Premier League Transfer Betting Latest: Guehi uncertainty but Reds still 2/5 to sign him
A busy summer of transfer activity is underway as Premier League clubs try to strengthen with new talent while offloading unwanted players ahead of the 2025/26 season. Get the Betfair odds on the latest rumours, reports and moves throughout the summer right here...
-
Get the Betfair odds on the latest Premier League transfer rumours
-
Betting suspended on Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa
-
Liverpool agree £125m fee for Isak while Newcastle agree £55m for Wissa
-
Get updates on all the latest transfer betting here!
-
Read our 2025/26 Premier League Ultimate Guide here
-
Check out our player-by-player guide to the Golden Boot market
1 September - Transfer Deadline Day Updates
18:00 - £35m Guehi deal not certain to happen
Betfair have re-opened the Marc Guehi market with the Crystal Palace defender odds-on at 2/51.40 to join Liverpool and 7/42.75 to remain an Eagles player come the end of the transfer window.
Liverpool have agreed a £35m deal to sign Guehi, but the assumption was that he would only be allowed to leave if Palace sign a replacement. However, Brighton's Igor Julio, who was set to be Guehi's replacement after having a medical at Palace is now said to be on his way to West Ham to complete a transfer to the Hammers.
This means that Palace are now without a replacement for Guehi - as things stand - and that his move to Liverpool could be off. However, some reports are saying that Guehi will be allowed to join Liverpool regardless as the club don't want him to leave for free at the end of the season.
We will know for certain what happens in the next hour or so.
15:30 - Reds agree £35m deal to sign Guehi
Liverpool's summer transfer business shows no sign of stopping as they've now agreed a £35m deal with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Marc Guehi.
The Crystal Palace captain - who scored for the Eagles in Sunday night's 3-0 win at Aston Villa - had just one year left on his contract and it appears his club have decided to cash in now rather than lose him on a free at the end of the season. It is also being reported that Palace are close to bringing in at least two new defenders on deadline day, enabling Guehi to move to Liverpool.
Guehi is currently having a medical with Liverpool and should the deal go through, plus the imminent confirmation of the Reds signing Isak, then it will take the club's summer spending to around £450m and will arguably go down as one of the best summer transfer windows by as single club in history.
13:30 - Betting suspended on Harvey Elliott and Nicolas Jackson
Betting was suspended on Harvey Elliott and Nicolas Jackson as both players appeared to be on the verge of joining Aston Villa and Bayern Munich respectively.
Liverpool's Elliott had looked likely to join RB Leipzig but Unai Emery has given the England U21 star a Premier League lifeline. The Athletic is reporting that Elliott will join the Villans on loan.
Jackson's move to Bayern looked to be in doubt after Chelsea striker Liam Delap sustained an injury at the weekend.
But the Blues forward, who scored 10 goals in the Premier League last season, is expected to join the German champions.
12:00 - Betting suspended on Kolo Muani market
On one of the busiest transfer deadline days for many years, betting has now been suspended on Kolo Muani, who was trading at 17/201.85 to join Tottenham just 45 minutes ago.
11:30 - Betting suspended as Guehi nears Liverpool move
Betting was suspended on Marc Guehi as Liverpool looked to complete deals for the Crystal Palace defender and Newcastle forward Alexander Isak on transfer deadline day.
We reported this morning that the market on Isak's future was suspended following reports that the Reds had agreed a deal to sign the striker for a British record £130m.
Now the champions are on the brink of strengthening their defence with the signing of the Eagles centre-back.
11:15 - Muani odds-on to sign for Spurs
*EDIT: Betting was suspended on this market at around 12:00 noon
Kolo Muani is 17/201.85 to sign for Tottenham after the north London club leapfrogged Newcastle in the betting on the PSG forward's future.
Muani is expected to be on the move on transfer deadline day but Newcastle and Juventus began the morning as joint-favourites to sign the 26-year-old.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Spurs were showing "serious interest" in bringing Muani to the Premier League and they have taken pole position in the market.
10:45 - Newcastle agree £55m deal to sign Yoane Wissa
Like Alexander Isak, betting has also now been suspended on Yoane Wissa joining Newcastle after the club agreed a £55m deal for the Brentford attacker.
The Magpies have been in the market for two strikers all summer in order to allow Isak to leave, and following the arrival of Nick Woltemade on Friday manager Eddie Howe looks set to land his second striker today after Wissa told the Bees on Sunday that they have to "keep their word" and allow him to leave should an acceptable bid come in.
Newcastle are winless in the Premier League this season following away draws at Aston Villa and Leeds and a 2-3 home defeat to Liverpool. They have failed to score in two of their three games having not been able to field a recognised striker in any of their matches. The Magpies can be backed at 9/25.50 to record a Top 4 Finish this season.
09:45 - Newcastle and Liverpool agree £125m British record fee for Isak
Betfair have suspended betting on Alexander Isak joining Liverpool from Newcastle after the two clubs agreed a British record £125m transfer fee for Magpies striker.
In what has been the transfer saga of the season, Isak is now expected to complete his dream move on deadline day and will have a medical at Anfield today before signing a six-year contract with the Reds.
Sources say that the deal could be worth around £130m with add-ons.
If the signing is completed - as looks likely - it will complete a perfect weekend for Liverpool who on Sunday beat title rivals Arsenal 1-0 to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The Reds can be backed at 11/102.11 to retain their crown.
09:30 - Transfer deadline day Betfair odds on Guehi, Martinez, Wissa and more
Below are the Betfair odds as of 09:30am on eight players who could be on the move on transfer deadline day.
Yoanne Wissa is 4/111.36 to sign for Newcastle. Betfair ambassador Alan Shearer told us last week that the club needed to sign at least one striker. They have already bagged Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart, so if they add Wissa Alan will get his wish.
Marcu Guehi is 4/91.44 to join Liverpool. The England defender scored in Crystal Palace's win over Aston Villa last night and the goal could turn out to be his farewell gift to the Eagles.
Emiliano Martinez is 1/21.50 to sign for Manchester United as Ruben Amorim seeks to solve his goalkeeping dilemma by bringing in the Argentine from Aston Villa.
You can no longer back Gianluigi Donnarumma to sign for Manchester City after he went heavy-odds on to join from PSG.
Randal Kolo Muani is 6/42.50 to sign for Newcastle but the PSG forward is the same price to sign for Juventus.
Ollie Watkins is 9/25.50 to join Newcastle after being linked with a move from Aston Villa for much of the window.
Harvey Elliott is 8/131.61 to join RB Leipzing from Liverpool. He starred for England U21s this summer but is struggling for minutes with the Anfield club.
Carlos Baleba to Man Utd is out to 3/14.00 as the midfielder looks likely to stay at Brighton.
31 August Transfer Betting Update - Could Wissa sale be key to Isak move?
Liverpool remain odds-on favourites to sign Alexander Isak before the end of the transfer window, though they have drifted from 2/111.18 to 1/31.33 in the last 24 hours. Isak remains 9/43.25 to not sign for any club and stay at Newcastle.
However, the transfer saga of the summer had another twist on Sunday morning when Brentford striker Yoane Wissa asked to leave the club this transfer window, saying that the Bees need to "keep their word" and let him leave before Monday's 7pm deadline.
It is believed that Newcastle have had at least two bids for Wissa turned down by Brentford and should they go in again with an improved bid - which is likely to be accepted on the back of Wissa's words - then the Magpies will have signed the two strikers they said they would need to sign in order to allow Isak to leave the club.
Yesterday Newcastle confirmed the signing of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart with Eddie Howe saying that there is still a chance that his squad will be strengthened in the following 48 hours. Was that a hint that the Magpies would go back in for Wissa?
Wissa released a statement on Sunday morning - ironically similar to the one Isak released two weeks ago - saying, "I have stayed silent for much of the summer, but with just hours remaining of the transfer window I feel compelled make it clear that I want to leave Brentford. I believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer.
"As the window comes to an end, the club has now significantly changed its position, going against what was communicated.
"This has left me in a difficult and frustrating position. The promise that I could leave this summer has not been fulfilled. It saddens me to have to write that, and I maintain total respect for the club and its fans."
Newcastle, who remain winless this season following a 0-0 draw at Leeds, can be backed at 4/15.00 for a Top 4 Finish while Liverpool remain 7/42.75 favourites to win the title.
30 August Transfer Betting Update - Odds suggest Isak close to joining Reds
Liverpool's odds have been slashed from 8/111.73 to 2/111.18 to sign Alexander Isak after Newcastle agreed a fee to buy Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade.
Reports suggest it's just a matter of time as to when the Reds make a second bid for Isak after their initial bid of £110m was rejected at the start of August.
Newcastle have agreed to pay a club record fee of around £69m for Germany international Woltemade but their stance on Isak remains the same. They insist that they club would need to bring in two strikers before Isak is allowed to leave, however on Friday Eddie Howe suggested that a second striker could be on the way after saying that there's an opportunity to strengthen the squad furhter.
Whether Newcastle sign a second striker or not it is expected that Liverpool will table a second bid for Isak once the Woltemade signing is confirmed. Isak can be backed at 9/43.25 to remain a Newcastle player once the transfer window closes on Monday.
Garnacho to Chelsea and Tottenham sign Simons
It's one in and one out at Chelsea after Nicolas Jackson agreed to join Bayern Munich on loan, 24 hours after the club agreed to buy Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.
Chelsea have agreed to pay United £40m for Garnacho who was "in the building" according to Blues boss Enzo Maresca during Friday's press conference. It is believed that Garnacho was having a medical and that confirmation of his transfer should be imminent.
Bayern Munich meanwhile will pay a record loan fee of £13m for Jackson with an option to buy of around £56m.
Chelsea aren't the only London club making moves as the closure of the transfer windon looms, with Tottenham buying Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for around £52m.
With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski suffering long term injuries Spurs have been desperate to sign an attacking midfielder and just last week lost out to north London rivals Arsenal in the race to sign Eberechi Eze.
But now they have got their man with Simons admitting he was delighted to join Tottenham after interest from some top European clubs this summer.
In the Premier League Winner market Chelsea can be backed at 8/19.00 with Tottenham fifth favourites at 25/126.00.
27 August Transfer Betting Update - Isak insists he wants 8/13 Reds move
The Betfair odds on Alexander Isak signing for Liverpool shortened to 8/131.61 after the Newcastle striker insisted that he still wants to swap St James' Park for Anfield.
Isak met with Newcastle co-owner Jamie Reuben earlier this week but the Swede says he still wants to join the Premier League champions.
