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  • What we’re listening to earlier than switch deadline day: Liverpool to return for Isak?

    The switch window is simply open throughout Europe till Monday, so with only some days left, what are ESPN’s reporters listening to about attainable offers?

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    Liverpool have performed the lengthy recreation with Isak this summer time. After their opening supply of £110 million was emphatically rejected earlier this month, the Premier League champions maintained a respectful distance to permit for Newcastle United to resolve their striker scenario.

    Now, with Eddie Howe’s facet set to signal Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart, the dominos may begin to fall and permit for Isak to seal his transfer to Anfield, offering Liverpool return with an improved bid.

    So far as Guéhi is anxious, talks with Crystal Palace have been ongoing for weeks and, with the FA Cup winners having certified for the UEFA Convention League on Thursday night time, proceedings may begin to speed up within the coming hours over a deal within the area of £35m. — Beth Lindop

    That’s the massive query and solely Newcastle’s Saudi house owners really know the reply. Progress in a £65m deal for Woltemade may unlock a transfer for Isak, nevertheless it’s nonetheless difficult. Don’t neglect that Newcastle let Callum Wilson depart as a free agent in the summertime, so their attacking choices have been already in want of reinforcement earlier than the Isak scenario turned the saga of the switch window.

    If Woltemade indicators and offers will be achieved to signal Brentford’s Yoane Wissa or Wolves ahead Jorgen Strand Larsen over the weekend, then that may open the door for Isak to depart — however Liverpool would even have to satisfy Newcastle’s valuation. There are nonetheless obstacles to beat for Isak to maneuver to Liverpool earlier than the deadline, although they don’t seem to be insurmountable. — Mark Ogden

    Left-sided defender Jakub Kiwior is in superior talks to affix FC Porto and that may create area for Hincapié inside the squad.

    Winger Reiss Nelson, left again Oleksandr Zinchenko, and midfielders Fabio Vieira and Albert Sambi Lokonga, are among the many others who may depart. There’s a have to trim the squad after seven new arrivals totaling greater than £260m. — James Olley

    United are assured they may get offers achieved with Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho and Actual Betis for Antony. The sticking level with Garnacho had been United’s £50m valuation, however they’ve now agreed to maneuver the winger on for a hard and fast charge of £40m and 10% of any future switch.

    There’s been little or no curiosity in left again Tyrell Malacia this summer time, however United suppose they will kind a late mortgage to get him out of the constructing. There’s not a lot confidence with winger Jadon Sancho after he rejected strikes to Chelsea and Roma.

    A deal to take striker Rasmus Højlund to Napoli may additionally recover from the road. Højlund initially wished to remain and battle for his place at Outdated Trafford, however being dropped from the squad for 3 video games in a row is a fairly robust message that he wants to maneuver. — Rob Dawson

    In the event that they need to register them for the Champions League, sure. As per the phrases of their UEFA punishment, Chelsea want a web optimistic switch stability referring to the squad chosen for final season’s Convention League if they need all their new signings to play in Europe this 12 months. Meaning not all exits depend: for instance, João Félix’s 50m transfer to Al Nassr isn’t included in UEFA’s accounting as a result of he wasn’t registered for the Convention League.

    That’s the reason the departures of Nicolas Jackson (with Bayern Munich and Newcastle linked) and Christopher Nkunku (42m to Milan) are vital in serving to herald Garnacho and, doubtlessly, RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons. Nonetheless, Spurs are frontrunners for the Netherlands midfielder now after agreeing a 60m transfer, and the Blues need to both reply or swap their attentions elsewhere, presumably to Fermín López at Barcelona. — Olley

    Spurs have held an curiosity in Simons for a while and have been understandably just a little tentative to go for a participant so closely linked with one other membership (Chelsea) after what occurred with Eberechi Eze’s transfer to Arsenal. However they got encouragement Simons was keen to affix them, and that triggered them to behave.

    Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche and Lucas Paquetá at West Ham are among the many different gamers into consideration. There was an enquiry for Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot, whereas sources say Spurs have been exploring whether or not they may enter the working for Leicester Metropolis’s Bilal El Khannouss, who has been closely linked with a transfer to Crystal Palace.

    Metropolis may nonetheless let Savinho transfer if a large enough supply is available in and the identical can also be true of Como winger Nico Paz. Spurs are additionally open to bringing in a middle again if the proper goal turns into obtainable, however their precedence with only a few days to go is strengthening the attacking positions. — Olley

    Not essentially. There’s curiosity from Galatasaray in Ederson and Metropolis will solely step up curiosity in Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma if he goes. It’s completely attainable that Ederson stays and fights for the No.1 shirt with James Trafford. In consequence, Metropolis are engaged on discovering backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega a transfer earlier than the deadline. — Dawson

    Barça signed goalkeeper Joan García and ahead Marcus Rashford (on mortgage from Man United) early on however have had their arms tied financially since. That would change within the closing days of the window ought to somebody depart, however that’s wanting more and more unlikely. Fermin is one to control, with loads of Premier League curiosity within the midfielder, led by Chelsea and Newcastle.

    Nonetheless, Barça’s 90m asking worth, coupled with the Spain worldwide’s hesitance to depart, are making a late deal tough to do. If Fermin does depart, Barça may have a look at including a defender to the squad — they’ve checked out Monaco’s Vanderson — however, once more, money and time is towards them. — Sam Marsden

    On the time of writing, Rodrygo’s scenario stays because it has all summer time: Madrid have acquired no concrete supply for the participant from any of the golf equipment he’s been linked with. So, because it stands, he’ll be staying put. He began for Madrid final weekend, picked in his most popular place on the left facet by coach Xabi Alonso, and that was considered as a optimistic step.

    As for Ceballos, it appears to be like like he’s staying too, after his U-turn on a transfer to Marseille. Sources have instructed ESPN that his camp are nonetheless in contact with Actual Betis, which might be his most popular transfer, however a switch that’s acceptable to all events can be tough to tug off, given Betis’ funds. — Alex Kirkland

    WSL champions Chelsea have been hoping to herald a winger for a while however, after a productive window, they’re content material with the place the squad is at.

    In the meantime, Manchester United are hoping to signal two forwards earlier than the window shuts. Having made solely two signings this window, the is a critical lack of depth within the facet. The failed signing of Germany striker Giovanna Hoffmann has solely made United extra determined to get offers over the road within the subsequent few days. — Emily Keogh

    – Man Metropolis defender Manuel Akanji is one to control, as Galatasaray, Crystal Palace, AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen have all expressed curiosity. Metropolis will settle for presents of round £15m, which is taken into account a relative discount by plenty of golf equipment. — Dawson

    – Monaco defensive midfielder Soungoutou Magassa is closing on a transfer to West Ham. Magassa, 21, progressed via Monaco’s youth academy however is now set to maneuver to London for round 20m. — Julien Laurens

    – Villarreal are negotiating the 7m switch of Sevilla striker Rubén Vargas, following the anticipated 30m departure of Yeremy Pino to Palace. In the meantime, Villarreal proceed to seek for one other striker, because the departure of Etta Eyong (who has been linked with Barcelona) can’t be dominated out. — Rodra

    – Sevilla striker Dodi Lukebakio is very valued amongst Premier League golf equipment and may very well be on the transfer as his membership are open to letting him go. — Rodra

    – Rayados proceed their seek for a ahead, with Getafe’s Borja Mayoral prime of the record of candidates. If Mayoral’s signing is just not finalized, Rayados will contemplate different choices: Julián Carranza, Peter Musa, Rafael Navarro, and even former Actual Madrid star James Rodríguez. In the meantime, Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andrada desires to increase his contract till 2027, and isn’t contemplating a transfer to Saudi Arabia, regardless of curiosity from a number of golf equipment. — Oscar Gallardo, ESPN Deportes

    – Vasco da Gama are focused on Pumas defender Nathan Silva. Sources have confirmed to ESPN that Pumas have acquired an preliminary supply to signal Silva and although the participant is glad in Mexico, he hasn’t dominated out returning to his dwelling nation. — Adriana Maldonado, ESPN Deportes

  • Arsenal ‘agree’ £45m payment for thirteenth defender signing beneath obsessed Mikel Arteta

    Mikel Arteta is getting his arms on one other defender after Arsenal agreed to pay £45million for Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie.

