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# ![@David_Ornstein Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::46875124.png) @David_Ornstein David Ornstein

David Ornstein reports on various football transfers and managerial changes. Notably, Manchester United agreed to sign Benjamin Sesko for $75m plus $10m, and Arsenal reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach following Nuno Espirito Santo's departure.

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### Top Social Posts
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"🚨 EXCL: Bryan Mbuemo decides he wants to join Man Utd & #MUFC now expected to open talks with Brentford in bid to sign 25yo forward this summer. Likes of #AFC #NUFC #THFC all interested but Cameroon intl favours Old Trafford if deal agreed @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1929614564250849549)  2025-06-02T19:02Z 4M followers, 55.1M engagements


"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United reach agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo. Deal between clubs struck at 65m guaranteed + up to 6m add-ons. X instalments. 26yo forward only wanted #MUFC & move from #BrentfordFC now being finalised @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1946172839129727217)  2025-07-18T11:38Z 4M followers, 17.4M engagements


"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal make move for Eberechi Eze + 27yo wants them. Tottenham lined up deal with #CPFC today & player but after Havertz injury + #AFC now closing in on England inl. If he proceeds with choice #THFC will pursue other targets @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1958236048481226833)  2025-08-20T18:33Z 4M followers, 19.1M engagements


"🚨 Arsenal reach agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze. Deal worth around expired 68m release clause - matching what #THFC were ready to pay. Personal terms close + 27yo plays for #CPFC on Thurs before #AFC medical @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1958260267693048130)  2025-08-20T20:10Z 4M followers, 10.7M engagements


"🚨 EXCL: Tim Lewis leaves Arsenal in shock boardroom revamp. 62yo integral to #AFC rise but new-look hierarchy sees Richard Garlick become CEO + Josh Kroenke increasingly prominent Ben Winston join & X more appointments including X from KSE @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1968944602636857836)  2025-09-19T07:45Z 4M followers, 5.9M engagements


"🚨 Sean Dyche emerging as leading contender to become Nottingham Forest boss. Edu + Syrianos driving #NFFC process - 54yo deemed strong fit for squad club situation. Mancini looking unlikely Silva set to stay at #FFC. W/ @JamesHorncastle @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1980027549976797646)  2025-10-19T21:45Z 4M followers, 2.3M engagements


"🚨 Arsenal continuing to assess Gabriel amid concerns 27yo could miss 1-2 months through injury sustained on international duty. Initial indications suggest #AFC centre-back set for spell out but tests ongoing. W/ @gunnerblog @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1990822813163192466)  2025-11-18T16:42Z 4M followers, 8M engagements


"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal make move for Eberechi Eze + 27yo wants them. Tottenham lined up deal with #CPFC today & player but after Havertz injury + #AFC now closing in on England inl. If he proceeds with choice #THFC will pursue other targets @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1958236444243464209)  2025-08-20T18:35Z 4M followers, 12M engagements


"🚨 EXCL: Gary ONeil withdraws himself from process to become next Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach after initial talks. Understood 42yo felt opportunity to make shock return to Molineux not right for him at this time. #WWFC search ongoing @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1985425635745906715)  2025-11-03T19:15Z 4M followers, 4.7M engagements


"🚨 Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konate but inform Liverpool they have no interest in signing France intl. 26yos unresolved #LFC contract situation could still go either way. That + loads more on Jan/summer markets in @TheAthleticFC Transfer Radar 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1994312099720204737)  2025-11-28T07:47Z 4M followers, 6.1M engagements


"🚨 Arsenal complete 105m acquisition of Declan Rice from West Ham. Club-to-club agreement signed 5pm Friday. 24yo joins on 5+1yr contract & will train with #AFC squad before travelling to USA for tour on Sun. Top deal for all parties @TheAthleticFC #WHUFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1680189262665338880)  2023-07-15T12:15Z 4M followers, 3.6M engagements


"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal reach agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie. Season-long loan from #Bayer04 + buy option. Package worth 52m & XX% sell-on. 5yr deal upon permanent transfer. Set to travel this weekend for #AFC medical @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1961530800207548468)  2025-08-29T20:46Z 4M followers, 5M engagements


