Carlos Baleba set for Manchester United move as Tottenham targets Marmoush
Carlos Baleba’s long pursuit of a Manchester United move is finally paying off. The Cameroon international has passed his medical, signed a five-year deal and now waits only for the formalities.
United have agreed a £65million fee with Brighton, plus a further £5m in add-ons. The paperwork is being tied up and the announcement is expected as early as Monday.
Baleba has been on United’s radar for more than a year. He has been pushing hard for the move, and now the midfielder is on the brink of the step up he has been chasing.
Woltemade already eyeing Bundesliga return
Nick Woltemade’s time at Newcastle could be cut brutally short.
Just a year after the Magpies smashed their transfer record with a £65m deal, the 24-year-old German forward is said to be pushing for a move away from the North East.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are both interested in the towering striker. A return to Germany would be a dramatic twist for a player signed to be a long-term Premier League spearhead.
Palace ready to test West Ham’s resolve over Bowen
Crystal Palace are preparing a bold £50m move for Jarrod Bowen, according to SunSport.
Bowen, now West Ham captain, publicly committed himself to the Hammers at the start of the window despite their relegation. That stance has not cooled Palace’s interest.
The Eagles see the England winger as the ideal replacement for Ismaila Sarr, who has agreed terms with Galatasaray and looks increasingly likely to leave. If Sarr goes, Palace are ready to move aggressively for Bowen and haul him straight back into the Premier League spotlight.
Newcastle slap record fee on Hall
Lewis Hall will not come cheap.
TeamTalk report that Newcastle want more than £68m for the 21-year-old left-back, a figure that would make him the most expensive defender in football history.
Manchester United have been the club most heavily linked, but such a price could force them to look elsewhere. Alejandro Balde and David Raum are now seen as leading alternatives, with Jorge Salinas, Antonee Robinson and Adrien Truffert also on the Old Trafford list.
Nkunku heading back to Leipzig
Christopher Nkunku is set for a familiar destination.
RB Leipzig have reached a verbal agreement with AC Milan to take the 28-year-old on loan with an option to buy. Only final details remain, with the move expected to be completed in the next couple of days.
Nkunku left Leipzig for Chelsea in 2023 but never found rhythm at Stamford Bridge and then struggled to ignite at Milan. Now he returns to the club where he produced the best football of his career, hoping to rediscover that form in the Bundesliga.
Chelsea’s winger carousel keeps spinning
The wide areas at Chelsea remain in flux.
Mykhaylo Mudryk’s future is now under fresh doubt. Recently cleared to resume his career after an 18‑month doping ban was dropped, the Ukrainian has reportedly been offered to Tottenham. Leeds United, Strasbourg and Coventry City are also interested if Chelsea decide to cut ties.
The Blues have already reinforced out wide with Geovany Quenda and Morgan Rogers. Pedro Neto is another who could depart, with Manchester City previously keen and Al Hilal now in the frame.
If Neto leaves, Chelsea are eyeing Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao as a possible replacement, underlining just how unsettled their flanks remain.
United youngster Devaney heads to Hibs
Jacob Devaney is off to Scotland in search of minutes.
The 20-year-old Manchester United midfielder will join Hibernian on a season-long loan, with an option to buy included.
Devaney has yet to make his senior debut for United and spent last season at St Mirren. Now he gets another crack at regular football north of the border as he tries to force his way into United’s long-term thinking.
Real Madrid blocked in Zubimendi chase
Real Madrid’s hunt for a defensive midfielder has hit another wall.
After missing out on Rodri, who chose Barcelona, Los Blancos turned their attention to Martin Zubimendi. That move now looks unlikely.
Reports in Spain say Mikel Arteta has shut the door on selling the 27-year-old, even though Zubimendi slipped down the pecking order towards the end of Arsenal’s title-winning campaign. The Gunners are determined to keep him, leaving Real still searching for their next midfield anchor.
Spurs and City agree Marmoush deal
Tottenham have their striker.
Fabrizio Romano has delivered his “here we go” on a deal that will see Omar Marmoush join Spurs from Manchester City. The agreement is for an initial loan with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met, taking the total package to around £50m.
The Egypt international is due in London on Monday for his medical.
Spurs are also said to be confident of wrapping up a permanent deal worth around £63m and have offered Marmoush a contract until 2031, underlining how central they see him to their future. His arrival would push Richarlison closer to the exit after the Brazilian fell out of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans.
Hull City land Ali-Cho and tie down Jakirovic
Hull City’s weekend keeps getting better.
The Tigers have signed winger Mohamed Ali-Cho from OGC Nice for a reported £13m plus add-ons linked to Premier League survival. The 22-year-old, who scored five and assisted four in Ligue 1 last season, will undergo his medical in Hull after being linked with a £17m move earlier in the summer.
On the touchline, Hull have rewarded head coach Sergej Jakirovic with a significant pay rise and a new three-year deal following an eye-catching opening fixture against Manchester United.
