Transfer news LIVE: Spurs dealt MAJOR Eze blow, Liverpool to make British record bid for Isak, Wissa to Newcastle latest
Tottenham have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze, with the Crystal Palace star set to snub Spurs in favour of a move to Arsenal.
Elsewhere, Newcastle have had a £40million bid for Yoane Wissa rejected by Brentford.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have sanctioned a British record £130million move for Alexander Isak next week, SunSport can exclusively reveal - and they are hoping to scoop up Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi for £35m too.
And Chelsea are said to be advancing in their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho.
18th Jul 2025, 08:08 By Connor Greaves
Wissa eyed by Newcastle and Tottenham
More of Brentford's key players have been linked with exits this summer, with Yoane Wissa the latest name to attract interest from other clubs.
Newcastle turned their attention to the forward when they ended their pursuit of Liverpool-bound Hugo Ekitike.
But Wissa would prefer to link up with old boss Thomas Frank at Tottenham this summer, with Spurs also said to be interested in the 28-year-old.
Nottingham Forest have also reignited their interest in Wissa after they saw a £25million bid turned down in January.
Brentford's reluctance to part with the striker may depend on whether or not Bryan Mbeumo finally completes a move to Manchester United in the near future.
By Gary Stonehouse
Isak EXCLUSIVE
Newcastle's Saudi owners will refuse to sell Alexander Isak - even if he wants to talk to Liverpool.
The Magpies insist the £120million Sweden hitman is not for sale at any price after an approach from the Premier League champions for last season's 27-goal top scorer.
sak's camp are still upset over the lack of a new deal to keep him at St James' Park which has given Liverpool hope they can lure him away.
Amid the stand-off, Arne Slot's Reds have hijacked Newcastle's swoop to bring in Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt to partner him.
The Bundesliga club rejected a £70m bid from Newcastle on Tuesday but Liverpool are now in talks and believe a fee closer to £80m will help them land the French ace, who has already agreed a six-year contract deal.
Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is backing boss Eddie Howe by refusing to cash in for a British record fee.
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On June 8 this year, she was forced to watch a group of brazen thieves steal £250,000 worth of luxury handbags after tunneling through her shop. Three intruders circumvented Dress Cheshire's sophisticated security set-up by identifying the 3ft wide chimney stack as a weakness. Having smashed their way through, one used a duvet cover as a giant pouch to steal the highly sought-after pre-owned bags from brands including Chanel, Gucci, Dior, and Louis Vuitton. Live CCTV footage showed the skilled thieves ransacking the shop, where bags valued at as much as £30,000 were snatched. The second heist coincided with the start of Watkin's trial in June. Ms Colbert said: 'I knew June was going to be a horrendous month. I didn't anticipate the heist, who could. 'Because of the arson next door, that led to the heist because that building has been unoccupied since then and boarded up. So they took advantage of that situation and were going in and out.' When asked if she feels like the unluckiest business owner in Britain, she said: 'Well, yes and no. My cup's always half full... but I feel like I've definitely had my share of bad luck and it has been horrible. 'Throughout all of the frauds and the robberies, nobody really knew that I was dealing with Jack.' She added: 'Don't get me wrong, I think any one of those things could topple someone completely, and just have them thinking, I don't need this. But then also they're not going to knock me over. Absolutely no chance. 'Why would I allow these horrible individuals of all different categories that they are try and topple me, but don't get me wrong, I have felt like a massive target. 'We're a small business, we're not a big multi-million pound business. I've lost my own personal money here and people don't see that. 'I'm a northern girl. I don't come from a wealthy family. I just come from Northern grit. You just pick yourself up, dust yourself down and crack on. That's what my parents told me to do and that's what I've done.' In between the major heists and sickening fraud from a 'friend', Ms Colbert has also faced a terrifying credit scam from fraudsters posing as customers in her shop. Explaining how it works, she told the Mail: 'We've had people in trying to intercept our payment gateways. They literally try and keep us preoccupied whilst they make fraudulent payments in our card terminals. 'They blatantly walk in, they say they're going to buy a £5,000 bag, and then they try and use the machine for their own gain, and so not only steal the bag, but steal my money and empty my bank account at the same time.' She explained how they usually operate in pairs, with one talking to her and the other 'punching in' numbers to the card machine. 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He also paid more than £22,000 to travel around the capital in a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce and regularly visited Harrods, where he 'scouted' for victims and spent almost £68,000. Ms Colbert spent three years trying to get back almost £44,000 she had loaned Watkin when she decided to take matters into her own hands in March 2024. With the help of Watkin's close friend, Hannah Jakes, 34, who was also defrauded of almost £100,000, the pair lured the fake millionaire, who was on the run from police, to a local pub with the promise of more cash. Ms Colbert revealed how she wore a 'large hat' as a disguise and hid in someone else's car in the car park of The Merlin public house, in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, so he would not recognise her. But as soon as the unsuspecting Watkin arrived Mrs Colbert swung into action and dialled 999. Minutes later detectives from Cheshire police swooped to arrest him. Watkin was convicted in June after Ms Colbert helped bring him down and and will be sentenced in September. But to her utter disbelief, while most of Watkin's victims have all been paid back, Ms Colbert remains more than £44,000 down. As of October last year, the Government made it a law that banking institutions had to repay customers who have been a victim of fraud where the bank could have stopped it. 'All the main banking institutions had signed up to this and as a result of Jack being actually convicted, they have repaid the victims - except the one bank that I sent money to Jack from wasn't signed up to the scheme, and they won't pay me back. 'So I brought everything to justice, everyone gets their money back and I have had a £300 cheque of a thanks very much for your hard work.' Ms Colbert opened her business up in Prestbury in November 2018 before going online during the pandemic. Along with Wilmslow and Alderley Edge, Prestbury makes up the so-called Golden Triangle of towns favoured by Cheshire celebrities and sports stars. Ex-Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen used to live there until they moved to a £20million home they designed nearby. However the area has been frequently targeted by burglars including a gang who snatched more than 100 rare handbags worth over £1million when they raided a home in Alderley Edge in March.
