Meanwhile, Barcelona<\/a> are set to make a third bid of around \u00a360m for Rodri,<\/a> but are still set to fall \u00a310m short of Manchester City<\/a>\u2019s valuation of the Ballon d\u2019Or winner. The deal could yet influence the speed of any move for Enzo Fernandez<\/a>, with his former Chelsea<\/a> manager Enzo Maresca pushing for the midfielder’s signature. Chelsea\u2019s deadline of 5pm on Friday passed without City submitting their \u00a3120m bid, and the club expect Fernandez \u2013 who was booed by Chelsea fans<\/a> on his return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday \u2013 to now stay for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo<\/a>, according to reports in the Netherlands, while Spurs are also close to signing Manchester City winger Savinho and have joined Manchester United<\/a> and Arsenal in expressing interest in Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen<\/a>. Arsenal\u2019s Gabriel Martinelli<\/a> has rejected the chance to join the Turkish club as part of a deal. <\/p>\n In other news, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero<\/a> has completed his transfer to Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> have confirmed the signing of Ferran Torres<\/a>, the scorer of the winning goal <\/a>in the World Cup final, from Barcelona. <\/p>\n Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below<\/strong><\/p>\n Transfer news – live updates<\/a>Tijjani Reijnders\u2019s Manchester City exit is a parable of modern football<\/p>\n Tijjani Reijnders\u2019s fleeting time at Manchester City is almost over. The Dutch international is on the verge of joining Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah in a transfer worth around \u00a355m. Will he lift the \u201cPride of the Eastern Province\u201d to Saudi Pro League glory? Who knows? Also: who cares?<\/p>\n Amid the summer transfer churn, perhaps it is not a particularly eye-catching or noteworthy deal. City will make a small profit on a player they bought for \u00a345m last summer. City fans won\u2019t shed many tears. Reijnders is far from the first Premier League player to accept Saudi Arabian riches, and he won\u2019t be the last.<\/p>\n But there is something jarring and a little bleak about the road from AC Milan\u2019s marauding midfielder to Al Qadsiah\u2019s flagship signing in little over a year.<\/p>\n Flo Clifford16 August 2026 10:32<\/p>\n <\/a>Newcastle close in on first signing under Matthias Jaissle<\/p>\n Newcastle are close to agreeing a deal with Benfica to sign right back Amar Dedic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Bosnia and Herzegovina international is due to arrive before next week\u2019s Premier League opener and will become their first signing under new manager Matthias Jaissle.<\/p>\n Dedic, 23, previously worked with Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg.<\/p>\n The fee for the right back, who replaces Kieran Trippier and will provide competition to Tino Livramento,<\/strong> is around \u00a330m.<\/p>\n Dedic could be immediately thrust into action in Sunday\u2019s opener against Liverpool as Livramento is still sidelined by the calf injury that forced him to miss the World Cup.<\/p>\n Jamie Braidwood16 August 2026 09:31<\/p>\n <\/a>Tottenham news: Spurs set for busy end to the market?<\/p>\n Tottenham Hotspur are set for a busy end to the transfer window, according to Miguel Delaney in his Inside Football newsletter. With Savinho<\/strong> set to be secured for a fee of \u00a365m plus add-ons from Manchester City, they are still chasing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo<\/strong>, and there may even be a right-winger as Roberto De Zerbi has been toying with playing Mohammed Kudus more centrally.<\/p>\n Spurs have been linked with Victor Osimhen<\/strong>, too, who has been offered to several Premier League clubs. <\/strong>Ga<\/strong>kpo, a major target all summer, has reached an agreement with Tottenham over personal terms, according to reports in the Netherlands. Liverpool maintained that they would not consider letting Gakpo leave without a suitable replacement.<\/p>\n And Atletico Madrid have signed Tottenham captain Cristian Romero <\/strong>in a \u00a334.2m deal. A great player on his day, a liability as a centre-back and captain on others, Spurs will be happy to get this deal done. Romero signs a five-year deal at Atletico. <\/p>\n Jamie Braidwood16 August 2026 08:31<\/p>\n <\/a>Liverpool news: Will PSG budge from \u00a3145m Bradley Barcola price?<\/p>\n Liverpool\u2019s pursuit of Bradley Barcola<\/strong> is set to rumble on until late in the transfer window.<\/p>\n While signing a new winger is a priority for Andoni Iraola\u2019s side, Paris Saint-Germain are refusing to budge from their huge \u00a3145m asking price.<\/p>\n PSG, though, have been active in this summer\u2019s transfer market. They have signed Ferran Torres<\/strong> from Barcelona, pursued Yan Diomande before he signed for Real Madrid, while the agent of Mika Godts<\/strong>, the Ajax winger, has claimed that PSG have agreed to pay \u00a347m for the 21-year-old.<\/p>\n Where does it leave Barcola, who is behind Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the pecking order at PSG? Liverpool are prepared to play the long game, but Arsenal could also reignite their interest.