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Transfer rumors, news: Dortmund eye Man United’s Højlund

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Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund, while Barcelona have been following Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic‘s situation closely. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Two new clubs have reportedly joined the race for Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund. According to Sky Sports’ Dhmarmesh Sheth, Borussia Dortmund are watching the situation as the 22-year-old continues talks with AC Milan, but there could also be a route to stay in the Premier League. Fulham are weighing a move for Højlund as a potential replacement for Atalanta target Rodrigo Muniz, according to the Daily Mail, but the Cottagers want assurances of his willingness to make the switch to west London before they submit a formal proposal.

– Barcelona could be a late landing spot for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. The Bianconeri remain keen on offloading the 25-year-old before the transfer window closes, and the Blaugrana have reportedly been monitoring his situation for over a year. Vlahovic, who is out of contract at the Allianz Stadium next summer, has also received interest from Newcastle United and AC Milan, though recent reports indicated that he turned down a switch to the San Siro. Barça have been assessing the market for a long-term replacement for striker Robert Lewandowski and were also recently looking at Benjamin Sesko before he completed a move to Manchester United.

– Manchester United have lined up a move for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand, The Sun reports. The Red Devils see the 26-year-old as an alternative to Brighton & Hove Albion‘s Carlos Baleba, and they have prepared a £50 million offer that will be submitted if they fail to sign him. Hjulmand has a release clause in his contract worth £68 million, and he has previously worked with manager Ruben Amorim during his time in Lisbon.

– Jadon Sancho has agreed personal terms over a move to AS Roma, reports Corriere dello Sport, where he will be paid €5 million to €6 million-a-year, plus bonuses. Roma have made an offer of a loan for the season with an obligation to make it permanent for €23 million next summer. As the 25-year-old is out of contract in a year, he would first need to sign a ceremonial new one-year deal with Manchester United for the agreement to work. Juventus remain interested but need to transfer out Dusan Vlahovic and Douglas Luiz before they can bring anyone in.

– An offer worth £60 million from Tottenham Hotspur for winger Savinho has been turned down by Manchester City, Globo Esporte reports. The Brazil international’s representatives have traveled to England to help advance the switch to north London, where he is interested in moving to get more playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Negotiations are continuing as both clubs look to reach an agreement over a fee for the 21-year-old, who directly contributed to nine goals in 29 Premier League matches last season.

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CONFIRMED DEALS

– AC Milan have announced the signing of defender Zachary Athekame from Young Boys on a contract through to 2030.

– Manchester City women have confirmed the permanent signing of former loanee Laura Wienroither from Arsenal.

– Manchester United women have signed Fridolina Rolfö on a contract until June 2027. Rolfö joins United as a free agent after leaving Barcelona earlier this summer. Read

– Dominic Calvert-Lewin has signed for Leeds United as a free agent after leaving Everton earlier this summer. Read

OTHER RUMORS

– Liverpool attacking midfielder Ben Doak is set to complete a £25 million move to Bournemouth. (Paul Joyce)

– Sunderland are set to sign France international fullback Nordi Mukiele from PSG. (Fabrice Hawkins)

– Bayern Munich have reopened talks with Chelsea to secure a deal for Christopher Nkunku, who is available for transfer. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Juventus will sign Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain on loan with an obligation to sign permanently, with the total cost of the deal being between €55 million and €58 million. (Football Italia)

– Atletico Madrid right-back Nahuel Molina turned down a €20 million move to AFC Bournemouth. (Marca)

– Benjamin Pavard is set to leave Internazionale with Lille, Galatasaray and NEOM linked. (Foot Mercato)

– Aston Villa have contacted Barcelona about a deal for fullback Hector Fort, 19. (Marca)

– Bayern Munich remain keen on landing VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade. Woltemade, 23, and his representatives are willing to waive around €10 million from a clause that entitles him to a percentage of the transfer, while there is belief that an offer between €70 million and €75 million would be accepted. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Tottenham Hotspur are set to make their first official offer for Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. (talkSPORT)

– Talks are continuing between Chelsea and Manchester United as they try to reach an agreement for winger Alejandro Garnacho. (“Here We Go Podcast“)

– Inter Milan are stepping up their interest in Roma midfielder Manu Koné. (RMC Sport)

– Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo is on the radar of Atlético Madrid. (Marca)

– Clubs in the Premier League are weighing up an approach for Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in. (RMC Sport)

– Atalanta have been offered the chance to sign Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia. (Nicoló Schira)

– Nottingham Forest have made an approach to Juventus for midfielder Douglas Luiz. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

– A club record-deal worth £42.5 million has been agreed by Brentford for Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara. (The Athletic)

– Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United are interested in Girona right-back Arnau Martínez. (Nicoló Schira)

– Multiple clubs are looking at West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Several teams including Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are keen on loaning Brighton attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte. (Daily Mail)

– Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal to sign Ipswich Town attacking midfielder Omari Hutchinson. (The Athletic)

– Middlesbrough are close to signing Manchester City midfielder Sverre Nypan on loan. (Fabrizio Romano)

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Wright steps away from TV to focus on Villanova

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August 29, 2025

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Aug 28, 2025, 11:30 PM ET

PHILADELPHIA — Jay Wright has decided to step away from being a full-time television analyst after three years to devote more time to his other position at Villanova University.

