{"id":1162889,"date":"2026-08-22T10:32:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T10:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1162889\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T10:32:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T10:32:35","slug":"transfer-news-live-liverpools-real-madrid-enquiry-after-minteh-bid-rejected-man-utd-seal-baleba-deal-and-arsenal-confirm-konsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1162889\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool\u2019s Real Madrid enquiry after Minteh bid rejected, Man Utd seal Baleba deal and Arsenal confirm Konsa"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Villa eye free transfer for Germany international<\/p>\n

Aston Villa are looking into a move for free agent and Germany international Leon Goretzka, reports The Athletic<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Goretzka left Bayern Munich at the end of last season and could prove to be a cheap fix with Amadou Onana out long-term with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. <\/p>\n

Villa did have talks with Bayern over a loan with an option for Joao Palhinha, the report adds.<\/p>\n

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Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 11:31<\/p>\n

<\/a>Chelsea turn down Mudryk offer<\/p>\n

Chelsea have turned down an opening loan offer for Mykhailo Mudryk from Leeds United, reports Sky Sports News<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The Ukrainian winger was recently cleared to play football again after a doping ban, and Leeds boss Daniel Farke wants to improve his attacking options before the deadline. <\/p>\n

The first proposal was turned down but the two clubs are still in contact, with other clubs believed to be interested too. <\/p>\n

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Chris Wilson22 August 2026 11:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Andoni Iraola makes Liverpool transfer admission with squad \u2018still quite thin\u2019<\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/a> manager Andoni Iraola<\/a> has claimed that the club will \u201cdefinitely sign some players\u201d before the end of the summer transfer window<\/a>, with the Spaniard admitting his squad is \u201cstill quite thin\u201d in places. <\/p>\n

Flo Clifford22 August 2026 11:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Unai Emery admits Ollie Watkins could be sold as Emiliano Martinez asks to leave Aston Villa<\/p>\n

Aston Villa<\/a> boss Unai Emery has conceded that Ollie Watkins may become the latest high-profile departure from Villa Park this summer, while confirming that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has requested a transfer.<\/p>\n

Although Villa turned down four separate offers<\/a> from Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal for Watkins this week, Emery refused to rule out a potential exit for the England forward, who could join Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans in departing the club.<\/p>\n

With Ezri Konsa\u2019s transfer to Arsenal confirmed on Friday afternoon, Emery acknowledged an “issue” regarding Watkins, noting that a sale remains possible if the financial conditions are suitable.<\/p>\n

Chris Wilson22 August 2026 10:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Transfers that could still happen: Enzo Fernandez to Man City \"\"<\/p>\n

Chris Wilson 22 August 2026 10:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arsenal explore move for Kenan Yildiz after missing out on Vinicius Jr<\/p>\n

Arteta has long identified the left side attack as a priority position to upgrade, with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr<\/a> having been the ideal target. The Brazilian’s decision to stay at the Bernabeu <\/a>caused Arsenal to reconsider the situation, and some thought has been given to waiting until either January or next summer when other deals could become possible.<\/p>\n

Miguel Delaney22 August 2026 10:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Konsa speaks on Arsenal move<\/p>\n

\u201cI know he loves defenders who can really defend and defenders who are calm on the ball. His style suits me so I can’t wait to get going,\u201d said Ezri Konsa today when asked about playing under Mikel Arteta and signing for Arsenal.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s a proud moment for me and my family to play for one of the best teams in the world. So yeah, a lot of emotions have gone through my head, but I think it will really kick in on the first matchday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to keep winning, [I\u2019m] hungry to win and that\u2019s what I\u2019m here for.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m here to win. I’ll do everything in my power to continue bringing success to this club,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n

The defender has joined the Gunners for a fee of \u00a351m and is their fifth signing of the summer, and he could make his debut against his old club next week. <\/p>\n

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Chris Wilson22 August 2026 10:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arsenal consider Victor Osimhen? <\/p>\n

Now this would be audacious, Arsenal in for Victor Osimhen? <\/p>\n

The Galatasaray <\/strong>striker, 27, would appeal, should he drop his wage demands, reports Footmercato.<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to imagine Mikel Arteta doing that one, with Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus still in the building, but the former Napoli striker has long since been linked with the Premier League, which could suit his all-action style.<\/p>\n

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Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 09:47<\/p>\n

<\/a>Villa prepare Jackson bid<\/p>\n

Chelsea are braced for a bid from Aston Villa for Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson. <\/p>\n

The 25-year-old had a lively World Cup off the back of a disappointing loan spell with Bayern Munich. <\/p>\n

But the Telegraph<\/a> reports that Unai Emery could look to add the Chelsea striker with an offer close to the \u00a365m valuation. <\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid are seemingly out at that price, despite their lofty \u00a3150m valuation of Julian Alvarez with Barcelona and Arsenal keen. <\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 09:36<\/p>\n

<\/a>Liverpool make Real Madrid enquiry after Minteh bid rejected<\/p>\n

Liverpool are active with just over one week until the transfer deadline day. <\/p>\n

A \u00a360m bid for Yankuba Minteh has been rejected, but now the Times are reporting the Reds have made an enquiry to Real Madrid for Brazil forward Endrick.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old spent last term at Lyon and was a squad player for Brazil at the World Cup, though his future is unclear with Jose Mourinho in charge.<\/p>\n

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