From Old Trafford to Ligue 1: All the Biggest Football News & Rumours from August 1st!
August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates By Sportskeeda Football
- After Newcastle firmly rejected Alexander Isak’s offer, Liverpool will not make any fresh bid for him ❌
According to reports, the Reds are backing out of the deal unless Newcastle’s stance changes.
Is the transfer case over? 🤔
#AlexanderIsak #Liverpool #NUFC
- Chelsea are reportedly offering to include Nicholas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku in a swap deal in exchange for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho this summer! 👀
Should the Red Devils accept this offer? 🤔
#Garnacho #Chelsea #ManchesterUnited #Transfer (August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates)
- Neymar has reportedly held talks with Marseille over his preparations for the 2026 World Cup, and could potentially join the arch rival club of his former club PSG!🔵⏳🇫🇷
#Neymar #Marseille #Football #Transfer
- Marcus Rashford and Victor Gyokeres face the challenge of reaching the level of the legendary No. 14! 🔥⚡️
Who do you think will shine brightest?
#ThierryHenry #VictorGyokeres #MarcusRashford
- Manchester United have their eyes set on PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma! 🧱🧤⏳
(via Sky Sports) (August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates)
Should United make this move? 👀👇
#ManchesterUnited #GianluigiDonnarumma #Transfer
August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates By Fabrizio Romano
- Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement to sign Pavel Sulk from Viktoria Plzen, everything is finalised.
The midfielder will cost €7.5 million, plus an additional package of up to €10 million, which has also been agreed on the player side. (August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates)
- Atalanta have informed Inter of their decision to reject a bid of €42 million and an additional €3 million for Ademola Lookman.
- Nico O’Reilly with new shirt number, as revealed… and soon, new deal.
- Duje Caleta-Car will undergo medical checks at Real Sociedad today, joining on loan from OL with a purchase option of €3 million.
Exclusive news, confirmed. (August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates)
- Official, confirmed. Mickey Moore has joined Rangers FC on loan from Tottenham.
The deal does not include a purchase option clause as Moore is a vital part of #THFC’s future.
- Know that Jorel Hato will begin his medical tests as Chelsea’s new player later today.
Chelsea and Ajax have completed the documents, the player is undergoing a medical examination and will then sign a contract valid until June 2032.
The deal is done, confirmed. ✅✍🏽 (August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates)
- Juventus are aware of three Premier League clubs that have been in direct contact with Douglas Luiz’s camp.
Nottingham Forest and Everton have both recently made contact, as the player is eager to return to the Premier League.
- The €25 million release clause on Denzel Dumfries’ contract at Inter has now officially expired.
- Joao Palhinha at Tottenham, here we go! Just got the final green light from Bayern.
Exclusive: The loan deal includes a €30 million purchase option for #THFC, which is not mandatory.
Wage paid by Spurs, Bayern said yes and Palhinha will now travel for a medical check-up.
- Bologna sent an opening bid to Al Nassr for Wesley Gasso, the Saudis turned it down.
Talks are ongoing as Bologna are planning to return with a new offer for the Brazilian winger.
August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates From Other Sources
- Lyon are in talks with Liverpool over Tyler Morton’s £15 million contract. (Source: @SkySportsPL)
- Samuel Chukwueze’s agent is in Istanbul to meet Besiktas about a possible transfer from AC Milan. (Source: Calciomercato)
- Ajax have signed Oscar Gluch from RB Salzburg for €14.7 million. He has signed a five-year contract. (Source: @AFCAjax) (August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates)
- Ajax: Former England international Conor Coady has joined Wrexham on a two-year contract. ✍️ (Source: @Wrexham_AFC)
- Achraf Hakimi could face up to 15 years in prison for rape.
He has always pleaded innocent and argued that he was accused for financial gain.
The prosecutor’s office has just requested the indictment of the player in criminal court.
(Source: @le_Parisien)
- Le Mans: Novak Djokovic has become co-owner of Le Mans FC. 🇷🇸💰❤️💛
Racing drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen are also buying stakes in the club, which has been promoted to Ligue 2. 💶✅ *(August 1st, 2025 Football News & Updates)
- If given the impetus, Newcastle could move towards signing Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa.
A deal to sign Brentford’s Yoan Vissa is also in talks. (Source: @CraigHope_DM )
- Tottenham have again shown interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Randall Kolo Muani. (Source: @TimesSport )
- Northampton Town have signed promising youngster Ethan Wheatley from Manchester United on loan for a season. (Source: @ntfc )
- Borussa Dortmund want to bring Jadon Sancho back to the club for a third time. 🤩🖤💛 Talks are ongoing. 🔥 (Source: @Plettigoal )