NEWCASTLE are set to make a huge statement this transfer window with the £63m signing of Alexander Isak.
It remains to be seen what this means for their pursuit of Watford's Joao Pedro.
Meanwhile Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a bid for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham next summer, and they're going to use the cash generated from the sale of Casemiro.
The Brazilian was sold to Man Utd for £60m with £10m in add-ons, and Real are said to be wanting to use that to buy Bellingham.
And we have all the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo's future.
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Roma close to landing Belotti
Roma are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for free agent Andrea Belotti.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, signing the 28-year-old striker is seen as a priority the Serie A club.
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Blues may switch Gallagher or Broja for Gordon
Chelsea might have to sacrifice either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in a loan deal with Everton to get Anthony Gordon.
The 21-year-old has told Everton he wants a move to Stamford Bridge, but the Toffees are so far refusing to sell.
according to talkSPORT, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel might need to sweeten the deal with player to finally get his man as the transfer window edges closer to an end.
They report that the Merseyside club are ready to renegotiate as long as either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja are included in the deal.
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More on Toon deal with Sociedad
The offer is thought to be an initial payment in the region of £59m, with a further £4m in add-ons.
Sociedad will also receive 10 per cent of any future sale of Isak by Newcastle.
The deal smashes the North East oufit's previous biggest transfer fee – which was £42m for Bruno Guimaraes.
And it means Eddie Howe will have three recognised strikers to choose from up front in Isak, Callum Wilson and Chris Wood.
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BREAKING – Newcastle agree £63m deal for Isak
Newcastle have reportedly agreed a £63MILLION deal for Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak.
The 22-year-old Swedish international has scored 44 goals in 132 appearances for the LaLiga outfit.
And El Diario Vasco are now reporting that Sociedad have agreed a hefty £63m fee with Newcastle for the striker.
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ICYMI – Spurs want James
Tottenham are eyeing up a shock move for Leeds winger Dan James.
Spurs are preparing to replace Bryan Gil, who is hoping to rejoin Valencia on a loan deal.
James, 24, joined the Yorkshire club last summer from Manchester United in a £25million deadline day deal.
The Welshman penned a five-year contract with Leeds but now Antonio Conte wants to bring him to London.
Spurs are preparing for life in the Champions League and are considering a loan offer for James with a £20million obligation to buy.
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TWENTY clubs interested in Hudson-Odoi
Sky Sports report that 20 clubs across Europe are interested in signing Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi on loan.
He is said to have opted to join Bayer Leverkusen on loan.
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Trapp talks for Man Utd
Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has been in talks to join Manchester United.
It is claimed the Red Devils are set to offer Trapp £180,000 a week to join ahead of submitting a bid to Frankfurt.
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No bid for Neto, says Lage
Bruno Lage revealed he has yet to hear of a proposal for forward Pedro Neto, despite reported interest from Arsenal.
Lage told reporters: "I have heard that but nothing has come to us.
"It's normal now, with the good players that we have.
"Teams are looking for good players in the same way we are looking for Goncalo Guedes, Matheus Nunes, Nathan Collins.
"No one told me anything about any [Neto] proposal."
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A chance for Tielemans?
Leicester are set to slash their £38million asking price for Youri Tielemans, according to reports.
Tielemans, 25, has been heavily linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium this summer.
He has less than one year remaining on his current deal, so the Foxes are expected to cash in on him while they still can.
And, according to Dutch outlet Het Nieuwsblad, as per Sport Witness, Leicester will now demand a smaller fee to get a deal done.
Club chiefs had been eager to earn £38m from the sale, however, many potential suitors deemed the fee unrealistic.
Tielemans is now expected to be sold for as little as £20m.
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Bailed him out
Out-of-favour centre-back Eric Bailly, who started just three Premier League games last season, is on his way to Marseille in a season-long loan deal.
Under the terms of the agreement, Marseille will be obligated to make the move permanent for a fee of £5.9m if they qualify for the Champions League and he plays a stated number of games.
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West Ham delighted to land Palmieri
An excerpt of a club statement read: " West Ham United is delighted to announce the signing of Italy international defender Emerson
Palmieri."The 28-year-old has joined the Hammers on a four-year contract, with a one-year option, for an undisclosed fee from fellow Premier League club Chelsea.
"A pacy and technically proficient left-back or left wing-back renowned for his stamina and attacking qualities, Emerson has won the Uefa European Championship, Uefa Champions League and Uefa Europa League during a stellar career."
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Alright Pal
West Ham have completed the signing of Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri.
The Hammers began chasing the signature of the out-of-favour left-back earlier this month.
And manager David Moyes has got his man – who has inked a four-year contract at the London Stadium – after finally agreeing a suitable contract with the full-back.
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Final De Jong bid
Manchester United are planning one final offer for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Reports have emerged that United chiefs are flying to Spain this week in an attempt to seal a deal.
De Jong appears to have been, at best, lukewarm on the prospect of rejoining ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
But Ten Hag has persuaded the Red Devils’ hierarchy to make another attempt after personally holding positive talks with the star midfielder, according to De Telegraaf
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Spurs want James
Tottenham are eyeing up a shock move for Leeds winger Dan James.
Spurs are preparing to replace Bryan Gil, who is hoping to rejoin Valencia on a loan deal.
James, 24, joined the Yorkshire club last summer from Manchester United in a £25million deadline day deal.
The Welshman penned a five-year contract with Leeds but now Antonio Conte wants to bring him to London.
Spurs are preparing for life in the Champions League and are considering a loan offer for James with a £20million obligation to buy.