With five days of the summer transfer window left, Isak could still stay at Newcastle. He is 10/111.91 not to sign for another club as he waits for Liverpool to improve on the £110m bid that the Magies rejected.
Liverpool are expected to return with a bigger bid in the next few days but, whatever happens, the remainder of the window will be tense for Isak. If stays at Newcastle, he will need to mend to his relationship with manager Eddie Howe and his team-mates.
Real Madrid 15/8 to sign Man Utd's Mainoo
Real Madrid are 15/82.88 favourites to sign Kobbie Mainoo after reports that the midfielder wants to leave Manchester United.
Mainoo, who broke into the United first team, scored the winning goal in the 2023/24 FA Cup final and played for England in the final of Euro 2024, fell down the Old Trafford pecking order last season. Ruben Amorim doesn't rate the 20-year-old and has not given him a minute of playing time in either of United's Premier League matches so far this season.
Atletico Madrid 9/43.25 may also be interested in acquiring the United Academy graduate, while former-favourites Chelsea are out to 9/25.50.
A report in the Athletic today claimed that United have been willing to sell him since January.
26 August Transfer Betting Update - Man Utd could sell Hojlund and Mainoo
Rasmus Hojlund is 1/111.09 to join Napoli and Kobbie Mainoo says he is open to leaving Old Trafford, as Manchester United prioritise selling unwanted players before the transfer window closes next Monday.
Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team, who run United's football operations, want to trim Ruben Amorim's squad, with Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho among the other players who could leave.
Hojlund has not featured in either of United's Premier League matchday squads so far this season. They spent over £200m on forwards this summer and the Dane is likely to find opportunities hard to come by.
Serie A champions Napoli are looking for a striker after Romelu Lukaku was ruled out with an injury. They believe Hojlund, who previously impressed playing for Atalanta in Italy's top flight, could fit the bill. According to reports today, Hojlund will receive a pay increase at Napoli.
Mainoo has been on the bench for United's two Premier League fixtures. He has not played any minutes, however, and has dropped behind Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte in the midfield pecking order at Old Trafford. Amorim does not trust the England player.
According to reports today, Mainoo is assessing his options and would consider leaving United before the window closes. Chelsea are 10/34.33 favourites to sign the 20-year-old. Brighton 7/24.50 and Juventus 9/25.50 are next in the market.
25 August Transfer Betting Update - Isak odds-on to stay at Newcastle
Newcastle are fully expecting an improved bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak in the coming days according to various reports on Monday morning.
The two teams face off in what is expected to be a fiery affair on Monday night with Isak commanding most of the pre-match chat. However, Newcastle's star man will not feature at St James' Park after expressing a desire to play elsewhere, with Liverpool the only club so far to table an official bid for the 25-year-old.
That bid - reported to be around £110m - fell way short of Newcastle's £150m valuation of the player, though reports on Monday suggest the Magpies are expecting an improved bid from the Reds, possibly coming as early as Tuesday.
Newcastle remain firm in their stance that the player will not be sold for a fee below their valuation, and with Liverpool unlikely to go as high as £150m, that will explain why Isak not to sign for any club before the transfer window ends is odds-on at 8/151.53. Liverpool to sign Isak before or on next Monday's deadline day can be backed at 13/102.30.
24 August Transfer Betting Update - Spurs in double swoop
Tottenham have become the front runners to sign Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester according to reports on Sunday morning.
Spurs have targeted El Khannouss after losing out on Eberechi Eze, whose transfer to Arsenal was confirmed shortly before the Gunners beat Leeds 5-0 on Saturday.
Moroccan international El Khannouss excelled at Leicester last season despite the club's relegation to the Championship, and at just 20-years-old he is regarded as a player of high potential with Crystal Palace said to be extremely close to signing him just a few days ago. However, Tottenham's failure to sign Eze has promped the club to swoop for El Khannouss with a formal bid expected to be made in the coming days.
Spurs also remain interested in Manchester City winger Savinho, though a potential stumbling block could be the £60m transfer fee City have placed on the 21-year-old Brazilian, with Tottenham reportedly preferring a loan deal.
The north London club have made an impressive start to the new season, beating Burnley 3-0 last weekend before beating Man City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Thomas Frank's men can be backed at 3/14.00 for a Top 4 Finish this season.
23 August Transfer Betting Update - Man City odds-on to sign Rodrygo
Despite having a plethora of attacking options, Manchester City have gone odds-on at 8/111.73 to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid before the end of the summer transfer window.
City have loaned out winger Jack Grealish to Everton and another winger, Savinho, is hotly tipped to leave in the next week or so, paving the way for City to bring in another high quality winger. Brazil international Rodrygo is valued at around £70m and is attracting attention from another two Premier League clubs with Arsenal 5/16.00 second favourites to sign the 24-year-old and Liverpool available at 7/18.00.
Savinho hes been told he can leave the Etihad Stadium this summer though the club prefer to sell him rather than loan him out, and on Saturday morning football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano tweeted that Tottenham are preparing an improved bid of around £60m for the 21-year-old Brazilian winger.
22 August Transfer Betting Update - Villa odds-on to sign Nicolas Jackson
Aston Villa have overtaken Newcastle to become the new odds-on favourites to sign Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.
Blues boss Enzo Maresca indicated yesterday that he was happy for the Nigerian to leave and Villa are 4/61.67 to sign him.
Maresca also said Christopher Nkunku could leave. Chelsea have spent heavily on forwards this summer, signing Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, with Alejandro Garnacho expected to join from Manchester United.
Newcastle 7/24.50 were the previous favourites to sign Jackson as they line-up potential replacements for Alexander Isak who is 11/102.11 to join Liverpool before the end of the transfer window on 1 September.
But now Villa are in pole position to sign Jackson who scored 10 Premier League goals for Chelsea last season.
21 August Transfer Betting Update - Spurs target Man City winger
Tottenham are trying to persuade Manchester City to part with them after the north club missed out on signing Eberechi Eze.
The Palace forward chose Spurs' rivals Arsenal and, as the disappointment sinks in, Thomas Frank's team are targetting a move for City's young Brazilian.
Tottenham are 6/42.50 to finish in the Premier League's top six this season and 4/15.00 to make the top four.
So far, City are reportedly blocking the move but, with just 11 days of the transfer window left, Tottenham are being persistent.
Talks were opened between Spurs and City on August 11 about the 21-year-old, who made 48 appearances and produced 13 assists last season.
Spurs could bid around £70m for a player who they hope could fill the gap left by James Maddison who will be out injured for most of the season.
Arsenal Eze coup leaves Spurs stunned
Arsenal are 2/13.00 to win the Premier League after the Gunners gazumped their north London rivals Tottenham with an 11th hour bid for Eberechi Eze.
The England star looked almost certain to sign for Spurs, after betting was suspended earlier this week.
In the most dramatic moment of the summer transfer window so far, however, Arsenal launched an astonishing raid for the Crystal Palace player and he is Emirates-bound.
Mikel Arteta's club had been interested in Eze all summer. They overtook Spurs at one point in the Betfair market on Eze's future before Spurs firmed up their interest and went odds-on following the long-term injury to James Maddison.
Tottenham were in advance talks with Palace over a deal for Eze.
But then Kai Havertz was ruled out with his own long-term injury and the Gunners sprung into action, submitting a bid in excess of £60m, which Palace accepted. It was then up to Eze and he chose Arsenal.
20 August Transfer Betting Update - Odds say Isak more likely to stay
Earlier today we reported that the odds on Alexander Isak signing for Liverpool had move out to 8/111.73. Now the move is odds-against at 11/102.11 while the price on him staying at Newcastle is 4/61.67.
The truth is that the player's future remains up in the air, with 11 days of the transfer window remaining, as Liverpool are yet to improve on their rejected £110m bid and Newcastle say they don't want to stay.
But has Isak burned his bridges with Eddie Howe and the rest of the Magpies squad? There is always space for a great player but Newcastle won't tolerate disharmony in their ranks because it could damage the team spirit.
Isak is adamant that he will not play for Newcastle again. But if the odds are correct, and he is staying beyond the 1 September transfer deadline, then both club and player will have to fix a mess that has disrupted their start to the season.
Isak to Liverpool out to 8/11
The biggest transfer saga of the summer took another twist when Alexander Isak accused Newcastle of breaking promises. The club hit back by issuing a statement in which they denied that they had ever told the striker he could leave.
Isak is 8/111.73 to sign for Liverpool, who are yet to improve on the rejected £110m bid they made 20 days ago, but he is 4/61.67 to stay at Newcastle.
The odds reflect the messy situation the player finds himself in less than a fortnight before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
He did not take part in pre-season and was not involved in Eddie Howe's squad for their 0-0 draw at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. Fans made derogatory chants about Isak, accusing him of greed and disloyalty.
But will Liverpool improve their offer in time to sign him in this window? The situation is at a standstill and, while Isak's comments appear to be designed to force a move, he needs to Reds to come back with a bigger fee.
Betfair ambassador Alan Shearer said earlier this summer that he believed the club would seel for £150m. Most experts agree with that but so far Liverpool have not improved the offer and Isak remains a Newcastle player.
19 August Transfer Betting Update - Eze betting suspended as talks continue
Betting on Eberechi Eze's future was suspended as Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and Crystal Palace's Steve Parish continued their negotiations.
Yesterday, Spurs were 2/151.13 to sign Eze as they appeared to be close to winning the race for the England man's signature.
Eze is said to want to join the north London club and Fabrizio Romano tweeted this afternoon that the two chairman were in direct contact as Tottenham try to seal the transfer.
Eze played for Palace in their 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. They are in action against Frederikstad in a Europa Conference League qualifier on Thursday. It is not known whether Eze will be in the squad.
Man City favs to sign PSG keeper
Manchester City are 2/51.40 to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma but they could still face competition for the Italian's signature from Manchester United 4/15.00.
The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper looks almost certain to leave the Champions League winners in the current transfer window, which closes on 1 September, after being deemed surplus to requirements by manager Luis Enrique.
City have already signed one goalkeeper this summer. James Trafford joined from Burnley and impressed in the win at Wolves at the weekend.
United, meanwhile, have the greater need to sign a keeper. Altay Bayindir's error was responsible for Arsenal's goal in the Red Devils' defeat to Arsenal. Andre Onana, who was United's number one last season, was left out of the matchday squad and has been linked with a move to Inter Milan.
The odds indicate, however, that Donnarumma will sign for City while United's search for a goalkeeper will continue.
Emiliano Martinez is 6/42.50 to sign for United from Aston Villa but Unai Emery may be reluctant to let his number one leave so late in the window.