"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: William Saliba commits future to Arsenal by agreeing 5yr contract. 24yo centre-back entered final 2yrs of previous deal + Real Madrid among suitors. But France intl wanted #AFC stay & expected to sign until 2030 in coming days @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1971157904519778479)  2025-09-25T10:20Z 4M followers, 4.2M engagements


"🚨 Alisson likely to return for Liverpool after November international break following hamstring injury. 33yo had scan today & set to spend 6wks out - could see Brazil intl miss #CFC #MUFC #RMFC #MCFC. #LFC yet to confirm. W/ @greggevans40 @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1973797720331837648)  2025-10-02T17:10Z 4M followers, 4.2M engagements


"🚨 Chelsea in talks to appoint Dave Fallows to senior sporting leadership role. Ex-Liverpool director left #LFC last October - likely to join #CFC to work with existing execs on areas including scouting player pathways football development @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1979628302391509338)  2025-10-18T19:19Z 4M followers, 1.1M engagements


"🚨 Gary ONeil under consideration for shock return to Wolves after Vitor Pereira exit. #Boro boss Rob Edwards another prominent candidate - would need compensation but strong connection with #WWFC. Carrick & others also discussed internally @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1985005552016261239)  2025-11-02T15:26Z 4M followers, 1.8M engagements


"🚨 Bournemouth may be powerless to prevent Antoine Semenyo sale in January. Contract includes 65m release clause - available to all clubs but must be triggered by set date so #AFCB get time to replace. Applies again in summer at lower price @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1990471367377183143)  2025-11-17T17:25Z 4M followers, 11.4M engagements


"🚨 EXCL: Man Utd strengthen recruitment operation by appointing Kyle Macaulay as head of senior scouting. 39yo joins #MUFC after spells at West Ham Chelsea & Brighton. Well-regarded Scot will report to Christopher Vivell. W/ @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1993346648165265818)  2025-11-25T15:50Z 4M followers, 2M engagements


"🚨 David Beckham becomes 1st person to win MLS as player & owner after Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps in #MLSCupFinal. One of greatest moments in my career 50yo tells @TheAthleticFC. Messi-inspired #InterMiamiCF champions only X seasons post-launch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1997610298853998958)  2025-12-07T10:13Z 4M followers, 674.7K engagements


"🚨 Xavi Simons has completed medical before moving to Tottenham Hotspur from RB Leipzig. 60m deal agreed club-to-club + personal terms done for 22yo attacker to join #THFC pending final details being sorted between Dutch intl & #RBLeipzig @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1961314610658562048)  2025-08-29T06:26Z 4M followers, 7.2M engagements


"🚨 Marc Guehi set to stay at Crystal Palace despite deal sheet submitted for transfer to Liverpool. 25yo did #LFC medical + agreement reached between clubs at 35m & with centre-back on 5yr contract. But #CPFC replacement issues stopped move @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1962586980333556155)  2025-09-01T18:42Z 4M followers, 10.2M engagements


"🚨 Noni Madueke expected to be sidelined for around X months with knee injury. 23yo winger sustained problem in 1st half of #AFC vs #MCFC on Sunday but understood to have avoided anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage. W/ @ArtdeRoche @SebSB @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1970410971295621218)  2025-09-23T08:52Z 4M followers, 6.2M engagements


"🚨 EXCL: West Ham in talks over ambitious move for Ruben Amorim if David Moyes goes. Julen Lopetegui also assessed but Amorim current top target. #WHUFC said to appeal but unclear where they sit among 39yos options. Liverpool looks unlikely @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1782410916622987577)  2024-04-22T14:07Z 4M followers, 10.4M engagements


"🚨 Alexander Isak adamant he will not play for Newcastle again. Even if window closes without exit 25yo views #NUFC career over + no wish to reintegrate. Club say not for sale but exploring market amid Liverpool interest & striker wants #LFC @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1955159244073832600)  2025-08-12T06:47Z 4M followers, 27.9M engagements


