Transfer news: Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, James Trafford

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Transfer news latest, done deals, analysis and gossip
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is set to rejoin Manchester City
Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres to join Arsenal this weekend I Gunners also complete deal for defender Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia
Striker Alexander Isak wants to look at options away from Newcastle I Club exploring move for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko
Analysis: Alan Shearer says losing Isak would be hugely damaging for Newcastle
Chelsea have opened talks with Ajax over a move for centre-back Jorrel Hato while pushing ahead with interest in RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons
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Written by Joe Rindl, Holly Bacon, Ijeoma Osadebe, Sarah Rendell & Melissa Edwards.

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Gyokeres to join Arsenal this weekendpublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 25 July

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By Alex Howell and Sami Mokbel
Striker Viktor Gyokeres is expected to complete a £63.5m move to Arsenal in the next 48 hours.
BBC Sport previously reported that Arsenal had moved closer to a full agreement with Sporting after the two clubs came to an agreement on the add-ons which were holding up the deal.
Swede Gyokeres has permission to travel to complete his medical and is expected to be officially an Arsenal player in the next couple of days.
Postpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 25 July
Sarah Rendell
BBC Sport

Now we have news from a surprise and completely unexpected move that we definitely have not been hearing about all summer long...
How long is Sesko's contract?published at 12:10 British Summer Time 25 July

Benjamin Sesko signed an improved deal with RB Leipzig this time last year, extending his previous terms by another year. He is set to remain with the club until 2029.
Last summer there was also speculation he might move to the Premier League with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly interested.
Who is Sesko?published at 12:04 British Summer Time 25 July

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The 22-year-old has scored 39 goals in 87 appearances at RB Leipzig and has contributed with eight assists.
He made the switch to the Bundesliga from RB Salzburg in July 2023 for a reported fee of around €24m.
Sesko signed for the Austrian club at the age of 16. In 79 games he scored 29 goals.
He is Slovenia's youngest ever debutant after making his first senior appearance a day after turning 18. He has since won 40 more caps for the national team, with a return of 16 goals.
Postpublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 25 July
Sarah Rendell
BBC Sport

Thank you Joe, I'm no Alexander Isak but I can share with you some transfer news until Joe returns.
Let's take a deeper look at Benjamin Sesko, who is being linked to Newcastle.
Postpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 25 July
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

Maybe there's something in Graham's suggestion?
I've just been told by my boss to "step away for a bit". What could it mean?
Sarah Rendell's my replacement. Have a great afternoon everyone!
Postpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 25 July
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

I'd be down.
Could Isak write a live text?
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Get Involvedpublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 25 July

Swap Isak for Joe Rindl?
Graham, Essex
Sesko's statspublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 25 July
In all competitions

Benjamin Sesko's being linked to Newcastle. Here are his 2024-25 stats at RB Leipzig:
- Appearances: 45
- Goals: 21
- Assists: 6
- Minutes per goal: 155.2
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Get Involvedpublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 25 July

Simon, Wilts - there is more chance in Levy changing the home kit to red with white sleeves than signing Isak! Dream on!
Chris the Gooner, Kettering
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Get Involvedpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 25 July

I did sign Isak for Everton on EAFC 24 for around £35 million plus Beto. He did great for me but at the time I was twice Champions League winners so that might have been a factor
Mark, Bradford
Arsenal's business so farpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 25 July
Initial fee with add-ons in brackets
Arsenal
- Kepa Arrizabalaga - from Chelsea - £5m
- Martin Zubimendi - from Real Sociedad - £60m
- Christian Norgaard - from Brentford - £10m (£5m)
- Noni Madueke - from Chelsea - £48.5m
- Cristhian Mosquera - from Valencia - £13m
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Get Involvedpublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 25 July

This is Arsenal’s chance right here, they have to take it, remortgage the stadium, but they have to sign Isak, he wants it too!
Alex, London
James Trafford: His career so farpublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 25 July

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James Trafford is goalkeeper that has garnered a lot of interest this summer after an impressive 2024/25 season for Burnley.
In the campaign where they won promotion back into the Premier League, Trafford kept 29 clean sheets in the Championship and only conceded 16 goals.
He has played for Burnley since 2023 when he signed from Manchester City for £19m with add-ons on a four-year deal.
The England youth international came through City's academy but during his senior career City sent him out on loan. He spent spells at Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers before leaving to join Burnley on a permanent move.
Trafford to Man City?published at 11:26 British Summer Time 25 July

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper James Trafford, reports Fabrizio Romano.
A deal is in place with Burnley under value of £40m buy back clause. Trafford said yes to Man City as Pep Guardiola wanted him, he reports.
Newcastle are also said to have been informed about Trafford’s decision.
There's more on this from The Athletic's David Ornstein: "Manchester City to sign James Trafford from Burnley.
"Sold at £14m & purchasing for £27m so buy-back cost - £13m. Activated matching rights on Newcastle offer & 22-year-old picked Manchester City - 5+1yr contract. Ederson staying, Ortega to go but nothing close."
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Get Involvedpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 25 July

Isak's going to Man Utd
Jon, Spain
Newcastle consider Sesko amid Isak uncertaintypublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 25 July
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Newcastle are exploring a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in case Alexander Isak departs this summer.
Isak has not travelled with the Magpies for their pre-season tour of Asia as he considers his future at the club amid interest from Liverpool.
Sesko was heavily linked with Arsenal until the Gunners shifted their focus to Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea were also keeping tabs on the Slovenia international earlier in the window.
Newcastle will only attempt to sign the 22-year-old, who scored 13 goals in 33 Bundesliga appearances last season, if Isak leaves.
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Postpublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 25 July
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

You joke, well, I assume you do, Simon, but when me and football finance expert Kieran Maguire chatted about who Isak could move to this month, he told me:
"In theory, Tottenham could afford Isak."
He did then add: "But whether the player would want to move from a team who finished fifth to one who finished 17th is a whole other story."
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Get Involvedpublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 25 July

Maybe that's why Spurs have gone quite, Levy's got him coming to Spurs.
Simon, Wilts
Cashin joins Birmingham City on loanpublished at 11:12 British Summer Time 25 July

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Brighton defender Eiran Cashin has joined Championship side Birmingham City on a season-long loan.
The 23-year-old joined Albion in January from Derby County and featured twice for the Blues in the Premier League last season.
Boss Fabian Hurzeler said: “Eiran has benefitted from the period time he’s been with us and had a strong pre-season.
“This loan offers him the opportunity to play regularly, and continue his development. We’ll be keeping a close watch on him as the season progresses.”