Fri. Aug 22nd, 2025
Newcastle United Brace for Renewed Isak Pursuit: Transfer Rumor Roundup

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Newcastle United brace for a renewed Liverpool approach for Alexander Isak, Wolverhampton Wanderers fight to retain Jorgen Strand Larsen amid Magpies interest, and Manchester United consider Rasmus Hojlund’s potential move to Napoli.

Newcastle are reportedly preparing for Liverpool to make another bid, potentially between £120-130m, for their Swedish forward Alexander Isak, 25. (Teamtalk), external

Wolves are facing a battle to hold onto Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, with Newcastle reportedly keen to secure the 25-year-old for around £60m. (Express and Star), external

Manchester United have reportedly informed Napoli that they are open to a loan arrangement, with either an option or obligation to buy, for their Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund, 22. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Everton are reportedly showing interest in signing Manchester City and Netherlands defender Nathan Ake, 30, as they look to strengthen their defensive options. (Mail), external

Manchester United are reportedly hoping Tottenham will join the pursuit of Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho, 21, to create competition for Chelsea. (Givemesport), external

Roma’s chances of acquiring English winger Jadon Sancho, 25, from Manchester United may depend on whether his agent reduces their requested commission of 10 million euros (£8.6m) for the deal to proceed. (Corriere della Sport in Italian), external

Real Betis reportedly remain optimistic about signing Manchester United and Brazil winger Antony, 25, but are awaiting a decision from the Premier League club regarding his future. (Mail), external

Tottenham are reportedly keeping tabs on French attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, 23, from Monaco, as well as Como and Argentina international Nico Paz, 20. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Spurs are also said to be exploring the possibility of signing French forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, from Chelsea. (Teamtalk), external

Nottingham Forest have reportedly contacted Aston Villa regarding a potential return to the club for Polish full-back Matty Cash, 28, and have also reportedly made an offer to sign Sevilla’s Spanish right-back, Jose Angel Carmona, 23. (Mail), external

West Ham have reportedly agreed to loan Mexican international Edson Alvarez, 27, to Fenerbahce and are monitoring Werder Bremen and Austria midfielder Romano Schmid, 25, and are interested in Lens’ French midfielder Andy Diouf, 22. (Guardian), external

However, Inter Milan are reportedly confident of securing Diouf on a five-year contract in a deal that could be worth around 25 million euros (£21.6m) to the Ligue 1 club. (La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italian), external

Crystal Palace are reportedly set to challenge Everton’s pursuit of Southampton’s English winger Tyler Dibling, 19, by submitting a bid exceeding £35 million for the teenager. (Givemesport), external

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly anticipating the imminent completion of a deal to sign Wolves and Portugal forward Fabio Silva, 23. (Bild in German), external

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