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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Friday, August 8, 2025
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Villarreal have finalised the signing of former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey.
Manchester United have agreed an £73.7m (€85m) deal with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko.
Chelsea are in talks with Manchester United to sign Alejandro Garnacho.
West Ham have agreed a £20m fee with Leicester for goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.
Newcastle are set to miss out on Benjamin Sesko, with Manchester United agreeing a deal in principle with RB Leipzig.
Aston Villa have rejected an £18m bid from Everton for John McGinn and consider him not for sale.
Nottingham Forest are close to signing Douglas Luiz, with Juventus eyeing Ibrahim Sangare as a replacement.
Arsenal and Tottenham await a green light from Rodrygo before moving for the Real Madrid forward.
Inter Milan may move for Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho if they miss out on Ademola Lookman.
Saudi clubs have approached Mateo Kovacic, but the Manchester City midfielder wants to stay.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will undergo surgery after tearing the ACL in his right knee.
Levi Colwill has undergone ACL surgery and will miss the season, prompting Chelsea to consider a move for Marc Guehi.
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