Owner Acun Ilicali said: “We agreed on all terms, and we are renewing the contract. For us, this conversation was no more than five minutes. I’m not joking.”
Hull are not done yet. They are also considering a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo as they look to deepen the squad for a survival fight.
Willock edges towards Besiktas
Joe Willock appears to be nearing the Newcastle exit.
Besiktas have submitted a €20m proposal and are waiting for the Premier League club’s response. Willock has agreed a contract in principle that would keep him in Turkey until 2030.
If Newcastle accept, a once key figure at St James’ Park could be about to start a new chapter in Istanbul.
Trabzonspor and Everton eye Richarlison
Richarlison’s future at Spurs is increasingly uncertain.
With Marmoush on the way and potential moves for Savinho and Cody Gakpo, Tottenham are open to letting the Brazilian leave.
Trabzonspor are exploring what it would take to tempt him to Turkey and whether the 29-year-old would be open to the switch. Everton have also registered interest in bringing their former talisman back, two years after selling him for £50m.
Liverpool locked in talks for PSG duo
Liverpool’s forward planning hinges on Paris.
The club have been in negotiations for a month over Paris Saint-Germain pair Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola. PSG are demanding more than Liverpool are currently willing to pay, with the French champions believed to want around €170m for Barcola.
That stance could soften after PSG confirmed the signing of Mika Godts from Ajax. Liverpool, though, are keen to resolve both deals before giving the green light to Gakpo’s proposed move to Tottenham.
Emery coy as Watkins pushes for exit
Ollie Watkins’ absence from Aston Villa’s squad sparked questions, and Unai Emery’s light-hearted response did little to cool the speculation.
Al Hilal have already seen four bids rejected, the latest worth around €45m. Watkins has told the Villa board he wants to leave this summer and join the Saudi Pro League side.
Villa will consider a sale if they secure a suitable replacement or receive a significantly improved offer. Until then, tension lingers over their main striker.
Chelsea shut door on Bynoe-Gittens exit
Roma have been rebuffed in their pursuit of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
The Italian club proposed a loan with an option to buy, but Chelsea have rejected the approach and are not prepared to negotiate his departure this summer, according to talkSPORT.
The Blues see the winger as part of their plans and intend to keep him in the squad for the season.
Palace name their price for Sarr
Crystal Palace have made their stance clear on Ismaila Sarr.
Having dropped the Senegal forward against Everton after he agreed terms with Galatasaray, the Eagles have now set an asking price of €60m.
Palace paid €14m to sign Sarr from Marseille in 2024. He has since delivered 33 goals across two seasons, form that has driven his valuation through the roof as Galatasaray try to push a deal over the line.
Jackson prefers Atleti as Chelsea wait on Villa
Nicolas Jackson has made his choice.
The Chelsea striker has reportedly given his approval to a move to Atletico Madrid, calling them his ideal destination.
He has attracted several proposals this summer, notably from Aston Villa, who will need to replace Watkins if he gets his move. Chelsea, though, would rather sell to Villa and are waiting to see if the Premier League club come forward with a firm offer.
Jackson, under contract until 2031, wants a return to La Liga, where he previously spent several seasons with Villarreal. Fate now rests with Villa’s next move.
Kane relaxed over Bayern contract
Harry Kane is not rushing his future.
The England and Bayern Munich striker has just a year left on his deal in Germany but is keen to stay.
“We’ll talk this week and next. We’ll just have an open discussion. We are not in a hurry or panicking. My full focus is on Bayern Munich and the upcoming season. The talks will happen behind the scenes,” he said.
Only days earlier, he ruled out a Premier League return for now. Speaking to Harry Winter, Kane admitted that when he first left England he expected to come back, but added: “That itch isn’t there as much anymore. I am extremely happy here in Munich.”
Nkunku and Mudryk: two careers at a crossroads
Christopher Nkunku’s impending return to Leipzig has been driven by a clear message from AC Milan boss Ruben Amorim: he is surplus to requirements. The French attacker has agreed an initial loan with an option to buy and is eager to reignite his career back in Germany, three years after Chelsea paid £50m for him.
Mykhaylo Mudryk, meanwhile, is trying to restart his own journey. Cleared to play again after his long-term doping ban was dropped, the Ukrainian wants to stay in the Premier League to regain sharpness, with Leeds and Spurs interested if the Gakpo deal collapses.
Chelsea, though, would prefer a loan to sister club Strasbourg rather than strengthening a domestic rival. Mudryk, under contract until 2031, now faces a tug-of-war between his wishes and his club’s strategy.
Watkins, Marmoush and a late-window chain reaction
Ollie Watkins has reiterated his desire to leave Villa for Al Hilal, with four bids already turned down and more likely to come.
Spurs, closing in on Marmoush and circling Gakpo, could trigger a domino effect across the Premier League and beyond. As strikers shift and wingers rotate, the final weeks of the window are poised to decide not just individual futures, but the shape of title races and relegation battles right across Europe.
