Transfers

Newcastle told to sell Alexander Isak 'this week' by club legend as he slams 'shambles' of a saga amid £150m Liverpool link

Former Newcastle United midfielder Chris Waddle has urged his old club to cut ties with Alexander Isak immediately, branding the striker’s drawn-out transfer drama a “shambles” that has humiliated the club. With Liverpool circling with a £150 million ($203m) bid, the saga has dominated Newcastle’s summer, leaving fans furious, executives scrambling, and the dressing room clouded with uncertainty.

Arsenal in direct talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Piero Hincapie move as Gunners attempt to sign defender before transfer deadline

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up the pace in the final days of the transfer window by opening direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners, determined to bolster their backline before the deadline slams shut, are now thrashing out the fine print of a potential agreement after already agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.