16 August 2025 – Fabrizio Romano

Brighton closed doors to Carlos Baleba exit for this summer… and Man United will keep his name on the list for 2026. Manchester United love Baleba, seen as ideal player for Amorim and will likely remain a target for next year.

Gasperini confirms: “Manu Koné for us is a key player, very important in my view”. “We always share our ideas, me and the club. I hope there’s no need to lose any player for Financial Fair Play”.

Tijjani Reijnders with a goal and an assist on his Premier League debut as Manchester City player. …and the usual Haaland goal.

Nottingham Forest are close to getting Douglas Luiz deal done! After personal terms agreed as said yesterday, deal imminent also with Juve as #NFFC are confident. He’s the next one after Kalimuendo and Hutchinson as negotiations are at final stages with Juventus.

Official, confirmed. Omari Hutchinson joins Nottingham Forest on deal in excess £37m from Ipswich Town.

Double trouble – Two goals for Richarlison on first Premier League game of the season, after he said no to several approaches this summer.

Ederson looking like leaving – Éderson doesn’t play today as Man City are in advanced talks with Galatasaray. Éderson wants the move and Gala sent €10m official bid to Manchester City… asking for higher fee. Negotiations are progressing.

Ferreira to Shakhtar – Shakhtar Donetsk agree to sign Brazilian LW Lucas Ferreira (2006) from São Paulo! €10m fixed fee plus €2m add-ons if Shakhtar qualify to UCL, plus 10% sell-on clause. Here Ferreira with his agent Gilberto Tavares.

Buonanotte not in Brighton squad – Facundo Buonanotte, not involved in Brighton squad as he’s expected to leave before end of the window. Borussia Dortmund seen as priority but there are several clubs behind Facundo for the final two weeks.

Roma await – AS Roma are still waiting for Jadon Sancho’s final decision and answer after their contract proposal. Manchester United are ready to accept £20m fee on loan + obligation, they want to get it done ASAP. Final green light now up to Jadon.

Eddie Howe: “I hope the Isak story it’s resolved quickly, because it’s news around us all the time”. “Players have managed to shut that out and perform. We have to continue to do that. We have to cope without the narrative against us”.

Eze wants Spurs – Eberechi Eze has informed Crystal Palace earlier this weeks about his desire to join Tottenham. Talks progressing as Eze already said yes to Spurs project, ready to make his move this month.

New deal – Real Madrid talent Thiago Pitarch signs new deal at the club after very positive feedbacks from Xabi Alonso. The midfielder has put pen to paper today.

Kingsley Coman: “I’m so happy to join Al Nassr, I trusted this project and I can’t wait to get started”. Here Coman with his agent Christian Emile from CAA Base who closed the deal.

Curcio leaves – Italian striker Daniel Curcio has left Girona and signs in as new Atalanta player on Tuesday.

Savinho on Instagram… as Pep Guardiola said he’s injured and not available for Wolves game today. Tottenham remain in active talks for Savinho as top target in separate deal from Eberechi Eze.

Spurs to open talks – Tottenham are prepared to open formal talks with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. The plan to return to the table reported two days ago, 100% confirmed. …and also confirmed that Eze would be keen on #THFC move, if the two clubs can agree on fee.

Here We Go – Nottingham Forest agree deal to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes, here we go! Understand deal is now sealed between clubs for €31.5m transfer fee. Medical next. New striker for Nuno, coming soon.

Mikel Arteta: “My first phone call with Gyökeres… I wanted to just look at his reaction. He said: Arsenal, that’s my dream!”, told #MenInBlazers. “I feel his security, dominance, arrogance to say on the pitch: don’t worry, I will do it”.

On his way out – Hector Fort, not in the squad for Barcelona today as he can leave the club in the upcoming two weeks.