Carlos Baleba's Manchester United Move Confirmed

Carlos Baleba’s move to Manchester United is finally breaking the tape. The Cameroon international has passed his medical, signed a five-year deal and is now only waiting on paperwork before being unveiled as Erik ten Hag’s latest midfield signing.

United have agreed a £65million fee with Brighton, with a further £5m in add-ons. The deal has been in the works for more than a year, with Baleba pushing hard for the move. Barring any late hitch, the announcement could drop as early as Monday.

Woltemade already eyeing Bundesliga return

Nick Woltemade’s time at Newcastle might be over almost before it started. Just a year after the Magpies smashed their transfer record with a £65m move, the towering German forward is pushing for a way out of the North East.

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are circling, sensing an opportunity to bring the 24-year-old back to the Bundesliga. A return to Germany would be a dramatic twist for a signing once seen as a cornerstone of Newcastle’s project.

Palace plot £50m swoop for Bowen

Crystal Palace are ready to test West Ham’s resolve with a £50m bid for Jarrod Bowen, according to SunSport. Bowen, now West Ham captain, publicly committed himself to the Hammers earlier in the window despite their relegation. That stance has not scared off Palace.

With Ismaila Sarr edging towards Galatasaray, the Eagles have identified the England winger as a marquee replacement and a statement signing for their attack.

Newcastle slap world-record tag on Hall

Lewis Hall will not come cheap. Newcastle have placed a price tag of more than £68m on the 21-year-old left-back, according to TeamTalk — a figure that would make him the most expensive defender in history.

Manchester United have been heavily linked, but that valuation is forcing the club to look elsewhere. Alejandro Balde and David Raum are emerging as leading options, while Jorge Salinas, Antonee Robinson and Adrien Truffert are also on their radar.

Nkunku heading back to Leipzig

Christopher Nkunku is on the verge of a return to RB Leipzig after a difficult spell away from Saxony. The German club have a verbal agreement with AC Milan for a loan with an option to buy, with only the final details left to iron out.

Reporter Florian Plettenberg says the 28-year-old is expected to complete the move within days, ending a short and stuttering stint in Italy. Nkunku left Leipzig for Chelsea in 2023, struggled to find rhythm at Stamford Bridge, then moved to Milan. Now he is set to go back to the club where he produced the best football of his career.

Chelsea’s winger carousel spins again

At Chelsea, the wide positions remain a moving target. Mykhaylo Mudryk’s future is uncertain despite his recent return from an 18-month absence following a doping ban. He has reportedly been offered to Tottenham, with Leeds United, Strasbourg and Coventry City also interested.

Chelsea have already added Geovany Quenda and Morgan Rogers this window, crowding the flanks even further. Pedro Neto is another name who could leave, with Al Hilal now linked after previous interest from Manchester City. Should Neto depart, Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao is being lined up as a possible replacement.

United youngster Devaney heads to Hibs

Manchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney is off to Scotland for the season. Hibernian have confirmed a season-long loan for the 20-year-old, with an option to buy included.

Devaney is still waiting for his senior debut at Old Trafford and spent last year on loan at St Mirren. He now gets another crack at regular first-team football north of the border as he tries to force his way into United’s long-term plans.

Real Madrid hit Zubimendi wall

Real Madrid’s hunt for a new defensive midfielder has taken another hit. After missing out on Rodri, who chose Barcelona, Los Blancos turned their attention to Martin Zubimendi.

That door now looks firmly shut. Reports claim Mikel Arteta has ruled out selling the 27-year-old, even though Zubimendi slipped down the pecking order late in Arsenal’s title-winning season. The Gunners are determined to keep him, leaving Madrid scrambling again for answers in the middle of the pitch.

Marmoush to Spurs: “Here we go”

Tottenham’s move for Omar Marmoush has taken a major step forward. Spurs and Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement for the Egypt international, with Fabrizio Romano giving the deal his trademark “here we go”.

Marmoush will join initially on loan, with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met. The total package is expected to hit around £50m. The 27-year-old is due in London on Monday to complete his medical.

Hull land Ali-Cho and lock in Jakirovic

Hull City’s weekend just keeps getting better. The Tigers have signed Mohamed Ali-Cho from OGC Nice for a reported £13m plus add-ons linked to Premier League survival. The 22-year-old winger, who scored 5 goals and added 4 assists in Ligue 1 last season, will undergo his medical in Hull. Earlier in the summer he had been linked with a £17m switch.

On the touchline, Hull have moved quickly to reward head coach Sergej Jakirovic. After an encouraging opening fixture against Manchester United, the club have handed him a new three-year deal and a significant pay rise. Owner Acun Ilicali said the agreement took “no more than five minutes” to sort.

Willock agrees terms with Besiktas

Joe Willock looks set for the exit at Newcastle. Besiktas have submitted a €20m proposal and are waiting on a response from the Premier League club.