<\/p>\n Jamie Braidwood16 August 2026 07:31<\/p>\n <\/a>Man City news: Latest on Rodri, Fernandez and Bouaddi<\/p>\n Barcelona are set to make a third bid of around \u00a360m for Rodri<\/strong> but are still set to fall \u00a310m short of Manchester City\u2019s valuation of the Ballon d\u2019Or winner.<\/p>\n Those negotiations are running parallel to talks on Enzo Fernandez<\/strong>, where Chelsea themselves are insisting on \u00a3120m.<\/p>\n City are considering Fernandez and Morocco\u2019s Ayyoub Bouaddi <\/strong>as midfield reinforcements while they are set to sell Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiah for \u00a351m.<\/p>\n Fernandez is set to stay at Chelsea after the club\u2019s 5pm Friday deadline passed without any acceptable bids being received.<\/p>\n Unless Chelsea can be persuaded into a U-turn and be brought to the negotiating table, Fernandez will still be at Stamford Bridge when the transfer window closes on 1 September.<\/p>\n And Ruben Dia<\/strong>s is in pole position to become Manchester City\u2019s next captain \u2013 because Erling Haaland <\/strong>scores so many goals.<\/p>\n Jamie Braidwood16 August 2026 06:30<\/p>\n <\/a>Arsenal news: Jarrel Quansah talks, Ethan Nwaneri future? <\/p>\n Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Jarell Quansah<\/strong> and have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for the England international.<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta wants to add a defender to his squad following the injury to William Saliba<\/strong> and there is a gap between Arsenal and Aston Villa when it comes to the valuation of Ezri Konsa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Quansah, who joined Leverkusen from Liverpool last summer, can play at both centre-back and right-back, so fits what Arteta wants from a member of his defence.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta has admitted that Ethan Nwaneri <\/strong>may have to leave Arsenal to find the regular football he needs to fulfil his potential.<\/p>\n Arsenal are also in contention to sign Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, <\/strong>according to The Sun. Hinshelwood can play across the midfield as well as at full-back. <\/p>\n While a deal for Myles Lewis-Skelly<\/strong> to Chelsea or Manchester United is considered highly unlikely.<\/p>\n Jamie Braidwood16 August 2026 05:34<\/p>\n <\/a>Chelsea news: Liam Delap attracts interest from Como<\/p>\n Italian side Como have expressed their interest in signing Chelsea striker Liam Delap<\/strong>, according to the Mail.<\/p>\n Chelsea are set to demand \u00a350m for the 23-year-old striker, who is also of interest to several Premier League teams.<\/p>\n Como will be playing in the Champions League next season under Cesc Fabregas and have also agreed a deal to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Napoli have agreed a deal Benoit Badiashile <\/strong>on an initial loan.<\/p>\n TalkSport reported that Coventry are keen on signing 20-year-old defender Josh Acheampong<\/strong>, while the Independent understands Hull City have interest in Tosin Adarabioyo<\/strong>, but he wants to stay.<\/p>\n Jamie Braidwood16 August 2026 04:31<\/p>\n <\/a>As Gianni Infantino clings to power, football as you know it could be about to change<\/p>\n Moves to reduce the power of the Fifa presidency could in turn lead to the growing influence of Europe\u2019s biggest clubs and how they decide to shape the game, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter<\/p>\n Jamie Braidwood16 August 2026 03:33<\/p>\n <\/a>Jeff Bezos is buying into Liverpool \u2013 this is why<\/p>\n As the consortium that has reached a \u201cdefinitive agreement\u201d to buy a 30 per cent stake in Liverpool continues to generate noise, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is described by industry figures as a mere \u201csilent partner\u201d.<\/p>\n It\u2019s perhaps apt given the lack of actual explanation or intention behind this, despite all the commotion.<\/p>\n The entry of one of the world\u2019s wealthiest men into football has naturally stoked a lot of emotion, not least from the supporter group Spirit of Shankly. They have written to Liverpool asking for clarity, having warned how previous changes in the running of the club have led to \u201cdecisions and behaviours that many would not want to see at Liverpool\u201d.<\/p>\n For all the inevitable focus on the hard figures of the numbers, and the influence of Bezos\u2019s own wealth, there\u2019s a sense this is all about something much bigger. \u201cIt just looks like a power\/political play over an investment decision,\u201d one well-placed source says.<\/p>\n Holding part of an \u201casset\u201d in a sphere of such increasing social and political importance gives you entry into another world, as the recent World Cup made clear. It has become a solid platform for the highest politics. That is one of many reasons why beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino won\u2019t resign.<\/p>\n Football itself is morphing, which is why there is such an unstable time at the top. 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