El Khannouss a key part of Eze’s Spurs transfer
A key domino in this summer’s transfer window is Bilal El Khannouss. The 21-year-old won a bunch of young player awards in Belgium before moving to Leicester City, and did well last season in the Premier League despite the club’s relegation.
Now Crystal Palace have identified El Khannouss as a replacement for Eberechi Eze, and they have “made contact” with Leicester, reports the Athletic. If the Moroccan midfielder moves, that would pave the way for Eberechi Eze to depart Selhurst Park for Tottenham in a deal worth around £60m.
Bilal El Khannouss is wanted by Crystal Palace (Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere20 August 2025 10:27
Leipzig contact Chelsea over Nkunku
More on Christopher Nkunku, whose potential move to Bayern Munich has stalled, as mentioned below, per the Guardian.
Well, the Athletic reports that RB Leipzig have started talks with Chelsea over bringing Nkunku back to the club where he spent four seasons before moving to Stamford Bridge.
The deal is “not close yet” but Nkunku is prepared to join Leipzig.
Lawrence Ostlere20 August 2025 10:12
Aston Villa are looking into the possibility of signing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, according to the Telegraph, but only if the Blues’ £60m price tag drops significantly before deadline day.
Villa do not have as much PSR headroom as some of their Premier League rivals, having missed out on qualification for the Champions League this season, although the sale of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle has eased some of that pressure.
The club can spend but it sounds like Chelsea will need to soften their stance on Jackson if he is to move on.
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is a target for Villa (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA) (PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostlere20 August 2025 09:47
West Ham and Wolves compete for Barcelona starlet
Should West Ham get Alvarez off the books, then a deal for Barcelona’s Marc Casado could materialise, reports Marca.
Wolves are also keen on the Spain midfielder, though the 21-year-old is reluctant to leave the Camp Nou.
The Premier League duo will negotiate with the Catalan giants in a bid to bring the defensive midfielder to England and offer regular first team football.
Jack Rathborn20 August 2025 09:32
West Ham set to sanction Alvarez loan deal
West Ham could sanction a move for Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez to Fenerbahce on loan.
The Hammers could then free up some wages and strengthen before the deadline.
Talksport reports the 27-year-old could leave before the deadline with Graham Potter desperately searching for improvements after a rocky start to the season.
Jack Rathborn20 August 2025 09:21
Cristian Romero ends transfer speculation by signing new Tottenham contract
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has ended uncertainty over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the club.
Romero had entered the final two years of his previous deal, but has put pen to paper on new terms running until 2029. This news will be a major boost to new Tottenham boss Thomas Frank, who fielded several questions on the topic of Romero’s commitment in Friday’s press conference – days after he named him captain.
Jack Rathborn20 August 2025 09:10
Rodrigo Muniz set to stay at Fulham
Brazil forward Rodrigo Muniz is set to stay at Fulham with his move to Atalanta now off.
The Cottagers knocked back an offer of £35m for the 24-year-old, who scored the equaliser against Brighton to earn a point during the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
But the Serie A club are unlikely to return with an improved offer, reports Fabrizio Romano.
Jack Rathborn20 August 2025 09:00
Forest near Douglas Luiz deall to bring Brazilian back to Premier League
Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz is heading back to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest.
The 27-year-old joined Juventus from Aston Villa, but the move has failed to work out, leaving Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis to broker a deal for the player’s return.
A deal with the Turin club’s general manager Damien Comolli is now close, reports Tuttosport.
Douglas Luiz spent two years at Manchester City earlier in his career but did not feature due to work permit issues (Getty Images)
Jack Rathborn20 August 2025 08:51
Newcastle set limit on Yoane Wissa deal
Newcastle appear ready to keep Alexander Isak after their emphatic response to the player’s bombshell statement on Tuesday night.
But they are also reluctant to pay more than £40m for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, reports the Northern Echo.
Brentford’s Yoane Wissa is a target for Newcastle (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)
Jack Rathborn20 August 2025 08:42
Bayern hit trouble in Nkunku pursuit to delay Chelsea deal for Simons
Bayern Munich have encountered trouble in their pursuit of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku.
A deal for the 27-year-old has stalled, reports the Guardian.
And the knock-on effect is that it has delayed Chelsea’s attempts to sign RB Leipzig’s 22-year-old Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons.
ALEMANIA BUNDESLIGA (AP)
Jack Rathborn20 August 2025 08:31