Isak Liverpool, Eze Arsenal and extra switch sagas to observe

Though the beginning of the brand new Premier League season doesn’t coincide with the tip of the summer time switch window, it’s honest to say it may lead to a couple main sagas dashing up.

Right here at CaughtOffside we regularly seek the advice of sources within the trade and work along with a number of the most dependable journalists equivalent to Fabrizio Romano and Christian Falk to provide the most dependable and up-to-date switch information and enable you make sense of the market.

With that in thoughts, right here’s our newest take a look at a number of the 12 greatest sagas that must be resolved quickly, together with perception into the Alexander Isak to Liverpool scenario and imminent offers for Manchester United and Chelsea…

Alexander Isak

What’s occurred up to now?

Liverpool have had a £110m bid rejected, as per BBC Sport, whereas Alexander Isak has additionally solely not too long ago returned to Newcastle United coaching after informing the membership of his want to go away.

There has additionally been some curiosity from the Saudi Professional League, however nothing concrete, with the Sweden worldwide eager on Liverpool however not at present regarded as giving critical consideration to leaving Europe.

It’s additionally well-known that Isak has beforehand been on the radar of different prime golf equipment equivalent to Arsenal and Chelsea, however with out a lot optimism {that a} deal can be doable on account of Newcastle’s calls for.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

On the time of writing, it doesn’t appear to be there are any main developments, however we totally count on Liverpool to return again in with an improved provide.

Fabrizio Romano has spoken on his YouTube channel about LFC being critical about Isak, assuring him: “We’re right here. We’re prepared. Now we have the cash. We’re ready to make one thing necessary.”

Romano will not be one for sensationalism – if he’s getting any indication that Liverpool nonetheless need Isak, they usually have the cash to afford the deal, then it’s completely one to observe.

Newcastle’s pursuit of a brand new striker can also be an inexpensive clue that they’re not precisely banking on holding their star participant, however extra on that to return.

Eberechi Eze

What’s occurred up to now?

CaughtOffside‘s info earlier this summer time was that Arsenal had agreed the primary a part of fee phrases with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze.

This was checked by a number of dependable sources, although the saga has dragged on, as can occur when there are numerous transferring elements concerned.

Alternatively, different sources such because the Instances and Soccer Transfers are suggesting that the Gunners *will* bid quickly, which sounds extra totally different than it really is.

The fact is that golf equipment hardly ever desk official bids till there has already been some indication throughout preliminary discussions of what sort of bid may realistically be accepted.

Our info stays that Arsenal have been given encouragement on the Eze deal, however learn on for extra on why it is likely to be one which drags on in the direction of the tip of the window.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

At this level, there could be no concrete assure about the place Eze will probably be enjoying his soccer after the September 1st deadline, however Arsenal positively need the participant.

The England worldwide’s launch clause expiring will not be anticipated to have a serious impression on how the saga performs out, as Arsenal’s intention has at all times been to barter round that.

As others have reported, Palace have been clear about anticipating as a lot as £35m up entrance, although different sources have additionally thrown out figures nearer to £40m. Each of those can be tough for Arsenal.

Control participant gross sales on the Emirates Stadium – it could be that cashing in on gamers like Leandro Trossard or Fabio Vieira will allow the membership to enter the ultimate stage of Eze negotiations with a bit extra monetary leeway.

Benjamin Sesko

What’s occurred up to now?

This has accelerated in the previous few days, with Manchester United now broadly reported as closing in on the signing of Benjamin Sesko for round €75m plus €10m in add-ons, in accordance with the Athletic and others.

Regardless of Newcastle additionally being as they doubtlessly put together to exchange Isak up entrance, it’s understood that Sesko by no means gave the Magpies his inexperienced gentle on private phrases, with Man Utd then rising because the Slovenia worldwide’s clear choice.

Arsenal additionally held talks over Sesko earlier in the summertime, however struggled to succeed in a compromise with RB Leipzig, transferring on to signal Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon as a substitute.

Sesko obtained approaches from all three of Arsenal, United and Chelsea final summer time, however at the moment determined to remain for yet another yr at Leipzig, with the gentleman’s settlement that he may go away for the correct worth this summer time.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

The ultimate spherical of negotiations are nonetheless going down between United and Leipzig, however Sesko’s thoughts is made up and he’s ready for permission to finish the transfer.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano within the X publish beneath, Sesko is now coaching away from his Leipzig teammates, so he’s simply ready to be given the inexperienced gentle to journey to United for his medical and to signal his contract…

?? Manchester United and RB Leipzig, again in talks in the present day for Benjamin Šeško deal to agree on last package deal.

Šeško agreed private phrases yesterday and can practice individually till deal is finished between golf equipment. pic.twitter.com/Z5rR91k0Jn

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2025

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Xavi Simons

What’s occurred up to now?

