Aston Villa not close to Lucas Paqueta agreement
West Ham do not want to sell Lucas Paqueta and there is no agreement between Aston Villa despite an initial approach over a £50m move for the Brazil international.
West Ham are away to Nottingham Forest this afternoon and Graham Potter does not want to lose anyone in his squad after a difficult start to the new season.
(Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
Miguel Delaney31 August 2025 11:59
Barcelona issue Fermin Lopez update amid Chelsea interest
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is “convinced” that Chelsea target Fermin Lopez will remain at the club this summer.
“I spoke with him. I’m convinced that he will stay, but at the end I don’t know what happens. We have to wait. I am really happy when the market is closed,” Flick said.
“I told him my opinion, but it’s between him and me. Sometimes players have other thoughts. Around the players are also a lot of people, who know maybe more than we know.
“It’s a big business. I have to focus on my team and I am really happy Fermín plays for Barca. He’s a really important player for us. He showed that last season. His style is different to other players. He can help us a lot.”
(REUTERS)
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 11:29
Piero Hincapie ‘travelling to London’ ahead of proposed Arsenal move
The Ecuador international has seemingly travelled without permission, too, as the clubs have yet to strike a deal but Hincapie has reportedly agreed personal terms.
Piero Hincapie (Getty Images)
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 11:09
Wolves set to lose Jorgen Strand Larsen?
Wolves’ star man Jorgen Strand Larsen was left out of their squad entirely for their defeat to Everton yesterday.
Wolves have already rejected two bids by Newcastle for the Norway international but it looks as though he may be on his way out.
Boss Vitor Pereira told Sky Sports: “He got a kick in the game against Bournemouth. He tried to play the last game [against West Ham in the League Cup] and scored two goals, but felt worse.
“Now is difficult for him. He tried to train, but it’s not possible to play him today.”
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Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 10:49
Dominic Solanke injury will not change Tottenham’s transfer plans – Thomas Frank
Tottenham have another injury concern in Dominic Solanke, but Thomas Frank has ruled out a late move for a centre forward in the transfer window.
Solanke missed Saturday’s 1-0 loss at home to Bournemouth with an ankle injury, which had also disrupted his pre-season.
It is the latest fitness blow for Frank, with James Maddison sidelined for the majority of the season while Dejan Kulusevski faces a battle to play again in 2025, but Spurs hope Solanke can return for their trip to West Ham on September 13.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 10:29
Yoane Wissa urges Brentford to ‘keep their word’ and allow transfer move
Yoane Wissa has urged Brentford to ‘keep their word’ and allow him to leave before Monday’s transfer deadline.
The 28-year-old posted on Instagram claiming the club has “significantly changed its position” having previously “put in writing” that he could depart should a fair offer be made.
Newcastle had an offer of £35m plus add-ons rejected earlier in August for the forward who scored 19 Premier League goals last season.
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 10:21
Tottenham to go in for Manuel Akanji?
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to beat Milan and Crystal Palace to the signing of Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, according to Gazetta Dello Sport.
Akanji will be allowed to depart City and had been seen by Palace as a possible replacement for captain Marc Guehi should he move to Liverpool.
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Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:59
Furious Nicolas Jackson refuses Chelsea return after Bayern Munich move called off
Chelsea have cancelled Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich after Liam Delap was ruled out for “six to eight weeks” following their controversial 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge.
Delap limped off with a hamstring problem 13 minutes into the west London derby, and after head coach Enzo Maresca initially refused to rule out the club reentering the transfer market with just over 48 hours of the window remaining, the decision has been taken to inform Bayern that Jackson will be staying.
However, PA understands that the 24-year-old, who has already landed in Germany, is furious with the club’s U-turn.
Robert O’Conner31 August 2025 09:47
Manchester United ‘in talks’ with Aston Villa over Emi Martinez
Manchester United are in talks with Aston Villa over signing their World Cup winning goalkeeper, according to Fabrizio Romano.
United are still pushing for a deal for Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, but Martinez is reportedly seen as an emergency option.
Andre Onana was once again left out of United’s starting line-up by Ruben Amorim yesterday.
(PA Wire)
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:29
Jackson still in Munich and wants Bayern move
However, Sky Sports News reports that Nicolas Jackson remains in Munich and is furious with Chelsea after they decided to cancel his loan move to Bayern.
Jackson reportedly wants to push through a move – but Chelsea have seemingly decided that they will not allow him to go out on loan after the injury to Liam Delap.
(PA Archive)
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2025 09:09