The summer transfer window is now in its final days and major European teams are making some significant moves, with Friday being particularly busy in terms of confirmed deals and big rumors.
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to take João Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich to strengthen their midfield. Fabrizio Romano tells us that a contract which will allow the Portuguese international to play for Spurs for the 2025/26 season has been reached.
Jason Pettigrove, a writer in football, states that Palhinha’s defensive skills and experience would be the key to transforming Tottenham’s midfield balance.
In other news, Newcastle United have made it clear that they have no intention of accepting Liverpool’s first offer for striker Alexander Isak. David Ornstein writes that the Magpies, however, are not willing to let him go unless they receive a much more attractive offer, and Dean Jones emphasizes that high wages might be a hurdle in the negotiations that is likely to come up if Isak wants a transfer.
Still, Newcastle has not cooled down, they are one of the most hardworking teams in the transfer market. They have also completed the signing of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton on a season-long loan with a purchase option.
Besides that, the Magpies have put forward an €80 million offer to RB Leipzig for the player, Benjamin Sesko. The player is said to have welcomed the idea of continuing the conversations, but the club that Leipzig represents seems to be already set on hiring Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund as a replacement. Yet, the Danish striker appears to be determined not to leave Old Trafford.
West Ham United have made it known that they will bring on board free agent Callum Wilson on a one-year deal with a salary based on performance. The Hammers consider the veteran striker as a low-risk, high-reward addition to the forward line.
Wolves have additionally fortified their squad by acquiring Norwegian wing-back David Møller Wolfe from AZ Alkmaar on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old is their third signing of the window and will team up with international teammate Jørgen Strand Larsen at Molineux.
Further fireworks can be anticipated in the next weeks as clubs race to secure pivotal deals.
