Transfer news live: Liverpool boost in race to sign Isak, Baleba to Man Utd update, Arsenal battle Spurs for Eze – UK Times

Manchester United have ended their brief pursuit of Carlos Baleba, it seems:

Amorim could unleash his new attack of the Slovenian, the £62.5m buy Matheus Cunha and the £71m arrival Bryan Mbeumo on Sunday, but warned that he has other options for spots in his front three.

Newcastle are poised to secure a significant transfer, with Aston Villa winger Jacob Ramsey set for a medical after a £40m fee was agreed, the PA news agency understands. The 24-year-old is due to travel to the North East imminently.

This prospective sale is crucial for Villa, who are navigating a tightrope of UEFA financial fair play and profit and sustainability rules. Ramsey’s departure, after 167 appearances for the club, will represent pure profit, a vital aspect given their pressing need to sell.

Djed Spence has signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham, just months after agreeing fresh terms last October.

The versatile full-back has been rewarded for a fine breakthrough campaign at Spurs, which saw him make 35 appearances in the 2024-25 season, finally earning his full debut in December, two-and-a-half years after his initial arrival.

The 25-year-old’s journey at the club has been one of resurgence.

The former Premier League champions have included buy-back and sell-on clauses, which could mean the midfielder returns to the Etihad Stadium or makes City more money in the future.

McAtee is now set to become Forest’s fourth summer buy after winger Dan Ndoye, striker Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha, while Nuno Espirito Santo is also closing in on Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich.

Scott Parker is pleased with the state of Burnley’s squad and is happy with how they’re shaping up ahead of the new season.

“Really positive and it is crucial as well – the balance of a squad going into the Premier League,” Parker said of their current signings.

“It was a young squad last year, and it’s a young squad this year, and certainly it’s a young squad in terms of actually being in the Premier League.

“So, these players that have an understanding of what this league demands and what it looks like is crucial for us and delighted that we’ve managed to get some of these over the line.”

Porto are also interested in the Scotland international but the likelihood is that he opts to stay in the Premier League.

Doak has been a target for a host of other clubs this summer, with Wolves, West Ham and Leeds among his other suitors.

“He is an option to start tomorrow,” Hurzeler confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Friday, adding that he was “very, very confident” that Baleba would stay.

“I didn’t see any change. He seems to be in a very good place, enjoying it with his team-mates.”

Liverpool remain in talks with Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi as they look to add to their defensive line.

The Reds must decide whether to submit a bid for Guehi this summer or wait until his contract runs out at the end of the upcoming season before making a move for the defender.

The Daily Mail report that Crystal Palace want £45m for Guehi but, due to the expiring nature of his contract, a deal for around £35m may be possible as they risk losing out on a fee if his contract runs down.

Alternatively, there is talk of a potential swap deal involving Harvey Elliott.

Eberechi Eze is being targeted by Arsenal and Spurs and should he leave to one of those clubs then Palace may want to bring Elliott, who is rumoured to be leaving Liverpool, in as a replacement with Guehi going the other way.

Manchester City have held initial talks to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo, according to Sky Germany.

However, right now, it is questionable whether the club can afford a permanent deal for the Real Madrid star, who would cost upwards of £80m.

The player has not a made a clear decision to leave yet.