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🚨 Liverpool midfielder completes medical, Newcastle increase Isak price, Rodrygo makes big decision, Sesko update & more

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Aug 05, 2025
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Today’s top stories:

  • Newcastle make new Sesko bid.

  • Liverpool midfielder completes medical.

  • Updates on the future of Isak, Lookman, Hojlund and Rodrygo.

Atalanta

  • Ademola Lookman missed training as he continues to push for a move away from Atalanta. The club rejected a €42m + €3m offer last week and remain firm on their stance. Inter have yet to submit a new bid. (Fabrizio Romano)

Borussia Dortmund

  • Dortmund remain confident of re-signing Carney Chukwuemeka, with all parties keen to make the deal happen. Despite interest from Chelsea and Leipzig, the player hasn’t engaged in talks or shown interest in those options. (Ben Jacobs)

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