18 August Transfer Betting Update - Napoli 17/20 to sign Man U striker
Napoli are the new favourites to sign Rasmus Hojlund after the Serie A champions' striker Romelu Lukaku suffered an injury that could rule him out for months.
Hojlund was left out of Manchester United's match against Arsenal yesterday. He was 2/91.22 to sign for AC Milan (see earlier update below) but they are out to 11/102.11 to buy the Dane.
Napoli have overtaken Milan and Antonio Conte's club are 17/201.85 to bring in Hojlund. Italian clubs have been prominent in the market on Hojlund's future because he made his name playing for Atalanta.
The Italian top flight could be the perfect league for Hojlund, who has struggled since signing for United two years ago, to rebuild his reputation. He is still only 22.
United have spent over £200m in the transfer window and, with Ruben Amorim eyeing a midfielder and a goalkeeper, they are keen to sell unwanted to players to finance moves for targets.
All of this makes it likely that Hojlund will leave Old Trafford before the window closes on 1 September.
Is Eze edging to Tottenham?
Eberechi Eze is 2/151.13 to sign for Tottenham following reports that the Crystal Palace player wants the move and the two clubs are in talks.
The odds are shortening on Eze joining Thomas Frank's team after Fabrizio Romano claimed chairman Daniel Levy of Spurs and the Eagles Steve Parish were in direct talks about the deal.
Roman tweeted: "Spurs are willing to offer £55m fixed fee plus £5m add-ons to get the deal done."
Signing Eze would be a significant boost to Spurs who have long been linked to the player but fell behind north London rivals Arsenal in the betting earlier this summer.
The need to sign somebody who can play as a number 10 increased after James Maddison was ruled out for most of the season with an ACL injury.
Meanwhile, Rodrygo is 8/151.53 to swap Real Madrid for Manchester City after reports that Pep Guardiola's team have revived their interest in the Brazilian winger.
Chelsea odds-on to sell Jackson and buy Simons
With exactly two weeks to go before the transfer window closes, Chelsea are trying to offload Nicolas Jackson and bring in Xavi Simons.
The Blues are 2/91.22 to buy Simons from RB Leipzig and, according to reports today, the Dutchman has told his club he wants to join the Blues, despite interest from Manchester City 3/14.00.
Making the signing, though, may depend on whether Chelsea can sell Jackson. He was not involved in yesterday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace and the Blues, who have signed forwards Liam Delap and Joao Pedro this summer, want to get the Senegalese off their books.
Newcastle are 4/71.57 to sign Jackson as they prepare for life without Alexander Isak. He was not involved in the Magpies' 0-0 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday.
Isak wants to join Liverpool and is 2/51.40 to make the move to Anfield, although the Reds are yet to return with an improved offer on the £110m they bid two weeks ago.
17 August Transfer Betting Update - Hojlund 2/9 to join Milan
Rasmus Hojlund's Manchester United career looks to be at an end after he was completely left out of the matchday squad to face Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
United commenced the game with a front three of Bryan Mbuemo, Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount, while new summer signing Benjamin Sesko and felllow striker Joshua Zirkzee were named on the bench.
Speculation over Hojlund's future has been around all summer, and although no official bids have been tabled for the 22-year-old it has been reported that Seria A giants AC Milan are very keen on signing the former Atalanta striker. The appears to be backed up by the Betfair Sportsbook who have AC Milan as short as 2/91.22 to sign Hojlund before the end of the summer transfer window.
16 August Transfer Betting Update - Eze shortens further to join Spurs
Tottenham have shortened to 3/101.30, the shortest price they've traded at, to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace before the end of the summer transfer window.
It has been reported this moring that Eze will not be part of the Eagles' squad that travels across London to play Chelsea on Sunday with the 27-year-old winger said to be extremely interested in joining Spurs who can offer him Champions League football this season.
Eze has also atrracted interest from Arsenal, but with the Gunners signing attackers Viktor Gykores and Noni Madueke it is thought that signing Eze is now no longer a priority for Mikel Arteta. However, Arsenal can still be backed at 15/82.88 to sign Eze in this transfer window.
15 August Transfer Betting Update - Betting suspended on Wissa to Newcastle
Betfair have suspended betting on Yoann Wissa's potential move to Newcastle in a transfer that could fire one of the biggest purchases of the Premier League era - Alexander Isak to Liverpool.
A £40m deal has reportedly been agreed between Brentford and Newcastle, with the London side today sealing a replacement of their own in Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara.
Attention inevitably turns to Isak's potential switch to the Premier League champions. Odds in that market are currently locked at 2/51.40 with Betfair traders and punters eyes locked on any updates from the usual transfer sources.
Liverpool have already had a £110m bid rejected by Newcastle.
14 August Transfer Betting Update - Simons set for Stamford Bridge switch
Xavi Simons could be the next arrival at Stamford Bridge as the RB Leipzig forward is 4/111.36 to sign for Chelsea.
Betting was suspended on Alejandro Garnacho, after the Manchester United winger had been odds-on for weeks to join the Blues, as they amass more forwards for the new season. The Argentinian is said to have agreed terms with Chelsea but the club are yet to do a deal with United.
Chelsea kick off their Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.
They have already signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, among others, to bolster their forward line this summer. Now Dutchman Simons looks likely to join a squad that 15/28.50 to win the Premier League.
That said, there have been reports this morning linking Manchester City with Simons. Pep Guardiola's club are 3/14.00 to sign the Leipzig man.
13 August Transfer Betting Update - Donnarumma betting suspended
Betfair have suspended betting on Gianluigi Donnarumma's potential transfer with a move to Manchester City appearing imminent.
The 2023-24 Premier League champions were backed into favouritism once it became apparent the Italian stopper was being frozen out at PSG.
Donnarumma won the Champions League with the French side but has seemingly been ousted by new French signing Lucas Chevalier.
Maybe he will get his revenge in next year's tournament, this time with City?
13 August Transfer Betting Update - Calvert-Lewin close to Leeds move
Betting was suspended on Dominic Calvert-Lewin's future after the former-Everton forward was strongly linked with a move to Leeds United.
Calvert-Lewin was 4/91.44 to join the Yorkshire club before the market was suspended. According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, he has agreed a deal in principle with Leeds and will have a medical today.
The 28-year-old striker has been a free agent since leaving Everton at the expiration of his contract this summer. He played 26 times in the Premier League last season and scored three goals for The Toffees.
After a promising start, his career has been dogged by injury in recent seasons.
He was linked with both Newcastle and Manchester United but looks destined to join the Elland Road club. They are back in the Premier League after winning the Championship last season.
Leeds are 11/102.11 to be relegated in 2025/26.
Man City agree terms with PSG keeper
Manchester City are 1/41.25 to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma after reports that the Premier League club have agreed terms with the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper.
Local rivals Manchester United are 3/14.00 after being linked with the Italian for weeks. Today's odds indicate that Donnarumma is heading for the blue side of Manchester.
United could instead turn their attention to Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez who is 6/42.50 to move to Old Trafford.
Donnarumma played a major role in PSG winning the Champions League last season but has been left out of their squad for tonight's UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham.
Manager Luis Enrique says he wants a "different profile" of the goalkeeper for PSG this season and they have already signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille.
12 August Transfer Betting Update - Betting suspended on Guehi to Liverpool
Our final update of a busy day in the transfer market is news that Betfair have suspended betting on Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi moving to Liverpool following news of talks between the two clubs.
Guehi started the week at 4/51.80 and was backed in to 1/61.17 before suspension.
Are Spurs closing in on Eze?
Tottenham shortened to 1/21.50 to sign Eberechi Eze, and pulled ahead of Arsenal 15/82.88 in the betting, as reports continued to link the Crystal Palace star to the Lilywhites.
Earlier we reported (see below) that Spurs and Arsenal were both 11/102.11 on Betfair to sign Eze. But Spurs are now the favourites to get the England mand.
With James Maddison injured, Thomas Frank wants to bring in an attacking creative player and Eze fits the bill. Arsenal may yet beat their local rivals to Eze but, as it stands, the odds indicate that Spurs are in pole position.
Isak 2/5 to join Liverpool
Alexander Isak is 2/51.40 to join Liverpool after reports that he is determined never to play again for Newcastle United.
The Sweden striker wants to to join the Premier League champions before the transfer window closes on 1 September and, judging by the latest news, his relationship with Newcastle has broken down.
Eddie Howe said last week he would not be able to play Isak in this weekend's Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
Newcastle have already rejected a £110m bid from Liverpool and the Reds have not yet returned with an improved bid. He is 7/42.75 to stay with the Magpies.
Donnarumma evens to join Man U after being left out of PSG squad
Gianluigi Donnarumma edged closer to the Paris Saint-Germain exit after he was left out of the French champions' squad for tomorrow's UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham.
Manchester United are 1/12.00 favourites to sign the Italian goalkeeper. Ruben Amorim could yet dip into the market for a new number one, following Andre Onana's unconvincing performances last season, and the availibilty of Donnarumma could be an opportunity that is too good to miss.
Manchester City could take the same view. They are 6/42.50 to sign the PSG keeper but have alread signed a goalkeeper in James Trafford who arrived from Burnley.
Spurs and Arsenal same price for Eze signature
UPDATE: Spurs and Arsenal are both 11/102.11 to sign Eberechi Eze with money coming for a move to the Lilywhite half of north London.
Arsenal have been long-time 3/101.30 favourites but reports this morning say Spurs are exploring a deal while Arsenal reportedly need to sell players before they buy.
12 August Transfer Betting Update - Spurs exploring Eze deal, odds on move cut to 6/42.50
He's been one of the stories of the transfer window but until now no club has made a move to sign Eberechi Eze.
Is that all set to change?
BBC Sport report this morning that Tottenham - who have also enquired about Manchester City's Savinho - are 'exploring' a move for the Palace attacker and the odds have moved in to 6/42.50 from 11/26.50.
Arsenal have long been rumoured to want Eze and they remain favourites but at 17/201.85 having been 3/101.30 last night.
Eze scored eight goals and registered eight assists in Palace's 2024-25 Premier League season, a campaign in which they won the FA Cup.
11 August Transfer Betting Update - Betfair open Marc Guehi transfer betting market
A new transfer market on Betfair has Liverpool as the likely destination for Marc Guehi if Crystal Palace accept an offer for the England defender.
Guehi is one of the jewels in the Palace crown and has long been coveted by the Premier League's biggest outfits.