  • Hamilton ‘prepared’ for F1 restart

    Lewis Hamilton is “prepared” and his Ferrari staff are “absolutely centered” to hit the bottom working when Method 1 fires up once more at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.

    Hamilton forged some doubt as as to if he would take part in Zandvoort when he mentioned solely that he would “hopefully” return for the primary race again after the game’s summer time shutdown.

    The 40-year-old described himself as “completely ineffective” and known as on Ferrari to interchange him after he began and completed twelfth on the final spherical in Hungary on August 3. Charles Leclerc was fourth within the different Ferrari.

    Hamilton is 42 factors behind Leclerc on the planet championship, has been out-qualified by his teammate 10 occasions thus far, crushed him in solely two races, and continues to be awaiting his first podium in Ferrari colors.

    However in Ferrari’s press launch to preview the fifteenth spherical of the marketing campaign, staff principal Fred Vasseur mentioned: “We’re again on monitor after the summer time break, which gave the staff and the drivers an opportunity to recharge, able to face a really busy remaining a part of the season.

    “Within the Netherlands, we need to preserve the optimistic momentum constructed up over the previous few races, the place we made progress when it comes to competitiveness.

    “Charles and Lewis are prepared, and the staff is absolutely centered, and decided to place them in the very best place to get some good outcomes.”

    Hamilton’s former teammate George Russell is closing in on a contract extension with Mercedes.

    Nonetheless, the PA information company understands there are not any plans for affirmation of the British driver’s renewal to be rubber-stamped in Zandvoort.

    Oscar Piastri heads the standings heading into the second half of the 12 months. Piastri holds a nine-point lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris with 10 rounds remaining.

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  • PLL semifinals preview: Stats, matchups, easy methods to watch

    The 2025 Premier Lacrosse League playoffs proceed this weekend on ESPN, because the 4 groups journey to Subaru Park outdoors of Philadelphia for the semifinals.

    ESPN analyst Quint Kessenich revealed his keys to each matchups, however listed here are further stats, harm notes and broadcast particulars for Waterdogs-Atlas and Redwoods-Outlaws:

    Monday | 12 p.m. | ESPN

    Harm report:

    Waterdogs: LSM Marcus Hudgins questionable (proper wrist), A Zed Williams out, D Liam Byrnes out

    Atlas: None to report

    Veteran assault Kieran McArdle has a knack for coming by means of in vital spots; since 2022, McArdle has extra factors in clutch conditions (24) than anybody else. He scored two such targets within the quarterfinals, placing Philly forward 13-12, then including the insurance coverage objective to make it 14-12 within the last minute.

    With 4 factors within the semifinal, McArdle (520 factors) will transfer forward of Casey Powell (523) into fifth place in PLL scoring all time.

    All 14 of the Waterdogs’ win within the quarterfinal got here from their three attackmen: McArdle, CJ Kirst and Michael Sowers. It was the primary time in PLL historical past {that a} workforce received a sport with three or fewer objective scorers.

    To not be outdone, the Atlas even have a ridiculous trio on assault: Connor Shellenberger led the league with 46 factors this season, and Jeff Teat (the 2024 MVP) completed third, with 40. The third member of the trio, Xander Dickson, completed fifth in whole targets, with 22. Dickson additionally set a single-season file for groundballs by an attackman within the 2025 marketing campaign.

    The Shellenberger-to-Dickson connection is one to look at on this sport: the duo completed first within the league for targets by a passer-shooter combo, with 9. Philly’s prime duos have been Sowers-to-Thomas McConvey and Sowers-to-McArdle (six every).