The midfielder has already agreed a contract in principle that would keep him in Turkey until 2030, leaving the decision firmly in Newcastle’s hands.

Richarlison attracts Turkish and Premier League interest

With Spurs pushing hard for attacking reinforcements, Richarlison’s future is under serious review. Trabzonspor are exploring what it would take to lure the Brazilian away from North London and sounding out whether he would accept the move.

Everton have also registered interest in bringing the 29-year-old back, two years after selling him for £50m. If Marmoush, Savinho and Coady Gakpo all arrive, the path out for Richarlison becomes even clearer.

Liverpool locked in PSG talks

Liverpool’s summer hinges on two names in Paris. The club have spent the last month in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain over Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola but are still short of an agreement.

PSG are holding out for higher fees, with Barcola valued at around €170m. That figure could soften after the French champions confirmed the signing of Mika Godts from Ajax. Liverpool want clarity soon, as they plan to finalise these deals before signing off on Gakpo’s proposed move to Tottenham.

Emery coy as Watkins pushes for exit

Ollie Watkins’ absence from Aston Villa’s squad drew a wry response from Unai Emery, but the situation is serious behind the scenes. Al Hilal have already seen multiple bids rejected, the latest around €45m, yet Watkins has asked the Villa board to let him go this summer.

If Villa can secure a suitable replacement or receive a significantly improved offer, the door could open for the England striker to head to the Saudi Pro League.

Spurs step up Marmoush pursuit

Tottenham’s confidence over landing Omar Marmoush is growing by the day. They are prepared to hand the forward a contract until 2031 and believe a £63m package will be enough to convince Manchester City to sell.

Marmoush is keen on the move and wants to get to North London as quickly as possible. His arrival would push Richarlison even further out of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans and likely accelerate the Brazilian’s departure.

Hull chase Essugo loan

Hull City are not done yet. They are weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo as they look to deepen their squad for a survival fight.

Chelsea are open to a loan for the 21-year-old, and several Premier League clubs are in the queue. Strasbourg have also been linked, keeping the competition fierce.

Chelsea shut door on Bynoe-Gittens exit

Roma have been told no. Chelsea have rejected a loan proposal from the Italian club for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, according to talkSPORT. The offer included an option to buy, but the Blues are not interested in any form of exit.

The club see the winger as part of their plans and intend to keep him in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad this season.

Palace name their price for Sarr

Crystal Palace have set a steep asking price for Ismaila Sarr after dropping him from the squad against Everton once he agreed terms with Galatasaray. The Turkish club will need to find €60m to seal the deal.

Palace signed Sarr for €14m from Marseille in 2024, and he has repaid that fee handsomely with 33 goals across two seasons in South London.

Jackson pushes for Atletico as Chelsea eye Villa sale

Nicolas Jackson has made his preference clear. The Chelsea striker has given his approval to a move to Atletico Madrid and views them as his ideal destination.

Aston Villa, however, remain a major factor. They are expected to need a replacement if Watkins leaves, and Chelsea would rather sell to the Premier League club than strengthen Atletico. Jackson wants a return to La Liga, where he previously spent several seasons with Villarreal, who happen to face Atletico this afternoon.

Kane calm over Bayern contract

Harry Kane is in no rush over his Bayern Munich future, even with just a year left on his deal. The England captain says talks will take place over the coming weeks and insists there is no panic, stressing his full focus remains on Bayern and the new season.

Only days ago, Kane ruled out a Premier League return for now. He admitted he once assumed he would eventually go back to England, but that “itch” has faded as he settles into life in Munich.

Nkunku’s Leipzig reunion nears

Told he is surplus to requirements by Ruben Amorim at AC Milan, Christopher Nkunku has moved quickly to secure a fresh start. The French attacker has agreed a return to RB Leipzig on an initial loan with an option to buy, four years after the club sold him to Chelsea for £50m.

At 28, he sees the Bundesliga move as a chance to reignite his career in a familiar environment where he once thrived.

Mudryk weighs options as Chelsea push Strasbourg

Mykhaylo Mudryk is back on the market and back in demand. Cleared to resume his career after doping charges were dropped earlier this month, the Ukrainian is expected to leave Chelsea before the window shuts.

He wants to stay in the Premier League to regain sharpness, with Leeds and Tottenham monitoring the situation, especially if Spurs fail to land Gakpo. Chelsea, though, favour a loan to sister club Strasbourg and are under no pressure to sell, with Mudryk under contract until 2031.

Watkins repeats his message

Inside Villa Park, the message from Ollie Watkins has been consistent: he wants out. Al Hilal have already lodged four bids, the latest around £45m, and remain determined to land the England international.

Villa’s stance is firm for now, but the equation is simple. If they can land the right replacement, or if the Saudi offer climbs high enough, the club may finally grant Watkins the move he is pushing for before the deadline slams shut.