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Arsenal are believed to be finalising a deal for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres after weeks of negotiations, having agreed a fee in principle earlier this week, but he wasn’t always sporting director Andrea Berta’s only option.

£69m star wants to join Arsenal by Wednesday, Berta expects breakthrough

The Gunners are attempting to strike a deal.

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Emilio Galantini

Jul 18, 2025

The north Londoners will pay around £64 million for the Swede, including the pesky add-ons, which have been the final point of debate before Gyokeres potentially flies out for a medical with Mikel Arteta’s side soon.

There is some optimism that Gyokeres could link up with Arteta’s squad in time for their first pre-season game of the summer, against AC Milan in Singapore next Wednesday, and supporters are yearning for that to be the case.

A prolific striker who can guarantee 25-plus goals per season has long been viewed as the final missing piece of Arteta’s jigsaw, and one that has the potential to make Arsenal Premier League title winners once again after a two-decade-long wait.

They scored just 69 top flight goals last season, which is far below their totals of 91 and 89 over the 2023/2024 and 2022/2023 campaigns respectively, and Arsenal’s struggles to break down the low block culminated in Arteta’s side registering more draws than any other side in the top 10.

Gyokeres’ incredible record in Portugal over the last two years highlights exactly why Berta sees the 27-year-old as an ideal solution, and with their previous negotiations to sign Benjamin Sesko dead in the water, he now looks to be perhaps Arsenal’s most important potential signing of the summer.

Sesko was a long-term target for Arsenal, having attempted to sign the Slovenian last summer and in January (Ben Jacobs), with Arteta personally viewing him as a preferred option ahead of Gyokeres at one stage (Christian Falk).

Berta was simultaneously working on deals for both Sesko and Gyokeres, before deciding which centre-forward to formally pursue (BBC), but the 22-year-old is now in limbo.

Benjamin Sesko open to joining Man United after botched Arsenal talks

According to GiveMeSport, Sesko is eyeing a potential move to Man United, following what proved to be “really complicated” talks with Arsenal – so he could still have options in the Premier League.

Unfortunately for him, the price Leipzig are demanding appears to be thwarting any potential move away right now, just one year after Sesko struck a gentlemen’s agreement that he could leave this year or in 2026.

Sesko penned a new contract last summer, rejecting proposals from Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United, but he’s finding it much harder to secure a switch this time round, and it could cost up to £86 million to convince Leipzig to part company.

The former Salzburg sensation enjoyed a career-best Bundesliga campaign last term, yet the saga surrounding his future appears set to drag on as Arsenal end their own striker pursuit with Gyokeres.

West Ham United have now made an approach to sign an “exciting” striker, who has been likened to former Arsenal man Olivier Giroud, according to a report.

Hammers closing in on deal to sign Wilson

With Michail Antonio set to leave this summer, despite undergoing rehabilitation at West Ham, Graham Potter will need to bring in a new striker, and Callum Wilson is now closing in on a move to the London Stadium, having agreed personal terms.

Wilson is available on a free transfer, upon the expiration of the Englishman’s Newcastle United contract, meaning he would be a low-risk addition to the squad, but there are likely to be some justified concerns over the striker’s injury record.

The 33-year-old has suffered persistent injury problems at Newcastle, meaning he was unable to score a single Premier League goal last season, so there are doubts over whether the veteran forward would be a good acquisition for the Irons.

There may also be concerns about Wilson’s age, considering the Hammers are well-known to have had the oldest squad in the Premier League last term, and the ex-Newcastle striker is arguably in the twilight years of his career.

As a result, it would make sense to pursue a younger striker alongside Wilson, and a new report has revealed that West Ham have now made their first move to sign a new centre-forward.

Indeed, according to a report from Football Insider, the Hammers have now made an approach to sign FC Metz striker Idrissa Gueye, but there is likely to be stiff competition for the 18-year-old’s signature.

