Chelsea are looking at a deal to sign Brighton & Hove Albion‘s Facundo Buonanotte on loan, while Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe as the window closes on Monday.

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TOP STORIES

– Sources: Newcastle on verge of signing Woltemade in £64.9m deal
– Sources: Man United accept Betis offer for Antony
– Sources: AC Milan agree €42m transfer for Chelsea’s Nkunku
– Sources: Forest near deal to sign Savona from Juventus

TRENDING RUMORS

– Chelsea have made a move to sign Brighton attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte on loan, says The Athletic. Buonanotte, 20, registered six goals and three assists in 35 games on loan at Leicester City last season and had looked set to join Leeds United on another loan, before the deal collapsed. The Argentina international is now set to link up with Alejandro Garnacho at Stamford Bridge once his £40m move from Man United is confirmed.

– Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho as a replacement for Son Heung-Min, says the Manchester Evening News. Sancho, 25, is out of favor at United and has been linked with a host of clubs from Serie A, most notably Roma, though his club could take the option to extend his contract by another year to protect his transfer value. United signed Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for €85 million in 2021, but are now looking to move him on for around €25m.

– Newcastle have joined the race to sign Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermín López, according to El Chiringuito. As they close on an €80m deal for VfB Stuttgart and Germany striker Nick Woltemade, the Magpies are prepared to make an offer worth €100m to sign the 22-year-old Fermin and are willing to quadruple his salary. Previous reports have indicated that the Blaugrana would be willing to accept €90m for the transfer of their La Masia academy graduate, who has been capped by the Spain senior national team on two occasions. He has also recently been linked with Chelsea.

– PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could soon get his move to Manchester City, as the European champions have lowered their demands over his fee to €30m, according to RMC Sport. Donnarumma, 26, is set to leave Paris after the club signed Lucas Chevalier as his replacement, but has a contract which expires in 2026. City are waiting on Éderson to depart for Galatasaray before moving for the Italy international, but this one could rumble on until January.

– Juventus are keeping tabs on the situation of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, says Gianluca Di Marzio. The Bianconeri are keen to add a forward before the transfer window closes, and they have lined up a move for the 24-year-old as a potential alternative if they fail in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain‘s Randal Kolo Muani. It is reported that Bayern Munich are leading the race for Jackson amid reports that a loan deal to the Allianz Arena has been agreed.

– Al Ittihad midfielder N’Golo Kanté is looking to return to Europe, according to L’Equipe. The 34-year-old’s representatives are reportedly in talks with Ligue 1 sides Monaco and Paris FC, who have “not closed the door” on a potential swoop for him. Kante made the switch from Chelsea to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023, but despite scoring four times in 31 Pro League matches last season, he is yet to secure a call up to the France senior national team this year.

CONFIRMED DEALS

– Tottenham Hotspur have signed winger Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for a fee of around €60m. Read

– Crystal Palace have signed winger Yeremy Pino from Villarreal for fee in excess of €30m.

– Ajax have signed midfielder James McConnell from Liverpool on a season-long loan.

– West Ham have signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Southampton for a fee of £8m, plus £2m in add-ons.

– Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of striker Fabio Silva from Wolves for around €25m.

– West Brom have signed midfielder Alfie Gilchrist from Chelsea for around £2m.

– Swindon Town have signed striker Ollie Palmer from Wrexham.

– Australia and Tottenham winger Hayley Raso has signed a contract with Eintracht Frankfurt until 2027 for an undisclosed fee.

– Sevilla have signed defender César Azpilicueta from Atlético Madrid on a one-year deal.

EXPERT TAKE

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What can Newcastle expect from Nick Woltemade?

Archie Rhind-Tutt explains what Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade could provide Newcastle amid links to the Premier League side.

ESPN’s resident scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen on what Nick Woltemade could bring to Newcastle.

In his breakthrough season, Woltemade scored 10 Bundesliga goals after January and then exploded onto the international scene with a sensational European Under-21 Championship for Germany where he finished as the tournament’s top scorer (6 goals), registered the most assists (3) and key passes (3.0 per 90 minutes).

His all-round offensive abilities are impressive but standing taller than Sesko at 6-foot-6, Woltemade is notably less mobile, which limits his threat in transitional moments. Also, curiously for someone of his size, he won just 33% of his aerial duels in 2024-25 — which is 17% lower than Sesko (50%).

That said, Woltemade’s recent goal return and remarkable shot accuracy (62% of his efforts land on target) suggest he could make a real impact.

OTHER RUMORS

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What signings do Manchester United need before the transfer deadline?

Ian Darke and Rob Dawson believe Manchester United still need to sign at least two players as the end of the summer transfer window approaches.