Wright was hired by CBS Sports and TNT Sports as a college basketball analyst in 2022. He was a game analyst during the regular season before moving to the studio for the NCAA tournament.

“I’m grateful for the incredible experiences and friendships. I look forward to staying connected and collaborating with them on future projects,” Wright said in a statement on social media.

Wright was named a special assistant to the president at Villanova after his retirement. In that role, he is involved with fundraising, advising and education.

The Hall of Fame coach spent 21 seasons at Villanova, where he led the Wildcats to two national titles (2016, 2018) and four appearances in the Final Four. He had an overall record of 642-282 at Hofstra and Villanova.

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Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to Packers in NFL blockbuster

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August 29, 2025

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Micah Parsons trade gives team ‘chance to be better’ than recent years

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August 29, 2025

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Micah Parsons trade gives team ‘chance to be better’ than recent years

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sat in front of reporters Thursday addressing the stunning Micah Parsons trade to the Green Bay Packers.

The main question on everyone’s mind was why make the trade?

“This gives us a chance to be a better team than we’ve had the last several years,” Jones said with his son, CEO and director of player personnel Stephen Jones, sitting to his right.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at training camp at the River Ridge Fields July 27, 2025. (Kirby Lee/ Imagn Images)

“We did think it was in the best interest of our organization, not only the future, but right now in this season as well.”

It’s hard for Cowboys fans to fathom the deal was made to benefit the team’s win total in 2025 and the future, but Jones offered some specifics to the contrary, starting with the acquisition of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark as part of the deal.

“We’ve gained a Pro Bowl player in an area that we had big concerns in — in the inside of our defense,” Jones said.

“The facts are we need to stop the run. We haven’t been able to stop the run for several years.”

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Jones added trade talks for Parsons went on throughout the spring, though he said he offered Parsons a deal in April. He has previously said he offered Parsons the highest contract for a non-quarterback in NFL history, and he doubled down Thursday night that he offered him more guaranteed money than the reported $136 million he got in the four-year, $188 million Packers extension he received after being traded.

“I will say this: It was important that we did get, if we could get it, the kind of interest that we got in making a trade for Micah,” Jones said. “He was an asset we got four good years out of. But when you’re talking about making the contract that he got and for the future, that’s quite a commitment. None of that counts about what he did the first four years. It goes against what he can do for you in the future.”

The Cowboys also received the Packers’ 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, which Jones said he wouldn’t rule out trading for another established player.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons at training camp at the River Ridge Fields July 26, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

“Not only do we immediately get a player, but those draft picks could get us … I’m talking top Pro Bowl-type players — could. I’m not necessarily going to say you’ll get those players. You gotta draft them or acquire them,” Jones explained.

“But they could get us as few as three or as many as five outstanding players. Now, not only do they contribute to a game that needs a lot of players on the field, but they also give you better odds that a high percentage of those are going to be available.”

Jones said that it was a consensus decision, both in the front office and by the coaching staff, to make the trade with the Packers. He added that it was still up in the air Thursday morning, as Clark went to Packers practice as usual.

Jones was also asked about an NFL Network report that said Parsons returned to the Cowboys out of “empathy” when the trade interest was leaked earlier this week. Parsons claims he was told by the team to “play on the 5th year or leave.”

“It was not in any way out of the order or anything like that,” Jones replied when asked about that report. “I think I’ve read where they said I replied, ‘We’re playing under the contract as it exists right now. Get ready to play Philadelphia.’ Correct, that was correct.”

With the trade finalized, the Cowboys are looking toward their future while also being of the belief they can win right now, starting with Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium Aug. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

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“I want to be sure that our fans understand I think a lot of Micah, and I wish him so much success,” Jones said. “I don’t want him to have success when he plays the Cowboys as much as I do want him to have overall success. Micah Parsons did an outstanding job for us for four years.

“There’s no question that I could have signed him in April. We all know that, to have agreements, all parties have to agree. This was by design. I did make Micah an offer. It wasn’t acceptable, and I honored the fact that it wasn’t done in the way he wanted to do it through an agent.

“So, he was made an offer. … There’s not an ounce of vindictiveness. There’s no bad feelings on my part on the fact that we didn’t come together on an agreement.”

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