Scouts sent: West Ham now enter race to sign £12m Richard Rios alternative

The Hammers aren’t the only club interested…

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Tom Cunningham

Jul 26, 2025

Within England, the likes of Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion have enquired over a deal for Gueye, while there is also plenty of interest from abroad, with giants Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund joining the race.

Amid the widespread interest in the teenager’s signature, Metz are hoping to receive a fee of around £17m, meaning he would be a relatively low-cost addition to Potter’s squad.

Gueye could be "exciting" signing for West Ham

Scout Ben Mattinson clearly believes the starlet could go on to achieve big things, having lauded him as “exciting”, and the Metz ace has already started to catch the eye in Ligue 2.

Metz achieved promotion to Ligue 1 last term, and the one-time Senegal international made a real impact, amassing five goals and one assist in 17 appearances during the regular season.

Metz director has also spoken fondly of the Senegalese gem, likening him to former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, who remains the all-time leading goalscorer for the France national side.

West Ham could certainly do with bringing in a young striker this summer, given that Niclas Füllkrug is now 32-years-old and Antonio is set to exit the London Stadium, and Gueye could be an exciting long-term addition to Potter’s squad.

Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz lit up with joy when handed a customised PlayStation 5 controller dedicated to his late friend and former Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota. The Colombian, who shared a close relationship with the Portuguese attacker during their time together at Anfield, was visibly touched by the red controller, which carried the engraving “Diogo J” on the back.

• An enduring friendship built at Anfield

  Diaz and Jota forged their connection at Liverpool, pulling on the famous red shirt side by side 73 times. Together, they played key roles at Merseyside and lifted the Premier League trophy under Arne Slot, cementing themselves as part of an unforgettable chapter in Anfield history. Away from the glare of competition, their relationship flourished too, with shared interests, especially in video games.

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• Diaz's heartfelt Supercup celebration

  When Diaz made his competitive debut for Bayern Munich in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup earlier this summer, he found a poignant way to honour Jota. After Harry Kane opened the scoring against VfB Stuttgart, the winger added Bayern’s second by rising to head home a Serge Gnabry cross. Instead of a standard celebration, Diaz paused to emulate Jota’s trademark video-game pose near the byline. 

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  Focus turns to Hamburg clash

  Diaz is expected to feature when the Bavarians host Hamburger SV at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening.

Arsenal have been in contact to sign a brand new target who has been compared to former Gunners defender Sead Kolasinac.

Arsenal and Berta eyeing more signings after Gyokeres

The Gunners and new sporting director Andrea Berta have really kicked into transfer business in recent weeks ahead of the new 2025/26 Premier League season.

The most eye-catching signing to arrive at the Emirates has been striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has joined from Sporting CP in an initial deal worth £55m. Taking Arsenal’s famous number 14 shirt, Mikel Arteta shared his delight after Gyokeres was announced as a Gunners player.

“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyokeres to the club. The consistency he has shown in his performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves.

“Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels. He brings a clinical edge with a high conversion rate of chances into goals, with his intelligent movement in the box making him a constant threat.

“We’re excited about what Viktor brings to our squad and are looking forward to start working with him. We welcome Viktor and his family to Arsenal.”

Arsenal coaches have been left stunned by Gyokeres in training, with Berta and co now on the hunt for a seventh senior signing of the summer.

Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze has been heavily linked, but another new defender after bringing in Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia is also of interest.

Arsenal make contact to sign Jeremy Jacquet

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have made initial contact over a deal for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet.

Any move this summer could be based on any further Emirates outgoings, with Jacquet under contract with the Ligue 1 side until 2029.

Still just 20 years of age, Jacquet has been called an “aggressive wide centre back who glides through the thirds, carrying the ball and contributing to the attack” by Football Economist.

As can be seen, the Frenchman has even been likened to former Gunners left-back Kolasinac, who is now on the books with Serie A side Atalanta.

It remains to be seen how much Jacquet could cost Arsenal, but it looks as if a deal is one to keep an eye on between now and the September 1 deadline.

