Julian Alvarez missed his third consecutive day of training and will be absent from Atletico Madrid‘s squad to face Sevilla this weekend, ahead of the deadline for offers from Barcelona and Arsenal. Atletico’s chief executive has said Alvarez will “never, ever” be sold to Barcelona, but did not rule out the possibility of the Argentina international joining another club instead before the transfer deadline. The 26-year-old forward is Arsenal’s top target and the Gunners continue to monitor the situation ahead of potentially making a late move.
Elsewhere, Liverpool have agreed a £100m fee, with £20m in add-ons, with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola after the French club lowered their demands for the forward. The Reds also want to sign Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace after moving on from Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh, but Andoni Iraola refused to guarantee that forward Cody Gakpo will stay, with the Dutchman has attracting interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.
Manchester City remain in talks to sign Enzo Fernandez while Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, following a costly couple of errors from Robert Sanchez in Monday’s 3-2 win at Fulham. Chelsea could turn back to Bournemouth’s Alex Scott if they sell Fernandez, who was left out of Xabi Alonso’s squad to face Luton in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night.
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- Julian Alvarez misses training again before Atletico Madrid's deadline for offers
- 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
- Liverpool also interested in Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr with Cody Gakpo future in doubt
- Man City hold interest in Enzo Fernandez with Chelsea prepared to sell midfielder
- Unai Emery reveals Ollie Watkins apology – but confirms tearful Aston Villa departure
Crystal Palace's move for Joel Ordonez in doubt
20:00 , Will CastleCrystal Palace’s pursuit of highly-rated Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez has run into trouble after his medical, according to BBC Sport.
Palace had hijacked Aston Villa’s move for the Ecuadorian and were set to sign him on loan with an option to buy.
Ordonez is currently recovering from a broken metatarsal which Palace were aware of, but the injury is reportedly worse than they thought.
What Anthony Gordon’s full Barcelona debut proved about his £70m fee
19:30 , Will CastleSitting in the gods of the Spotify Camp Nou, there is one player that sticks out like a sore thumb. Amidst the plethora of bronzed La Masia graduates stands a paler man - the palest man - with his strawberry blonde curtains and Factor 50 sheen (as someone who also struggles to tan, I know the look).
Anthony Gordon does not have the look of a Barcelona player. For good reason, that didn’t put the Spanish giants off. On his first start, his maiden home outing, he gave every impression he belonged here.
Will Castle reports from the Spotify Camp Nou:
What Anthony Gordon’s full Barcelona debut proved about his £70m fee
Leeds close to bringing in new goalkeeper
19:00 , PADaniel Farke has confirmed Lucas Perri is in talks with Torino and that Leeds are close to signing a replacement for the Brazilian.
Perri is hoping to join the Serie A side on loan with a view to a permanent move, it is understood, while it has been reported Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Michael Zetterer is poised to join Leeds as back-up for summer signing James Trafford.
Farke said: “It’s correct that we have allowed Lucas Perri to travel and it’s correct that we’re pretty close to bringing someone in, but I only want to speak about this once it has been confirmed.”
More through the door at Ipswich?
18:30 , PAGary O’Neil has insisted Ipswich are not finished in the transfer window after another busy week at the Premier League new boys.
Argentina international and World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios arrived at Portman Road on Thursday in the latest big-money move secured by the Suffolk outfit.
Talks remain ongoing with Aston Vila forward Tammy Abraham, who is yet to make a decision on whether to join on a season-long loan, the Press Association understands but O’Neil is hopeful more can occur in the coming days.
Ahead of Sunday’s trip to Manchester United, O’Neil told a press conference: “No, nothing to report on that (Abraham move).
“We’re hopefully not finished. We’re still trying to do some business. As to who that is or what positions that will be in, there’s no update from me.
“We’re still working hard to try and improve the group, but my focus now is firmly on the game at the weekend and making sure that we’re fully prepared for what is going to be an incredibly tough test.”
Sunderland refuse to answer questions amid Jack Grealish links
18:00 , Flo CliffordSunderland boss Regis Le Bris refused to comment on the future of Jack Grealish after his side was linked to the Man City player.
He was coy about the Black Cats’ transfer targets in general as the window nears its close, saying: “We are really well aligned about our targets, what we need to get better as a team. I won’t comment on individual positions. I still think that we’ll succeed in this transfer window.”
