure closer to \u20ac50m.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones30 July 2025 21:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Man United exploring swap deals with Chelsea and Aston Villa to offload Alejandro Garnacho<\/p>\n

The Old Trafford hierarchy are trying to find innovative solutions to multiple transfer issues this summer, as Ruben Amorim<\/a> wants to continue his overhaul of the squad while moving players on<\/a>. United’s PSR pressures are nevertheless well known, meaning they are investigating deals where players go both ways. The club also want an athletic number-six and a goalkeeper, with the potential order of signings dependent on opportunities and sales.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones30 July 2025 21:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arsenal ramp up bid for Crystal Palace star<\/p>\n

The Independent understands the Swede is currently in London for his medical, allowing Arsenal to turn their attention to other targets.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones30 July 2025 20:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bryan Mbeumo reveals the Manchester United player he is most looking forward to playing with<\/p>\n

Cameroon winger Mbeumo, who scored 20 goals and provided seven assists for Brentford<\/a> in the Premier League<\/a> last season, signed a five-year contract last week to become United\u2019s third summer signing.<\/p>\n

He will now link up with a host of international stars as they hope to improve on last season\u2019s league position.<\/p>\n

Mike Jones30 July 2025 20:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>What is really going on inside the confusing Alexander Isak transfer saga?<\/p>\n

Many are worried. A feeling is growing that Isak\u2019s head has been turned, with that accentuated by the club\u2019s frustrations in the transfer market.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old is coming into his prime, and just qualifying for the Champions League is no longer enough. <\/p>\n

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