GIORGI MAMARDASHVILI | Liverpool Transfer Target 2024 Elite Saves, GK Exits & Distribution (HD)

The final days of the summer transfer window are always the most dramatic, the hours where dreams are made, where hearts are broken, and where players and fans alike stay awake through the night refreshing their phones waiting for the news that could change the future of their clubs forever. This particular summer window of 2025 has already been one of the wildest in history, and yet as the clock ticks towards deadline day, the drama only grows louder. Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle and even Brentford are right in the middle of the storm. What was supposed to be a window where most clubs did early business has instead turned into a theatre of chaos and whispers, a circus of last-minute talks and desperate negotiations. Every call between agents feels like history being written, every leaked bid feels like a war being fought in public.

The headline of the day belongs to Liverpool. The Premier League champions have been circling Newcastle’s star forward Alexander Isak all summer. This has been the saga of the window, the deal that has grabbed every headline and dominated every conversation. Liverpool had already seen their opening offers rejected, Newcastle making it clear that they would not let their prized asset go without a fight. But now the story has twisted again. Isak has made it clear he has no desire to remain on Tyneside, his exclusion from the squad painting the clearest picture yet that his mind is already elsewhere. And Liverpool, knowing they are on the verge of something massive, are preparing a new bid of £130m. It is money that could shatter records, money that shows how desperate Arne Slot’s side are to get their man, money that tells the world Liverpool want to stay at the very top of English and European football.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have already made their own move. A €80m agreement has been reached to sign Nick Woltemade, the highly-rated German striker whose reputation in the Bundesliga has grown rapidly. The timing of this move feels like a door opening. With Woltemade arriving, with Isak restless, with Liverpool circling, could this finally be the moment where the saga ends and the Swedish forward gets the move he has been dreaming of? Fans of both Liverpool and Newcastle are split in emotion. For Liverpool supporters, hope is rising higher with every whisper from Fabrizio Romano and every tweet from journalists close to the deal. For Newcastle fans, heartbreak looms. They know what losing Isak would mean. He has been their shining light, their goalscorer, their symbol of ambition. Losing him would feel like a step backwards, even if Woltemade is talented.

As all eyes fix on Liverpool’s chase for Isak, another bombshell has landed in north London. Tottenham have completed the signing of Xavi Simons for around £50m. This deal is a statement. Spurs have beaten Chelsea to the Dutch attacker, a move that shows they are not afraid to fight with the big boys in the market. Chelsea had wanted Simons badly, but they had been obsessed with securing Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, a chase that has consumed their summer. While they focused on Garnacho, Spurs acted quickly and decisively, and now Simons will wear white in north London.

Chelsea’s obsession with Garnacho is another story full of fire. After weeks of negotiations, they have finally agreed a £40m fee with Manchester United. Garnacho is expected to undergo his medical today, and the images of him arriving at Chelsea will no doubt light up social media. This is more than just a signing. This is Chelsea trying to hurt United, trying to weaken a rival, and trying to find their own superstar winger for the years ahead. Garnacho had been seen as one of the future faces of United, but now, with Chelsea’s persistence, the path is changing

United’s problems do not end there. Young star Kobbie Mainoo has asked to leave on loan. He wants regular first-team football, he wants the minutes that he knows will make him better, but United’s hierarchy have refused. They want him to stay and fight for his place, they believe his time is now. But inside Old Trafford, tension is rising. United know that keeping unhappy young players rarely ends well. Will they hold firm, or will another twist come before the window closes?

At Arsenal, the focus has turned towards strengthening the defence. Mikel Arteta has identified Piero Hincapie of Bayer Leverkusen as the man to come in. A loan with obligation to buy is being discussed, personal terms have already been agreed, and Arsenal fans can almost see the Ecuadorian defender in the famous red and white shirt. Hincapie has been linked with Spurs in the past, but now it seems Arsenal will be his home if Leverkusen finally accept an offer. Leverkusen’s sporting director Simon Rolfes has made it clear they want to keep him, but Arsenal are determined, and as deadline day approaches determination often wins.

Elsewhere in the market, the stories keep flooding in. Tyrell Malacia could leave Manchester United again, this time on loan to Elche, after spending last season at PSV Eindhoven. Spurs are working on multiple deals, one involving Luka Vuskovic heading to Hamburg and another potentially sending Yves Bissouma to Galatasaray. Crystal Palace are fighting to hold onto Marc Guehi, their captain, their rock, with manager Oliver Glasner insisting there is no time to find a replacement. Leeds United are chasing Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton, while Chelsea also hover in the background for the young Argentine midfielder. Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez has caught Chelsea’s eye too, but no official bid has been made yet.

And then there is Brentford. Their boss Keith Andrews has admitted Yoane Wissa will not be in the squad for the weekend. Wissa’s situation is unsettled, Newcastle are interested, and behind the scenes the future feels uncertain. Andrews spoke about respect, about dialogue, about ongoing issues, but the truth is simple: Wissa is another player who could be on the move before the window closes.

This is the beauty and the cruelty of transfer deadline week. Every player linked away feels like a betrayal to some fans, every new signing feels like salvation to others. Clubs spend weeks talking about long-term projects and stability, but in these final days it is chaos, it is madness, it is panic, and sometimes it is genius.

Liverpool chasing Isak is the headline, but it is also a symbol of the wider war. Arsenal want to close the gap, Spurs want to rise, Chelsea want to rebuild, United want to hold onto what they still have, Newcastle want to prove they are still ambitious, Brentford want to fight above their weight. Each club’s story connects, each deal has consequences that ripple across the league. If Liverpool get Isak, Newcastle change direction, Spurs get stronger, Arsenal add depth, Chelsea steal Garnacho, United feel weaker, and suddenly the Premier League shifts again.

Fans stay glued to their phones because they know these are the moments that shape the season. Every “here we go” from Fabrizio Romano is like thunder rolling across the football world. Every rejected bid is like a punch in the stomach for supporters desperate for hope. Every official announcement is met with celebrations, tears, and arguments online that last for days.

In Liverpool, pubs are already filled with talk about Isak. Could he be the missing piece to keep them at the top? Could his partnership with Darwin Núñez and Mohamed Salah make them unstoppable? Could Arne Slot’s Liverpool become even scarier with the Swedish striker leading the line? In Newcastle, the mood is darker. Some fans feel betrayed, others understand that Isak’s heart is gone, but all know that selling him now, even for huge money, is a risk that could damage their season.

In London, Spurs fans are buzzing about Simons. A new hero, a new talent, a player who could light up the league. Chelsea fans are split. Some are dreaming about Garnacho in blue, others are fuming that they missed Simons. Arsenal fans are waiting, praying, hoping that Hincapie arrives, knowing that defensive reinforcements could be the difference between finishing second again or finally winning the league.

At Old Trafford, frustration builds. The Garnacho story hurts, the Mainoo request worries, the Malacia talks add to the noise. United’s summer has been a rollercoaster, and now, as the window nears its end, questions about their future only grow louder.

This is football in its purest, rawest form. The business side and the emotional side colliding. The money, the agents, the contracts, the lawyers, but also the passion, the loyalty, the heartbreak, the hope. It is why fans cannot look away, why transfer deadline day is as dramatic as any match played on the pitch. The goals will come later, the trophies will come later, but these deals, these negotiations, these rumours, this is where the battles are fought long before the whistle blows.