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Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has tipped Arsenal to win the Premier League title, Erling Haaland to take the Golden Boot, and Tottenham to be the surprise package. He expects Liverpool to evolve under Andoni Iraola, suggests Gakpo may leave with new signings needed, and highlights the talents of Ngumoha and Dowman as well as Isak's return to full fitness.

Nottingham Forest are interested in Chelsea striker Delap as a replacement for Awoniyi, who is nearing a move to Coventry. The 23-year-old has struggled with injuries since his £30m transfer from Ipswich, scoring just two goals in all competitions, and Chelsea are seeking £40m for his sale.

Aston Villa have received a new Juventus offer for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, narrowing the valuation gap. Juventus' bid stands at up to €10m (€7m fixed plus €3m add-ons), still short of Villa's €10m fixed demand. Martinez, 33, is in talks over a summer exit, while Villa are also accelerating their pursuit of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

West Ham United have confirmed the £22 million signing of Arne Engels, completing the deal ahead of their first Championship match of the season. The transfer breaks the English Football League record fee and underlines the club's determination to secure an immediate return to the Premier League. The previous record was set by Ipswich Town last summer, when they signed Norwegian forward Sindre Walle Egeli from FC Nordsjaelland for £17.5 million.

Courtois is set to make his preseason debut against Schalke 04 and reclaim Real Madrid's No. 1 goalkeeping spot. With his contract extension through June 2027 nearly finalized and a trusted new goalkeeping coach in place, the club remains fully confident in him despite recent injury absences.

Napoli have approached Arsenal over Martinelli, with the Brazilian winger having turned down Galatasaray's €45m offer. Arsenal are open to a deal but want a left-side reinforcement for Arteta's system. With his contract expiring next summer and a renewal option available, a serious bid could force a decision. Roma are also monitoring the situation.

Newcastle United have agreed a £29.5m deal with Benfica for Bosnia-Herzegovina right-back Amar Dedic, who could make his debut against Liverpool in the Premier League opener if registered in time. Newcastle are also in talks with Bayern over Palhinha.

Manchester United have renewed their pursuit of Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae as Carrick seeks defensive reinforcements. The South Korean defender's unfavorable situation at Bayern has put the Red Devils on alert for a potential move in future transfer windows.

Barcelona's pursuit of Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez has stalled, with the Catalan club cooling their interest amid the Portuguese side's demand for an €80 million release clause.

Anthony Gordon will make his Barcelona debut in Sunday's pre-season friendly against Basel. The €70m-plus-add-ons signing convinced Flick and Deco with his Champions League displays against Barcelona. With no senior striker available, Gordon offers an immediate solution to Barca's attacking problems.

Stuttgart extended midfielder Laurin Ulrich's contract until 2028 and loaned the 21-year-old to Bundesliga newcomers Paderborn for the upcoming season. Ulrich spent last season at second-division Magdeburg and will now gain top-flight experience.

Borussia Dortmund are nearing the signing of 23-year-old attacker Konstantelias for €25-30m, with the player already traveling to the club and medicals potentially beginning today.

Atletico Madrid are planning further attacking reinforcements before the 2026-27 season, having bid €35m for Lille forward Matias Fernandez Pardo and opened talks with Racing Santander over Jorge Salinas. With Sorloth injured and Julian Alvarez yet to settle, Simeone has turned to Lookman as centre-forward, while a wide player is also a priority.

According to Marca, Barcelona and Manchester City are still negotiating Rodri's transfer. Barcelona submitted a new €70 million offer (€60m fixed + €10m variables), while City demands €80 million, narrowing the gap to €10 million. Both sides are optimistic, with sporting directors Deco and Viana leading talks. Rodri previously rejected Real Madrid and is willing to join Barcelona. The negotiations are in the final stage, with hopes to finalize on Monday if not this weekend.

According to Marca, Villarreal has inserted special protection clauses into contracts to prevent key players from suddenly leaving during the final stages of the summer transfer window. The release clause for Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze will automatically increase from 60 million euros to 75 million euros in the last 10 days of the transfer window.

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton pointed out in a podcast that the team needs to strengthen its wing defense to defeat the Celtics, while the 76ers have numerous wing players, making defensive depth crucial. He cited an example: if Aaron Nesmith quickly picks up two fouls, Andrew Nembhard will be tasked with the toughest defensive assignment.

On August 16, the Suns officially announced via social media that Stoudemire was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and listed his career honors: 6-time All-Star, 5-time All-NBA selection, 2003 Rookie of the Year, career totals of 15,994 points, 6,632 rebounds, 1,054 blocks, and retirement of his No. 32 jersey. The official caption called his stats "Hall of Fame numbers."

Real Madrid triggered a €25 million release clause on July 30 to sign 21-year-old Levante striker Carlos Espi. The 194cm forward, who scored 11 goals after a managerial change, chose Madrid over other suitors following a phone call from Jose Mourinho. The fee set a Levante youth academy record.

According to Romano's podcast on August 16, Barcelona is optimistic about Rodri's transfer and has submitted a third offer, actively negotiating with Manchester City. Rodri has one year left on his contract and has decided to leave. City respects his decision but demands a transfer fee. City has not given up on Enzo; the previous verbal agreement with Chelsea for £120 million has expired. Now Chelsea is in control of the situation. City is still in contact but the deal is more complicated. Neto...

Rodri is close to joining Barcelona, with the club hoping to finalize the transfer next Monday for his Gamper Trophy debut. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion has agreed terms after Barcelona's improved offer, while the pursuit of a center forward faces setbacks.