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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Saturday, August 2, 2025
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Newcastle United have rejected an official bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak, who has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield.
The Reds are not expected to make a second offer to sign Isak from Newcastle.
Borussia Dortmund reportedly have reservations about potentially re-signing Jadon Sancho.
United States goalkeeper Matt Turner has completed a permanent transfer from Nottingham Forest to Lyon.
Wrexham have signed centre-back Conor Coady from Championship rivals Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, reportedly around £2million.
Sunderland have completed the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen for an undisclosed fee.
Everton have had a £27million offer rejected for Southampton winger Tyler Dibling.
Tottenham, Manchester United, and Newcastle are monitoring the situation of Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, following the stall of the French international’s move to Juventus.
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho remains keen on a move to Chelsea as he seeks to leave Old Trafford this summer.
Chelsea’s bid to sign RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons has hit a snag as the Bundesliga club are unwilling to accept any Premier League squad players in part-exchange.
Atalanta have turned down a £36.5million bid from Inter Milan for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, holding out for at least £43.5million for the 27-year-old.
Elsewhere, James Milner will wear the No.20 shirt at Brighton this season in memory of the late Diogo Jota, describing his former Liverpool teammate as a “great friend.”
Former Black Stars player and coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has been appointed as the new head coach of Kenyan giants Gor Mahia FC.
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