    Veteran faceoff specialist Trevor Baptiste dominated in the latest matchup between the golf equipment, Week 11 in Boston. He received 26-of-36 faceoffs, scored two targets and added an help.

    Monday | 3 p.m. | ESPN

    Harm report:

    Redwoods: D Chris Faux questionable (left groin/hip), SSDM Marquez White out, A Wes Berg out, M Sam English IR, LSM Arden Cohen out, SSDM Chris Merle IR, G Jack Kelly out

    Outlaws: None to report

    That is Spherical 3 of the “Kavanagh Bowl,” as Redwoods attackman Chris Kavanagh takes on Outlaws attackman Pat Kavanagh after the brothers performed collectively for Notre Dame. The Redwoods took Spherical 1, 15-12, again in Week 1 (Could 30), however the Outlaws obtained revenge in Week 5 (June 27), profitable 18-12.

    Chris Faux’s availability is vital for the Woods. The 6-1, 220-pound defender is likely one of the few who can match Outlaws attackman Brennan O’Neill’s bodily depth — the 2 have been squaring off since their NCAA days.

    Chris Kavanagh completed first amongst all PLL rookies with 37 factors this season, however teammate Andrew McAdorey was no slouch; the first-year midfielder ended his season with 24 factors.

    Faceoff specialist TD Ierlan completed second within the common season with a 60.5% profitable proportion, however had an up-and-down season in opposition to the Outlaws; he was 17-of-29 (58.6%) in Week 1, however 13-of-29 (44.8%) in Week 5.

    Pat Kavanagh was on hearth within the final matchup between these groups, scoring a career-high eight factors (5 targets, three assists).

    Rookie goalie Logan McNaney has been a big driver of the Outlaws’ success since his insertion into the lineup. McNaney completed the common season second in save proportion amongst certified goalies (58.3%), and jumpstarts the Denver offense with a excessive proportion of unpolluted saves.

    Whereas Kavanagh, O’Neill and Jared Bernhardt get a number of consideration, LSM Jake Piseno had a powerful 2025 marketing campaign. His 12 factors made him simply the third long-pole participant to attain double digit factors in a season since 2019 — and only one off the file of 13 set my Michael Ehrhardt in 2019.

  • The 20 costliest attacking midfielders ever: Simons takes his place behind Spurs’ first selection

    Florian Wirtz is the costliest attacking midfielder in historical past by an absurd margin however Eberechi Eze has helped Arsenal crack the highest 5.

  • ‘The Wealthy Eisen Present’ on ESPN: How you can hear and watch

    “The Wealthy Eisen Present” is coming to ESPN! Try extra info on the signature sports activities program under:

    When can followers tune in to “The Wealthy Eisen Present” on ESPN platforms?

    Beginning on Sept. 2, “The Wealthy Eisen Present” can be obtainable nationally on ESPN Radio, along with Disney+ and the ESPN App. The Emmy-nominated program will air weekdays in its conventional midday to three p.m. ET radio time slot and can be simulcast stay on Disney+ and inside the ESPN App.

    What can followers anticipate from “The Wealthy Eisen Present”?

    Originating out of Los Angeles, “The Wealthy Eisen Present” combines sports activities, humor and popular culture, alongside an array of signature visitors. Since launching in 2014, “The Wealthy Eisen Present” options the largest names in sports activities and leisure together with Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley, Travis Kelce, Josh Allen, Deion Sanders, Robert DeNiro, Matt Damon, Jerry Seinfeld, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd and different notables

    What’s the full ESPN Radio lineup on weekdays?

    Beginning on Sept. 2:

    *All occasions Japanese

    6 – 10 a.m. – “Unsportsmanlike” – Evan Cohen, Chris Canty and Michelle Smallmon

    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – “Clinton & Pals” – Clinton Yates

    12 – 3 p.m. – “The Wealthy Eisen Present” – Wealthy Eisen

    3 – 7 p.m. – “Freddie & Harry” – Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas

    7 – 10 p.m. – “Amber & Ian” – Amber Wilson and Ian Fitzsimmons

    10 p.m. – 1 a.m. – “GameNight” – Q Myers

    1 – 6 a.m. – “SportsCenter AllNight”

    What else is on Wealthy Eisen’s upcoming leisure roadmap with ESPN?

