20 August 2025 – David Ornstein

last updated at 9:12 pm

Arsenal reach agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze. Deal worth around expired £68m release clause – matching what #THFC were ready to pay. Personal terms close + 27yo plays for #CPFC on Thurs before #AFC medical @TheAthleticFC
EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal make move for Eberechi Eze + 27yo wants them. Tottenham lined up deal with #CPFC today & player but after Havertz injury + #AFC now closing in on England in’l. If he proceeds with choice, #THFC will pursue other targets @TheAthleticFC
EXCL: Brentford turn down latest offer from Newcastle United for Yoane Wissa. Bid worth £35m + £5m rejected & #BrentfordFC sources insist target price on 28yo striker never given to anyone. DR Congo int’l determined to secure #NUFC switch @TheAthleticFC
Man City close to agreement with Rico Lewis over new contract. Existing deal 2028 – talks over extension to 2030 + 1yr option & no release clause. #NFFC pursued signing but 20yo poised to stay at #MCFC. W/ @JordanC1107 @TheAthleticFC after @Jack_Gaughan
Nottingham Forest reach agreement with Juventus to sign Douglas Luiz. Deal for 27yo #Juve midfielder loan + buy mechanisms for #NFFC at ~€30m; obligation based on games played or option if Brazil int’l falls short of required appearances @TheAthleticFC
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz set for spell out with knee injury. Assessments on 26yo Germany int’l at early stage so prognosis + duration unclear but #AFC actively exploring transfer market for signing to strengthen attack & provide cover @TheAthleticFC