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Eberechi Eze set to miss Crystal Palace opener as Tottenham Hotspur transfer edges closer - Paper Round
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Updated 17/08/2025 at 09:11 GMT+1
Eberechi Eze’s move to Tottenham is getting closer as Crystal Palace continue to negotiate a transfer fee, while Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is the subject of interest from Turkish outfit Galatasaray. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest want Manchester City’s Rico Lewis and Juventus’ Douglas Luiz, and Manchester United may move for Morten Hjulmand.
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Eze set to miss match as Spurs move draws close
The Daily Mail reports that Eberechi Eze will be left out of Crystal Palace’s match against Chelsea on Sunday.
The Palace forward is closing in on a move to Tottenham, as the two clubs negotiate a suitable fee.
The paper states: "Eberechi Eze expects to miss Crystal Palace's Premier League opener against Chelsea as he nears a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.
"The Eagles will visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but look set to travel without one of their star players amid strong interest from Spurs.
"Eze is believed to be interested in a switch, with Champions League football on offer in north London, as Tottenham continue talks with Palace over his transfer fee. The 27-year-old has also been the subject of interest from Arsenal, but Mikel Arteta prioritised adding Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres to his attack.
"Spurs are working to strike a deal with Palace after Eze's £68 million release clause expired on Friday, a price that neither suitor wanted to pay."
Ederson poised for Galatasaray
Ederson could move to Galatasaray if the Turkish side increase their recent £8.5m offer for the Brazilian goalkeeper.
Ederson was left out of Manchester City’s weekend game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and should he leave, he could be replaced by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Mirror writes: "Ederson has been axed by Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side took on Wolverhampton Wanderers in their Premier League opener on Saturday evening, but the Brazilian was left out of the squad, with his future increasingly up in the air.
"City are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma over a move to the Etihad after the Italian was made surplus to requirements at the Parc des Princes by Luis Enrique and the club's hierarchy. Donnarumma has refused to sign a new contract on lesser terms in the French capital.
"Ederson has been with Man City since 2017 and has gone on to make 372 appearances in all competitions. In the time since, he has won 18 trophies including six Premier League titles."
Forest set to continue transfer spree
Fresh from landing Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes, Nottingham Forest are on course for more signings.
The Premier League side are also closing in on Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz and Manchester City’s Rico Lewis.
The Athletic reports: "Arnaud Kalimuendo is in London undergoing a medical ahead of completing a transfer from Rennes to Nottingham Forest.
"The Premier League club are also closing in on a deal to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz in a permanent move from Juventus and are continuing their pursuit of Manchester City’s Rico Lewis.
"Luiz moved to Juventus from Aston Villa a year ago and went on to make 27 appearances for the club, with 19 of those coming in Serie A.
"The Athletic reported on Friday that Forest were working on a deal to sign Lewis.
"The 20-year-old, who is capable of playing at right-back, left-back or in a defensive midfield role, made 48 appearances for City in all competitions last season, starting 37 games and recording two goals and five assists."
Man Utd look for Baleba alternative
The Daily Star believes that with Manchester United priced out of a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, they are looking elsewhere.
Instead, they could return to manager Ruben Amorim’s former club Sporting CP for midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
The Daily Star writes: "Manchester United's move for Carlos Baleba is off after club-to-club talks.
"The Red Devils have been pursuing a move for the Brighton midfielder for the past couple of weeks, with the 21-year-old becoming their priority target to sign in midfield.
"Talks started with Brighton through intermediaries on behalf of United before direct conversations took place between the clubs. Brighton made it clear they do not intend to sell Baleba, and slapped a price tag in the region of £100m on the midfielder, a figure beyond what United are willing to pay this summer.
"United are eyeing a move for Morten Hjulmand as a potential alternative to Carlos Baleba."
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