– Liverpool are preparing to go “all-in” to sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Talks are ongoing between Liverpool and winger Cody Gakpo over a new contract, (Eindhovens Dagblad)

– Newcastle set to make a third bid of £60m to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, but it will be rejected. (Telegraph)

– Discussions are continuing between former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy and Serie A side Cremonese over a free transfer. (Corriere dello Sport)

– After Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos put the brakes on a move to Marseille, he can either stay, move to another club, or “wait for the miracle” that boyhood club Real Betis find a way to sign him. But Betis would struggle to make a deal work financially, both in terms of wages and a transfer fee, as they work elsewhere trying to bring back Antony from Manchester United. (Diario AS)

– Atletico Madrid would only accept an offer of over €42m to sign midfielder Conor Gallagher, with Tottenham interested. (Marca)

– Tottenham are also interested in Manchester City defender Nathan Ake, 30. (GMS)

– Aston Villa have made a €15m offer to sign Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Marco Asensio, which is short of PSG’s €20m valuation. (L’Equipe)

– Villa are also looking at West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta, 28, as a potential replacement for Morgan Rogers should he leave Villa Park, but any deal is expected to require an offer worth at least £60m. (Footmercato)

– Wolves are in advanced talks with Genk regarding a move to sign striker Tolu Arokodare. (Mirror)

– West Ham are closing in on signing two midfielders, with the Hammers hopeful of getting deals over the line for Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes and Monaco’s Soungoutou Magassa. (Guardian)

– Negotiations between Lyon and Villarreal are underway over the signing of signing Georgia international striker Georges Mikautadze. (L’Equipe)

– A loan deal has been sanctioned by Tottenham Hotspur for 18-year-old defender Luka Vuskovic to join Hamburg. (Daily Mail)

– Clubs in the MLS, as well as Wrexham, have seen their interest in defender Andrea Carboni dismissed by Monza. (Nicolo Schira)

– Bournemouth are closing in on a move to sign AC Milan defender Alex Jimenez. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

– Talks are ongoing between Leeds United and Brighton regarding a loan move for attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte. (Ben Jacobs)

– An enquiry has been made by Lyon for Internazionale striker Mehdi Taremi. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Multiple Premier League clubs as well as Sevilla are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Junior Dina Ebimbe. (TEAMtalk)

Colorado football’s third season under head coach Deion Sanders got off to a strong start Friday night in Boulder. The Buffaloes’ defense recovered two fumbles and intercepted Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King in the first quarter.

But much of the pregame attention centered on Sanders’ health. In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder following the discovery of a tumor. The Pro Football Hall of Famer added that there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.

Coach Prime returned to the sideline on Friday, but he will not have to go far if he needs privacy.

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Folsom Field now features a mobile bathroom near the Buffaloes’ bench. The portable privacy tent is presented by Depend, an adult undergarment company Sanders has partnered with.

“I wasn’t joking! I truly DEPEND on Depend. Ain’t NO SHAME in taking care of yourself. NO SHAME in getting health screenings. And there certainly ain’t NO SHAME in needing added protection or using Depend to stay in the game. That’s not weakness – that’s WINNING,” Sanders wrote on X last week.

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Depend replied: “No shame at all! We’re proud to help you stay in the game, Coach Prime.”

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.  (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Doctors said a section of Sanders’ intestine was reconstructed to function as a bladder.

Sanders faced questions about whether he’d be up for coaching after his health scare. But during a timeout in the second quarter of Thursday’s game, Sanders appeared energized as he engaged in an animated exchange with coaches and players.

During a sitdown with three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Irvin in July, Sanders mentioned he might need the assistance of a “Porta Potty” during football games.

“I know I got halftime, but can I make it through a game?” Sanders asked his former Dallas Cowboys teammate. “What if there’s a long quarter? OK, so I start thinking I gotta get a Porta Potty for the sideline.”

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders waves to the crowd before an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado.  (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

While Sanders faced health challenges away from the field over the offseason, he will now be tasked with navigating his first season without his sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders. Quarterback Shedeur is a rookie with the Cleveland Browns, while Shilo, a safety, was waived by the Tampa Buccaneers last week.   

After going 4-8 in Sanders’ first year at the helm, Colorado won nine games in 2024, and qualified for a bowl game.

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Colorado and Georgia Tech were tied 20-20 in the fourth quarter late Friday. 

New Buffaloes starting quarterback Kaidon Salter completed six of his first 11 passes and threw a touchdown. 

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has signed a three-year extension that will keep him under contract through 2030, a person familiar with the deal said Friday.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the school nor Stricklin had announced the extension. Financial details were not immediately available. Stricklin had been making $1.8 million annually.

His new deal came together after the Gators won a national championship in men’s basketball, the third in program history and the first under coach Todd Golden. Stricklin hired Golden in March 2022.

The Florida football team ended 2024 with a flurry, rallying around embattled coach Billy Napier and winning the final four games behind promising quarterback DJ Lagway. The 15th-ranked Gators open the season Saturday against Long Island.

Hired to replace longtime Florida AD Jeremy Foley in November 2016, Stricklin has enjoyed 13 national titles and 45 conference crowns while leading one of the most recognizable brands in college sports. He has been instrumental in helping the Gators navigate the ever-changing landscape of college sports, including revenue sharing and name, image and likeness payouts, as well as catching up in the facilities chase.

Under Stricklin, Florida opened an $85 million football facility and a $65 million baseball stadium. The athletic program also has preliminary plans to embark on a $1 billion renovation to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, better known as “the Swamp.”

But Stricklin’s future appeared murky last year, especially with the football team starting 1-2 and getting thumped at home by Miami and Texas A&M. Stricklin hired Napier from Louisiana-Lafayette in the Sun Belt Conference, and Napier was 12-16 at that point.

Stricklin was under enough heat that he essentially stopped using social media. It didn’t help that he had to replace a women’s basketball coach (Cam Newbauer in 2021) and a soccer coach (Tony Amato in 2022) he hired because of alleged mistreatment toward players.

Stricklin’s job has been less stressful over the past 10 months. Napier’s team delivered down the stretch last year and raised expectations for 2025. And then the basketball team won a title in Golden’s third season.