The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...
DAILY MIRROR
Liverpool are preparing a fresh offer of £130m as they look to land Alexander Isak from Newcastle in the final days of the transfer window.
Kobbie Mainoo is at the centre of a bizarre £50m tug of war between Italian champions Napoli and Manchester United.
Jorgen Strand Larsen was not at the team hotel on Friday ahead of Wolves' game with Everton.
THE TELEGRAPH
Alexander Isak’s proposed move to Liverpool has moved closer in the past 24 hours, according to sources who expect a Premier League record £130m transfer bid over the weekend.
DAILY MAIL
Kobbie Mainoo will reiterate his desire to leave Manchester United on loan despite the club saying he must stay and fight for his place.
West Ham turned down the chance to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana because they felt he was no better than their current crop – despite the club still wanting to sign another one before the transfer window closes.
THE SUN
Tottenham are interested in signing Manuel Akanji before Monday’s deadline.
THE TIMES
RB Leipzig are looking to line up a replacement for new Spurs signing Xavi Simons and have made direct contact with Liverpool over Harvey Elliott, though no bid has been submitted for the 22-year-old as yet.
THE ATHLETIC
Leicester City are interested in signing Hammarby striker Jusef Erabi.
THE GUARDIAN
UEFA will decide in September whether to approve a request by the Spanish football federation for Villarreal and Barcelona to contest a La Liga game in Miami in December.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Nico Raskin has been bombed out of the Rangers squad for Sunday's Old Firm with Celtic – and the shock decision by boss Russell Martin has been backed by senior players.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic have tabled a new improved £4m bid for Sebastian Tounekti.
Arne Engels admits he's been gutted by his limited game time this season.
Furious James Tavernier led crisis talks in the Rangers dressing-room after their battering in Brugge.
nupiklmnpy
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when.. time to bid him asap
Widbiltz
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West Ham don't want liability, they turned down signing Onana
Cooldaddy3
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what you saying? you want tell Ekitike replace jota how come on Diaz ,Nunez,and athers the goon oredy which replaced for them stop wasting money January is another window we have Ekitike and is good strike he replaced Nunez the who was supposed to replace jota is Witz not jota and will replace Diaz now?
Diaz place got Gakpo and Rio as backup!
Jaeacdkpu
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i can happy went i see isak with liverpool
jaydeiknrz
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we're waiting for isak....here we go finally
yzi
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150 for witz wanst a record
vuaabdipu
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I will happy once this saga ends
bosklmpyz
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Riyal Madrid
aan ku cuno
Nicbclsu
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talk don too much for Liverpool too much talk no acting... can't even pay for gelhi and Isak too much no workings
ketabdmn
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welcome to Anfield
Juniorpope
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Defender is what we need the most
Sobciopuz
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2nd british tranfers record.. if liverpool fail to retain the premier league title what will gonna happen and what fans around world saying to my beloved club liverool.. should forget isak chase.. we need new cb at the moment
behbdem
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you're only talk one two months nothing is happening get out
no that boy is not better than jone and we still have bejetic please let's forget about the guy
simblrst
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Manchester United how do u want mainoo to fight for his place give him game time
futiklmopz
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so what if Ekitike gets injured tomorrow (God forbid), who'll be the striker while waiting for January ? ......Chiesa?
You're right if is that you say let's got him but that amount 150million is to much remember we need also two defend number 5and number 3 do you understand me
mooklnoptu
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to be honest what's wrong with Liverpool want striker we buy Ekitike and he's playing good football why now we waste this money £150 million get defend 2 only number 5and number 3 only about midfield and striker we are good please Why slot you want waste this money just for starting league there's January window ??
I agree it's expensive to bring Isak however I see it as an issue of depth. LFC lost Nunez, Jota ( RIP) and Diaz. Ekitike can't feel for all three. If a team is serious about competing at the highest levels it needs the sharpest of knives.
BrandMOTY
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😂😂😂 no one don't like isak to come Liverpool but after rejecting offer 110million and gives Ekikite is like we have he score he play good football now let's be happy with him!! January is another window
so what if Ekitike gets injured tomorrow (God forbid), who'll be the striker while waiting for January ? ......Chiesa?
douabkmntz
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you're only talk one two months nothing is happening get out
futiklmopz
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anyone against buying isak is an enemi to progress we need isak
😂😂😂 no one don't like isak to come Liverpool but after rejecting offer 110million and gives Ekikite is like we have he score he play good football now let's be happy with him!! January is another window
foabdeprty
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to be honest what's wrong with Liverpool want striker we buy Ekitike and he's playing good football why now we waste this money £150 million get defend 2 only number 5and number 3 only about midfield and striker we are good please Why slot you want waste this money just for starting league there's January window ??
anyone against buying isak is an enemi to progress we need isak
rutiklrtu
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Liverpool we're having a challenge on DM please 🙏🙏 bring Mainoo let's sign him so that he may help please we beg you
futiklmopz
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to be honest what's wrong with Liverpool want striker we buy Ekitike and he's playing good football why now we waste this money £150 million get defend 2 only number 5and number 3 only about midfield and striker we are good please Why slot you want waste this money just for starting league there's January window ??
keep the money for isak just bring two defend number 5 and number 3 job is done
futiklmopz
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I support you I don't know what is wrong with Liverpool also
bro i'm telling you the coach want spend money for nothing strike why ? we have oredy strike Ekitike still want another strike for what is then he say that my type is nonsense😁
OlofinTosin
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to be honest what's wrong with Liverpool want striker we buy Ekitike and he's playing good football why now we waste this money £150 million get defend 2 only number 5and number 3 only about midfield and striker we are good please Why slot you want waste this money just for starting league there's January window ??
