{"id":1010744,"date":"2026-08-19T12:23:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1010744\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:23:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:23:47","slug":"transfer-news-live-man-utd-make-baleba-breakthrough-arsenal-close-on-konsa-liverpool-drop-psg-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1010744\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd make Baleba breakthrough, Arsenal close on Konsa, Liverpool drop PSG deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Manchester City into ‘advanced talks’ with Ayyoub Bouaddi<\/p>\n

Manchester City have now entered \u201cadvanced talks\u201d to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi <\/strong>for around \u00a385m.<\/p>\n

Bouaddi impressed for Morocco at this summer\u2019s World Cup and the Lille midfield has agreed personal terms with City.<\/p>\n

The departure of Rodri to Barcelona has accelerated City\u2019s interest after there were suggestions that he would arrive at the Etihad next year.<\/p>\n

City are also interested in signing Enzo Fernandez, despite missing Chelsea\u2019s Friday deadline to submit a bid for the Argentina international.<\/p>\n

\"\"(PA)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones19 August 2026 13:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Newcastle move for Gonzalez<\/p>\n

The Athletic say that Newcastle are in talks with Manchester City over possibly signing midfielder Nico Gonzalez. <\/p>\n

The Magpies need to replace Bruno Guimaraes after their former captainmade the switch to Arsenal earlier in the summer. <\/p>\n

Gonzalez isn\u2019t a definite starter for City and could be a decent signing if the right deal can be met. <\/p>\n

The report says that talks are currently at an exploratory stage with no formal offers or bids forthcoming, yet. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones19 August 2026 12:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>BBC announces four new pundits for Match of the Day this season<\/p>\n

The BBC<\/a> has announced that four new pundits will join its rotating cast of Match of the Day<\/a> experts for the new Premier League season.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle19 August 2026 12:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Aston Villa agree deal to sign Wan-Bissaka<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a busy couple of days for Villa who, having announced two new signings this morning, have also agreed a deal with West Ham over Aaron Wan-Bissaka. <\/p>\n

The agreement is for a loan with an obligation to buy.<\/p>\n

Villa are in the process of loaning out right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic to Rangers, and Wan-Bissaka is being brought in to replace him.<\/p>\n

\"\"(PA)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones19 August 2026 12:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arsenal confident of signing Konsa<\/p>\n

Arsenal are looking for defensive reinforcements due to injuries for William Saliba and Jurrien Timber and they have had their sights on Konsa for a while. <\/p>\n

Villa value Konsa at \u00a360m and it remains to be seen if Arsenal will offer that amount or negotiate for a lower price. Regardless of price, the Gunners are growing in confidence that a deal can be agreed. <\/p>\n

Konsa is also said to be keen on the move. <\/p>\n

\"\"(AP)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones19 August 2026 12:05<\/p>\n

<\/a>Brighton bring in David<\/p>\n

Brighton have signed Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise on a season long loan deal. <\/p>\n

The deal also includes a \u00a322m obligation to buy should certain criteria be met throughout the season. <\/p>\n

David scored 41 goals in 82 appearances for USG and helped them win the league title in 2024\/25. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones19 August 2026 11:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Crystal Palace sign Gozo<\/p>\n

Another announcement from overnight with Crystal Palace having confirmed the signing of Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake. <\/p>\n

The 19-year-old joins on a five-year deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is great to welcome such an exciting young talent to Crystal Palace Football Club,\u201d said Palace chairman Steve Parish. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am looking forward to seeing what Zavier can achieve with us during his time in South London.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mike Jones19 August 2026 11:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Rodri excited about Barcelona move<\/p>\n

More from the former Manchester City midfielder now who spoke about how it feels to join Barcelona and make the move back to his native Spain. <\/p>\n

“I’m very happy and excited about this new stage in my career. It’s a fresh challenge, a chance to experience new things and feel that excitement again,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

“I’ve come to a hugely ambitious club that really suits my personality, so I’ll try to help in every way I can to achieve our objectives this season.<\/p>\n

“I’m happy to have a coach who I think will bring a lot to my career. It’s a style that I think is somewhat different from what I’ve experienced before, so it will be enriching and help me grow as a player.”<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Mike Jones19 August 2026 11:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>The four unsolved problems threatening to derail Liverpool\u2019s season<\/p>\n

Taking over an unfinished squad and an injury prone defence while tasked with fitting in last year\u2019s expensive signings and replacing Mohamed Salah means Andoni Iraola inherits many of the issues that plagued Arne Slot\u2019s second season, writes Richard Jolly.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mike Jones19 August 2026 10:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Badiashile closing in on Napoli move<\/p>\n

Benoit Badiashile is closing in on a move to Napoli and has arrived in Italy ahead of undergoing a medical with the club. <\/p>\n

The deal is for a season long loan move worth \u20ac3m (\u00a32.5m) and there is an option to buy next summer for a price of \u20ac27m (\u00a323m). <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

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