"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: William Saliba commits future to Arsenal by agreeing new long-term contract. 24yo centre-back entered final 2yrs of previous deal + Real Madrid among suitors. But France intl wanted #AFC stay & expected to sign in coming days @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1971149436802957780)  2025-09-25T09:47Z 4M followers, 1.3M engagements


"🚨 Nottingham Forest close to completing agreement to appoint Sean Dyche as new head coach. 54yo set to join #NFFC on long-term contract; confirmation expected today. Roberto Mancini showed interest in vacancy but Englishman seen as best fit @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1980204147690680574)  2025-10-20T09:27Z 4M followers, 1.4M engagements


"🚨 Rangers closing in on appointment of Danny Rohl as new head coach. Not fully done but 36yo German now chosen candidate + #RangersFC in process of finalising deal to end manager search by installing highly-rated ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1980223415929000313)  2025-10-20T10:43Z 4M followers, 774.3K engagements


"🚨 Fulham owners have told Marco Silva of desire to extend contract which currently includes 15m release clause. Goodwill all round but no detailed talks yet as focus is on #FFC season + 48yo tends to keep options open until decision time @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1980307416828027183)  2025-10-20T16:17Z 4M followers, 911K engagements


"🚨 EXCL: Aston Villa reach agreement with Morgan Rogers on new contract. Previous deal 2030; fresh terms 2031 with significantly improved salary. Despite strong interest from PL + foreign suitors 23yo #AVFC midfielder to sign in coming days @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1986817201257558021)  2025-11-07T15:25Z 4M followers, 1.1M engagements


"🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal working to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen - subject to player exits. 23yo defender told #Bayer04 of wish to leave + prioritising #AFC above others. Efforts ongoing to make fee more realistic than 60m clause @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1959912729637982286)  2025-08-25T09:36Z 4M followers, 20.2M engagements


"🚨 Newcastle United reach total agreement with Liverpool to sell Alexander Isak. Deal for 25yo striker worth 130m to #NUFC with solidarity 125m cost to #LFC. Medical to be done on Monday before #DeadlineDay switch for Sweden international @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1962293133628014809)  2025-08-31T23:15Z 4M followers, 9.3M engagements


"🚨 Arsenal reach agreement with Max Dowman to sign scholarship terms - with pro deal expected to follow when turns XX (Dec XX 2026). 15yo could have moved anywhere & for more money but only wanted #AFC + terms in process of being finalised @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1981403166882103408)  2025-10-23T16:51Z 4M followers, 3.8M engagements


"🚨 England head coach Thomas Tuchel set to name strong starting line-up for tonights penultimate #FIFAWorldCup2026 qualifier v Serbia. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers expected to retain coveted No10 position for 4th straight #ENG match @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1988966581033136205)  2025-11-13T13:46Z 4M followers, 1.4M engagements


"🚨 Antoine Semenyo ready for winter or summer transfer from Bournemouth says Ghana boss Otto Addo. Speaking after #WorldCup2026 draw head coach told @TheAthleticFC: With all respect for #AFCB surely its natural for him to take next step @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1997067283139633340)  2025-12-05T22:15Z 4M followers, 1.7M engagements


"🚨 Mohamed Salah expected to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter match. No final decision yet + 33yo training. Would underline Arne Slot support but not viewed as punishment - more common sense after comments + #LFC want forward to stay @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1998004556534362569)  2025-12-08T12:19Z 4M followers, 3.7M engagements


"🚨 Max Dowman expected to be out for approximately X months after suffering ankle ligament damage. 15yo England youth intl attacker injured in challenged by opponent in #AFC friendly vs Manchester United but anticipated surgery not required @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1998695570450301160)  2025-12-10T10:05Z 4M followers, 64.5K engagements


"🚨 Max Dowman expected to be out for approximately X months after suffering ankle ligament damage. 15yo England youth intl attacker injured in challenge by opponent in #AFC friendly v Manchester United - but anticipated surgery not required @TheAthleticFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1998695906552517108)  2025-12-10T10:06Z 4M followers, 2.1M engagements