Gary Neville has ranked Manchester City's new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma above Arsenal's David Raya and compared the Italian with former Manchester stars Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar. Neville labelled the former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper an "absolute animal" after watching him shine in City's 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.

• Donnarumma ranked above Raya and Alisson

  Former United defender turned pundit Gary Neville spoke highly of Donnarumma as he praised the towering Italian for his dominance inside the penalty box. He also claimed he would rather have the City goalkeeper over Raya and Liverpool's Alisson, while comparing the 26-year-old to fellow Red Devils legends Schmeichel and Van der Sar. 

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  'I love a massive goalkeeper'

  Speaking on his Sky Sports podcast, Neville said: "He’s just big. When he comes for it, it makes oncoming attackers think about it, because they know they’re going to get a right bash in the head if he comes and hits you. For me, I think he’s a fantastic goalkeeper. He’s the type of goalkeeper I’ve always enjoyed. I like Alisson at Liverpool. I like Raya. But I wouldn’t pick Raya over Donnarumma, or Alisson, because I love a massive goalkeeper. A Peter Schmeichel, an Edwin van der Sar… It makes a massive difference when your goalkeeper is towering above everyone else.

  "But also when they’re very good at what they do. And he’s very good at what he does. He makes saves, he dominates his box, he’s positive in his actions. He will make some mistakes along the way and that’s fine -but I think he does the right things. He’d had a big impact already at City."

• Donnarumma off to a flying start in England

  After completing his move to City from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day, Donnarumma appeared for Pep Guardiola's side in the Manchester derby, where he dazzled on his debut. He denied Bryan Mbeumo from scoring by pulling off a brilliant save as City ran out 3-0 winners against United. He kept another clean sheet against Napoli in the Champions League before finally conceding a goal in City's Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday, albeit after another impressive all-round display.

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  When will Donnarumma play next for City?

  Donnarumma could start on the bench against Huddersfield in City's Carabao Cup third round tie on Wednesday after appearing in three successive games in the space of a week, with James Trafford set to be drafted in. The Italian will likely start again when City get back to Premier League duty against Burnley on September 27.

Aston Villa fans didn’t quite get the entertainment they would have longed for on the opening day of the Premier League.

Neutrals and Villa fans alike would have been disappointed with the attacking intent on show versus Newcastle United on Saturday, with just three efforts registered on Nick Pope’s goal, compared to the Magpies notching up a mammoth 16 shots on Marco Bizot’s far busier net.

Of course, the Villans were hindered up top by Ezri Konsa being dismissed with 24 minutes remaining on the clock, as a 0-0 draw was ultimately met with some relief at the full-time whistle.

Still, some new signings could be in the pipeline to make Villa a more captivating watch, which might well include a £13m deal being in the works to bring back a former fan’s favourite.

Aston Villa on the brink of securing £13m star

Evan Guessand will believe he can be a bright goalscoring spark at Villa Park down the line, away from the need for more new signings to enhance Unai Emery and Co.’s firepower.

Costing £30m to obtain, the former OGC Nice striker remained rooted to the bench against Eddie Howe’s side, but will surely be in line for more opportunities soon, particularly if Villa remain wasteful in front of goal.

The new Villa centre-forward would surely be more confident about his chances of ripping up the Premier League if he had the creative magic of Marco Asensio on his side.

Caught Offside revealed this weekend that the goal-shy Villans are on the brink of bringing back their former midfielder on a £13m deal.

The report states that this amount should satisfy the Ligue 1 titans, with a three-year contract agreed with the Spaniard to return to the West Midlands permanently.

With Asensio no longer in Luis Enrique’s first team plans, it does feel as if it’s a no-brainer for the former four-time Champions League winner to return to Villa, with other suitors such as Besiktas coming up short compared to the might of Emery’s men.

Why Asensio's return could get Watkins firing

This really is a move that suits all parties, with Asensio just what Watkins needs to get back to his intimidating best, after a timid opening match against Newcastle.

