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Following the revelation of Newcastle's outrageous asking price, Liverpool has little chance of acquiring Alexander Isak this summer. However, two sources have taken steps to downplay the rumours after providing inside information from both Anfield and St. James' Park.  In a transaction that broke numerous records, the Reds eventually completed the long-awaited acquisition of Florian Wirtz on Friday night.  The Germany international, who ultimately cost Liverpool £116 million (€135 million, $156 million), is the second player to join Anfield this summer after Jeremie Frimpong, who was acquired for £30 million (€35 million, $40 million). Arne Slot and company have made it plain that they want to build on their Premier League title victory rather than linger on it.  They still have two more acquisitions planned, including a new center-half and a well-known No. 9.  Liverpool has made acquiring a new centre striker their top priority this summer after Slot decided to let...

After a surprising Serie A team approached for the services of undesired winger Antony, Manchester United's ambitions of starting a bidding war over him are gaining momentum. Fabrizio Romano has also made it clear where the Brazilian sees himself next season. The 16-time Brazil captain hardly ever gave the Manchester United supporters any proof of why Erik ten Hag had persuaded the board to pay the second-highest sum in the club's history for the winger when he went from Ajax in the summer of 2022. It was not surprising when the Red Devils let him go after he had a dismal return of 17 goal contributions (12 goals, five assists) in 96 appearances. He spent the final half of the 2024–25 season on loan at Real Betis. However, the player's confidence was greatly boosted by the move to La Liga, and Antony found a manager in Manuel Pellegrini who could bring his hidden brilliance to light.  With 14 goals in just 26 games for the Andalusian team, he helped lead Los Verdiblancos to...