    Along with his weekday present, Eisen will deliver his full podcast lineup from the Wealthy Eisen Podcast Community to ESPN platforms. This providing contains an untitled SportsCenter legacy podcast, wherein Eisen can be interviewing colleagues from his seven years at ESPN from 1996 to 2003, in addition to different choose ESPN on-air people previous and current.

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  • Nikita Kucherov leads winger scores in NHL 26

    Following its reveal of the defender scores in NHL 26, EA Sports activities has printed an inventory of the 20 greatest wingers — ten from the fitting and ten from the left. Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has claimed the highest spot with 96 OVR, making him fourth on the general rating. Having been assigned the Playmaker model, his strongest stats are Passing, Offensive Consciousness, Deking, and Puck Management, permitting him to arrange scoring makes an attempt or strive for a objective himself with ease.

    Filling out the 2 empty spots on the rostrum are David Pastrnak from the Boston Bruins and Kirill Kaprizov from Minnesota Wild, who each sport 94 OVR. Pastrnak has a little bit of an edge on Kaprizov in most classes, although, and beats Kucherov when it comes to Acceleration and Velocity.

    Mikko Rantanen, cowl star Matthew Tkachuk, and Sam Reinhart comply with the duo with 93 OVR.

    Right here is the complete checklist of the highest 20 wingers in NHL 26:

  • Enzo Maresca confirms Cole Palmer standing for Fulham conflict, references Alejandro Garnacho

    Enzo Maresca spoke on Cole Palmer’s standing for Chelsea’s conflict with Fulham and dropped a line on Alejandro Garnacho’s arrival.

  • Shakhtar and Dynamo realized their opponents within the Convention League: who will the Ukrainian golf equipment play in opposition to?

    Shakhtar and Dynamo realized their opponents within the Convention League: who will the Ukrainian golf equipment play in opposition to?<p>Donetsk "Shakhtar" and Kyiv "Dynamo" have realized their opponents within the group stage of the Convention League of the 2025/2026 season. The group stage matches will start on October 2, 2025.</p>

  • LSU’s Haulcy to serve first-half ban for ’24 struggle

    LSU beginning security A.J. Haulcy will likely be suspended for the primary half of Saturday’s sport at No. 4 Clemson, the NCAA advised ESPN on Thursday.

    Haulcy, who transferred to LSU in Could and was thought of one of many prime defensive gamers obtainable within the portal, was suspended for a struggle in his last regular-season sport final 12 months whereas taking part in for Houston.

    The information got here as a shock to No. 9 LSU, as crew officers weren’t knowledgeable of the suspension till Wednesday, sources advised ESPN. The suspension leaves LSU and not using a key member of its secondary in a street sport in opposition to Clemson’s Cade Klubnik, one of many nation’s prime quarterbacks.

    Haulcy was ejected for his function in a fracas late in Houston’s 30-18 loss to BYU in November.

    A couple of components might need led to a few of the ambiguity and confusion across the suspension. Haulcy was initially ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct, a penalty that wouldn’t usually yield a suspension. Nevertheless, officers clarified after the sport that Haulcy was ejected for preventing, which does lead to a suspension.

    Houston’s teaching workers was made conscious of the classification of his ejection and the first-half suspension in December 2024 in a proper letter from the NCAA. In accordance with sources, Haulcy says he was not knowledgeable.

    Haulcy’s switch to LSU in Can also seems to have prompted some communication points on the suspension, although NCAA guidelines are clear {that a} suspension follows a participant after a switch and there’s no attraction course of.

    Clemson completed No. 15 within the nation in cross offense final season and returns Klubnik and a majority of its offensive weapons. LSU’s secondary was a weak spot final 12 months, because the Tigers completed No. 76 nationally in cross protection.