After all, it’s not all too common that Watkins registers just one meagre effort on goal like he mustered up against the Toon.

To date, the former Brentford marksman has a devastating 87 strikes for Villa next to his name, with a phenomenal 17 goals and 14 assists coming his way last season in all competitions, despite experiencing some notable barren patches of form.

Staggeringly, Watkins’ game has reached such lofty heights that 17 strikes last season was seen as a dip, with his 2023/24 offering culminating in him bagging a ridiculous, career-best 27 strikes.

To get back to that peak, Asensio will have to be at the top of his game in attack next to the England international, which is what he showed off in abundance during his breakneck Villa loan stint.

Overall, the 38-time Spain international would amass a crazy eight goals and one assist for Emery’s side from just 21 outings, with the hope he can add more assists to his Villa back catalogue on his return, to get the Villa number 11 firing on all cylinders once more.

When plying his trade in Spain and France, Asensio – away from his celebrated stay at the Santiago Bernabeu – stood out as an electric playmaker, with a sublime 15 assists coming his way from just 37 Espanyol outings.

Even when he became more clinical in front of goal in Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti would still label the attacking midfielder as a “playmaker who can make the difference”, as seen in him creating nine big chances during his swansong La Liga season with the club, despite only starting 15 contests.

If that same unselfish side to Asensio’s game came to the forefront at Villa Park, Watkins would surely be laughing at the prospect of how many goals he could tuck away, knowing he has such a “world-class” – as he has been lauded by football pundit Matthew Upson – ace next to him.

The new Rogers: Aston Villa join race for "unplayable" Bailey replacement

Aston Villa are planning to replace the outgoing Leon Bailey before the end of the transfer market.

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Angus Sinclair

Aug 16, 2025

Xabi Alonso reacted after Real Madrid got hammered by rivals Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby on Saturday. Los Blancos suffered their first loss of the 2025-26 campaign as Diego Simeone's side registered a convincing 5-2 derby win at the Metropolitano Stadium courtesy of a brace from star striker Julian Alvarez. Veteran star Antoine Griezmann was also on target for Atletico.

• Alvarez stars in Atletico's derby triumph

  Atletico took the lead through Robin Le Normand's 14th-minute goal before Kylian Mbappe restored parity. Arda Guler then put Madrid in front in the 36th minute, but they failed to hold on to the lead until the break as Alexander Serloth scored the equaliser at the stroke of half-time. Alvarez then joined the party as he scored two goals in quick succession at the start of the second half. Griezmann then took the goals tally to five with a strike in the 93rd minute.   

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  Alonso reacts to first loss of the season

  Speaking to reporters after the game, Alonso said: "It was a bad game, we didn't play well either collectively or under pressure, we weren't at the level we should have been. We're in a building phase, today is our first defeat and we have to draw conclusions from what happened but there are no excuses, we're hurt, it's a derby and a deserved defeat. We weren't on our game, we were lacking a gear and the defeat hurts."  

• Carvajal suffers injury

  Real Madrid dealt a fresh injury blow as Dani Carvajal suffered an injury and had to be subbed in the second half, as Eduardo Camavinga came in. Madrid are already dealing with an injury to new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been ruled out for at least two months and Carvajal's injury further increases Alonso's headache in the right-back role.  

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  Bellingham started for the first time in this season

  England star Jude Bellingham, who returned from a shoulder injury earlier this month, featured in Xabi Alonso's starting lineup for the first time in the 2025-26 campaign. He was on the pitch until the 70th minute when Rodrygo replaced him.  

Sunderland are working hard to make further additions to their squad before the summer transfer window officially slams shut at 7 pm on Monday.

Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie claims that the Black Cats are ‘hopeful’ of agreeing a deal to bring Bologna central defender Jhon Lucumi to the Stadium of Light before the deadline.

The reporter reveals that the club placed a £24m bid in for the Colombia international earlier this week, and they are now looking to press ahead with a move to snap him up.

Lucumi played 32 times in the Serie A and seven times in the Champions League for Bologna last season, so he could arrive as an experienced option for Regis Le Bris to call upon in his backline.

