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Liverpool’s Alisson likely out until November international break with hamstring injury Summer arrival Giorgi Mamardashvili will deputise in place of Alisson for the next few weeks.

🚨 Alisson likely to return for Liverpool after November international break following hamstring injury. 33yo had scan today & set to spend ~6wks out - could see Brazil goalkeeper miss #CFC #MUFC #RMFC #MCFC. #LFC yet to confirm 🚨

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Aston Villa agree deal to appoint Roberto Olabe as Monchi replacement Olabe left Real Sociedad at the end of last season, having built a reputation as one of the game’s leading sporting directors.

🚨 Aston Villa reach agreement to appoint Roberto Olabe as new president of football operations. 57yo Spaniard available after Real Sociedad exit - regarded among best sporting directors + will be viewed by many as significant coup for #AVFC 🚨@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Arsenal’s Noni Madueke facing around two months out with knee injury Madueke was withdrawn for the returning Bukayo Saka at half-time of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

🚨 Noni Madueke expected to be sidelined for around 2 months with knee injury. 23yo England international winger sustained problem in 1st half of #AFC vs #MCFC on Sunday but understood to have avoided anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage 🚨
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Tim Lewis to leave position as Arsenal executive vice-chair Managing director Richard Garlick is set to become CEO in a significant shake-up of the club's board

🚨 EXCL: Tim Lewis leaves Arsenal in shock boardroom revamp. 62yo integral to #AFC rise but new-look hierarchy sees Richard Garlick become CEO, Josh Kroenke increasingly prominent, Ben Winston join & 3 more appointments including 2 from KSE 🚨
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Chelsea striker Liam Delap expected to return to training in November, no surgery required after hamstring injury Delap pulled up during the first half of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham on August 30.

🚨 Liam Delap expected to start training again in Nov + return to play soon after, ahead of festive schedule. No surgery for 22yo #CFC striker’s hamstring issue - recovery time approximately 10wks from when injury occurred 🚨
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Ange Postecoglou set to be appointed Nottingham Forest head coach after Nuno exit The Australian head coach was dismissed by Spurs in June after winning the Europa League but finishing 17th in the Premier League.

🚨 Ange Postecoglou to be confirmed as Nottingham Forest head coach imminently after Nuno Espirito Santo departure. 60yo Australian will lead #NFFC for Saturday’s trip to Arsenal - joined by a number of staff worked with at Tottenham Hotspur
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Nuno Espirito Santo set to leave Nottingham Forest after being relieved of duties Nuno had said he was "not so close" anymore to Forest owner Marinakis on August 22

🚨 Nuno Espirito Santo departs position as Nottingham Forest head coach. #NFFC set to confirm 51yo Portuguese relieved of duties (not his decision) after almost 2yrs in charge + guiding club to Europe 🚨
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek called into England squad for first time in six years The 29-year-old has not played for England since November 2018.

🚨 EXCL: Ruben Loftus-Cheek called into England squad for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. AC Milan midfielder last appeared for national team in 2018 but Thomas Tuchel knows 29yo from Chelsea & now included for Andorra + Serbia fixtures 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Marc Guehi expected to stay at Crystal Palace despite Liverpool transfer agreement The England international, 25, completed at least part of a medical after a fee of £35million was agreed between the clubs.

🚨 Marc Guehi set to stay at Crystal Palace despite deal sheet submitted for transfer to Liverpool. 25yo did #LFC medical + agreement reached between clubs at £35m & with centre-back on 5yr contract. But #CPFC replacement issues stopped move
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Liverpool agree Marc Guehi deal with Crystal Palace A package of £35million has been agreed and the defender is set to undergo a medical ahead of the proposed move.

🚨 BREAKING: Marc Guehi to undergo medical in London before proposed permanent switch from Crystal Palace to Liverpool. Deal for 25yo #CPFC centre-back agreed at £35m + 5yr #LFC contract in place as all parties work to seal #DeadlineDay move
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Spurs agree loan deal for PSG's Randal Kolo Muani

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Randal Kolo Muani. Deal for 26yo #PSG striker straight season-long loan, no option/obligation, personals done. France int’l en route to London for #THFC medical
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Manchester United agree deal to sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp A fee of €21million (£18.2m) plus add ons has been agreed between the two clubs with no sell-on clause included.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United reach total agreement with Royal Antwerp to sign Senne Lammens. Deal for 23yo #RoyalAntwerp goalkeeper worth €21m + add-ons. No sell-on. 5yr terms. Belgium int’l flying in to complete #MUFC #DeadlineDay move 🚨

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Newcastle agree £55m move for Yoane Wissa from Brentford The DR Congo international has not featured in Keith Andrews' squads for the opening three matches of the Premier League season.

🚨 Newcastle United reach verbal agreement with Brentford to sign Yoane Wissa. #BrentfordFC view deal as £55m fixed, #NUFC suggest £50m rising to £55m. Expected to be paid half now, half 2026, 25% sell-on. Permission granted to take medical 🚨
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Aston Villa on verge of agreeing Jadon Sancho loan from Manchester United An agreement club-to-club and with the player is close with only final details to sort.

🚨 Aston Villa on verge of agreement to sign Jadon Sancho from Man Utd. Deal for 25yo to join #AVFC on season-long loan almost done between clubs & with winger. #MUFC retain option to extend contract (June 2026)
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Real Betis agree €25m Antony deal with Manchester United Real Betis and Manchester United have agreed a €25m package for the transfer of Brazilian winger Antony.

🚨 EXCL: Real Betis reach agreement with Man Utd to sign Antony on permanent. #RealBetis initially wanted straight loan but #DeadlineDay deal for 25yo winger €25m package + 50% sell-on clause. No termination payment to Brazil int’l by #MUFC 🚨
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Alexander Isak talks ramping up ahead of potential Liverpool move Liverpool saw a £110m bid for Isak turned down earlier in the summer, having previously indicated their willingness to do a deal for £120m.

