David Ornstein

🚨 Newcastle United considering move to sign Samu Aghehowa from FC Porto. 21yo #FCPorto striker high among small number of options to bolster attack. No formal approach or guarantee it happens but Spain int’l liked by #NUFC. W/ @adamcrafton.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United strike agreement in principle with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko. Deal for 22yo #RBLeipzig striker €76.5m + €8.5m. Slovenia international given permission to fly & do medical before completing #MUFC move @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Everton open talks with Manchester City over potential move to sign Jack Grealish. #EFC approach for 29yo #MCFC winger based on season-long loan. Complicated deal, not guaranteed to materialise but discussions happening over England int’l @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Manchester United closing in on deal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. #RBLeipzig accepted €82.5m + €2.5m bid from Newcastle United but 22yo striker wants #MUFC. No club-to-club agreement yet but talks advancing towards conclusion @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United make offer to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. Proposal €75m + €10m - reflects #MUFC valuation of 22yo & they believe striker favours Old Trafford. No reply yet from #RBLeipzig. #NUFC also working to close deal @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCL: Stuttgart pursuing deal to sign Fabio Vieira from Arsenal. 25yo attacking midfielder spent last season on loan at Porto; #VfB approach relates to permanent move. No agreement yet but talks with #AFC continue for Portuguese playmaker @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCL: Manchester City reach agreement in principle with Ruben Dias to sign new contract. 28yo centre-back’s existing terms scheduled to expire in June 2027; fresh deal secures long-term future of Portugal international as key #MCFC player @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Thomas Partey set to join Villarreal as free agent. 32yo midfielder available after Arsenal contract expired + signing for #VillarrealCF on 2yr deal; #UCL football important factor. Ghana int’l has completed medical ahead of proposed move @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Alexander Isak coming back to UK & will resume training at Newcastle United. #NUFC squad returning from Asia pre-season tour missed by 25yo striker. Liverpool saw offer for Sweden int’l rejected but interest ongoing @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCL: West Ham United agree deal to sign Callum Wilson as free agent. 33yo striker available following expire of terms at Newcastle United. England int’l joining #WHUFC on 1yr contract with heavily incentive-based salary. Medical complete @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Newcastle United submit offer to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. #NUFC bid made in last 24hrs, worth €75m + €5m - around asking price #RBLeipzig informed to suitors. #MUFC pursuit ongoing; no decision yet from 22yo Slovenia int’l striker @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCL: Newcastle reject official bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak. Initial approach informal - now firm #LFC offer & turned down. #NUFC suggested new deal with 2026 release clause + senior team-mates pushed 25yo to stay but wants move @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Joao Palhinha undergoing medical in Germany today ahead of joining Tottenham Hotspur from Bayern Munich. Deal for 30yo #FCBayern midfielder season-long loan + option to buy next summer at €30m. #THFC to cover full wages of Portugal int’l @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 RB Leipzig asking price for Benjamin Sesko ~€75m guaranteed + add-ons & percentage of future sale. Fee expectation communicated to suitors for 22yo striker. #NUFC / #MUFC pursuing but no agreements yet with #RBLeipzig or Slovenia forward @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea reach total agreement with Ajax to sign Jorrel Hato, subject to #Ajax supervisory board approval. Fee above of €40m + sell-on. Pending green light 19yo defender to travel to London for medical & join #CFC on deal until 2032 @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Manchester United prioritising Benjamin Sesko if striker signed this summer. 22yo now preferred option for #MUFC + informal contact made with RB Leipzig. Slovenia int’l also remains top target for Newcastle United: #NUFC pursuit continues @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCL: Newcastle United reach agreement with Southampton to sign Aaron Ramsdale. Deal for 27yo England goalkeeper season-long loan + sizeable fee & option to buy. Permission from #SaintsFC to travel for medical + finalise transfer to #NUFC @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Chelsea closing in on deal to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax. Agreement between #CFC / #Ajax yet to be reached but getting nearer - compromise expected in coming days on price above €40m. Personal terms in place for 19yo Netherlands defender @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Newcastle in talks with Southampton to sign Aaron Ramsdale. #NUFC offer for 27yo goalkeeper loan + buy option. #SaintsFC to consider sale, loan with significant fee & purchase price or stay. No outcome but advancing @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCL: Nottingham Forest in talks with Morgan Gibbs-White about signing new contract. 25yo midfielder’s existing terms expire in June 2027 & Tottenham Hotspur pushed to secure England international but poised to stay in huge boost to #NFFC @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Fulham in advanced talks with Arsenal to sign Reiss Nelson. Discussions for 25yo centre on loan + buy option/obligation & significant fee or permanent. Agreement between #FFC / #AFC close but not done - work needed for move to materialise @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Arsenal reach total agreement with Sporting Lisbon to sign Viktor Gyokeres. #SportingCP grant 27yo striker permission to travel; medical scheduled for Saturday. Sweden international expected to wear iconic No14 shirt as new #AFC front man @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Manchester City to sign James Trafford from Burnley. Sold at £14m & purchasing for £27m so buy-back cost ~£13m. Activated matching rights on #NUFC offer & 22yo picked #MCFC - 5+1yr contract. Ederson staying, Ortega to go but nothing close @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Newcastle United exploring move for Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig in case Alexander Isak leaves. 22yo #RBLeipzig forward subject of long-standing #NUFC interest + a top target should Isak depart. Deal challenging from financial perspective @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle United. Absence from Celtic friendly + Asia tour 25yo’s preference. #NUFC keen for Sweden international striker to stay on improved deal but also exploring potential replacements @theathleticfc.bsky.social after @craighope-dm.bsky.social

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal & Sporting CP on verge of total agreement for Viktor Gyokeres. €63.5 + €10m already struck but add-ons needed work - now finishing touches, conclusion imminent. #SportingCP striker wanted #AFC only; 5yr contract ready @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCL: Granit Xhaka informs Bayer Leverkusen he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue. Agreement now in place between 32yo & #SAFC. #Bayer04 asked by Switzerland midfielder to close deal rapidly. Negotiations ongoing @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United reach agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo. Deal between clubs struck at £65m guaranteed + up to £6m add-ons. 4 instalments. 26yo forward only wanted #MUFC & move from #BrentfordFC now being finalised @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United make improved bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. New offer for 26yo forward worth £65m fixed + £5m add-ons. #MUFC awaiting #BrentfordFC response as they work to close deal for Cameroon int’l & top target @theathleticfc.bsky.social

🚨 Noni Madueke granted permission by Chelsea to leave camp in USA + undertake medical before completing Arsenal switch. 23yo will not train with #CFC & flies to UK today after full agreement reached on £52m deal - 5yr #AFC contract in place @theathleticfc.bsky.social