Sunderland eyeing late deal for EFL star

The Black Cats may not be done strengthening their defence even if they are able to land a deal for the Colombian titan, though, as they are also looking at a new goalkeeper.

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According to EFL Analysis, Sunderland are interested in a deal to sign Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson before Monday’s transfer deadline.

The report claims that Le Bris wants to bring in another goalkeeper to compete with Anthony Patterson and Robin Roefs in the Premier League this season, and has identified the Sweden international as a target.

It states that Potters boss Mark Robins has told the club not to sell Johansson before the end of the window, but it remains to be seen whether or not he will get his wish as Sunderland plot a last-gasp move for the colossus.

If the Black Cats can convince Stoke to part ways with their number one, Le Bris could have an even better signing than Lucumi on his hands.

Why Johansson would be a better signing than Lucumi for Sunderland

Lucumi won 60% of his duels in 32 appearances in the Serie A last season, per Sofascore, and could be a dominant defensive force for the club, but he is also prone to errors.

The 27-year-old centre-back made four errors that led to shots, three errors that led to goals, conceded one penalty, and was sent off once. No Sunderland player made as many errors as all of those combined in the 2024/25 Championship, per Sofascore.

That is a bit of a concern because it suggests that Sunderland will be signing a player who could cost them a lot of points through individual errors if those mistakes come at key moments in games.

Johansson, however, is a defensive presence, albeit in a very different position, who would not be as much of a potential liability for Sunderland if they decided to make him their number one.

As you can see in the table above, the Swedish star very rarely makes any significant errors and is an unbelievable shot-stopper, preventing nearly 12 more goals than xG expected him to since the start of last season.

For context, Roefs prevented 5.20 goals in the Eredivisie last season and is on -0.05 in his first two Premier League matches, which suggests that Johansson may come in as an upgrade on him as a shot-stopper.

The Stoke star, who has been hailed as “outstanding” by Robins, is an incredibly reliable goalkeeper who can pull off the extraordinary to bail his team out time and time again, as shown by his amazing statistics.

This is why he could be an even better signing than Lucumi, who may be prone to errors and significant mistakes, for Sunderland if they can get a last-gasp deal over the line before the deadline.

Better signing than Disasi: £24m titan is now pushing to join Sunderland

Sunderland would pick up a better buy than landing Axel Disasi by signing this star.

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Kelan Sarson

Aug 27, 2025

Liverpool, along with every other Premier League club, could be set for a mega pay-day if Manchester City are found guilty in their long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) case. At least 115 charges have been hanging over the Etihad Stadium since February 2023. A final ruling, following an independent hearing, is expected at some point in the near future, with several potential outcomes still being speculated on.

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  Man City verdict: Waiting on ruling after independent hearing

  City stand accused of not providing accurate financial information and failing to cooperate with investigations that covered a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018. The Blues have always maintained their innocence, denying any wrongdoing on their part, and continue to battle behind the scenes in a bid to clear their name.

  An independent panel trawled through all of the evidence, while listening to arguments from all sides of a protracted debate, before seeing proceedings at the International Dispute Resolution Centre wrapped up late in 2024. A final judgement is still pending, leaving everybody hanging on a ruling that may have far reaching consequences.

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• Potential punishments for Man City speculated on

  City remain confident of avoiding the harshest of punishments – having seen points deductions, transfer embargoes and expulsion from the English top-flight speculated on – but are still waiting to discover where they stand. It could be that huge compensation claims are made by rival outfits if the Blues are considered to have breached the rules.

  Everton recently settled a case with Leeds United regarding lost revenue after being docked points themselves in a Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR) case. They finished above Leeds in 2021-22 but were found to have stepped outside the financial threshold that has been put in place when it comes to monetary matters at Premier League clubs.