🚨 Talks ramping up tonight over deal for Alexander Isak to join Liverpool from Newcastle United on #DeadlineDay. #LFC saw £110m bid rejected earlier this summer having previously indicated willingness to pay #NUFC £120m. Now at crunch point
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Brazilian winger Kevin heading for London after Fulham agree deal with Shakhtar Donetsk Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin is set to arrive in London ahead of a proposed move to Premier League side Fulham

🚨 Kevin not playing today for Shakhtar Donetsk - arrives in London imminently before proposed move to Fulham. Agreement for #Shakhtar winger between clubs: €40m + bonuses & 25% sell-on. But #FFC still need to finalise deal with 22yo’s camp
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Chelsea considering signing new striker in case of Nicolas Jackson move The London club have lost Liam Delap to a hamstring injury and revoked Jackson's permission to undergo a medical at Bayern.

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea considering signing striker before deadline. #CFC not allowing Nicolas Jackson loan but permanent possible. Lack of loan replacements means permanents being explored; enquiries made for Conrad Harder of #SportingCP & others 🚨
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Liverpool submit official proposal to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace The offer is worth £35million flat, with no further payments, and Palace are yet to issue a response.

🚨 EXCL: Liverpool submit official bid to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Proposal worth £35m flat, no add-ons. #CPFC yet to respond as work continues on reinforcements. 25yo England centre-back open to #LFC move if clubs find agreement
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Chelsea inform Bayern Munich they will not proceed with Nicolas Jackson loan after Liam Delap injury Delap sustained a hamstring injury during Saturday's victory over Fulham.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea inform Bayern Munich they will not be proceeding with proposed loan of Nicolas Jackson after injury to Liam Delap. 24yo striker travelled to Germany for #FCBayern move but #CFC requested Senegal int’l returns to London 🚨
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Arsenal reach agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign defender Piero Hincapie The deal is a season-long loan including an obligation to buy for a total package of €52million — plus a 10 per cent sell-on clause.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal reach agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie. Season-long loan from #Bayer04 + buy option. Package worth €52m & 10% sell-on. 5yr deal upon permanent transfer. Set to travel this weekend for #AFC medical
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Marseille working on a deal for Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko The Ligue 1 club’s interest at present relates to a potential permanent transfer — but Zinchenko's salary presents a significant issue.

🚨 EXCL: Marseille working on deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal. #OM exploring permanent move for 28yo defender but complicated by Ukraine int’l #AFC salary - significant issue + solution needed for deal to advance; talks ongoing
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Porto agree to sign Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior, deal dependent on Piero Hincapie move Porto's deal for Kiwior is worth a guaranteed €25million, rising to potential €27m.

🚨 Porto reach agreement with Arsenal to sign Jakub Kiwior. Personal terms also in place for 25yo to join #FCPorto in deal worth guaranteed €25m, max €27m. Move depends on #AFC finalising acquisition of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen 🚨

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Tottenham set to complete €60m signing of RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons Personal terms are also in place and Simons has completed a medical ahead of finalising the proposed transfer to the north London club.

🚨 Xavi Simons has completed medical before moving to Tottenham Hotspur from RB Leipzig. €60m deal agreed club-to-club + personal terms done for 22yo attacker to join #THFC pending final details being sorted between Dutch int’l & #RBLeipzig 🚨
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Chelsea agree deal with Manchester United for signing of Alejandro Garnacho The deal consists of a £40million fixed fee and a 10 per cent sell-on clause is also included as part of the package.

🚨 Chelsea reach agreement with Manchester United to sign Alejandro Garnacho. Deal for 21yo winger worth £40m fixed fee + 10% sell-on clause. Contract to 2032 - medical scheduled for London on Friday as Argentina int’l joins #CFC from #MUFC 🚨
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Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino travelling to complete Crystal Palace transfer Palace are in the market for fresh creativity in midfield and wide areas after selling Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

🚨 Yeremi Pino flying to London ahead of Crystal Palace switch. 22yo #VillarrealCF winger set to undergo medical on Thurs before signing 5yr #CPFC contract after clubs agreed fee above €25m for Spain international 🚨

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The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more Welcome to The Athletic's weekly guide to the latest from the summer transfer market

🚨 Alexander Isak, Yoane Wissa, Marc Guehi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alejandro Garnacho, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Rasmus Hojlund, Harvey Elliott & Kobbie Mainoo among many high-profile cases unresolved as window enters final week 🚨

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Arsenal working on deal to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen Hincapie’s preference is to join Arsenal and the Premier League side are ready to push for him, should departures materialise.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal working to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen - subject to player exits. 23yo defender told #Bayer04 of wish to leave + prioritising #AFC above others. Efforts ongoing to make fee more realistic than €60m clause 🚨
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Arsenal agree deal for 16-year-old Shamrock Rovers midfielder Victor Ozhianvuna The transfer is expected to constitute an Irish record.

🚨 Arsenal reach agreement for Shamrock Rovers talent Victor Ozhianvuna. Deal not signed but now in place + worth Ireland record fee. 16yo #ShamrockRovers midfielder to join #AFC on pre-contract & arrive Jan 2027 🚨

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Everton close to Tyler Dibling agreement with Southampton Personal terms have been agreed in principle and, if all goes to plan, the 19-year-old will undergo a medical early next week.

🚨 BREAKING: Everton close to agreement with Southampton for Tyler Dibling. Proposed deal just over £40m + sell-on to #SaintsFC & personals done in principle; all needs finalising. If goes to plan #EFC medical early next week 🚨
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