{"id":75079,"date":"2025-08-16T22:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T22:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/75079\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T22:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T22:57:09","slug":"transfer-news-live-spurs-near-eze-deal-liverpool-on-brink-of-25m-switch-man-utd-and-arsenal-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/75079\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news live: Spurs near Eze deal, Liverpool on brink of \u00a325m switch, Man Utd and Arsenal update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#post-2159892\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Man City hold talks to sign Rodrygo<\/p>\n<p>Manchester City have held initial talks to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo, according to Sky Germany.<\/p>\n<p>However, right now, it is questionable whether the club can afford a permanent deal for the Real Madrid star, who would cost upwards of \u00a380m.<\/p>\n<p>The player has not a made a clear decision to leave yet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2220967427.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rodrygo has been the subject of interest from several top clubs\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Rodrygo has been the subject of interest from several top clubs (Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence Ostlere16 August 2025 23:03<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2162239\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Negotiations over Eze &#8216;difficult&#8217; for Spurs but issues expected to be resolved<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham hit a snag in their pursuit of Crystal Palace\u2019s Eberechi Eze on Saturday, as The Independent was told negotiations between the clubs were \u2018difficult\u2019, but it is expected that these issues will be resolved.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there are no issues on Eze\u2019s part, it seems; he is thought to be looking forward to the move.<\/p>\n<p>At present the deal would be worth \u00a355m plus add ons for the winger.<\/p>\n<p>If they do sell Eze, the Eagles have been looking at Leicester City\u2019s Bilal El Khannouss as a possible replacement.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/978bf7c4b7c193fd668f5eb1f95cf3efY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzU1MDk4NTUz-2.81238893.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Tottenham are in talks with Crystal Palace over the signing of Eberechi Eze (John Walton\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Tottenham are in talks with Crystal Palace over the signing of Eberechi Eze (John Walton\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>Alex Pattle16 August 2025 21:53<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2162228\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Nottingham Forest complete signing of James McAtee from Man City<\/p>\n<p>The England Under-21 captain is set to spark a spell of spending from Forest, who are also expected to confirm the club-record signing of Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich.<\/p>\n<p>McAtee has signed a five-year deal at the City Ground after Forest beat off competition from a host of other clubs who were interested in the 22-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Jones16 August 2025 21:10<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2162224\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>James McAtee signs for Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n<p>Manchester City midfielder James McAtee has signed for Nottingham Forest in a \u00a330m move which sees him make the switch from Manchester City. <\/p>\n<p>The midfielder has signed a five-year deal becomes Forest\u2019s second signing of the day following the arrival of Omari Hutchinson.<\/p>\n<p>Sell-on and buy-back clauses have been inserted in the deal as well. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Manchester-City-v-Wycombe-Wanderers-F-C--Carabao-Cup-Third-Round-n0e4zpol.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Nottingham Forest complete signing of James McAtee from Man City\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Nottingham Forest complete signing of James McAtee from Man City (Manchester City FC via Getty Ima)<\/p>\n<p>Mike Jones16 August 2025 21:04<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2159889\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Liverpool in talks for Guehi with options being explored<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool remain in talks with Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi as they look to add to their defensive line.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds must decide whether to submit a bid for Guehi this summer or wait until his contract runs out at the end of the upcoming season before making a move for the defender.<\/p>\n<p>The Daily Mail reports that Crystal Palace want \u00a345m for Guehi but, due to the expiring nature of his contract, a deal for around \u00a335m may be possible as they risk losing out on a fee if his contract runs down.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, there is talk of a potential swap deal involving Harvey Elliott.<\/p>\n<p>Eberechi Eze is being targeted by Arsenal and Spurs and should he leave to one of those clubs then Palace may want to bring Elliott, who is rumoured to be leaving Liverpool, in as a replacement with Guehi going the other way.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9bfc1a2b3b284abf096c80f93642ab5bY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzU1MTAwNTc1-2.81229761.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Marc Guehi led Crystal Palace to victory in the Community Shield against Liverpool (John Walton\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Marc Guehi led Crystal Palace to victory in the Community Shield against Liverpool (John Walton\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence Ostlere16 August 2025 21:01<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2159887\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Bournemouth close in on \u00a325m agreement for Liverpool winge<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/porto\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Porto<\/a> are also interested in the Scotland international but the likelihood is that he opts to stay in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Doak has been a target for a host of other clubs this summer, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/wolves\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wolves<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/west-ham\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/leeds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leeds<\/a> among his other suitors.<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence Ostlere16 August 2025 20:02<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2159885\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Parker on Burnley signings<\/p>\n<p>Scott Parker is pleased with the state of Burnley\u2019s squad and is happy with how they\u2019re shaping up ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReally positive and it is crucial as well \u2013 the balance of a squad going into the Premier League,\u201d Parker said of their current signings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a young squad last year, and it\u2019s a young squad this year, and certainly it\u2019s a young squad in terms of actually being in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, these players that have an understanding of what this league demands and what it looks like is crucial for us and delighted that we\u2019ve managed to get some of these over the line.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence Ostlere16 August 2025 18:58<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2159883\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Forest agree fee for City\u2019s McAtee<\/p>\n<p>The former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/premier-league\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Premier League<\/a> champions have included buy-back and sell-on clauses, which could mean the midfielder returns to the Etihad Stadium or makes City more money in the future.<\/p>\n<p>McAtee is now set to become Forest\u2019s fourth summer buy after winger Dan Ndoye, striker Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha, while Nuno Espirito Santo is also closing in on Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Manchester-City-FC-v-Ipswich-Town-FC-Premier-League-hjx7hw13.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Nottingham Forest have agreed to sign James McAtee from Manchester City\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Nottingham Forest have agreed to sign James McAtee from Manchester City (Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence Ostlere16 August 2025 18:00<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2162069\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Tottenham close to deal for Eze <\/p>\n<p>Tottenham Hotspur are close to agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze. <\/p>\n<p>The deal would be worth \u00a355m plus add ons for the creative winger. <\/p>\n<p>Securing Eze\u2019s signature would be a big signing for Spurs as rivals Arsenal have also held an interest in Eze. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/e0603a77d92543c1b04b139d038a1f00Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzU1MDk5MjU1-2.81229833.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Eberechi Eze scored 14 times and produced 11 assists in 43 appearances last season (Adam Davy\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Eberechi Eze scored 14 times and produced 11 assists in 43 appearances last season (Adam Davy\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>Miguel Delaney16 August 2025 17:29<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2159881\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 eRBxyC\"><\/a>Spence pens new contract at Tottenham<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/djed-spence\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Djed Spence<\/a> has signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham, just months after agreeing fresh terms last October.<\/p>\n<p>The versatile full-back has been rewarded for a fine breakthrough campaign at Spurs, which saw him make 35 appearances in the 2024-25 season, finally earning his full debut in December, two-and-a-half years after his initial arrival.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old\u2019s journey at the club has been one of resurgence.<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence Ostlere16 August 2025 17:03<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Man City hold talks to sign Rodrygo Manchester City have held initial talks to sign Real Madrid 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