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  Compensation packages: Man City face threat of more legal disputes

  That case could set a precedent for City and Co. It is being suggested that Liverpool’s owners, FSG, would be prepared to incur hefty legal costs if it meant recuperating an even larger fee from City regarding funds that they missed out on as a result of the Blues failing to adhere with FFP guidelines.

  Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has told : “As far as Liverpool are concerned, the legal bill is the cost of doing business. They see themselves as one of the clubs who will have been significantly disadvantaged should Man City be found guilty. If we take into account the settlement between Everton and Leeds United, that could be significant precedent.

  "But that is if City are found guilty – and that is a big if. And although you wouldn't expect them to say any different, all the noises I am getting from Manchester are very confident. If it's going to cost Liverpool £5m but they could potentially get much more if City are found guilty… They will have effectively worked it out on an insurance basis. It might be a short-term pain, long-term gain scenario. But the costs have certainly got out of control. Other costs have gone through the roof too, such as utilities and administration at club level.”

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• Man City FFP case: The Premier League's stance

  Premier League chief executive Richard Masters told when asked about City’s FFP case: “My frustration is irrelevant. I just have to wait. Legal processes rarely take less time than anticipated. We have to be patient.

  “I can't talk about it. Our rules are very specific, they say we can't talk about things as the charges are made and not until a decision has been published. We still await that decision, and I can't talk about the timing and speculate when that may be.

  “What I can tell you about is the system and how it works: it's an independent judiciary. Once the allegations and charges have been put forward, they go before an independent panel which is independently selected. And they are then in charge of the process and its timings.

  “They hear the case, they decide the outcome. We have no influence over that or its timing. And that's right from an independent point of view, you have independent people making those decisions. And we just have to wait.”

  It has been a case of business as usual for City in 2025-26, on the back of more summer spending in the transfer market. Liverpool also invested heavily in the last window, with both clubs chasing down more domestic and continental honours.

Leeds United have made a surprise approach to sign a new striker who has won the Champions League.

Leeds want more attacking signings before the transfer deadline

The Whites fell to an embarrassing EFL Cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday evening, with the Championship side fielding a team mostly filled with youngsters.

Daniel Farke, meanwhile, started summer signings Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, Sean Longstaff, Noah Okafor and Lukas Nmecha, however, Leeds were knocked out on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes.

After completing 10 senior signings, more attacking additions are wanted at Elland Road before the deadline, with journalist Graeme Bailey saying Leeds want a winger and number 10.

"Tough to take" – Leeds and Farke now given new injury blow to "key" star

It’s not good news for the Whites.

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Charlie Smith

Aug 27, 2025

With days remaining in the transfer window, it looks as if the 49ers Enterprises have turned to a new attacking target and have had a reply.

Leeds make surprise approach for Timo Werner

A versatile forward who appears to be on Leeds’ radar is former Chelsea and Tottenham striker Timo Werner.

According to reports in Germany, relayed by Sport Witness, Leeds made a surprise approach to sign Werner from RB Leipzig. As well as those in Yorkshire, fellow promoted side Burnley have also been in contact to bring the German back to England, however, Werner has snubbed both Leeds and Burnley.

Werner also hasn’t entertained the possibility of moving to Italy, Turkey and Saudi Arabia and is under contract with Leipzig until 2026.

Scoring 177 senior goals during his career, Werner can play anywhere across the front three but struggled in the 2024/25 Premier League season, failing to score in 18 appearances.

He was also criticised by former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou after the forward’s Europa League display against Rangers.

“When you’ve got 18-year-olds [in the squad], it [that performance] is not acceptable to me. I said that to Timo, he’s a German international.

“In the moment we’re in right now – it’s not like we’ve got many options – I need everyone to at least be going out there and trying to give the best of themselves. His performance in the first half wasn’t acceptable.

“We need everybody, including him, to be contributing because we don’t have the depth to leave people out if they perform poorly. I expect a level of performance from some of the senior guys, and tonight wasn’t that.”

Werner is a Champions League winner, and at the age of 29, could have represented a solid signing, but it looks as if a transfer won’t be happening in the final days of the window.