And following Palace's Community Shield defeat of Liverpool, highlighted by some poor Liverpool defending, the Betfair traders make Guehi 4/51.80 to play his football at Anfield next season.
Grealish Toffees move imminent
Having opened the day as a 1/61.17 shot to move to Everton it now seems certain that Jack Grealish will be moving from Manchester to Merseyside.
As ever a tweet from the transfer guru Fabrizio Romano had a huge effect on the betting and Betfair has now suspended the market.
The only other club in the running was Spurs but the Lilywhites have opened talks to sign a different City player with club journalists saying Savinho could make a £50m move.
And that has in turn seen a mini move on Rodrygo leaving Real Madrid to go to Man City. The Brazilian was 6/17.00 but can now be backed at 3/14.00 to be playing football for Pep next season.
10 August Transfer Betting Update - Isak, Eze and Donnarumma latest
Earlier we reported that Alexander Isak to Liverpool was back to odds-on.
Since then the price has shortened from 8/111.73 to 8/131.61, while he is out to 6/52.20 to stay at St James' Park, indicating that the Reds may yet get the striker despite reports yesterday that Newcastle have decided he is going nowhere.
But what about the odds on other potential transfer moves?
Eberechi Eze has looked like leaving Crystal Palace all summer but he was still with the Eagles ahead of their Community Shield match against Liverpool on Sunday.
Arsenal have been odds-on to get him for weeks but one-time favourites Spurs have not given up hope. They suffered a big blow this week with the news James Maddison will be out for the season.
This weekend it was reported that Spurs have contact Eze's representatives about a possible move from south to north London. Tottenham are 11/26.50, with Arsenal 3/101.30 and Chelsea 9/25.50 ahead of them in the Betfair market, but Thomas Frank's club may have the greater need in the absence of Maddison.
Manchester United announced the signing of Benjamin Sesko yesterday, taking their spending over £200m for this window, but they may not have finished buying players yet.
Andre Onana is error-prone and there have been reports all summer that Ruben Amorim wants a more reliable goalkeeper. Italian giant Gianluigi Donnarumma has been linked and is in to 17/201.85 to be between the sticks at Old Trafford this season.
Donnarumma won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain last season but he has failed to agree a new contract with the French club. This week they agreed a deal to sign Lille's goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier.
Isak to Liverpool back to odds-on
Alexander Isak to sign for Liverpool is back to odds-on after Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he was unaware that the club had told the player they would not sell him in the summer transfer window.
Howe said "everything is in play" regarding Isak's future as move to Liverpool shortened to 8/111.73 on the Betfair Sportsbook.
These developments followed reports yesterday that the player was furious after being informed by the club that he would not be allowed to leave.
He is 10/111.91 to remain at Newcastle beyond the current transfer window, which closes on 1 September, so Howe's words ring true.
Isak is currently training alone and has not been involved in the club's recent pre-season fixtures. After yesterday's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, Howe said:
"I want the best and the strongest squad possible, but I also want players that really want to play for this football club."
9 August Transfer Betting Update - Isak out to 17/20 to stay at Newcastle
There was a small drift on the odds on Alexander Isak staying at Newcastle. Following this morning's news that the Magpies had decided not to sell their prize assst, Isak shot in to 1/31.33 to remain with the club.
Since then the price has gone out to 17/201.85, so he is still odds-on to leave but with some indication that his future is not entirely settled.
On Saturdya afternoon, it was reported that Isak was furious when Newcastle told him he would not be sold.
At the same time, Liverpool came back in to 11/102.11 to sign Isak in the current window.
Isak 1/3 to stay with Newcastle
The Alexander Isak transfer saga took another twist on Saturday when the striker to stay at Newcastle became the new odds-on favourite in the Betfair market on his future.
Isak is 1/31.33 to still be at St James' Park come the end of the transfer window in just over three weeks after Newcastle reportedly told the Swede he will not be sold.
He is out to 7/42.75 to join Liverpool after being odds-on to move to Anfield for weeks following the news that he was exploring his options.
The move is a surprise after Eddie Howe said this weekend that he could not involve Isak in his plans for the new season. Fabrizio Romano reported today that Isak had turned down a new contract offer from Newcastle.
Liverpool had an initial bid rejected last week but were expected to come back with a bigger bid to land the Swede who scored 23 Premier League goals last season.
For now, it looks like Isak is going nowhere.
Tottenham to sign Grealish in to 5/2
The odds on Jack Grealish joining Tottenham shortened from 4/15.00 to 5/23.50 amid speculation that the north London club could try to sign him as a replacement for the injured James Maddison.
Maddison will miss most of the season with an ACL injury and Thomas Frank may need to dip into the transfer market for an attacking midfielder.
With Grealish out of favour with Pep Guardiola, the England man is tipped to leave Manchester City before the transfer deadline on 1 September.
He had looked set to join Everton on a season-long loan, and the Toffees 4/111.36 are still the favourites to land him, but Spurs have market momentum and can offer Grealish Champions League football.
Odds on Hojlund to Milan cut to 8/11
AC Milan went odds-on to sign Rasmus Hojlund as the Danish striker looked increasingly likely to leave Manchester United.
With United agreeing a £73.5m deal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig this week, Hojlund will not be the fist choice striker at the club this season. United would like to offload players, possibly to fund furthe transfers this summer.
They have been linked with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba 4/61.67 and today they were linked again with a move for PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnaruma.
AC Milan emerged as the favourites to sign Hojlund this week and have now moved from evens to 8/111.73 in the past 24 hours.
They would prefer to take the 22-year-old on a season-long loan. Hojlund was signed by United from Atalanta in 2023 so he boasts Serie A experience and could see the move to Italy as a chance to rediscover his best form.
8 August Transfer Betting Update - Are Wissa and Jackson Newcastle bound?
Betfair ambassador Alan Shearer called it a "nightmare summer" for Newcastle after they failed to land a series of transfer targets and star man Alexander Isak angled for a move to Liverpool.
Now the St James' Park club look set to turn their attention to a pair of strikers who are likely to leave Premier League clubs this summer.
Yoane Wissa scored 19 goals for Brentford last season but, after seeing manager Thomas Frank and Bryan Mbeumo depart this summer, the Congo forward wants to leave the Bees.
Newcastle are 2/91.22 to bring in Wissa, as they prepare themselves for the departure of Isak, although it should be noted that he is 6/42.50 to stay with Brentford.
Another forward who could swap west London for the north east is Chelsea's Nicholas Jackson. The Blues have spent big again this summer, and Betfair have suspended betting on Alejandro Garnacho after he entered talks about a move to Stamford Bridge.
Jackson, who scored 10 in the league for Chelsea last term, is 8/111.73 to sign for Newcastle.
Chelsea set to get Garnacho
Manchester United's hopes of offloading unwanted players was boosted on Friday when Betfair suspended betting on Alejandro Garnacho's future.
The Argentinian has been odds-on to join Chelsea for weeks and is reportedly in talks with the Stamford Bridge club.
If he makes the move, Garnacho will follow Marcus Rashford in leaving United this summer after clashing with manager Ruben Amorim.
Chelsea have already strengthened their attack in this window, with the signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro but 21-year-old Garnacho would be another impressive addition, proving pace and tenacity.
He is said to want the move over any of his other options.
Is Hojlund San Siro bound?
A busy week at Old Trafford continued as Rasmus Hojlund shortened to 1/12.00 to sign for AC Milan following reports linking him with the San Siro club.
United are said to be close to confirming the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig and, with the Slovenian likely to be Ruben Amorim's first choice striker, Hojlund could find opportunities hard to come by at United.
He was odds-on to join Leipzig but the Germans are out to 15/82.88 to sign the Dane. Hojlund joined United from Atalanta and the chance to rebuild his career in Serie A may appeal to him.
Hojlund said last week that he wanted to stay at United even if they signed a new striker. He said he welcomed competition for places in the squad.
The signing of Sesko, and the possibility that United want to make more signings, means that the club are keen to offload some players.
Milan are said to be interested in signing Hojlund on loan.
7 August Transfer Betting Update - Baleba odds-on for Old Trafford move
Manchester United are 4/61.67 to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton after Betfair launched a market on the player's future following reports of Red Devils interest.
The Cameroonian defensive midfielder impressed during his one season so far at the Amex Stadium and United reportedly contacted Brighton about him yesterday.
At just 21, Baleba is expected to have a big future ahead of him. Brighton would like to keep him for another season so United may not find it easy to sign the player.
They bought Manuel Ugarte, a defensive midfielder, last summer but Ruben Amorim is believe to be on the lookout for a player who can do a job in front of United's defence.
One player who looks increasingly likely to leave Old Trafford is Alejandro Garnacho. He has been odds-on to join Chelsea for weeks and the price shortened today to 2/91.22.
Grealish 4/1 for Spurs after Maddison ruled out
After it was confirmed this morning that James Maddison will miss most of the season with a cruciate ligament injury, speculation began about who Tottenham might try to sign as a replacement.
It is no certainty that they will enter the market. Mohammed Kudus, who signed from West Ham, has played centrally and could be an option to fill the gap left by Maddison's absence.
But Thomas Frank may still want to bring someone in. Fabrizio Romano has already said Tottenham will be "looking at the market again soon."
Here we identify some potential stand-ins that Spurs could target and quote the latest Befair odds.
Jack Grealish is the obvious place to start. The Manchester City midfielder has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola and looks set to leave the Etihad before 1 September, possible on loan.
That could suit Spurs who have been linked with Grealish in the past. He is 4/15.00 to join Frank's squad and was strongly linked yesterday with Everton 2/91.22 who remain the favourites to sign him. Could Spurs gazump Everton and land Grealish? They may have to move quickly.
Spurs were fancied to sign Eberechi Eze in June but quickly fell behind Arsenal in the race to sign the Crystal Palace star. But the Gunners have yet to make the signing. Tottenham are 11/26.50 to get Eze and Maddison's injury gives them extra incentive to go all out to bring him to the lilywhite side of north London.
What about Mason Mount? His Old Trafford career has never got going in the two years since he signed from Chelsea. There is nothing in the market on his future to suggest he will be leaving Old Trafford in this window but United have been busy in the market and could do with selling players. Mount is 17/29.50 to join Spurs.
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott looks destined for RB Leipzig but the England U21 star would surely prefer to stay in the Premier League. Tottenham are 6/17.00 to sign Elliott.
United make Baleba approach
Manchester United are on the brink of completing the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig but the Red Devils' summer spending may not be over.
