Transfer talks: Why Isak isn't training with Newcastle

Dubai: Rasmus Hojlund is a dream target for RB Leipzig amid the possibility of a swap deal for Benjamin Sesko. However, Hojlund wants to stay at Manchester United. (Source: Fabrizio Romano).

Gulf News verdict: Hojlund himself said that he wants to fight for his place. If Benjamin Sesko also joins, it will be difficult for United to keep Zirkzee, Sesko and Hojlund happy with just one game a week to play without any European football this season.

Crystal Palace have informed Arsenal they would have to pay £35M up front to sign Eberechi Eze. The other £32.5M can be paid in instalments. This would make the deal £67.5M in total. (Source: Guardian)

Gulf News verdict: Arsenal are playing the waiting game here. They want the price to come down, whereas Palace are trying to get that £67.5 million somehow. However, I think this will happen sometime in this window as the player is keen for the move.

Alexander Isak is training at former club Real Sociedad's facilities while recovering from a minor thigh injury, with his Newcastle future still uncertain. (Source: Mail Sport)

Manchester United and Newcastle are set to be locked in another transfer battle to land Nick Woltemade as their next striker. (Source: Sun Sport)

Gulf News verdict: I do not think there is any ounce of truth in this. Bayern are behind this kid.

Vini Jr wants to stay at Real Madrid. He is happy, feels important, and is clear that Real Madrid is the best place to compete for all the titles. (Source: Diario AS)

Gulf News verdict: Mostly, he was likely going to stay this year. The drama will start only next summer, I believe.

Fulham have made an approach to sign both Oleksandr Zinchenko and Reiss Nelson from Arsenal. (Source: GiveMeSport)

Nottingham Forest are pushing to sign Douglas Luiz. The talks are around a loan with an option to buy, which could potentially become an obligation under certain conditions. (Source: Matte Moretto)

Gulf News verdict: Douglas Luiz wants to leave Juventus and return to the Premier League. We will see who will get him. He is not returning to Villa, I believe.

Manchester United have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. They made an earlier enquiry in the summer too. (Source: Telegraph)

Gulf News verdict: This is getting really interesting. Manchester United are really looking to sign another keeper. Emi Martinez is also on the list. Donnarumma has only one year left in his contract, and it will depend on what the player wants to do.

Newcastle have added Fulham forward Rodrigo Muniz to their list of targets, with Alexander Isak already agreeing a contract with Liverpool. (Source: Mail Sport)

Chelsea are still pushing to sign Alejandro Garnacho, but Manchester United are asking for at least £40M. (Source: talkSPORT)