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<p>Alexander Isak is determined to leave Newcastle</p>
Miguel DelaneyFootball

Why Isak may have closed his own window on dream move to Liverpool

Alexander Isak is desperate to move to Liverpool but as the transfer deadline nears, the balance of power is shifting

    <p>Arsenal are looking to hijack Spurs’ deal for Eberechi Eze</p>
    Miguel DelaneyFootball

    Arsenal reignite interest in Eze after Havertz injury setback

    <p>Luis Diaz of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Harry Kane and Sacha Boey</p>
    Football

    This revealing Bayern reminder leaves an obvious Bundesliga conclusion

    LiveFootball

    Transfer news live: Liverpool stance after Isak bombshell

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    <p>Maghnes Akliouche controls the ball for Monaco against Le Havre</p>
    Football

    Tottenham identify Monaco star as Savinho alternative

    <p>Lukas Nmecha’s penalty, after James Tarkowski was penalised for handball, settled the contest </p>
    at Elland Road

    The Leeds logic behind their ‘magical night’ – and why it could last

    <p>Isak has now publicly expressed his desire to leave Newcastle</p>
    Football

    Isak accuses Newcastle of ‘broken promises’ over bitter transfer saga

    <p>Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace in action against Chelsea</p>
    Football

    Tottenham edge closer to Eberechi Eze deal with key obstacle remaining

    Football

    First Sikh manager at professional British club sets out Morecambe ambition

    <p>Michelle Agyemang was named young player of the tournament at Euro 2026 </p>
    Football

    Lionesses star Agyemang leaves Arsenal on loan to join WSL club

    <p>Noah Okafor could swap AC Milan for Leeds</p>
    Football

    Leeds close in on AC Milan forward as Farke makes priority clear

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    ACFC

    Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

    ACFC

    The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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    ACFC

    Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

    ACFC

    The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

    Premier League

    <p>Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is a target for Newcastle (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)</p>
    LiveFootball

    Transfer news live: Arsenal turn to Eze after Havertz injury blow

    <p>Isak pictured heading into Newcastle’s training ground on Wednesday</p>
    Football

    Alan Shearer says Alexander Isak statement poured ‘flames on the fire’

    <p>The next round of play-off games will be played in the week commencing 18 August</p>
    Football

    When is the Champions League draw? Date, start time and how to watch

    William Saliba wants collective glory after his latest individual honour (Martin Rickett/PA)
    Football

    William Saliba demands step up from Arsenal in pursuit of overdue league title

    <p>Miguel Delaney with the hardback copy of States of Play</p>
    Football

    How to win a copy of Miguel Delaney’s latest book

    Leon Bailey has joined Roma on loan (Jacob King/PA)
    Football

    Leon Bailey joins Roma on season-long loan deal from Aston Villa

    Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey (Martin Rickett/PA)
    Football

    Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey named PFA players of year

    <p>Salah secured a third PFA men’s player of the year</p>
    Sport

    Salah breaks another record to secure top honours

    Eberechi Eze could move to Tottenham (John Walton/PA)
    Football

    Tottenham transfer news: Spurs and Palace yet to reach Eberechi Eze agreement

    Leeds United’s Lukas Nmecha celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game from a penalty (Danny Lawson/PA)
    Football

    Daniel Farke hails Lukas Nmecha’s ‘ice-cold finish’ in Leeds’ win over Everton

    <p>Salah secured a third PFA men’s player of the year</p>
    Sport

    Salah breaks another record to secure top honours

    Eberechi Eze could move to Tottenham (John Walton/PA)
    Football

    Tottenham transfer news: Spurs and Palace yet to reach Eberechi Eze agreement

    Leeds United’s Lukas Nmecha celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game from a penalty (Danny Lawson/PA)
    Football

    Daniel Farke hails Lukas Nmecha’s ‘ice-cold finish’ in Leeds’ win over Everton

    Women’s football

    <p>Hannah Hampton was England’s hero during the Euro 2025 final penalty shootout</p>
    Football

    Hampton regrets revealing Euros final bottle trick after hate comments

    Football

    Hampton regrets revealing Euros final bottle trick after hate comments

    <p>Hannah Hampton was England’s hero during the Euro 2025 final penalty shootout</p>
    Football

    Spain to part ways with head coach after Euro final defeat to England

    <p>Gareth Taylor left his role at Man City in March</p>
    Football

    Liverpool appoint former Man City boss Taylor as new head coach

    Football

    Lionesses announce first Wembley fixture since Euro 2025 triumph

    <p>Sarina Wiegman dances with Burna Boy during England’s celebrations</p>
    Football

