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Today’s EPL News Roundup (August 22)

Arsenal open season 3-0

Arsenal began their title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry at the Emirates on Friday. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard scored to give the champions a dominant opening-night victory and a perfect start to the 2026/27 campaign.

Source: Sky Sports

Spurs agree Savinho deal

Tottenham moved early in the summer window, agreeing a reported £85m deal to sign winger Savinho from Manchester City. The transfer is subject to a medical and formal paperwork, but Spurs have already signalled major intent with another big‑money arrival ahead of the season.

Source: Sky Sports

Man Utd agree Baleba deal

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal worth around £70m with Brighton to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba. The midfielder is expected to travel for a medical and then finalise personal terms, a move that would complete another high-profile midfield signing for United this summer.

Source: Sky Sports

Curtis Jones leaves Liverpool

Inter Milan confirmed the signing of midfielder Curtis Jones from Liverpool in a deal reported around £30m, with a sell‑on clause included. Liverpool will receive a fixed fee plus add‑ons; the move was announced amid wider summer activity involving Reds targets and outgoing players.

Source: Sky Sports

Villa linked with Jackson

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Nicolas Jackson if Ollie Watkins departs for Al Hilal. Reports on Friday suggest Villa would pursue Jackson as a like‑for‑like replacement, while discussions around Watkins’ future continue with bids and talks ongoing.

Source: Sky Sports

Brighton reject Liverpool bid

Brighton have reportedly rejected a £60m bid from Liverpool for winger Yankuba Minteh, with the club holding out for a higher valuation. Reports on Friday also note Minteh is likely to be sidelined until October due to injury, complicating any immediate transfer.

Source: Sky Sports

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