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Good morning football fans
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
That’s because Real Madrid are set to land Bellingham using their £70million Casemiro windfall after the midfielder moved to United.
According to Marca, the Red Devils have effectively blocked themselves from getting the midfielder soon.
The England international, also linked with the Blues and the Reds, is a main target for Real.
Los Blancos were already targeting a move for the 19-year-old ace next summer.
But with an extra £70m in the kitty from Casemiro’s exit, the LaLiga champions are now more confident than ever of having enough funds to sign Bellingham ahead of United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Leicester have rejected a third offer by Chelsea for Wesley Fofana worth £70m.
According to Sky Sports, the Blues’ most recent bid was believed to be £60m with a possible £10m in add-ons.
But the add-ons were described as “ambitious” targets and therefore the grand total of £70m seems unlikely to be reached.
Fofana wants to move to Stamford Bridge and was left out of the Foxes’ loss to Southampton during the weekend.
And United are planning one final push for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Reports have emerged that Red Devils chiefs are flying to Spain this week in an attempt to seal a deal.
De Jong appears to have been, at best, lukewarm on the prospect of reuniting with ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
But Ten Hag has persuaded the Red Devils’ hierarchy to make another attempt after personally holding positive talks with the midfielder, according to De Telegraaf.
Finally, West Ham have completed the signing of Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea.
According to Sky Sports, Emerson has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Hammers.
The full-back joined the Blues from Roma in 2018 but struggled to make a strong case for the starting line-up.
The Italy international registered a total of two goals and five assists in 71 appearances across all competitions.
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Gift of the Gab
Arsenal have opened talks with Gabriel Martinelli over a lucrative new long-term contract.
Martinelli is set to receive a major pay rise as he continues to impress at the Emirates.
The forward’s existing deal expires in the summer of 2024, with an additional option for the Gunners to extend by a year.
However, PA Sport report that discussions have started to ensure the Brazil international stays at the Emirates for years ahead
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Tottenham target James
Tottenham are eyeing up a shock swoop for Leeds ace and former Manchester United player Dan James.
Spurs are preparing to replace Bryan Gil, who is hoping to rejoin Valencia on loan this season.
The North Londoners are getting ready for life in the Champions League and are considering a loan offer for James with a £20million obligation to buy.
Tottenham are focussing on reducing their squad, hence waiting for Gil to leave before shifting the focus on the Welshman
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Bayern target De Jong
Bayern Munich have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the bidding war for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Bayern are said to be weighing up offering Barca a similar deal to the one that saw Philippe Coutinho join the Allianz Arena for one season from the Nou Camp three years ago.
According to Sport, the Bundesliga champs would table a loan move with the option to buy.
However, it is proving a difficult challenge to lure the midfielder away from the Nou Camp
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Port of call
Chelsea are considering a swoop for Porto ace and Arsenal target Pepe.
But the Blues have been informed that the Brazilian is not available for anything less than his £59million asking price.
The 25-year-old has previously been the subject of a £25.3m bid from the North Londoners.
And now Record claim London rivals Chelsea have sent inquiries to the Primeira Liga giants
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Conor Gallagher targeted
West Ham are plotting a daring bid to land Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher, reports SunSport’s Andy Dillon.
Hammers boss David Moyes wants Gallagher to spend the season on loan with the Irons.
The midfielder is already wanted by Newcastle and Crystal Palace – where he spent last season gaining valuable experience.
Moyes wants to add pace and power into the middle of the park, particularly after losing the first three games of the campaign which has left his team bottom of the table.
The 22-year-old has featured in all three Chelsea matches so far, with the player starting in Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at Leeds.
But Gallagher was only offered his chance with N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic sidelined
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West Ham sign Emerson
West Ham have completed the signing of Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea.
According to Sky Sports, Emerson has put pen to paper on a four-year contract.
The full-back joined the Blues from Roma in 2018 but struggled to make a case for the starting line-up.
The Italy international amassed a total of two goals and five assists in 71 appearances across all competitions
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All systems Jo
Everton are set to match Newcastle in the £30million transfer war over Watford ace Joao Pedro as they prepare to lose Anthony Gordon to Chelsea.
According to the Daily Mail, the Toffees are now willing to match the Magpies’ recent £25m bid, which includes £5m in add-ons.
The forward is said to prefer a move to St James’ Park, with the club’s fortunes on the rise since their Saudi takeover last year.
But with the Blues keen to land Gordon for £60m, the Merseysiders are desperate to get a replacement in the door
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Final De Jong bid
Manchester United are planning one final offer for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Reports have emerged that United chiefs are flying to Spain this week in an attempt to seal a deal.
De Jong appears to have been, at best, lukewarm on the prospect of rejoining ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
But Ten Hag has persuaded the Red Devils’ hierarchy to make another attempt after personally holding positive talks with the star midfielder, according to De Telegraaf
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Aubameyang transfer situation
Chelsea are very close to landing Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
That is according to Rudy Galetti, who reports a deal to take Aubameyang to the Blues is “imminent”.
Galetti tweeted the clubs have reached an agreement over a fee of just under £17million, plus bonuses which would see the ex-Arsenal star make a quick return to the Premier League.
The Gabon international only joined Barca in February after his well-publicised disciplinary problems at the Emirates
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Gordon keen on Chelsea
Everton star Anthony Gordon has told the Merseysiders he wants to sign for Chelsea
That is according to The Athletic, who report Gordon is very keen on making the move to Stamford Bridge.
The 21-year-old wants to play Champions League football and believes the move will boost his chances of an England spot at this winter’s World Cup.
The Athletic understand the Blues are ready to pay £50million plus £10m in potential add-ons for the forward
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