As first reported on CaughtOffside just a few weeks in the past, the agent of Xavi Simons reached out to 3 London golf equipment – Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham, with the view to getting his shopper a switch to the Premier League.

The Netherlands worldwide at all times supposed to go away Leipzig this summer time, and Fabrizio Romano informed CaughtOffside that Barcelona and Bayern Munich have been additionally choices for him.

When these choices not appeared lifelike, a transfer to England grew to become the clear precedence, with Chelsea now in pole place to convey Simons in from Leipzig.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

This has gone somewhat quiet in current days, which might occur when the ultimate formalities of switch negotiations drag on a bit – see additionally that last week of talks between Arsenal and Sporting for Viktor Gyokeres.

The majority of the deal might be performed, however Leipzig are meticulous in the way in which they conduct their enterprise, as promoting their proficient younger gamers is such a key a part of their mannequin.

With the sale of Sesko additionally ongoing, that may have slowed issues down with Simons, however the expectation stays that he’ll quickly turn into a Chelsea participant.

Alejandro Garnacho

What’s occurred up to now?

As Fabrizio Romano has posted in the present day, offers for each Simons and Alejandro Garnacho stay on the agenda for Chelsea…

Chelsea preserve engaged on each Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons offers. ?? https://t.co/8Icv9Gnjxg

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2025

Garnacho’s future at Man Utd has appeared fairly clear for some time now, ever because the Argentina worldwide’s thinly-veiled outburst after not getting that many minutes within the Europa League last defeat to Tottenham.

Purple Devils boss Ruben Amorim has been open to promoting Garnacho, and there was no scarcity of curiosity, with Chelsea’s understood to be the strongest.

On prime of that, sources have confirmed that the 21-year-old’s choice has at all times been to remain within the Premier League, making the deal a little bit of a non-starter for different suitors equivalent to Napoli and Bayer Leverkusen.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

This has not but acquired to a concrete stage, however Garnacho is known to be eager on the potential transfer to Chelsea, and is ready for them to step up negotiations with United.

This would possibly effectively occur as soon as the Simons deal is finalised, nevertheless it’s value maintaining a tally of different suitors in England, equivalent to Aston Villa.

Both means, it appears extremely unlikely that Garnacho will nonetheless be on the books at Outdated Trafford in just a few weeks’ time, although the Purple Devils’ asking worth would possibly want to return down, amid combined studies of the participant costing wherever between £30-60m.

Marc Guehi

What’s occurred up to now?

In fact, not rather a lot. For all of the noise round Marc Guehi this summer time, he’s no nearer to a transfer than at any level within the window.

Curiosity has been there from Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea, however all three golf equipment have up to now been engaged on different priorities.

Guehi is open to leaving Palace, however his membership would clearly moderately not promote, so it’s basically at a little bit of a stand-still till the purpose when, or if, we see suitors are available in with concrete provides.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

There’s each likelihood Guehi will keep at Selhurst Park, as he’s not at present anticipated to push onerous for a transfer, even when it will be his choice.

The England worldwide can also be within the last yr of his contract, and golf equipment would possibly calculate that they’d moderately wait a yr to signal him on a free, with Palace unlikely to entertain considerably lowered provides this summer time.

Ibrahima Konate

What’s occurred up to now?

Final month, our info was that Ibrahima Konate had rejected Liverpool’s newest provide of a brand new contract. This led to renewed curiosity from Actual Madrid, and the sensation that the Spanish giants may speed up talks for him this summer time.

Our colleague Christian Falk later performed down hyperlinks with Konate and Bayern Munich, with nothing advancing there or with every other membership up to now.

With Konate out of contract subsequent summer time, it could possibly be that issues have probably not accelerated as anticipated as a result of willingness of Actual and different golf equipment to attend for him to turn into a free agent.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

As issues stand, it’s onerous to see Konate staying at Liverpool, however the Reds appear keen to maintain him and permit him to run down his contract.

There was no signal of talks with Madrid or every other membership, and the truth that LFC haven’t stepped up their curiosity in Guehi suggests they’re at present planning with Konate for the season forward, which is now nearly upon us.

Issues can change shortly within the switch market, however the most probably end result in the intervening time is Konate transferring to the Bernabeu on a free subsequent summer time, with Actual assured that they’ve buy-in from the participant.

Rodrygo Goes

What’s occurred up to now?

This saga has gone on for some time and at no level has it been that clear exactly what is going on, regardless of loads of hypothesis.

We’ve regularly consulted a number of sources to attempt to get a clearer image, with out a lot luck.

What appears clear is that Arsenal like Rodrygo Goes, however not essentially as their prime precedence (see Eze) for numerous causes, most of that are monetary.