While talks between United and RB Leipzig continue over the finer details of the Sesko deal, with Rasmus Hojlund is 3/101.30 to move in the opposite direction and join RB Leipzig, it was reported that United have made an approach for Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
The midfielder is said to be open to the move but persuading Brighton to part with the midfielder will be difficult as they want to keep him and do not need to sell, according to The Athletic.
United are still trying to sell Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and other unwated players. They finished 15th last season but, with Sesko set to push their summer spending well over the 200m mark, they are 5/61.84 to finish in the top six in 2025/26.
6 August Transfer Betting Update - Grealish and Isak latest
The odds on Jack Grealish signing for Everton were cut from 9/43.25 to 3/101.30 after The Athletic reported that the Merseyside club had approached Man City about a loan deal.
The former-Aston Villa player has fallen out of favour under Pep Guardiola, making just seven starts in the Premier League in 2024/25.
David Moyes said there would be deals for new Everton players this week and, after Kieran Dewsbury-Hall's move from Chelsea was completed, fans will hope Grealish will be next. It could be complicated, though, and The Athletic's David Ornstein warned that it was not guaranteed to happen.
On the red half of Merseyside, the odds on Alexander Isak joining Liverpool from Newcastle shortened to 2/51.40.
The Reds' initial offer was rebuffed last week but the odds indicate that he is expected to swap St James' Park for Anfield before the transfer window closes.
One who is leaving Liverpool is Darwin Nunez who will join Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, reportedly on a three year contract.
Sesko agrees deal with Man Utd
Betting was suspended on Benjamin Sesko's future as his move from RB Leipzig to Manchester United looked increasingly likely.
Fabrizio Roman reported today that the player had reached "total agreement" with United and would sign a five year contract. Talks between United and Leipzig are ongoing.
Below you can read about how the Slovenian's proposed move to United was reflected in the Betfair market. The odds on the move shortened yesterday after United made a formal bid and tumbled later when Romano claimed Sesko had chosen Old Trafford over a move to Newcastle.
Man Utd 1/16 to sign Sesko
Manchester United are 1/161.06 to sign Benjamin Sesko after reports that the Slovenian striker has chosen the Red Devils ahead of Newcastle - the other Premier League who bid for him this week.
United leapfrogged the Magpies in the betting on Sesko's future yesterday and the odds have continued to tumble with reports the player wants to move from RB Leipzig to Old Trafford.
Newcastle regarded Sesko as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak who is wanted by Liverpool. But Sesko is said to want United, the club he supported as a boy, and Newcastle are out to 13/27.50.
If the deal is completed he will join Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in signing for the Red Devils this summer as Ruben Amorim tries to strengthen an attack that scored only 44 goals last season in the league.
Newcastle turn attention to Wissa and Jackson
Newcastle are enduring a difficult summer after missing out on transfer targets. If Isak does leave, they will have a big hole to fill.
Could Yoane Wissa be the answer? The Brentford forward is 1/21.50 to move to St James' Park and, after hitting 19 top flight goals last season for the Bees, could be an excellent addition.
Chelsea's Nicholas Jackson 11/82.38 is another option. The Blues have secure an influx of attacking talent, and their could be more to come, this summer, leaing some to tip them to win the league.
Jackson scored 10 goals last season but, at 24, his best years should be ahead of him and Eddie Howe could get the best out of the Senegalese forward.
Elliott and Hojlund both odds-on to join Leipzig
If Sesko joins United as expected, Leipzig will have money to spend on players as they try to improve on last season's seventh-place finish in the German top flight.
A pair of Premier League players could be top of their shopping list.
Rasmus Hojlund is 3/101.30 to move in the opposite direction to Sesko and join RB Leipzig. The Dane has struggled since joining United two years ago and may struggle to get in the team if Sesko arrives.
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott is 8/151.53 to sign for the Bundesliga side. He impressed for England U21s, as they won their European Championships, and is expected to leave Anfield before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
5 August Transfer Betting Update - Man Utd 1/4 to sign Sesko
The race to sign Benjamin Sesko took another sensational twist on Tuesday afternoon when Manchester United regained favouritism in the Betfair market on the Slovenian striker's future.
United are 1/41.25 favourites to sign Sesko while Newcastle have drifted out to 5/23.50 after going odds-on last night (see below update).
The market has gone into overdrive since yesterday and today Old Trafford chiefs made a £74m bid, matching the one submitted by the Magpies last night, to make clear their interest to RB Leipzig.
If the bids are accepted, it will be up to the 22-year-old to choose between the Premier League clubs. It has been reported previously that his preference is for Old Trafford.
Keep reading Betting.Betfair for transfer updates as the race to sign Sesko hurtles to its conclusion.
Newcastle 8/15 to sign Sesko
Newcastle overtook Manchester United in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko after bidding 90m euros to sign the Slovenian from RB Leipzig.
The Magpies are 8/151.53 to sign Sesko, leapfrogging previous favourites Man Utd 6/42.50, as the race to bring the player to the Premier League hots up.
Both clubs may need to sign a striker, with Liverpool 8/151.53 to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle, and Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim convinced that he needs a proven goalscorer to strengthen his attack.
Sesko wants to leave Leipzig and it had previously been reported that his preference was to move to Old Trafford. Roman said last night that the Red Devils have told Leipzig they will bid for the player if he chooses them. Newcastle can offer Sesko Champions League football while United are not in Europe in 2025/26.
The two Uniteds are locked in a battle to land the 22-year-old. Newcastle regard him as a potential replacement for Isak while United are keen to sell Alejandro Garnacho, who is 1/21.50 to join Chelsea.
When asked about Rasmus Hojlund's United future last week, Amorim did not rule out selling the player. He is 3/101.30 to join Leipzing, possibly as part of a potential deal to bring Sesko to Old Trafford.
4 August Transfer Betting Update - Garnacho wants Chelsea move
Jorrel Hato became Chelsea's eighth signing of the summer and Alejandro Garnacho could be next, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Argentinian is 1/21.50 to swap Old Trafford for Stamford Bridge and Romano says joining the Blues is the player's priority.
If he does arrive, he will bolster Chelsea's already impressive attack after the signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro this summer.
Hato, meanwhile, could be a key signing in defence. He is just 19 but has played over 100 matches for Ajax, in the centre of defence and at left-back.
He signed for Chelsea for £37m after weeks of speculation that he would leave the Amsterdam club to join Enzo Maresca's squad.
Chelsea, who have reportedly agreed a deal to sell Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Everton for £25m, are 9/110.00 to the win the Premier League in 2025/26.
Spurs interested in Real Madrid star to replace Son
Rodrygo is 7/24.50 to sign for Tottenham after reports in Spain and the UK that the Premier League club want the Real Madrid man to replace Son Heung-min.
After a decade at the club, the South Korean is expected to join Los Angeles FC for around £20m after announcing his departure over the weekend.
Madrid are prepared to listen to offers for the 24-year-old Rodrygo, who is frustrated at being left out of their starting line-up, and Spurs see him as an ideal replacement for Son, according to reports.
They could face competition from Liverpool and the Premier League champions are 6/42.50 favourites to sign the Brazilian.
They have already spent over £200m this summer, however, and their priority is to bring in Alexander Isak from Newcastle.
The Reds had an initial offer rebuffed on Friday, as reported below, but are 8/131.61 to get their man.
3 August Transfer Betting Update - Newcastle make Sesko bid
The ramifications of the Alexander Isak transfer saga are beginning to play out with news that Newcastle have made a bid for Benjamin Sesko.
The £65.4m offer is the first RB Leipzig have received for their Slovenian star and surely would not have been made had Newcastle intended to keep Isak.
Despite the offer Newcastle remain the even money second favourites in the Sesko transfer betting behind Manchester United who are 8/151.53.
That is following reports that United are willing to sell Rasmus Hjollund to make the finances to pay for a Sesko purchase. Hojlund is 3/101.30 to be playing football for RB Leipzig next season.
Should they not get Sesko, the other likely striking option for Newcastle is Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins who remains 13/102.30 to head to St James' Park.
2 August Transfer Betting Update - Isak to Liverpool odds lengthen as bid rejected
Alexander Isak's odds to join Liverpool have jumped from an overnight 2/91.22 to 8/131.61 following news that Newcastle have rejected a £110m bid from the Premier League champions.
Newcastle value Isak at £150m and manager Eddie Howe has said the transfer is 'complex'.
The Swedish striker is currently training at former club Real Sociedad, a move Howe was not aware of, and is due to return to his current club today.
Betfair traders and bettors will be watching his next move closely.
Son to leave Spurs with MLS the likely destination
It's been widely anticipated but Spurs fans will be waking up to the news that bonafide club legend Son Heung-min will leave the club after 10 years.
Sonny finally ended the club's desperate wait for a trophy with last season's Europa League win and has scored a mighty 173 goals in 454 appearances.
After a decade he is looking to move on, saying: "I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change - 10 years is a long time."
A move to LAFC, where he would play alongside former clubmate Hugo Lloris, has been rumoured for some time and Son is 1/71.14 to be playing football in the MLS next season.
He may play his final game in a Tottenham shirt in a friendly against Newcastle on Sunday.
1 August Transfer Betting Update - Isak to Liverpool 2/9 after first bid, Watkins backed for NUFC move
Newcastle have rejected a bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak but the Swede is still 2/91.22 to sign for the Reds.
The Premier League champions are thought to have made an opening offer of around £110m for the player who Newcastle value at £150m. The odds indicate, however, that this will not be the end of the story and Liverpool will get their man before the transfer window closes one month from today.
And if they get their man, the market fancies Ollie Watkins to replace him at St James' Park. The Villa forward was backed in from [11/2] to 13/102.30 this afternoon to be playing in the famous black and white shirt next season.
Isak scored 23 league goals for Newcastle last season, firing the club to Champions League qualification, before signalling that he wanted to leave this summer. Betfair ambassador Alan Shearer said last week that he expected the player to leave.
It was also reported today that Isak is currently training alone at Real Sociedad, the club he left for Newcastle in 2022.
Grealish goes short odds-on to go to Napoli
Jack Grealish is now odds-on at 3/101.30 to join Napoli for the 2025-26 season having been as big as 13/27.50 .
A flurry of bets caused the market shift and it now looks like Grealish could line up alongside former teammate Kevin De Bruyne and ex-Manchester United man Scott McTominay at the Italian champions.
Everton, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Spurs had all been rumoured to be after the England and City attacker at one point but it now looks like Napoli are in the driving seat.
Hojlund to Leipzig is 3/10
Rasmus Hojlund is 3/101.30 to sign for RB Leipzig after the Athletic reported that the Manchester United striker could sign for RB Leipzing as part of a swap deal for Benjamin Sesko.
