Julian Alvarez, Bradley Barcola and Enzo Fernandez
Transfer targets: Julian Alvarez, Bradley Barcola and Enzo Fernandez
The summer window is entering its final days as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all work hard to wrap up deals before Tuesday's deadline. Three of the biggest moves of the summer are still in the offing, with the Gunners after Julian Alvarez, Liverpool closing in on Bradley Barcola and Man City targeting Enzo Fernandez.
Alvarez has been absent from training at Atletico Madrid as Arsenal push to snap up the Argentine, while Gabriel Martinelli is set to join Al Hilal. A trio of youngsters in James Scanlon, Habeeb Ogunneye and Igor Tyjon are joining. Liverpool have agreed a fee with Paris Saint-Germain for Barcola, and also want Ismaila Sarr, which could see Cody Gakpo join Spurs.
Man Utd still want to sign a left-back with Lewis Hall their no1 target, while Joshua Zirkzee could leave. Chelsea have agreed a fee for Emi Martinez, and have agreed a deal worth £40m for Honest Ahanor. Fernandez was left out of the matchday squad last night, and looks to be heading out along with Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap. Spurs have unveiled Omar Marmoush and could move for Neco Williams. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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8 minutes ago
Enzo Fernandez latest as Chelsea demand huge fee
Chelsea will demand more than £120m from Manchester City for Enzo Fernandez, reports claim.
City are expected to finally table a formal offer soon for the Argentine midfielder, who was omitted from Xabi Alonso’s squad completely for Thursday’s win over Luton in the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea previously set a 5pm BST deadline of Friday, August 13 for bids worth £120m for Fernandez, which City did not meet.
Now The Independent claim that the Blues would want a higher price than that if they were to sanction the sale of such a key player so late in the window.
Chelsea would also want a replacement for Fernandez and are said to be prepared to return with another approach for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, who the Cherries continue to insist is not for sale.
38 minutes ago
Honest Ahanor set for Chelsea medical
Honest Ahanor is set to undergo a medical at Chelsea.
The Blues agreed a deal for Atalanta’s teenage defender on Thursday worth £40m.
Ahanor has now been given permission to travel to west London in order to have a medical and sign a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ahanor is expected to be immediately dispatched to another club for this season in order to continue building experience, having already earned two senior international caps for Italy.
1 hour ago
Arsenal handed Julian Alvarez boost after transfer twist
Arsenal look to have been handed a fresh boost over Julian Alvarez after yet another new twist in the summer’s most high-profile and protracted transfer saga.
Atletico Madrid striker Alvarez is Arsenal’s No1 target heading into the final days of the window, with the club ready to launch a big-money move for his services.
However, they will only do so if they are given sufficient encouragement by the player’s camp, which does not appear to have been forthcoming yet with the market due to close at 11pm BST on Tuesday night (September 1).
Alvarez has been public with his desire to complete a dream move to Barcelona, who were said to have revived their push for the Argentina international in the final week of the window after failing with an offer worth €100m (£85.7m) earlier this summer.
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7 hours ago
Xabi Alonso explains shock Enzo Fernandez U-turn
Xabi Alonso has confirmed that the late decision to omit Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea’s squad to face Luton was made jointly by himself and the club, writes Dom Smith.
Blues boss Alonso had initially said at Wednesday’s pre-match press conference that he expected Fernandez to be involved in Thursday’s Carabao Cup second-round clash at Stamford Bridge.
However, the Argentine midfielder - who appeared as a second-half substitute during Monday night’s Premier League opener against Fulham - was not even named on the bench in the end as Chelsea beat Jack Wilshere’s League One side 2-0 thanks to a debut goal from Danny Welbeck and late own goal forced by Estevao.
Manchester City are believed to be preparing an offer to sign Fernandez before the summer transfer window closes for business, intending to reunite him with former Blues boss Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium.
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8 hours ago
Napoli eye two Premier League strikers
Napoli are interested in signing Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade, and also hold an interest in Chelsea’s Marc Guiu.
The Azzurri have opened talks with Newcastle with regard to a deal for the Germany international, per Fabrizio Romano, though they acknowledge a move for Guiu would be easier to pull off.
9 hours ago
Marin issues Alvarez update
Atletico Madrid CEO Gil Martin has issued an update on Julian Alvarez.
“Julián is going through a very difficult situation on both a professional and personal level.
“He’s really bad off because there have been people who deceived and confused him. If he wants to leave, a solution will be found, but it will never be to Barcelona.
“The lies, the lack of transparency, and the lack of professionalism from Barça disgust us.”
9 hours ago
Palace receive Munoz bid
Nottingham Forest have submitted a £22m bid for Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz.
The Colombia international has previously been linked with moves away from Selhurst Park this summer.
Per The Athletic, Palace are pondering the bid.
10 hours ago
Palace book Ordonez medical
Joel Ordonez has been granted permission by Club Brugge to have a medical with Crystal Palace.
Sky Sports claim the a deal is in place for a loan with a conditional obligation to buy for £24m plus add-ons.
10 hours ago
Rose adamant Scott will not be sold
“I’m not just confident, I’m sure (Scott will stay). Not just quite sure, I am sure.
“I mean, is there 120 per cent (sure)?
“You know, it is what it is. We know this business. He played a top season, but I think even Alex knows what he learned from this club, what he got from this club.
“We show we know what we get from him, so we support him to play another brilliant season. He’s keen to play another brilliant season.
“He’s still young enough to (take) big steps because, to be honest, I see no ceiling in his capabilities.”
10 hours ago
Barcola to Liverpool
A glimpse of what Liverpool are getting from Bradley Barcola.
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