Hull City move for Roma forward on hold?
Hull City may have to be patient to acquire Robinio Vaz, who is the subject of talks between Roma and the Tigers, according to The Athletic.
A season-long loan for a fee of €2m, with a €30m option to buy, has been negotiated.
But La Repubblica reports that the Serie A club would push for a replacement before sanctioning the player’s exit.
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Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:50
West Ham in talks over £18m deal for Viking winger
West Ham are in talks to sign Viking winger Edvin Austbo, as per The Athletic.
The 21-year-old has scored 15 goals across 71 appearances and a deal in the region of £18m is being discussed.
Austbo has also graduated through the age groups to represent Norway.
Moris Valincic of GNK Dinamo is challenged by Edwin Austbo of Viking (Getty)
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:35
Fulham are in talks to sign Matias Soule from Roma, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 23-year-old Argentine midfielder could bolster Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad after a two-year spell in the Eternal City.
With 11 goals across two seasons for Roma, the Whites should have a new option down the right.
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Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:20
Everton keep £40m-rated teenager after ‘riot’ threat and eye Jack Grealish return
Harrison Armstrong is staying at Everton after the club called off his possible transfer to Nottingham Forest amid a backlash from supporters, while Jack Grealish is set to return to the club.
Forest were interested in a £40m move for Armstrong, with the midfielder the subject of chants from Everton fans at their 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.
Evertonians warned there would be a “riot on their hands” if they sold the midfielder.
Richard Jolly30 August 2026 12:05
Unai Emery hopes new-look Aston Villa squad can hit the ground running
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his overhauled squad have to hit the ground running.
Villa’s Europa League winning team has been ripped apart this summer as Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Martinez, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne have all left, with Ollie Watkins also on the way.
Nicolas Jackson, Leon Goretzka, Johan Manzambi and Alejandro Garnacho are among those who have arrived and Emery needs his new men to bed in quickly.
They lost last weekend’s Premier League opener 4-0 at Brighton and things do not get any easier as Villa host champions Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday.
“In football, if you are expecting transition, maybe you are not in the right way,” Emery said.
“We must compete, we must win. We have to rebuild the team as fast as possible; we have to accept our way, our decisions, and why we are taking some decisions, but I am positive, and we are working.
“At the same time, rebuilding the team with the players, they can understand how we want to play, and trying to give some necessary time for some players to adapt to us.”
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has seen his squad change hugely this summer (PA Wire)
Harry Latham-Coyle30 August 2026 11:45
Man City target Cody Gakpo but one hurdle remains for Liverpool to sanction sale
But Liverpool are unsure whether they can allow Gakpo to go as they consider whether City’s late move would give them time to bring in further signings.
City are looking for replacements for Savio and Omar Marmoush, who have both joined Tottenham, for an initial £75m and a loan that will become a £60m purchase respectively.
Richard Jolly30 August 2026 11:30
Tottenham and Everton agree swap deal?
The report details an agreement in principle has been struck for Iliman Ndiaye to move to Tottenham, while Richarlison will move in the opposite direction for a second spell with the Toffees.
Personal terms and medicals still need to be sorted, but Spurs appear set to sign another attacking player.
After being linked with Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, it now looks to be Ndiaye who will join Omar Marmoush and Savio as new forwards for Roberto De Zerbi.
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 11:15
Juventus and Tottenham thrash out terms over Sarr
Juventus and Tottenham are looking to agree on a loan move with a buy clause for midfielder Pape Matar Sarr.
Sarr is keen to link up with Juventus with Roberto De Zerbi ravamping the Spurs midfield and not including Sarr in his plans.
And Fabrizio Romano details Sarr’s move to Turin is now gathering pace.
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Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 11:00
Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest looks to be off, reports the Telegraph.
Everton had accepted a £35m bid with Harrison given the green light to travel for a medical.
But with fans irate at the move and the prospect of losing a rare talent, the Toffees have backed out of the deal according to John Percy’s report.
Alex Scott of Bournemouth is challenged by Harrison Armstrong of Everton (Getty)
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 10:45
Unai Emery reveals Ollie Watkins apology – but confirms tearful Aston Villa departure
Unai Emery admitted he shed a tear as he received an apology from Ollie Watkins ahead of the Aston Villa striker’s move to Saudi Arabia.
Watkins is set to join Al Hilal in a £50m deal, with Emery’s side agreeing to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea as his replacement.
The England international missed Aston Villa’s 4-0 defeat to Brighton on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Emery was left seething by Watkins’ absence and said he could “only answer by silence”, but revealed an emotional farewell on Thursday.
“I can tell you now Watkins’ commitment and behaviour was fantastic always,” Emery said on Friday.
“Last week, we didn’t get a deal to finish playing the match against Brighton but he told us after the match that he was sorry and he told us he made a mistake and was wrong.
“We accepted it and the players did as well because he always had very good behaviour with me. For me, he’s a fantastic guy, even more so than as a player.
“I told him ‘bye’ with a huge hug and a small cry. But all the best with him in Saudi and with Nicolas Jackson replacing him.”
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is heading for the exit door (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 10:30