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Why Liverpool can afford Alexander Isak despite spending more than £280m already

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Why Liverpool can afford Alexander Isak despite spending more than £280m already

Liverpool could still be in a position to land Alexander Isak, despite having already spent over £280 million in the current summer transfer window, experts claim.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Isak has expressed a desire to leave Newcastle United during this transfer period, with growing rumors linking him to a move to Anfield. Should Arne Slot decide to pursue the Swedish forward, it would likely require a record-breaking British transfer fee.

Even with the heavy investment made so far, Liverpool’s financial situation appears to allow room for additional acquisitions. This flexibility comes partly from their decision to scale back spending last summer, with Federico Chiesa being the only major signing at £13 million.

That conservative approach didn’t slow down performance on the field. Slot’s side dominated the league, capturing the Premier League title and earning £174.9 million in prize money, significantly boosting the club’s coffers.

There have been concerns across the league regarding the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), which cap clubs at £105 million in losses over a rolling three-year span. Breaches can result in points deductions—as both Everton and Nottingham Forest have experienced.

However, Liverpool appear well-positioned within those regulations. According to TBR Football, the club has benefitted from Fenway Sports Group’s move to extend their £350 million revolving credit facility by an additional £50 million. Although no funds have been drawn from the facility, the extension provides greater financial flexibility.

Based on PSR calculations, Liverpool could theoretically still have around £90 million to spend. Even if Isak were to cost £150 million, the impact on the current year’s financials would be softened due to amortization, which would spread the cost over five years. That would mean only £30 million would count against this year’s books.

This aggressive transfer strategy seems to be a deliberate move to assert Liverpool’s status at the top of European football. CEO Billy Hogan emphasized the club’s ambitions in an interview with The Athletic, noting the importance of both on-pitch success and off-pitch business execution.

“It’s a testament to how well everyone across the football and business operations have worked together to get to this point,” he said. “After securing our 20th league title, it’s vital we act like the global powerhouse we are.”

The Reds have already made significant moves in the market. On Wednesday, they completed the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69 million—a player Newcastle had also targeted. He became the second attacking arrival after the £116 million capture of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool have also strengthened their defense, bringing in Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for £40 million and Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen for £29.5 million. To bolster their goalkeeping options, the Reds finalized the signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal that could reach £29 million. Although the agreement was made last summer, the Georgian shot-stopper remained on loan in Spain and is only now joining the squad.

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‘We want him’ – Club chief confirms he wants to sign Man Utd outcast in permanent transfer

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‘We want him’ – Club chief confirms he wants to sign Man Utd outcast in permanent transfer

Andre Onana could remain in Turkey beyond his loan spell, with Trabzonspor keen to secure him on a permanent deal.

The 30-year-old moved to Trabzonspor after falling out of favour at Manchester United, who brought in Senne Lammens last summer. Since then, Lammens has established himself as the club’s first-choice keeper, paving the way for Onana’s temporary switch.

In Turkey, however, Onana has rediscovered his form and quickly become a key figure. He recently grabbed attention with a standout performance in the Turkish Cup, saving three consecutive penalties to help his side overcome Samsunspor and reach the semi-finals.

The moment sparked widespread reactions online, especially from United supporters recalling their earlier penalty shootout defeat to Grimsby Town, where Onana managed just one save.

Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has openly expressed the club’s desire to keep the goalkeeper. He indicated that while Onana has his own career plans, the club would be eager to make the move permanent if the circumstances align, leaving the final decision in the player’s hands.

Back in England, United are expected to consider selling Onana, particularly with Lammens now firmly established as their number one. The club will likely aim to recover a significant portion of the £47.5 million they paid to sign him from Inter Milan in 2023, with two years still remaining on his contract.

Beyond his cup heroics, Onana has been a consistent presence in the league, starting every match for Trabzonspor and playing a vital role in their push for the title. His performances have earned strong praise in Turkey, with the club currently sitting third in the table, just six points behind leaders Galatasaray.

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Man City place Arsenal ‘bottles’ for sale outside Etihad Stadium before 2025/26 Premier League decider

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Man City place Arsenal 'bottles' for sale outside Etihad Stadium before 2025/26 Premier League decider

Manchester City appear to have kicked off the psychological battle ahead of their Premier League showdown with Arsenal.

In the build-up to the match, bottles branded with the Arsenal logo were reportedly being sold outside the stadium, priced cheaply and seemingly intended as a tongue-in-cheek way for home fans to mock the visiting supporters.

The stunt draws inspiration from a recent viral moment at Stamford Bridge, where a City fan was seen jokingly “drinking Arsenal tears” during their emphatic 3-0 win over Chelsea—a clip that quickly spread across social media.

With tensions already high given the importance of the fixture, the gesture adds another layer to the rivalry between the two sides. Arsenal, meanwhile, will be focused on responding where it matters most—on the pitch—as they aim to silence critics and deliver a strong result in what could be a defining game in the title race.

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Bruno Fernandes responds to Manchester United star’s dig at Chelsea flop Alejandro Garnacho

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Bruno Fernandes responds to Manchester United star’s dig at Chelsea flop Alejandro Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho faced criticism from his former Manchester United teammates following Chelsea’s latest Premier League setback.

A first-half goal from Matheus Cunha secured a narrow but important win for United, strengthening the position of Michael Carrick’s side in the race for Champions League qualification. Chelsea, meanwhile, continue to struggle, with the defeat marking their fourth consecutive league loss without finding the net.

Pressure is mounting on head coach Liam Rosenior, who only took charge a few months ago after replacing Enzo Maresca. While the club has not publicly wavered in its support, questions are beginning to emerge over several players, including Garnacho, whose performances have failed to meet expectations since his £40 million move from Old Trafford.

Reports suggest Chelsea could be open to offers for the 21-year-old after a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge. He had an early opportunity to impress against his former side after coming on for the injured Estevao, but once again struggled to make an impact, finding it hard to break through a United defence that was missing several first-choice centre-backs.

Garnacho also received a hostile reception from United supporters during the match, and the reaction appeared to carry over beyond the pitch. After the game, Luke Shaw shared an image on social media showing himself standing over Garnacho following a challenge. Bruno Fernandes responded with a playful but pointed comment, while former teammate Alex Telles also joined in with reactions.

Chelsea’s broader struggles are becoming increasingly concerning. They now sit four points behind Liverpool in the race for fifth place, despite having played an extra game. The current run—four straight league defeats without scoring—is their worst in nearly three decades, with an even longer drought not seen since 1912.

Across all competitions, the form is equally worrying, with six losses in their last seven matches and 16 goals conceded during that stretch. A significant portion of their recent goals have come in a single outing against Port Vale, highlighting their lack of consistency in front of goal.

After the match, Rosenior admitted uncertainty about what failing to qualify for the Champions League could mean for his future. He acknowledged the result was difficult to take, especially given that Chelsea created numerous chances but failed to convert them. He pointed out that United capitalised on a limited opportunity, while his side were unable to make their attacking pressure count.

Despite the frustration, Rosenior emphasized the need for continued effort and improvement, insisting that the team must find a way to turn their form around before the situation worsens further.

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