Rodrygo’s wages calls for are very excessive, as communicated through intermediaries, and this has led to Arsenal cooling their curiosity in a participant who will not be essentially searching for a transfer anyway.

Though the Brazil worldwide desires to play recurrently and has communicated this to Xabi Alonso, he’s not but informed anybody on the membership that he’s determined for a transfer. Madrid can be open to a sale for the correct worth, however are additionally not actively pushing the participant out of the door.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

It’s all at a little bit of a standstill, so for now one thing main must change for there to be every other situation aside from Rodrygo staying the place he’s.

The participant may ask for an exit, or not less than a mortgage, however till that occurs, this maybe suggests he’s content material to battle for his place in Alonso’s facet.

If Arsenal can’t agree a deal for Eze, maybe this will probably be one to observe once more, however not until Rodrygo lowers his wage calls for.

Most up-to-date hyperlinks with Liverpool couldn’t be confirmed by any of our sources.

MORE: RODRYGO GOES PLAYER PROFILE

Nicolas Jackson

What’s occurred up to now?

The primary factor that’s occurred is that Chelsea have signed two new strikers this summer time, bringing in Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, which fairly clearly indicators that Nicolas Jackson goes to play much less typically.

That doesn’t essentially imply Chelsea are determined to promote Jackson, however our newest info obtained this morning is that an exit seems possible.

Jackson has been provided to golf equipment, together with Arsenal, however there haven’t been any takers up to now, with the Blues additionally understood to have reluctantly lowered their asking worth to round £60m, having beforehand needed as a lot as £80m (however not the marginally loopy £100m determine that had additionally been reported by others).

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

The primary groups to observe now are Newcastle and Aston Villa, even when nothing is superior.

Some preliminary contacts have taken place, with Newcastle transferring on to different striker targets after lacking out on Sesko. Villa boss Unai Emery, in the meantime, is aware of Jackson from their time collectively at Villarreal and can be eager on a reunion.

CaughtOffside understands, nevertheless, {that a} everlasting switch seems difficult for Villa at this stage on account of needing to promote earlier than they will purchase for PSR causes.

Ollie Watkins

What’s occurred up to now?

Talking of gamers Villa may promote, Ollie Watkins can also be prone to be one to observe after numerous curiosity in him up to now this summer time.

Though nothing has materialised but, we all know Arsenal had a bid rejected for Watkins again in January, and he was nonetheless into consideration on the Emirates this summer time in case each Gyokeres and Sesko failed.

Since then, there was some curiosity from Man United in Watkins, principally from Ruben Amorim as he’s been eager to signal confirmed and skilled Premier League gamers this summer time, as evidenced by strikes for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

United chief Christopher Vivell has, nevertheless, prioritised the signing of Sesko, a participant he is aware of effectively, and that deal is almost performed.

That makes Watkins transferring to Outdated Trafford unlikely, and it’s additionally necessary to notice that our sources have repeatedly burdened that Villa would moderately not promote.

Nonetheless, the PSR concern for Villa will not be going away, and that may imply one high-profile sale, even when it’s not essentially Watkins who’d go.

Rasmus Hojlund

What’s occurred up to now?

Rasmus Hojlund is known to be accessible for round £30m, however he’s additionally communicated a want to remain at United for a bit longer.

There’s not been something notably concrete up to now, however we now have been made conscious of curiosity from golf equipment within the Bundesliga and Serie A – extra on that right here.

This has not led to agency negotiations going down, or provides coming in, and that is likely to be as a result of Hojlund’s camp merely aren’t inviting curiosity on account of a want to remain and battle for a spot in Ruben Amorim’s facet for some time longer.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

MUFC most likely received’t pressure Hojlund out, however the imminent arrival of Sesko would possibly give them the prospect to emphasize that Hojlund will not be of their plans.

It’s definitely onerous to think about the Denmark worldwide getting numerous enjoying time subsequent season, so this is likely to be a type of conditions the place the participant is finally tempted right into a late mortgage transfer.

Antony

What’s occurred up to now?

Fabrizio Romano has made it clear that Antony is certainly one of numerous gamers up on the market at United, however up to now that hasn’t led to something concrete taking place.

The Brazilian winger did effectively throughout a mortgage spell at Actual Betis within the second half of final season, nevertheless it appears a everlasting deal has been too costly for the La Liga outfit.

There have been tentative hyperlinks with golf equipment in Turkey and Saudi Arabia since then, however nothing has materialised up to now.

What’s prone to occur subsequent?

Ultimately, one expects a suggestion will are available in for Antony and he’ll go, with United eager to promote, even when meaning a (possible) important loss on what they paid for him.

Control his outdated supervisor Erik ten Hag at Bayer Leverkusen, however for now a last vacation spot is difficult to name.