Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for £67.5million, beating north London rivals Tottenham to the England international. The 26-year-old completed his move after reportedly phoning Gunners boss Mikel Arteta to push the transfer through, a claim the Spaniard appeared to back after Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds. "I'm delighted to have him," Arteta said. "I can tell how much it means to him and his whole family."
The Alexander Isak saga continues to dominate the headlines as Newcastle prepare to host Liverpool on Monday night. Magpies manager Eddie Howe has confirmed the striker will miss the match, and despite the club's insistence that he is not for sale, speculation over a potential exit remains rife. Liverpool are among the clubs linked with a move for the Sweden international.
Manchester United are in talks with Royal Antwerp over a potential £17million deal for goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Meanwhile, Fulham boss Marco Silva has voiced frustration over his side's lack of transfer activity, with only goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte arriving this summer. "We cannot be pleased at all," Silva said. "We had a plan, the plan has fallen through. It's our fault, not active at all."
Newcastle striker William Osula is attracting interest from the Bundesliga, with Bayer Leverkusen reportedly monitoring the 22-year-old. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest could turn to Jose Mourinho if manager Nuno Espirito Santo is removed following reported tensions with owner Evangelos Marinakis. Forest enjoyed a fine season under Nuno, finishing seventh in the Premier League, but his relationship with the owner is said to have changed.
Sheffield United are closing in on an £8million deal for Millwall defender Japhet Tanganga. Blades boss Alex Neil explained his decision to omit the 26-year-old from the squad for the recent defeat to Millwall, insisting Tanganga was available but that he made the call after discussions with the owner and director of football. "At no point did Japhet tell me or anybody else that he didn't want to play today," Neil said.
