A hectic end to the transfer window could be in store with just two days left
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Copa Independent | Transfer window special: £100m dominoes, Villa’s woes and the incoming deadline day frenzy
A hectic end to the summer transfer window could be in store as Premier League clubs scramble to get deals done ahead of Tuesday night’s deadline.
Cody Gakpo is set to leave Liverpool and join Manchester City in a shock move after Bradley Barcola’s £120m move from Paris Saint-Germainwas agreed. If Gakpo departs, the Reds could sign another winger, with previous interest in Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace having moved on from Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh.
Atletico Madrid remain steadfast on keeping Julian Alvarez or moving him to a club that is not Barcelona – and Arsenal could yet make a late push for the Argentina striker.
Manchester City remain in talks to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, who brought in Emiliano Martinez over the weekend to solve their goalkeeping question. If Fernandez does leave, Chelsea may target a new midfielder, with previous interest in Bournemouth’s Alex Scott.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below:
Transfer news - live updates
Transfer window nearing close with Tuesday's deadline looming large
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo chooses Manchester City as new club in shock move
Julian Alvarez misses training again with Atletico Madrid future uncertain
Arsenal and Barcelona interested in 26-year-old with valuation set around £128m
Liverpool agree fee for PSG's Bradley Barcola as Reds prepare medical for winger
Man City hold interest in Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea leave midfielder out of squad
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Transfer news LIVE
A very good morning. There are just two days left for Premier League clubs to get deals done as the transfer window deadline looms large. Will Arsenal make a renewed push for Julian Alvarez? Is Enzo Fernandez bound for Manchester City? And could there be another shock or two in store at the close of a chaotic summer?
We’ll have all of the latest throughout the day.
Harry Latham-Coyle31 August 2026 08:44
54 minutes ago
Liverpool agree fee for PSG's Bradley Barcola as Reds prepare medical for winger
Bradley Barcola is set to join Liverpool after they reached a final agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for his big-money transfer.
Liverpool will pay an initial £106m for the France winger, which could rise to £123m, including add-ons, and he is expected to sign a five-year deal at Anfield.
They had reached an outline agreement with Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week after a breakthrough in negotiations.
Bradley Barcola set for big-money move to Liverpool as deal agreed
Liverpool will pay an initial £106m for the France winger which could rise to £123m
Mike Jones31 August 2026 08:00
2 hours ago
More movement at Aston Villa? Ibrahim Mbaye fee 'agreed'
Aston Villa’s busy summer looks set to continue: David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Unai Emery’s side have reached an “agreement in principle” to sign 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbaye was linked to Liverpool earlier in the window and has been left out of PSG’s squad for the last three games, along with the outgoing Bradley Barcola. The Athletic report that Villa have reached a €55m (£47m) for the forward.
Meanwhile, Villa target Rafael Leao is set to join Galatasaray from AC Milan. Sky Sports report that Leao has accepted the move after Villa did not match Galatasaray’s offer on wages.
Villa have signed Nicolas Jackson after the departures of Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers, and have signed Johan Manzambi too.
Mike Jones31 August 2026 06:00
4 hours ago
Man City hold interest in Enzo Fernandez with Chelsea prepared to sell midfielder
Xabi Alonso said he wants players that “feel a desire to play” for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez was left out of the squad for Thursday’s win over Luton.
Chelsea are open to Fernandez leaving before the transfer deadline, but Manchester City would need to pay more than the £120m asking price the Blues set earlier in the window.
Alonso has dismissed reports in Argentina that Fernandez asked not to be involved in the game against Luton and speaking ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game at home to Brighton, Alonso said: “We need the players that are in the best situation to play.
“We need to take everything into consideration, players that are in good moments, players that are not feeling that energy to play. For me it’s very important that they feel that desire to play and to have good preparation.
“We talked, and we decided that (for Luton) it was better not to be part of the squad. He’s a top player, there’s no doubt about that.”
Mike Jones31 August 2026 04:00
6 hours ago
Man City target Cody Gakpo but one hurdle remains for Liverpool to sanction sale
Manchester City have made contact with Liverpool about Cody Gakpo as they try to sign the forward before the end of the transfer window.
But Liverpool are unsure whether they can allow Gakpo to go as they consider whether City’s late move would give them time to bring in further signings.
City are looking for replacements for Savio and Omar Marmoush, who have both joined Tottenham, for an initial £75m and a loan that will become a £60m purchase respectively.
Man City target Cody Gakpo but one hurdle remains for Liverpool to sanction sale
The Dutch forward has started the season well under Andoni Iraola, but a good offer could tempt the Reds to sell as they revamp their squad
Mike Jones31 August 2026 02:00
8 hours ago
Julian Alvarez misses training again before Atletico Madrid's deadline for offers
Atletico Madrid have given Arsenal target Julian Alvarez a deadline of Sunday to decide his future, with his options either to consider a move to the Premier League champions or stay at the club.
Atletico’s chief executive said the Argentina star will “never, ever” be sold to Barcelona, his preferred choice, with Alvarez now considering his options.
The 26-year-old will not feature in the squad to play Sevilla this weekend after missing three consecutive days of training, with boss Diego Simeone confirming his absence.
Mike Jones31 August 2026 00:00
9 hours ago
The Bruno Fernandes show gives Manchester United lift off in Premier League
The United captain scored a hat-trick and set up another goal as his team ran riot at Old Trafford.
The Bruno Fernandes show gives Manchester United lift off in Premier League
Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich: The United captain scored a hat-trick and set up another goal as his team ran riot at Old Trafford
Richard Jolly30 August 2026 23:00
10 hours ago
Newcastle eye Lille striker?
Newcastle are pursuing a deal for Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
The 21-year-old Lille striker is on the radar of Matthias Jaissle ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, reports Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
The Belgium international hit eight goals in Ligue 1 last term.
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Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 22:00
11 hours ago
Liverpool linked with talented young Belgian goalkeeper
With speculation linking Giorgi Mamardashvili with a move away from Liverpool, the Reds have been linked with Lucca Brughmans to replace him, reports Sacha Tavolieri.
Bayern Munich are also keen on the Genk starlet, but the Reds would like the Belgian goalkeeper to back up Alisson Becker, adds the report.
At just 18, the Belgium Under-19 international could be developed behind the Brazilian until the time comes to move on.
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 21:00
12 hours ago
Robert Sanchez's Chelsea future in doubt
Robert Sanchez’s Chelsea future appears in serious doubt after he was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 4-3 win against Brighton.
The signing of Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa was confirmed hours before kick-off at Stamford Bridge and the World Cup winner went straight into the side.
Mike Penders, who is considered a possible future number one by the club, was named on the bench and the 21-year-old appears now to be Xabi Alonso’s back-up keeper.
It means Sanchez, whose errors in Monday’s 3-2 win over Fulham prompted the club to bring in Martinez, is likely no longer to be in the manager’s plans.
Robert Sanchez could be allowed to leave Chelsea
Robert Sanchez could be allowed to leave Chelsea (PA Wire)
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