Marcus Rashford set to rebuff Fenerbahce interest
17:40 , Will CastleMarcus Rashford has been earmarked as Fenerbahce’s top transfer target as the window nears its end, but according to The Times, the Manchester United winger is set to rebuff any interest in favour of fighting for his place at Old Trafford.
But as one forward looks set to stay, another could leave with Fiorentina opening talks over a potential loan move for Joshua Zirkzee.
The Italian club are willing to pay a loan fee of £4.3m for the Dutch striker, with United keen for the deal to include an obligation to buy for around £21.5m.
Should Zirkzee leave, funds would be freed up for United to pursue a left-back, with Alejandro Balde on their shortlist.
More movement at Aston Villa? Ibrahim Mbaye fee 'agreed'
17:20 , Jamie BraidwoodAston 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 also agreed to sign Nicolas Jackson after the departures of Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers, and have signed Johan Manzambi too.
Crystal Palace boss gives updates on Ismaila Sarr amid Liverpool links
17:00 , Jamie BraidwoodIsmaila Sarr will not be involved in Crystal Palace’s home match against Manchester City in the Premier League tonight.
That’s because the winger has a groin injury, according to new boss Pierre Sage, but it comes while the Senegal international is wanted by Liverpool.
The Independent has reported that the Reds are still pursuing Sarr, despite seeing an initial offer of around £50m rejected by Palace.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola wants to bring in three more players before the end of the transfer window, including two who can operate in wide positions.
One of those will be France winger Bradley Barcola, after PSG accepted an offer of £100m plus £20m in potential add-ons for the 23-year-old.
And while Liverpool have moved on from Yankuba Minteh following Brighton’s resistance, The Independent understands the club are not yet discouraged from a deal to bring in Sarr.
Michael Carrick gives Carlos Baleba injury update after Man United arrival
16:40 , Simon PeachMichael Carrick has confirmed that new £70m signing Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury.
Following the summer arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the 22-year-old completed his move from Brighton on Tuesday to further bolster the midfield.
United director of football Jason Wilcox praised Baleba as "an elite midfielder with immense potential to develop further", but fans face a wait to see him play.
The Cameroon international arrived with an ankle problem, ruling him out of Sunday’s Premier League home fixture against promoted Ipswich and beyond.
"He’s got a little ankle issue, so maybe a couple of weeks or so, maybe three weeks," Carrick said.
"We’ll see but we knew that before, so it’s no major issue but it’ll be great to have him back when we can."
David Moyes coy on Jack Grealish's possible return to Everton
16:20 , Harry Latham-CoyleDavid Moyes refused to be drawn on the future of Jack Grealish amid increasing speculation that the Manchester City man could be set to return to Goodison Park.
Grealish has reportedly picked Everton as his preferred option if City decide he is surplus to requirements prior to the closure of the transfer window.
But speaking at his weekly press conference ahead of the trip to Bournemouth, Moyes said: “We are in the recruitment business and we are looking to see if we can bring some players in if possible.
“But there’s no guarantee and to name one person would be wrong. Jack’s not at our club. He was brilliant for us, a great boy, but not for us to talk about because he’s at another club.”
Moyes also dismissed speculation over the future of Illiman Ndiaye, who is reportedly a target for City, adding: “We’re certainly not in a hurry to sell our best players, that’s for sure.”
Julian Alvarez to miss Atletico Madrid's trip to Sevilla - but Diego Simeone believes he can return
16:00 , Jamie BraidwoodJulian Alvarez will miss Atletico Madrid’s trip to Sevilla this weekend, but Diego Simeone believes he can still have a future at the club despite a breakdown in relations after pushing to join Barcelona.
The forward, who wants to leave the club before the transfer deadline and is wanted by Arsenal, has missed the last three days of training, with Atletico insisting that he has an “illness”.
Atletico have said that they will “never, ever” sell Alvarez to LaLiga rivals Barcelona and Simeone wants the Argentina international to remain at the club this season. Arsenal continue to monitor the situation.
“The club has been very clear and firm about what's going to happen,” Simeone said on Friday, according to Marca. “I remain in the same position, hoping that from a sporting perspective I can help him continue to be the crucial player he is for us.