As reported below, United are favourites at 3/101.30 to sign the Slovenian and getting rid of Hojlund would make the task more viable - especially if the Bundesliga club want the misfiring Dane.
Ruben Amorim didn't rule out selling Hojlund, who scored just four Premier League goals last season, when asked about the 22-year-old's future this week.
The German side are not the only ones interested in Hojlund. He was signed by United after impressing for Bologna is Serie A and AC Milan 17/201.85, Inter 10/34.33 and Roma 7/24.50 could all be tempted to give him the chance to rebuild his reputation in Italy.
Meanwhile, the Telegraph reported today that Chelsea will soon make an offer for Alejandro Garnacho after the Argentinian was cut to 1/21.50 to join the Stamford Bridge side.
Amorim ordered Garnacho to find a new club after the pair clashed at the end of last season.
31 July Transfer Betting Update - Ins and outs imminent at Old Trafford?
Alejandro Garnacho is 1/21.50 to join Chelsea after more reports that Manchester United want to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
The Red Devils became the new favourites at 3/101.30 yesterday to sign the Slovenian - see updates below - as Ruben Amorim targets a striker before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
Selling one of their unwanted forwards would boost United's coffers as they have already signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for combined total of around £130m this summer.
Garnacho was told by Amorim to find a new club. The Argentinian has been one of the Red Devils' best performers for the past two seasons but clashed with the Portuguese manager after the player was left out of the starting line-up for the Europa League final.
United beat Bournemouth 4-1 last night in the Premier League Summer Series. Rasmus Hojlund was among the scorers and was praised for his performance by Amorim. However, the manager still hinted afterwards that the Dane could leave in the window, saying he didn't know what would happen and pointing out that United's lack of goals last season hurt them.
Hojlund is 3/101.30 to sign for Leipzig and 17/201.85 to go to Milan. United signed him from Serie A club Bologna two years ago but he has failed to make an impact.
30 July Transfer Betting Update - Man Utd favs to win Sesko race
Manchester United's hopes of signing a striker this summer were boosted when the odds on them bringing in Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig shortened on Wednesday.
The Red Devils are 3/101.30 - in from 17/201.85 yesterday - to land the highly-rated 22-year-old. They have the market momentum and, crucially, have overtaken previous favourites Newcastle who drifted to [2/1] from yesterday's 4/91.44. Sesko has been touted as a potential replacement if Alexander Isak joins Liverpool.
Fabrizio Romano said today that Manchester United and Newcastle were both in "active talks" with Leipzig about Sesko and that it was up to the player to decide if he joined either Premier League club.
With Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee both misfiring for United last season, Ruben Amorim wants to sign a reliable goal-getter.
He has already signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for combined total of around £130m.
United have shipped Marcus Rashford to Barcelona on a season long loan but may still need to get Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho off the payroll to fund a big money deal for a new forward.
Palace want Arsenal Eze money up front
Eberechi Eze is 3/101.30 to sign for Arsenal after Crystal Palace told the Gunners they wanted half of the fee - thought to be a£67.5m - up front.
The Gunners have been odds-on to sign the England man for weeks, after overtaking Tottenham 11/26.50, in the Betfair market. Chelsea 9/25.50 are currently second favourites to sign Eze.
If he is leaving Selhurst Park this summer then it looks likely to be for Arsenal. The Guardian reported today that the clubs have held talks about a potential deal, with Palace saying they want £35m up front.
Arsenal have spent more than £200m on six players during this window - with striker Viktor Gyokeres the headline signing - and may need to sell to finance the purchase of Eze. Leandro Trossard and Oleksandr Zinchenko are two players who Arsenal would be open to selling.
With his beefed up attack, Mikel Arteta's goal is clear - win the Premier League in 2025/26. They are 9/43.25 to improve on last season's second-place finish.
United buying again? Donnarumma a target
The Manchester United buying spree shows no signs of abating with reports that they are now targetting Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Italy stopper has just lifted the Champions League with Paris St Germain but is rumoured to be a potential sale thanks to the arrival of Lucas Chevalier from Lille.
United are in pole position to sign him, according to the Betfair odds, with Ruben Amorim's rebuilding outfit 15/82.88 to persuade him into a move.
However, there are other English clubs in the mix and also rumoured to be interested, headed by Chelsea at 3/14.00 and then Manchester City at 7/24.50 although United's rivals have just re-signed former keeper James Trafford from Burnley.
Diaz departs, Isak in?
Elsewhere, Liverpool have sold Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich which could kickstart a move for Alexander Isak. There has been no move in the odds with the Newcastle striker 2/91.22 to swap St James' Park for Anfield.
29 July Transfer Betting Update - Watkins and Sesko on Man U radar
Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko are on Manchester United's transfer radar, according to a BBC report, which suggests the Old Trafford club are still interested in signing a striker this summer.
Watkins is 6/42.50 to sign for United while Sesko is 17/201.85 to swap Leipzig for Manchester.
Before Red Devils fans get excited at seeing one of European football's hottest young properties odds-on to sign for their club, it is worth noting that Sesko is 4/91.44 to join Newcastle who regard the Slovenian as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak whose future we reported on below, earlier today.
Aston Villa have said that they have no intention of selling Watkins. United may still submit a bid of around £60m for the forward, possibly near the end of the window.
Watkins' future has been the subject of speculation since Unai Emery picked the on loan Marcus Rashford ahead of him in key Villa games.
Rashford went back to United and has now joined Barcelona on a season long loan. He was one of the players United were keen to move on this summer, along with Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho, all of whom remain with the club.
Their ability to bid for either Watkins or Sesko may depend on whether or not they can shift that trio.
No bids for Isak yet says Howe
Liverpool remain red hot favourites at 2/91.22 to sign Alexander Isak despite Newcastle boss Eddie Howe saying the club have received no bids so far for their star striker.
Isak announced last week that he would like to explore a move away from the club this summer, though he stopped short of handing in an official transfer request. That sparked Liverpool to renew their interest in Isak despite completing the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, who by pure coincidence, was Newcastle's top striker target.
Liverpool are expected to complete the sale of Luis Diaz for around £65m in the coming days, and with Darwin Nunez also likely to leave the club, the Reds will have plenty of money to bid for Isak despite already spending in excess of £200m this transfer window.
But this morning Howe said that no bids have been tabled for Isak and that the situation remains unchanged from last week, 'the situation' presumably meaning that the 25-year-old striker wants to leave Newcastle and that he will not join his teammates on the club's tour of Singapore.
Yesterday Isak shortened to 1/81.12 to sign for Liverpool before drifting back out to his current odds of 2/91.22. He can be backed at 3/14.00 to not sign for any club this transfer window and remain a Newcastle player.
28 July Transfer Betting Update - Isak backed into 2/9 to join Liverpool
Liverpool are now long odds-on at 2/91.22 - was as short as 1/81.12 early on Monday - to sign Alexander Isak after it emerged that Luis Diaz is set to leave Anfield, paving the way for the Merseyside club to bid for Newcastle's main man.
And with Isak's departure from the Magpies looking increasingly likely, Benjamin Sesko is now long odds-on at 1/41.25 to join the north east outfit.
Diaz is the first part of the triple transfer jigsaw but with many reputable sources reporting that a fee of around £65m has been agreed with Bayern Munich, the Colombian could be set to leave Liverpool in the coming days.
That would give Liverpool the financial leg room to bid for Isak, with a bid of around £120m expected to temp Newcastle to sell. Isak hasn't travelled for the Magpies' tour of Singapore and yesterday Eddie Howe said there is no chance of the 25-year-old joining the squad later this week.
If Isak, as seems likely, does leave Newcastle then Sesko could become the number one target for Howe, who will be desperate to bring in a top quality striker after failing to sign Hugo Ekitike last week.
Newcastle are also extremely interested in signing Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa and the 28-year-old has been backed into 8/131.61 from 11/102.11 to join the north east club.
27 July Transfer Betting Update - Gunners finally get their man
Arsenal have completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres with the 27-year-old striker declaring that he decided he wanted to join the Gunners after they thrashed his Sporting Lisbon team 5-1 in last season's Champions League.
Gyokeres has joined in a deal worth up to £64m and has signed a five-year contract with the club.
"When I played against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team and very difficult to play against", said Gyokeres, before adding, "That made me choose Arsenal, and of course all the history the club has and the massive fan base."
The Swedish international becomes Arsenal's sixth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera. The Gunners have spent just over £200m and can be backed at 9/43.25 to win the Premier League title.
Could Eze be Arsenal's seventh signing?
Arsenal's summer shopping spree may not end with Viktor Gyokeres - who on Saturday became the club's sixth signing of the summer - with fresh reports over the weekend suggesting that the Gunners are keen to make Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze their seventh signing before the transfer window ends.
According to some media outlets Arsenal is the club of choice for Eze should Palace agree to sell and those close to the player are confident that a deal can be done in the coming weeks.
It has been mentioned that Eze has a £68m release clause in his contract but Palace may be tempted to sell for around £60m. Arsenal are strong odds-on favourites at 3/101.30 to sign Eze before the end of the transfer window, with Chelsea second favourites at 9/25.50 ahead of Tottenham at 11/26.50.
26 July Transfer Betting Update - Isak shortens again to join Liverpool
Alexander Isak has been cut to 1/21.50 (from 8/131.61) on the Betfair Sportsbook to join Liverpool after reports emerged that the Anfield club is the 26-year-old's prime destination should he be allowed to leave Newcastle.
Isak rocked the Magpies on Thursday when announcing that he would like to explore a move away from the club this summer, this coming just hours after he was left out of Newcastle's squad that flew to Singapore for a pre-season tour.
And with Newcastle now being linked with various strikers - not least Benjamin Sesko and fresh reports today suggesting they want Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves - it appears they are preparing themselves for a future without Isak with replacements already being lined up.
Transfer rumour king Fabrizio Romano yesterday reported that Liverpool is Isak's priority and that no talks have been held with Al Hilal, Chelsea or Mancheter United.
Isak can be backed at 7/42.75 to remain at Newcastle, 9/25.50 to join any Saudi Pro League club, and at 12/113.00 to sign for either Chelsea or Man United.
Tottenham keen on former Fulham star Joao Palhinha
Former Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha could be on his way to Tottenham if recent reports are to be believed.
It emerged in midweek that Spurs were keen to make an approach for the 30-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder and on Saturday Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Spurs have a genuine interest in Palhinha and that an initial approach has been made to his camp.