So Ekitike is iron abiiii,he won't get injured abiii
Toakmsuyz
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to be honest what's wrong with Liverpool want striker we buy Ekitike and he's playing good football why now we waste this money £150 million get defend 2 only number 5and number 3 only about midfield and striker we are good please Why slot you want waste this money just for starting league there's January window ??
I support you I don't know what is wrong with Liverpool also
judekosuz
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What's funny to me in today's football headlines is "West Ham down the chance to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana because they felt he was no better than their current crop".
I fainted from laughing
Poddklmptu
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🔑 Reasons Liverpool Want Isak So Badly 1. Top-Class No.9 They’ve Been Missing Since Luis Suárez and prime Firmino, Liverpool haven’t had a consistent, clinical centre-forward. Darwin Núñez has flashes of brilliance but remains inconsistent. Isak offers pace, technique, and ruthless finishing, fitting Klopp/Slot’s system better. 2. Premier League Proven Already thriving at Newcastle, he’s shown he can score against the league’s best defences. Unlike an overseas signing, no adaptation risk — he knows the pace and physicality. 3. Versatility & Style Can play as a central striker or drift wide left, similar to how Henry or Benzema operated. Liverpool value flexible forwards — Isak can link with Salah/Díaz and slot into multiple shapes. He’s also excellent in transitions and counter-attacks, a hallmark of Liverpool’s play. 4. Age & Long-Term Value At 25 years old, he’s entering his peak years. A signing that could lead the line for 6–7 years. Liverpool see him as a franchise striker, not a stop-gap. 5. Market Context Strikers of this calibre are rare and cost huge sums (see Kane £100m+, Osimhen €130m+, Haaland €150m release clause). If Liverpool don’t move now, he may become unaffordable or go elsewhere. Newcastle’s financial pressure (FFP/PSR rules) made this a unique opportunity. 6. Title Challenge Ambition Liverpool want to close the gap on Man City. Adding Isak means a squad with Salah, Díaz, Núñez, Jota, Gakpo, and Isak — depth and firepower. Shows the club is serious about winning the Premier League and Champions League now. ⚖️ Why the Price Is So High Newcastle don’t want to sell, so Liverpool must overpay to force it. His contract runs until 2028 — no cheap exit. Demand > Supply in the elite striker market. 👉 So in short: Liverpool see Isak as the final piece of the puzzle — a world-class No.9 who can fire them to trophies.
futiklmopz
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my friend stop typing nonsense here read ur comments B4 posting them
😂😂😂😂😂😂 really now my type is nonsense how????
Jezaeklnoz
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to be honest what's wrong with Liverpool want striker we buy Ekitike and he's playing good football why now we waste this money £150 million get defend 2 only number 5and number 3 only about midfield and striker we are good please Why slot you want waste this money just for starting league there's January window ??
my friend stop typing nonsense here read ur comments B4 posting them
Jezaeklnoz
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if Liverpool sign isak the rest of the European clubs should forget about champions League I go lie for you
futiklmopz
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Liverpool need backup ST. There is so much ahead of us Ekitike replace Jota Isak replace Nunez
what you saying? you want tell Ekitike replace jota how come on Diaz ,Nunez,and athers the goon oredy which replaced for them stop wasting money January is another window we have Ekitike and is good strike he replaced Nunez the who was supposed to replace jota is Witz not jota and will replace Diaz now?
cihacdkosz
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to hell with museum united MU , kobie mainoo pls join bottlers fraud city, Livarpool, spursy or any other team mu.toxic n irrelevant club
Cooldaddy3
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to be honest what's wrong with Liverpool want striker we buy Ekitike and he's playing good football why now we waste this money £150 million get defend 2 only number 5and number 3 only about midfield and striker we are good please Why slot you want waste this money just for starting league there's January window ??
Liverpool need backup ST. There is so much ahead of us Ekitike replace Jota Isak replace Nunez
Wamiklmsty
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Wolves have decided to sell Strand Larsen now that Newcastle no longer needs him!
Yiabiklyz
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Riyal Madrid
zuebcilmp
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eeee come and play it. you're to old accept it and leave it
futiklmopz
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to be honest what's wrong with Liverpool want striker we buy Ekitike and he's playing good football why now we waste this money £150 million get defend 2 only number 5and number 3 only about midfield and striker we are good please Why slot you want waste this money just for starting league there's January window ??
Wuoackmnry
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Strange for Liverpool to pay record fee for a player when they won't pay $40M for Guehi
Widbiltz
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What's funny to me in today's football headlines is "West Ham down the chance to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana because they felt he was no better than their current crop".
Ziwelmprz
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hope it will not be rejected again please
Labadkotyz
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even westham dnt want onana