“My focus is on Sevilla. Obviously, Julian won't be there, and we have to compete against an opponent that has won two games and has a lot of confidence.
“From the moment he returns to training, I'll do everything I can to make him feel as important as he always has been. In life, everything can be reversed as long as we have our health."
Arsenal’s Julian Alvarez gamble has paid off – with two cards still to play
Nottingham Forest still active in the market after securing Delap
15:40 , Harry Latham-CoyleOliver Glasner expects more signings at Nottingham Forest following the arrival of striker Liam Delap.
The 23-year-old arrived from Chelsea for a club-record £45million fee on Thursday, and Glasner plans to make further additions ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
Glasner would not comment on a reported £22million Forest offer for his former Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz, but the Austrian did admit prospective deals were close to completion.
“I think we will add two players,” Glasner said ahead of Saturday’s trip to Liverpool and on the back of home league and Carabao Cup defeats to Leeds.
“One we have added, that means we will have at least one more signing. Close deals, quite close to be done, but now from today our focus is on the Liverpool match.
“That is the most important thing in the next 30 hours and then we have three more days to get the deals over the line.”
'One more' signing for Tottenham after £300m spend?
15:20 , Jamie BraidwoodTottenham have spent £300m on new recruits this summer but Roberto De Zerbi believes Spurs could yet sign one more player.
The Independent has reported that Tottenham wanted to sign three attacking players before the deadline, with Spurs adding Savio and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City.
They have also been offered Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, but his enormous asking price, of around €150m, makes it extremely unlikely, unless there are further sales before the deadline.
"I didn't expect a transfer window like we have done," De Zerbi said. “I think we can do one player more in one specific position.
“Yesterday, we went to dinner with the owners, Johan (Lange, sporting director) and Vinai (Venkatesham, chief executive) and we spoke about this.
"All of us are on the same page and [have] a very good connection."
Unai Emery reveals Ollie Watkins apology – but confirms tearful Aston Villa departure
15:00 , Jamie BraidwoodUnai Emery admitted he shed a tear as he received an apology from Ollie Watkins ahead of the Aston Villa striker’s move to Saudi Arabia.
Watkins is set to join Al Hilal in a £50m deal, with Emery’s side agreeing to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea as his replacement.
The England international missed Aston Villa’s 4-0 defeat to Brighton on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Emery was left seething by Watkins’ absence and said he could “only answer by silence”, but revealed an emotional farewell on Thursday.
“I can tell you now Watkins’ commitment and behaviour was fantastic always,” Emery said on Friday.
“Last week, we didn’t get a deal to finish playing the match against Brighton but he told us after the match that he was sorry and he told us he made a mistake and was wrong.
“We accepted it and the players did as well because he always had very good behaviour with me. For me, he’s a fantastic guy, even more so than as a player.
“I told him ‘bye’ with a huge hug and a small cry. But all the best with him in Saudi and with Nicolas Jackson replacing him.”
Xabi Alonso wants players with 'desire to play' amid Enzo Fernandez speculation
14:40 , Jamie BraidwoodXabi 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.”
Arsenal 'hold talks with Real Madrid' over Endrick move
14:20 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal returning to Real Madrid with an offer for a Brazilian attacker? Nope, it’s not Vinicius Jr, it’s Endrick.
According to TalkSport, the Gunners are interested in signing the 20-year-old attacker while they also pursue a move for Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid’s stance is that Endrick is not for sale. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, and new boss Jose Mourinho wants him to stay.
He's a player I like a lot and who has had many contacts from clubs that wanted him on loan or transferred,” Mourinho said.
“I didn't want to loan or sell him because I like the player, and I'd like to work with this young player who has important talents.”
Chelsea looking at Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara
14:00 , Miguel Delaney, Chief Football WriterMultiple sources are now saying that Chelsea are looking at Monaco's Lamine Camara, in a potential £55m deal, if they sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.
Chelsea are looking at alternatives if Fernandez is sold, with Alex Scott seen as unrealistic this summer due to Bournemouth remaining resolute in their stance that he is not for sale.
Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga or Roma’s Manu Kone are seen as potential options, but a move for the 22-year-old Camara is seen as possible should Chelsea need to add to their midfield options.