However, it is not known yet whether Tottenham have tabled a bid for the former Cottagers favourite, who impressed many clubs during his stint at Fulham.
Palhinha has struggled to hold down a regular starting place under Vincent Kompany at Bayern and last season started just 17 games for the Bundesliga champions, suggesting that a move back to the Premier League may well appeal to the Portugal international midfielder.
Tottenham, who finished 17th in the Premier League last season, are expected to perform much better this term and can be backed at 50/151.00 to win the title and at 5/16.00 to record a Top 4 Finish.
25 July Transfer Betting Update - Newcastle consider Sesko as Isak replacement
Alexander Isak is 8/131.61 to swap St James' Park for Anfield after reportedly handing in a transfer request and Newcastle are already looking for a replacement, according to reports on Friday.
Magpies fans were rocked yesterday by Isak's transfer request and Betfair ambassador Alan Shearer said in his exclusive column that he thought the player would leave.
Now Newcastle may turn their attention to Benjamin Sesko who scored 13 goals in 33 Bundesliga appearances last season.
Arsenal were the favourites to sign the 22-year-old earlier in the transfer windown until the Gunners shifted their focus to Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea were also keeping tabs on the Slovenia international. Now Newcastle are reported to want Sesko if Isak leaves.
Meanwhile, James Trafford is getting closer to swapping Burnley for Manchester City. It's a short distance, and the goalkeeper probably won't even need to move house, but in terms of the Premier League, the clubs are many miles apart.
City are 3/14.00 to win the Premier League in 2025/26 while the Clarets are 3/101.30 to go straight back down to the Championship.
According to Fabrizio Romano, City will pay Burnley £27m for Trafford.
24 July Transfer Betting Update - Isak odds-on for Liverpool switch
Alexander Isak is 8/131.61 to swap St James' Park for Anfield after reportedly handing in a transfer request.
Fabrizio Romano, the transfer rumour don, tweeted earleir today that the Swedish forward 'has informed Newcastle of his desire to move'.
🚨💣 BREAKING: Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle of his desire to explore a move this summer.
-- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2025
Club aware of player's plans and will now decide how to move, as @CraigHope_DM reports.
Newcastle have already re-started exploring a move for a top striker in the market. 👀 pic.twitter.com/eWVbmnFN9v
And the money has since come for a move to Liverpool, despite the Anfield club buying French striker Hugo Ekitike this week.
Having spent very little in recent years and winning the Premier League last season, it is believed the Reds have enough to finance what would be a mega move without encountering PSR issues.
It's not just Liverpool with plenty of other European clubs in the running.
Isak next club odds and betting moves
Liverpool - was 13/82.63, now 8/131.61
Any Saudi club - was [5/2], now 7/24.50
Chelsea - was 25/126.00, now 9/110.00
Man United - was 40/141.00, now 18/119.00
PSG - was 25/126.00, now 22/123.00
Barcelona - was 9/110.00, now 33/134.00
24 July Transfer Betting Update - Rivaldo backs Rashford to be a hit at Barca
In an exclusive Betfair article, Rivaldo backed Marcus Rashford to "make a real impact" at Barcelona after the forward's loan from Manchester United was confirmed.
The 27-year-old will spend the season with the La Liga champions at the end of which they will have the option to buy him for around £30m.
Betfair ambassador Rivaldo said: "He's a fantastic player, no doubt about it, and I think he'll make a real impact. He is definitely a brilliant signing."
Rashford spent the second-half of last season on loan at Aston Villa where he performed well under Unai Emery's management. The England forward was one of five players who were reportedly told to find another club by United, so he may not be the last to leave Old Trafford this summer.
Rasmus Hojlund is 11/102.11 to join Roma, although he was not one of the quintet who were ordered to leave.
Meanwhile, Chelsea's summer spending looks set to continue.
The BBC reported this morning that Chelsea have opened talks with Ajax about signing centre-back Jorrel Hato and are also interested in bringing RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons.
The Blues have already boosted their attack with the additions of Joao Pedro and Rory Delap.
23 July Transfer Betting Update - Gunners get Gyokeres with Mosquera next
Arsenal's hunt for an out and out goalscorer has concluded with the signing of Viktor Gyokeres after they agreed the structure of the £63.7m deal with Sporting Lisbon.
The clubs reached a sticking point over add-ons but that has been resolved and the Swede, who scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting, will play as Arsenal's number nine in 2025/26.
Arsenal are 9/43.25 to win the Premier League and hope Gyokeres will be a decisive acquisition in their bid to improve on their second-place finishes of the past three seasons.
He is their fifth signing of the summer, following Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martín Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard and Noni Madueke in arriving at the Emirates.
The spending is not expected to stop there, with Arsenal 3/101.30 favourites to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace and said to be on the verge of buying centre-half Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia for an initial €15m.
22 July Transfer Betting Update - Victor Gyokeres set to join Arsenal
The ongoing saga of Victor Gyokeres to join a Premier League team this summer now seems to be drawing to a close.
The Athletic's David Ornstein explained today that the Swedish striker is on the verge of a total agreement with Arsenal from Sporting CP.
The deal looks set to cost the Gunners in the region of €63.5 million with a further €10 million in add-ons. Gyokeres is set to be handed a five-year-deal at the Emirates.
21 July Transfer Betting Update - Evan Ferguson set to join AS Roma
It's a quiet Monday morning for Premier League clubs on the transfer front with the only fresh news to report is that Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is set to join AS Roma on a season-long loan deal with the Italian club having an option to buy.
Ferguson was considered one of the hottest striker prospects in the Premier League two seasons ago, but a lack of form and regular injuries saw him drop down the pecking order with the Seagulls before moving on loan to West Ham in the second half of last season. However he started just one game for the Hammers and made a further seven appearance from the bench, failing to score a single goal.
The 20-year-old - who was nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award in 2023 - will hae a medical today before joining Roma for a loan fee of around £2.7m with a no-obligation buy option of around £32m.
20 July Transfer Betting Update - Bayern determined to sing Diaz
Bayern Munich are set to make an improved offer for Liverpool attacker Luiz Diaz in the coming days, though the Bundesliga champions are happy to turn their attention elsewhere should the Reds fail to sell.
Bayern are very keen on Diaz and the 28-year-old himself is said to have his heart set on the move, but should both clubs fail to come to an agreement then Lyon winger Malick Fofana will become the German club's number one target.
Liverpool are under no pressure to sell Diaz but with the signing of Hugo Etikite set to be confirmed in the coming days it will take the Premier League champions' spending to around £250m this summer, meaning off-loading at least one of their high earners for a big transfer fee may become appealing.
Liverpool are 2/13.00 favourites to win the 2025/26 Premier League title.
Busy few days for Manchester United
As we reported yesterday, Manchester United are on the verge of off-loading at least one of their 'bomb squad' with the news that Marcus Rashford was flying to Spain to undergo a medical with Barcelona, and it now appears that a second winger, Jadon Sancho, could be on his way out through the exit door.
Various sources are reporting that Juventus will pay United around £15m - with potential adds on taking the fee to beyond £20m - for the permanent signing of Sancho who will sign a four-year contract with the Serie A side.
In better news for United fans, Bryan Mbuemo's move from Brentford to Old Trafford looks all but a formality after he was pictured smiling at Carrington (United's training complex) ahead of a medica on Monday morningl. Mbuemo will become United's second major signing this summer following the capture of Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
United ca be backed at 40/141.00 to win the Premier League title and at 4/15.00 to record a Top 4 Finish.
19 July Transfer Betting Update - Rashford's dream move edging closer
Marcus Rashford's preferred move to Barcelona has edged closer this afternoon with multiple sources reporting that both clubs opened talks today and that an agreement in principle has been reached.
Manchester United outcast Rashford has been training away from the senior squad at Carrington after he declared his wish for a new challenge last December before spending the second half of the season on loan at Aston Villa.
However, Villa chose not to make Rashford's loan deal permanent and the 27-year-old has since been one of Barcelona's top targets during the summer transfer window.
Both the BBC Sport website and prominent X tweeter Fabrizio Romano claim that should a deal be agreed then it will be a loan move with an option to buy. Rashford is expected to fly to Spain in the next 48 hours to undergo a medical.
The Betfair Sportsbook has suspended betting on Barcelona signing Rashford.
Ederson out and Trafford in?
Manchester City could be set to make a major change between the posts this summer with reports that Turkish Superliga side Galatasaray have bid £2.6m for goalkeeper Ederson, and that the Citizens are considering making a bid for their former youth goalkeeper James Trafford.
However, any bid for Trafford will only happen should Ederson, or City's second-choice goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, leave the club this summer. Ederson will turn 32 at the start of the new season and has just one year left on his contract, though reports suggest that he is happy to see out his contract at the Etihad and that City are under no pressure to sell.
Ortega, one year older than Ederson, also has one year remaining on his contract, and while no clubs have expressed an interest in him, the German may feel that first team football is essential if he is to break into Germany's World Cup squad next year.
Should either of Man City's two main goalkeepers depart this summer then a move for Burnley goalkeeper Trafford looks likely according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 22-year-old failed to break into the first team during his spell at City, eventually signing for Burnley in July 2023 for a fee of around £15m. Trafford was the EFL Championship goalkeeper of the season last term thanks to some excellent performances including a new Championship record of keeping 12 consecutive clean sheets and conceding just 16 goals during his 45 games played.
Man City can be backed at 3/14.00 to win the Premier League title this season while Burnley are strongly fancied to be relegated, avialable to back at 3/101.30 to go down.
18 July Transfer Betting Update - £65m bid for Mbuemo accepted by Brentford
One of the off-season's epic transfer tales looks to have reached an end with news that Brentford have accepted a £65m bid from Manchester United for Bryan Mbuemo.
The Old Trafford outfit have been chasing the Cameroonian attacker, the scorer of 20 Premier League goals in 2024-25, seemingly ever since the season ended.
The 13-time Premier League champions still have a clutch of top talents to sell, however. Perhaps Mbuemo's arrival will hasten the departures of Garnacho, Rashford and co?
United are the current 40/141.00 sixth favourites to win the Premier League.
Rodrygo the latest Liverpool rumour
Liverpool's busy summer shows no sign of stopping with Rodrygo the latest name in the frame for an Anfield arrival.
The Real Madrid attacker is 6/42.50 to switch between the two footballing giants with the Reds scouting options for a Luis Diaz replacement should he move this summer.
Bayern Munich are rumoured to be keen on Liverpool's Colombian wide man who scored 13 and assisted five times in 2024-25.
Liverpool are the 2/13.00 favourites to win the Premier League.
