#transfer-window

#transfer-window

Viktor Gyökeres has pushed back on the idea of "player power" after high-profile moves for himself and international teammate Alexander Isak during the transfer window. Both Sweden strikers had big moves to Arsenal and Liverpool respectively after lengthy negotiations between the clubs involved. The president of Gyökeres' now former club, Sporting, spoke out prior to agreeing a deal with Arsenal, saying he would not accept "blackmail and insults" in the negotiations surrounding his star striker. Isak signed for Liverpool on transfer deadline day after he, like Gyökeres, made clear his ambition to leave his then-current club.

Image source, SNS Celtic's business in this transfer window "reeks of incompetence". It's an "absolute embarrassment". Fans are "no longer surprised, just disappointed". The Scottish Premiership champions' board are "actively managing a decline", and the failure to significantly enhance the squad "feels like self sabotage". The Glasgow outfit have "proven again they are not a serious football club" and manager Brendan Rodgers "would be justified in leaving this time".

As per Football Insider, Pete O'Rourke has revealed that Aston Villa are open to parting ways with Emiliano Buendia before the summer transfer window closes on Monday, which could allow Leeds to make their move. Obviously, there's a long-standing association between Daniel Farke and Buendia from their time at Norwich. Leeds are in the market for a number 10, and Buendia is one they are talking to ahead of Monday's deadline. It could happen.

Per information from The Guardian's Jacob Steinberg (via @iMiaSanMia), Bayern is pondering the idea of a potential move for Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong in what would be a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of said loan. Despite Bayern's interest, the reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions have been adamant that the defender is not for sale this summer for any price even though they have not lost any defenders during this summer's transfer window thus far,

Liverpool have reportedly given Kostas Tsimikas permission to undergo a medical with Roma ahead of a season-long loan transfer. The Greece international has fallen out of favour in Arne Slot's squad this season, failing to even make the bench for the first three games of the campaign. According to the Athletic, Tsimikas is now expected to have a medical ahead of a straight loan move to Roma, with no permanent purchase option included in the deal.

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are set to battle it out for Xavi Simons' signature during the final days of the summer transfer window. Simons has been granted leave by club side RB Leipzig and reportedly travelled to England ahead of completing a transfer to the Premier League. Spurs are in a race against time to persuade Simons the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is where he should commit his future, though, as Chelsea are also known to be interested in the attacking midfielder.

Liverpool have had one of the most memorable transfer windows in recent club history this summer. However, there is still some legwork left to do to cement it as perhaps the best Anfield has seen. Newcaslte United forward Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace captain and central defender Marc Guehi, are both seen as crucial additions before the summer window wraps up on Monday. The recent reports coming out have said there is some growing developments on both players and we could see some action sooner than later. Let's get you caught up on the two biggest transfer stories remaining for Liverpool this summer.

Wolverhampton Wanderers remain determined to keep hold of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen despite strong and persistent interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies recently returned with an improved bid worth 55 million, but Wolves swiftly rejected the offer and maintain that the Norwegian international is not for sale. Strand Larsen, 25, has become one of Wolves' most influential players since his arrival from Celta Vigo. The powerful forward has impressed with his goal scoring quality and physical presence.

Real Madrid have not ruled out signing a midfielder in the final days of the transfer window amid the possibility of sending Dani Ceballos to Marseille, a source told ESPN. The two deals are connected because Xabi Alonso does not want to let a player go without first having a replacement, and ESPN sources admit that Madrid and Marseille are already negotiating a transfer or a loan with an obligation of a permanent move.

Arsenal have approached Bayer Leverkusen with a view to signing centre-back Piero Hincapié before the transfer window closes, sources told ESPN. Mikel Arteta's side have already strengthened their defence with the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia, but sources said they are considering another defender while they negotiate the transfer of Jakub Kiwior to Porto. The deal is complicated by Arsenal's need to transfer players out to raise money before new signings are made

"Onana is ready to play like last week so we will see in the game who is going to be the goalkeeper," Amorim said. "Fulham is always hard to play against. They have a clear identity. They are really comfortable because they have the experience, they understand the league. They will feel comfortable and relaxed, so it is going to be a tough match."