Marseille make enquiry for Chelsea talent
Marseille have made an enquiry for Chelsea forward Deivid Washington, reports Foot Mercato.
The 21-year-old is tipped to secure a loan move this summer, with Strasbourg, also owned by BlueCo, an option.
With Emanuel Emegha at Chelsea and Joaquín Panichelli returning from a serious knee injury, Strasbourg need a No 9.
But now OM will compete with their Ligue 1 rivals and Sevilla for his signature.
Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 15:45
Sarr’s future in doubt after missing Palace squad for Premier League opener
Ismaila Sarr’s future is unclear after the Senegalese forward was left out of the Crystal Palace squad against Everton.
But there’s no club to club agreement and Pierre Sage maintained this week that he will stay at the club beyond the deadline.
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Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 15:15
Ian Wright unhappy over Gabriel Martinelli’s treatment
Ian Wright said Arsenal’s handling of Gabriel Martinelli’s potential exit from the club has left him feeling “uncomfortable” and claimed the forward deserves “more respect”.
Martinelli, who has played nearly 300 times across seven seasons for the Gunners, was left out of Arsenal’s squad for their opening-night win over Coventry at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are exploring selling Martinelli, who has one year remaining on his contract, but Wright believes the Brazil international, also omitted from Arsenal’s Community Shield victory against Manchester City last Sunday, is being left in the dark over his future.
“The way Martinelli is being treated at the moment, it really makes me feel uncomfortable,” said former Arsenal striker Wright following the Gunners’ 3-0 victory on Friday.
“The way he’s been treated at the end here, I know they might want him out, and a lot of people might say, ‘Yeah, it’s time for him to move him on’. But there’s ways of doing that and it should suit him as well, how he wants to leave.
“Not being involved in the squad (last night), not being spoken to, he doesn’t know what’s going on. And yes, I know this, I know this. He doesn’t know what is happening.”
Harry Latham-Coyle22 August 2026 14:45
Do Arsenal need a new forward?
Arsenal, it seems, are still keen on adding a new left-sided forward before the transfer window closes – but Lawrence Ostlere was mightily impressed with Christos Tzolis in their Premier League opener against Coventry City on Friday night.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 August 2026 14:15
Hull City owner details mindset for transfer market
“In football it’s the same, when you want a player, good player, he’s doubtful, the player wants to come to you to the Premier League, but our eyes are on the higher levels,” Hull City owner Acun Ilıcalı tells TNT Sports.
“Two months, five months for specific players to convince them, it’s not easy, it’s expensive, I would say the biggest game in the world is this transfer puzzle to try and compete.
“I enjoy it, but only when I get what I want, if not, I’m depressed, if I have the target I do everything to get it. There are limits. They don’t let us do it, you have a certain budget.”
Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 13:50
Wrexham set to be snubbed by Angers star
Wrexham are keen on Angers star Jacques Ekomie.
The 23-year-old is thought to be valued at €5m.
The Gabon international prefers a move to Hamburg, Foot Mercato reports, which could leave the Championship club searching elsewhere for a new left-back.
Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 13:30
Unai Emery admits surprise at Aston Villa summer exodus
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits the summer exodus of star players at Villa Park has surprised him.
Villa have already lost Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa, Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans this summer, with Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez also looking likely to leave before the transfer window closes.
Emery has been able to replace some of his key men, but the Spaniard was not expecting the scale of the rebuild.
“Definitely not expecting the changes we were doing, but last year when we finished sixth and played PSG in the quarter-finals, we didn’t have a lot of movement around players,” he said ahead of Sunday’s opener at Brighton.
“This year is completely different. Maybe it was winning the Europa League or finishing fourth, but more or less both seasons were similar in performance.
“This year they have come for our players, but I accept it and we have to be positive again.”
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery (PA Wire)
Harry Latham-Coyle22 August 2026 13:10
The three key positions Man United need to upgrade to win Premier League
The potential arrival of Carlos Baleba means Michael Carrick’s midfield rebuild might be complete, Chris Wilson writes, but there are glaring gaps elsewhere in the squad as the new season begins:
Harry Latham-Coyle22 August 2026 12:50
Man United could target new left-back before deadline and Rashford set to be reintegrated
“Left-back is being looked at, that’s why they enquired about Myles Lewis-Skelly, the price quoted was too high,” The Athletic’s David Ornstein tells TNT Sports.
“If a reasonable deal becomes available, they’ll do it, but I think they won’t have many more big names.
“If it’s England, it’s Man Utd, a Barcelona, Bayern, PSG… He’d have looked at that, the No 9 shirt is a show of faith.”
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Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 12:30
Owen Hargreaves bullish on Man Utd’s business this summer
“It’s very good, a 7/10, I think they could do with another body as a striker. I think the potential is there, they’re building something special. In terms of discipline in the market, the squad depth now, every position, there are good players available.
“Five good centre-backs for two positions. There’s depth everywhere. Maybe Sesko will be great, but you could do with one, an Osimhen type, but other than that, good.”
Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 12:15