17 July Transfer Betting Update - Newcastle turn to Wissa with Ekitike set for Liverpool
Newcastle are set to turn their attentions to Brentford striker Yoanne Wissa after their attemps to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt appear to have failed, with Liverpool now in pole position to sign the 23-year-old.
The Magpies had a £70m bid for Ekitike rejected earlier this week and it now looks almost certain that the French international will be joining the Premier League champions in a deal worth in excess of £70m with multiple sources reporting that Liverpool aim to have the transfer completed by the weekend.
If the Reds do sign Ekitike it will almost certainly mean that their interest in striker Alexander Isak will end, though Newcastle always maintained that their star player was not for sale.
However, while Newcastle appear to have missed out on Ekitike they are desperate to add another central striker to their squad ahead of a busy campaign of Premier League, Champions League and domestic cups to come, and it seems that 28-year-old Wissa is now their main target.
Wissa, who scored 19 Premier League goals last term for the Bees, has one year left on his contract and has a valuation of around £30m according to some reports. Nottingham Forest had a £25m bid for the Congo international rejected earlier in the window.
Newcastle are the fifth favourites at 28/129.00 to win the Premier League title this season. Liverpool are the 2/13.00 favourites.
17 July Transfer Betting Update - Liverpool to make progress on Ekitike transfer
Liverpool are advancing in their attempts to sign Hugo Ekitike according to reports on Thursday morning, meaning a move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is likely to be put on hold.
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Ekitike is also a transfer target for Newcastle but the Magpies had a £70m bid rejected by the Bundesliga outfit earlier this week, and it now seems Liverpool are ready to pounce.
Prominent X tweeter Fabrizio Romano has this morning said that Liverpool will hold club to club talks with Eintracht today, with a fee of around £80m likely needed to sign the 23-year-old.
Should the Reds fail to sign Ekitike, or if Newcastle increase their bid for the French international, then Isak could once again become a top priority for the Premier League champions. Liverpool remain 10/111.91 to sign Isak before the end of the summer transfer window.
16 July Transfer Betting Update - Isak now 10/111.91 from 13/82.63 to join Liverpool this summer
Liverpool are looking to add to their incomings during this summer transfer window and acquiring a new number nine is now the top priority.
Alexander Isak has been the name at the top of the list for the reds for a long time but finally it was revealed that Liverpool made an approach to Newcastle to sign the Swede on Tuesday.
A club to club offer worth in the region of £120 million has been reported and although the Magpies were quick to turn down the Premier League winners it has seen his price of 13/82.63 slashed into 10/111.91 for him to be playing his home football at Anfield next season.
Elsewhere, Isak is 13/27.50 to sign for Arsenal, with Barcelona, 9/110.00 amongst the outsiders to tempt the 25-year-old away from St James' Park.
15 July Transfer Betting Update - Liverpool reject Bayern's Diaz bid
Bayern Munich have made an official bid of £58.5m for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz - a bid that's been flatly rejected by the Premier League champions, according to Sky Sports.
Diaz's future is a big talking point and his comments have suggested that he's open to leaving Anfield if he doesn't get a new contract and big pay rise, which has alerted both Barcelona and Bayern.
The German giants believe Diaz is keen to join them in the Bundesliga, but Liverpool have already told them that he is not for sale and with still two years left on his current deal, in any case he'd be valued nearer the £85m mark.
Luis Díaz
36 appearances for Liverpool this season
Goals
13
Assists
5
Shots
71
Shots per 90
2.7
Shots on Target
30
Shots on Target per 90
1.1
Chances Created
56
Chances Created per 90
2.1
Passes
826
Passes per 90
30.8
Yellow Cards
2
Red Cards
0
Fouls
48
Fouls per 90
1.8
Fouls Won
31
Fouls Won per 90
1.2
Powered by
The Colombian scored 13 Premier League goals and was a key player in winning the title, but Liverpool officials have made no noises about a new deal as yet and if they are keen to splash out on Alexander Isak then Diaz and Darwin Nunez are the two most likely to be sold to finance it.
And with Bayern set to return with another bid and the player not exactly desperate to stay, this one is not over by a long way.
15 July Transfer Betting Update - Man Utd 'Bomb Squad' out in the cold
Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia have been told they can only go to Carrington to train at 5pm every day to keep them away from the senior squad - and they won't be travelling with Ruben Amorim's side to pre-season this year.
Barcelona remain the 8/15 favourites to sign Marcus Rashford as the Spanish champions have him at the top of their transfer list this summer.
As for Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea have long been favourites to sign him, Antony could either return to Real Betis or join Erik ten Hag at Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus have agreed to pay £17m to sign Jadon Sancho - as long as he can sort out his financial issues with United.
Get the full story on this one
15 July Transfer Betting Update - Henderson signs for Brentford
Jordan Henderson is back in the Premier League as the 35-year-old has signed a two-year deal with Brentford after leaving Ajax last week following an 18-month spell with the Dutch giants.
The former Liverpool captain, whi will join former Reds keeper Caoimhin Kelleher at the Gtech, comes in to replace Christian Norgaard after he joined Arsenal.
Henderson has a tough job on his hands lending some much-needed experience at Brentford, with a young squad and new manager in Keith Andrews seeing them priced up at just 7/24.50 for Premier League relegation next season following the departure of Thomas Frank.
14:30, 14 July - Gibbs-White back at Forest
It's a messy situation between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham over Morgan Gibbs-White - but he's is back with the Trees for pre-season training, for now!
The England international looked to be on his way when Spurs triggered a £60m release clause, but Forest are now threatening legal action over what they say was an illegal approach - and also a complaint to the Premier League about a potential breach of confidentiality on this clause.
Thomas Frank and Spurs are still hopeful of landing Gibbs-White, who they feel could be crucial in the pursuit of a major trophy this season. Spurs are 4/15.00 to win one of the four trophies they'll fight for this coming season.
In Europe, Napoli have rejected a £60m bid from Galatasaray for striker Victor Osimhen, who has long been on the radar of Premier League sides such as Liverpool and Manchester United.
Liverpool's top target is well known to be Alexander Isak, but should the Swede not move to Anfield other options could include RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko - who was on the Arsenal shortlist before they opted to go for Viktor Gyokeres.
Multiple reports state Sesko's agent has been in touch with Arne Slot's side to see if they'd be interested in signing the talented 22-year-old - although there are so many moving parts here including whther Darwin Nunez leaves the Premier League champions or not.
09:30, 14 July - Madueke undergoing Arsenal medical
He may not be universally popular among Arsenal fans but Noni Madueke is having his medical with the Gunners on Monday ahead of his switch to Mikel Arteta's side for an initial fee of around £48m.
Some see it as a bit of a head-scratcher for a player who largely plays in the some position as Bukayo Saka but maye Arteta has other ideas for how to use the young Chelsea man.
Viktor Gyokeres is the striker all Arsenal fans are craving, and it is now believed that the club have agreed on an inisital fee with Sporting, who are desperate to squeeze out as much as possible with Coverty still holding a 10% sell-on interest in him.
And it may not stop there as Arsenal are still 3/101.30 to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace - a deal which could be closer after the Eagles were bumped out of the Europa League down to the Conference League.
Arsenal are also 6/42.50 favourites to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid for what it's worth, although that deal looks far more unlikely now Madueke is on his way in.
Arsenal remain 9/43.25 second favourites to win the Premier League title behind champions Liverpool, who have eased slightly to 2/13.00.
11:50, 13 July - Magpies and Reds looking for a new striker
Newcastle United have reportedly rekindled their interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike and are set to table a club record bid of £86m for the 23-year-old French international.
However, the club insist that any incoming striker would be a squad player and not a direct replacement for Alexander Isak, which could be a huge put-off for Ekitike who would surely want to be recognised as a regular starter.
Should Newcastle sign Ekitike - who is also attracting interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United - then that could pave the way for Liverpool to table a bid high enough for the Magpies to consider selling Isak.
Newcastle insist that Isak is not for sale and that they need two top class strikers at the club to compete in four competitions following the departure of Callum Wilson. However, the odds on Isak joining Liverpool - currently available to back at 13/82.63 - suggest that Eddie Howe is far from certain of keeping hold of his star striker.
Should Newcastle fail to sign Ekitike and/or come under pressure to sell Isak, the Howe could turn his attention to Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, though it has been reported today that Villa would require a fee of around £100m to make a deal possible, which would surely put off clubs trying to buy the 29-year-old.
Premier League champions Liverpool are 15/82.88 to defend their title this season while Newcastle are fifth favourites at 22/123.00.
12:10, 12 July - Rashford and Sancho exits move closer
Want-away Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford is 8/151.53 to join Barcelona in this transfer window after Sky in Germany reported that the La Liga side have made the 27-year-old their top transfer target.
Barcelona have been heavily linked with Rashford since the end of last season but it was thought that Liverpool's Luis Diaz or Atletico Madrid's Nico Williams were the club's priority targets. However, with Liverpool rejecting Barcelona's approach for Diaz and Williams signing a new long-term contract with Atletico, it's reported that Barca are "prepared to go all-n" for the United striker.
Rashford returned to training at Carrington last week despite reportedly being offered more time off, however he is not part of the first-team training group with a move away from the club very much expected.
Another Manchester United winger, Jadon Sancho, also looks set to move away from the club in the near future with one Italian source reporting that Juventus have agreed a deal in the region of £17m for the 25-year-old.
United finished 15th in the Premier League table last season, and despite Matheus Cunha being their only major signing this summer, the Old Trafford club are sixth favourites at 28/129.00 to win the title this season.
Read the latest football previews and get Betfair experts' best bets
New Customers can get £50 in free bets!
Available to new customers only. Place a £10 bet on the Betfair Sportsbook and you will receive £50 in free bets to use on Bet Builders and Accas! Opt-in here and T&cs apply.
Prices quoted in copy are correct at time of publication but liable to change.
Discover the latest articles
Upcoming Fixtures Across All Leagues
Most Read Stories
-
Football Tips & Predictions
Betfair's 90 Minute Guarantee: 1.8K Ipswich backers saved despite Fulham equaliser
-
Football Tips & Predictions
Sunday Football Tips: Finish with a flourish with 5/1 Fraser
-
Football Tips & Predictions
Leeds v Southampton: Back 11/2 Bet Builder in Championship Play-Off Final
-
Football Tips & Predictions
Opta Predicts Man City v Liverpool tips and predictions: Back the Reds in 10-1 bet builder sunday
-
Football Tips & Predictions
Premier League Tips: Mark O'Haire's MD11 best bets involving Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa
