Premier League Transfer Wrap: Wirtz Record, Xhaka to Sunderland & Isak Bid Rebuffed
Premier League Transfer Wrap: Wirtz Record, Xhaka to Sunderland & Isak Bid Rebuffed
1. Wirtz Breaks Transfer Record, Joins Liverpool
Liverpool have shattered their own transfer record by signing German midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The deal is worth approximately €136.3 million (≈£117m), including add-ons, making Wirtz their most expensive player ever. He joins on a five-year contract amid interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
2. Isak Move Rejected, Liverpool Still Interested
Newcastle United have turned down Liverpool’s offer of £120 million for striker Alexander Isak, who is reportedly keen to move and has personal terms agreed through 2031. Newcastle values Isak nearer £150 million and have no plans to sell to a Premier League rival.
3. Xhaka Set for Premiership Return with Sunderland
Midfielder Granit Xhaka will return to the Premier League by joining newly promoted Sunderland in a £13 million deal from Bayer Leverkusen, with potential add-ons. The Swiss international adds experience to a squad that has already spent around £100 million this summer.
4. Arsenal Strengthen with Deep Summer Signings
- Completed signings include striker Viktor Gyökeres (£63m) and versatile defender Cristhian Mosquera.
- Noni Madueke signed from Chelsea for an initial £48.5 million—rising to £52 million with add-ons.
5. Forest Strengthen in Attack
Nottingham Forest signed Brazilian forward Igor Jesus (£10m) and defender Jair Cunha (£10.4m) from Botafogo. They also confirmed the acquisition of winger Dan Ndoye on a five-year deal this week.
6. Everton Pursue Dibling, Await Next Move
Everton’s £27 million bid for Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling was rejected. With strong support from new ownership, the club is reportedly considering an improved offer closer to £35 million for the emerging winger.
Transfer Window Takeaways
The summer window so far eclipses £330 million in transfer outlays, led by Liverpool’s record-breaking signing spree. As clubs scramble to fill squad holes ahead of the September 1 deadline, the market remains highly fluid. Expect more high-value bids and counteroffers to shape the final weeks of business.
Fidelis News will continue tracking major deals as Deadline Day approaches—stay tuned.
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