🚨 Isak & Newcastle exchange blows in statement row, Man City progress in GK talks, Chelsea advancing for attacker signing, Salah wins PFA prize, & more

A mammoth round-up this morning with major updates from Liverpool, Chelsea, City and more!

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Today’s top stories:

• Don’t miss Charles Watts’ latest exclusive Arsenal column!

• Man City making progress on Donnarumma deal

• Mohamed Salah wins PFA award!

• Plus more from Chelsea, Man Utd & Newcastle

Arsenal

• Rodrygo Goes to Arsenal could still be one to watch as the Gunners’ interest in the Brazilian winger has not gone away. (Charles Watts, CaughtOffside)

• Ademola Lookman to Arsenal does not look particularly likely at the moment, despite speculation and a move to Inter Milan falling through. (Alfredo Pedulla, Italian Football Podcast)

• Porto remain keen on a potential transfer move for Jakub Kiwior. Arsenal previously turned down a bid in July. He remains high on Porto’s list for new centre-back targets, but Arsenal value Kiwior as important player, so the deal doesn’t look simple. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Leandro Trossard has agreed a new contract with Arsenal, giving him an improved salary despite not extending his deal beyond 2027. (The Athletic)

• Viktor Gyokeres’ poor Arsenal debut could be a cause for concern as this ex-Gunner has advised fans to have realistic expectations about what he can do for the team this season!

Aston Villa

• Morgan Rogers has been named PFA Young Player of the Year for 2025!

Bayer Leverkusen

• Bayer Leverkusen are set to pay a small loan fee to Manchester City for Claudio Echeverri. Echeverri will undergo his medical on Wednesday morning, while there’s no buy option clause in the deal. (Fabrizio Romano)