    Wiegman’s dancing with Burna Boy taught us something new about England

    <p>Sarina Wiegman dances with Burna Boy during England’s celebrations</p>
    Football

    Wiegman’s dancing with Burna Boy taught us something new about England

    <p>Chloe Kelly takes to the stage to thank supporters during the Lionesses victory parade </p>
    Football

    Kelly apologises after swearing on stage during England’s Euros parade

    Football

    England’s Euro 2025 final win most-watched TV moment of year

    European football

    LiveFootball

    Spurs suffer penalties heartbreak as PSG fight back to win Super Cup

    <p>Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen</p>
    Football

    Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captaincy over medical dispute

    <p>Costa (left) lifted the Champions League under Mourinho as Porto captain in 2004</p>
    Football

    Jose Mourinho pays tribute to Porto’s Champions League-winning captain

    Transfers

    <p>Alexander Isak’s future remains unclear as the transfer deadline looms</p>
    Football

    The Fifa rule that hands Isak transfer leverage over Newcastle

    <p>Claudio Echeverri will leave Manchester City on loan</p>
    Football

    Man City midfielder set for loan move to Bayer Leverkusen

    <p>Marc Guehi is the subject of interest from Liverpool</p>
    Football

    Crystal Palace line up Guehi contingency plan amid Liverpool interest

    Ederson (left) (Adam Davy/PA)
    Football

    Ederson is Man City’s No 1 goalkeeper – for now, says Guardiola

    <p>Jadon Sancho spent last season at Chelsea</p>
    Football

    Roma join loan suitors for Sancho — but Man United seek sale

    <p>Giovanni Leoni is set for a move to Anfield this week</p>
    Football

    Why Liverpool have chosen Parma’s Leoni as Van Dijk’s successor

    <p>Gianluigi Donnarumma was an eye-catching omission from Paris St Germain’s Super Cup squad to face Tottenham (David Davies/PA)</p>
    Football

    Donnarumma’s agent hits out at PSG as English giants pursue transfer

    <p>Jack Grealish during training session at the City Football Academy</p>
    Football

    Where it went wrong for Grealish – and how Everton can fix him

    International football

    <p>Chloe Kelly stands over the penalty kick</p>
    Football

    Greenwood reveals Kelly’s words before crucial Euros penalty

    <p>The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on</p>
    Football

    World Cup pollution like ‘6.5m cars driven for a year’, claims report

    <p>The Lionesses came up short against France in their Euro 2025 opener</p>
    Football

    England’s fundamental flaw that led to Euro 2025 defeat by France

    Football League

    <p>Sheffield Wednesday are in all sorts of bother</p>
    Football

    Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday can’t afford to think about the future

    <p>The club is currently under transfer embargo due on financial complications</p>
    Football

    Sheffield Wednesday fans react to facial recognition at Hillsborough

    <p>Snoop Dogg inexplicably helped unveil the Swansea kit</p>
    Football

    Snoop Dogg unveils Swansea kit in dig at Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham

    More news

    Chelsea’s Lauren James is facing a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury (Adam Davy/PA)
    Football

    Lauren James set for spell on sidelines with ankle injury

    Football

    Lauren James set for spell on sidelines with ankle injury

    Chelsea’s Lauren James is facing a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury (Adam Davy/PA)
    <p>Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace in action against Chelsea</p>
    Football

    Eze and Guehi to start for Palace on Thursday amid transfer interest

    <p>Kai Havertz will be sidelined with a knee injury</p>
    Football

    Havertz injury blow forces Arsenal into transfer rethink

    Sir Gareth Southgate attended the PFA Awards 2025 on Tuesday (Martin Rickett/PA)
    Football

    Gareth Southgate ‘enjoying life’ and not actively seeking management return

    <p>Fabio was awarded a commemorative trophy as Fluminense celebrated his new record </p>
    Football

    Shilton’s all-time football appearance record broken after 28 years

    <p>Fabio was awarded a commemorative trophy as Fluminense celebrated his new record </p>
    Football

    Shilton’s all-time football appearance record broken after 28 years

    <p>Alexander Isak’s future remains up in the air (Owen Humphreys/PA)</p>
    Football

    Newcastle hint at Isak decision in response to striker’s statement

    <p>Rangers have it all to do in the second leg</p>
    Football

    Rangers face Champions League exit after collapse against Club Brugge

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