Newcastle complete club record signing of Nick Woltemade
Newcastle have finally put pen to paper on a deal for Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, and it’s huge: a club record signing for £69m, the club has confirmed – £6m more than they paid for Alexander Isak three years ago.
The 23-year-old Germany international becomes the Magpies’ fifth addition of the window and will wear the number 27.
His move could clear the way for Isak to leave the club after a summer of agitation Tyneside.
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Flo Clifford30 August 2025 11:15
Brentford see bid for Maximilian Beier rebuffed
Borussia Dortmund have turned down a club-record bid from Brentford for Maximilian Beier, according to The Athletic.
The official proposal for the 22-year-old striker is worth in the region of £45m and Brentford are not expected to send an improved offer.
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Flo Clifford30 August 2025 10:59
Nkunku departs Chelsea for AC Milan
Chelsea have been busy this morning… news from AC Milan, who are “delighted” to announce the permanent signing of Christopher Nkunku.
The French forward has signed a contract until 2030 and will wear the number 18 shirt.
Sky Sports reports the deal could be worth more than £36m.
He joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig two years ago for £52m.
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Flo Clifford30 August 2025 10:45
Nick Woltemade arrives on Tyneside as Newcastle consider Alexander Isak exit
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has insisted the club will not make any more “poor” decisions as Nick Woltemade’s impending arrival potentially opens the door to Alexander Isak’s departure.
The 23-year-old Germany international was on Tyneside on Friday with a view to completing a club record £65million switch from VfB Stuttgart as sources in Merseyside indicated Liverpool were ready to make an improved offer for Isak after their initial £110m bid was rejected out of hand.
Head coach Howe hinted for the first time that he might reluctantly be open to allowing the Sweden international to go despite his preference to retain his services, because of both the impact a sale would have on Newcastle’s profitability and sustainability calculations and the player’s conduct in recent weeks.
Flo Clifford30 August 2025 10:35
AC Milan make proposal for Manuel Akanji
Sky Sports reports that AC Milan are willing to pay nearly £13m (€15m) for Manuel Akanji, with an agreement on the cards – although it also reports that Milan sporting director Igli Tare believes the player himself isn’t fully sold on a move.
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Flo Clifford30 August 2025 10:25
Another Premier League club pushing for Gianluigi Donnarumma?
Exiled PSG stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been linked with Manchester City this summer, but according to Sky Sports, at least one other Premier League club is in talks about signing him in the next 72 hours.
Donnarumma’s representatives are working hard to make sure he has a new club before the window closes.
Gianluigi Donnarumma was an eye-catching omission from Paris St Germain’s Super Cup squad to face Tottenham (David Davies/PA) (PA Wire)
Flo Clifford30 August 2025 10:15
Manchester United agree Napoli loan deal for Rasmus Hojlund
It is up to the Dane, who had said earlier this summer that he wanted to stay at Old Trafford, if he agrees to move to Napoli.
But United have accepted a package that includes a €6m loan fee and a €44m clause to complete a permanent move for the striker.
It could bring an end to Hojlund’s United career, just two years after he joined from Atalanta for £64m, which had the potential to go up to £72m including add-ons.
Flo Clifford30 August 2025 10:05
Liverpool expected to make £130m offer for Alexander Isak
The Telegraph reports that Liverpool are in line to make a British record offer for wantaway Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who is running out of time to secure the move to Anfield he so desires.
The offer is believed to be for £130m, with add-ons and bonuses taking it into British transfer record territory.
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been trying to force his way out of the club (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)
Flo Clifford30 August 2025 09:55
Tottenham sign Netherlands international Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig
Tottenham have pulled off the major signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a welcome boost for new boss Thomas Frank.
Spurs have tracked a high-quality attacking addition all summer and after recent failed pursuits of Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, the capture of 22-year-old Simons represents a significant coup for the north London club.
Versatile attacker Simons has joined Tottenham in a deal worth an initial £51.8m with further add-ons included.
Flo Clifford30 August 2025 09:48
Alejandro Garnacho arrives at Chelsea ahead of £40m move
Alejandro Garnacho was at Chelsea’s training ground on Friday in advance of his £40million move from Manchester United, head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed.
A deal was agreed on Thursday between the parties after the 21-year-old was made surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
“I know he is around here,” said Maresca. “I don’t know exactly where.”
Alejandro Garnacho has been outspoken on social media during his protracted departure from Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)
Flo Clifford30 August 2025 09:37