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Posted Monday, August 18, 2025 by Goal.com
Liverpool's asking price for Konate revealed amid Madrid interest

According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool have informed all interested parties that they would demand a fee in the region of £35 million, amid strong interest from Real Madrid. Los Blancos have been linked with a move for the French centre-back since last month, when it was reported that Konate had refused to sign a new contract.
Kane urges Bayern Munich to make more transfers
Harry Kane has urged Bayern Munich to sign more players after their Super Cup win over Stuttgart, as this is "one of the smallest squads" he's played in.
The England captain said, via talkSPORT: "It's probably one of the smallest squads I've ever played in. There's still time until the transfer window closes and decisions could be made by (board member for sport) Max [Eberl], (sporting director)Christoph [Freund] and the coach. We have some young players who have done very well in pre-season. We're a bit thin, but that's not in the players' control."
Man Utd ready to sell out-of-favour defender to Roma
Manchester United are ready to sell outcast Tyrell Malacia to AS Roma this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano (via Football Insider). Malacia is already a part of Ruben Amorim's 'bomb squad' and there is hardly any chance of the player getting game time at Old Trafford this summer. The topic of Malacia's transfer came up during the Red Devils' negotiations with the Serie A side over Jadon Sancho's transfer.
Sancho yet to accept AS Roma's proposal
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Jadon Sancho's move to AS Roma could collapse as the winger is yet to accept the Italian club's salary proposal. While Manchester United are ready to accept Roma's offer and offload the outcast, the player has still not agreed to take a significant pay cut to move to the Serie A.
Man Utd fans deface Garnacho mural as he pushes for Chelsea move
Manchester United fans defaced a mural of Alejandro Garnacho as the outcast continues to push for a move to Chelsea this summer.
Fans have made their feelings about Garnacho clear by defacing a mural of the Argentine outside Old Trafford. The winger is currently part of the 'bomb squad' at Manchester United, training away from the first team and not part of manager Ruben Amorim's plans for the new 2025-26 season.
Glasner insists Eze is still '100 per cent committed' to Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner offered an update on Eberechi Eze's future after Sunday's draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
He told Sky Sports: "He was picked because he is a Crystal Palace player, and he's a very good Crystal Palace player. There was no reason not to pick him. It is impossible to draw at Chelsea if everyone is not 100 per cent committed. I know Ebs' clause is gone, so it is the club's decision [whether he goes]. We will see what happens."
Arsenal reject Real Madrid's bid for Saliba
Per Diario Sport, Real Madrid reached to Arsenal and offered a swap deal involving William Saliba and Rodrygo but the Gunners reportedly rejected the bid. The Gunners do not intend to sell their star defender and are rather pushing for the Frenchman to sign a new deal.
Ramsey joins Newcastle United
Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey has formally completed his move to Newcastle United, the Magpies confirmed on Sunday.
Simons refuse interest from Bayern & City as he only wants a Chelsea move
According to ESPN, Xavi Simons has rejected Bayern Munich and Manchester City's interest as the Dutch midfielder only has his eyes on a move to Chelsea this summer.
Bayern were looking to sign Simons as a replacement for Coman, who signed for Al-Nassr in this window, but Fabrizio Romano claims that he has already rejected the German champions' interest. City, on the other hand, are more focused on signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid, if Savinho's move to Tottenham materialises.
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