Wednesday news (includes West ham)
Posted: 13 Aug 2025, 09:37
BBC
Manchester City have held talks with Paris St-Germain over a deal for Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, with personal terms not expected to be an issue. (RMC Sport - in French), external
Galatasaray have made an approach for Manchester City's 31-year-old Brazil goalkeeper Ederson, which would clear the way for Donnarumma to move to Etihad Stadium. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Southampton have rejected West Ham's opening offer, worth £30m plus add-ons, for 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Athletic - subscription required) , external
Real Madrid are continuing to monitor the progress of Crystal Palace's 21-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton. (Mail - subscription required), external
Aston Villa are hoping to re-sign Marco Asensio from Paris St-Germain following the 29-year-old Spain midfielder's successful loan spell last season. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Liverpool have no intention of selling France defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, in this transfer window, despite working on moves for two centre-backs to strengthen their squad. (Mail - subscription required) , external
Bournemouth have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for 25-year-old Morocco forward Amine Adli. (Footmercato - in French), external
Bayer Leverkusen are the latest side to express an interest in Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte, with the Seagulls willing to sell the 20-year-old Argentina winger for around £39m. (Kicker - in German), external
Borussia Dortmund have walked away from a deal for Fabio Silva after Wolves increased their asking price for the 23-year-old Portugal forward. (Teamtalk), external
Chelsea's France forward Christopher Nkunku is keen on a move to Bayern Munich, with a deal for the 27-year-old still possible. (Florian Plettenberg)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are continuing to follow Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have held constant presences in the stands to watch the 21-year-old.
Liverpool have no intention to sell Ibrahima Konate this window, despite working on moves for two centre-backs.
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is the subject of an enquiry from Roma.
THE SUN
Liverpool will not face competition from Chelsea for the signing of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Manchester Utd are eyeing a late move for Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano.
THE TIMES
Liverpool are hoping to secure the transfer of Marc Guehi for a fee that would be about £30m to £35m.
Alexander Isak has moved out of his Newcastle home as he seeks to force a transfer to Liverpool this summer.
THE ATHLETIC
Oleksandr Zinchenko is prepared to run down his contract at Arsenal and leave on a free next summer.
Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey favours a move to Newcastle after also being linked with West Ham.
DAILY MIRROR
Leandro Trossard is among the players who may leave Arsenal this summer to make way for Eberechi Eze.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Aston Villa are eyeing a reunion with Marco Asensio, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa Park.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers have withdrawn their request to postpone their Premiership match against St Mirren later this month.
Sport Witness
Operation launched to sign West Ham defender – Ready to make move
There’s a claim in the Turkish media that Besiktas are showing interest in West Ham United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The former Manchester United player had previously been linked with a move to the Super Lig following interest from Galatasaray during the last summer window.
Fotomac report on Besiktas’ pursuit for a right back after missing out on key targets during this transfer window. The Black Eagles looked to be on the verge of signing Kyle Walker-Peters, but after reaching an agreement with the player he eventually signed for the Hammers. Free agent Bright Osayi Samuel has also been linked in recent weeks.
Subsequently they’ve now turned their attention to Wan-Bissaka and are ready to launch an operation to sign the 27-year-old.
It’s claimed they are ready to make their move for the West Ham man and have made the right back position one of their priorities going into the final weeks of this window. Besiktas have already brought in Benfica left back David Jurásek on loan for the season.
Wan Bissaka made 38 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring two goals. He’s contracted to West Ham until June 2031.
Manchester City have held talks with Paris St-Germain over a deal for Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, with personal terms not expected to be an issue. (RMC Sport - in French), external
Galatasaray have made an approach for Manchester City's 31-year-old Brazil goalkeeper Ederson, which would clear the way for Donnarumma to move to Etihad Stadium. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Southampton have rejected West Ham's opening offer, worth £30m plus add-ons, for 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Athletic - subscription required) , external
Real Madrid are continuing to monitor the progress of Crystal Palace's 21-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton. (Mail - subscription required), external
Aston Villa are hoping to re-sign Marco Asensio from Paris St-Germain following the 29-year-old Spain midfielder's successful loan spell last season. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Liverpool have no intention of selling France defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, in this transfer window, despite working on moves for two centre-backs to strengthen their squad. (Mail - subscription required) , external
Bournemouth have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for 25-year-old Morocco forward Amine Adli. (Footmercato - in French), external
Bayer Leverkusen are the latest side to express an interest in Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte, with the Seagulls willing to sell the 20-year-old Argentina winger for around £39m. (Kicker - in German), external
Borussia Dortmund have walked away from a deal for Fabio Silva after Wolves increased their asking price for the 23-year-old Portugal forward. (Teamtalk), external
Chelsea's France forward Christopher Nkunku is keen on a move to Bayern Munich, with a deal for the 27-year-old still possible. (Florian Plettenberg)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are continuing to follow Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have held constant presences in the stands to watch the 21-year-old.
Liverpool have no intention to sell Ibrahima Konate this window, despite working on moves for two centre-backs.
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is the subject of an enquiry from Roma.
THE SUN
Liverpool will not face competition from Chelsea for the signing of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Manchester Utd are eyeing a late move for Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano.
THE TIMES
Liverpool are hoping to secure the transfer of Marc Guehi for a fee that would be about £30m to £35m.
Alexander Isak has moved out of his Newcastle home as he seeks to force a transfer to Liverpool this summer.
THE ATHLETIC
Oleksandr Zinchenko is prepared to run down his contract at Arsenal and leave on a free next summer.
Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey favours a move to Newcastle after also being linked with West Ham.
DAILY MIRROR
Leandro Trossard is among the players who may leave Arsenal this summer to make way for Eberechi Eze.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Aston Villa are eyeing a reunion with Marco Asensio, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa Park.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers have withdrawn their request to postpone their Premiership match against St Mirren later this month.
Sport Witness
Operation launched to sign West Ham defender – Ready to make move
There’s a claim in the Turkish media that Besiktas are showing interest in West Ham United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The former Manchester United player had previously been linked with a move to the Super Lig following interest from Galatasaray during the last summer window.
Fotomac report on Besiktas’ pursuit for a right back after missing out on key targets during this transfer window. The Black Eagles looked to be on the verge of signing Kyle Walker-Peters, but after reaching an agreement with the player he eventually signed for the Hammers. Free agent Bright Osayi Samuel has also been linked in recent weeks.
Subsequently they’ve now turned their attention to Wan-Bissaka and are ready to launch an operation to sign the 27-year-old.
It’s claimed they are ready to make their move for the West Ham man and have made the right back position one of their priorities going into the final weeks of this window. Besiktas have already brought in Benfica left back David Jurásek on loan for the season.
Wan Bissaka made 38 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring two goals. He’s contracted to West Ham until June 2031.