Arsenal could turn to Marcus Rashford before the transfer deadline
13:40 , Miguel Delaney, Chief Football WriterArsenal’s stance on Julian Alvarez is that if they don’t sign him, they will be relatively relaxed. There is some internal surprise they let Gabriel Martinelli go before securing an alternative in that area, although some sources believe it could see Arsenal move for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford on a temporary deal. It’s just as possible they keep the money and wait.
DONE DEAL! Brentford sign West Ham defender
13:20 , Harry Latham-CoyleSenegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf has joined Brentford from West Ham.
The 21-year-old defender has signed a five-year deal at the Gtech Community Stadium with the option of another season.
“He’s a player that fits our ideal age profile, with lots of room to still develop,” said Bees boss Keith Andrews.
“He had a really good year at West Ham in his first season in English football, and some of the qualities and attributes he has as a full-back really add to an already impressive part of our team.”
Chelsea toughen Enzo Fernandez stance amid Man City interest
13:00 , Miguel Delaney, Chief Football WriterChelsea want a higher price than £120m for Enzo Fernandez amid Manchester City’s ongoing interest in the midfielder.
Chelsea had long been open to business for a £120m fee for the Argentina international in what was already a complicated saga, but it is understood that no longer applies, partly due to how summer market valuations have risen.
One of the higher prices was the £116m fee City themselves paid to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson this summer, and it now appears they would have to greatly increase on that club record to secure Fernandez.
Chelsea would also want to make sure they are able to secure a replacement. There remains a great deal of sensitivity and tension around the Fernandez situation, particularly with how former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca sees him as a key signing for his new club at City.
Fernandez was not in Chelsea’s squad to face Luton Town in the Carabao Cup last night, despite manager Xabi Alonso saying the previous day that he expected the midfielder to be involved.
Fabian Hurzeler on Yankuba Minteh's Brighton future
12:40 , Jamie BraidwoodLiverpool have turned their interest to Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected two bids for Yankuba Minteh, with Seagulls manager Fabian Hurzeler insisting that Minteh’s future remains on the south coast.
Brighton knocked backed bids of £50m and £60m for Minteh and Hurzeler said: "He is a player for Brighton and at the moment there is nothing else to say. I admire from him that when this window is closed that he is fully committed to this club.
"Of course there are always dreams of players and there are some wishes for players but in the end we always need to figure what is best for the club and therefore we had an exchange with him, at the moment he’s definitely a Brighton player, I can’t say anything more so let’s see what happens.”
Julian Alvarez situation 'can be reversed' at Atletico, says Diego Simeone
12:25 , Jamie BraidwoodDiego Simeone believes Julian Alvarez still has a future at Atletico Madrid, despite a breakdown in relations at the club after pushing to join Barcelona. Atletico will refuse to sell Alvarez to Barcelona.
Simeone said: “From the moment he returns to training, I'll do everything I can to make him feel as important as he always has been. In life, everything can be reversed as long as we have our health."
Julian Alvarez to miss Atletico Madrid's trip to Sevilla
12:10 , Jamie BraidwoodJulian Alvarez will miss Atletico Madrid’s trip to Sevilla this weekend. The forward, who wants to leave the club before the transfer deadline and is wanted by Arsenal, has missed the last three days of training, with Atletico insisted that he has an “illness”.
Atletico have said that they will “never, ever” sell Alvarez to LaLiga rivals Barcelona and Diego Simeone wants the Argentina international to remain at the club this season. Arsenal continue to monitor the situation.
“The club has been very clear and firm about what's going to happen,” Simeone said on Friday, according to Marca. “I remain in the same position, hoping that from a sporting perspective I can help him continue to be the crucial player he is for us.
“My focus is on Sevilla. Obviously, Julian won't be there, and we have to compete against an opponent that has won two games and has a lot of confidence."
Oliver Glasner wants 'one more' signing amid Daniel Munoz links
12:00 , Jamie BraidwoodNottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed that he wants to sign one more player before the transfer deadline - could that be Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz?
Forest completed the £50m signing of Liam Delap yesterday and reported lodged a bid of £20m, with a further £2m in add-ons, for Palace’s Munoz has gone.
Glasner, who worked with Munoz at Palace, said: “As I mentioned I think we will get two players. One we have added.
"That means I guess we will have at least one more signing. A deal’s quite close to being done, but from today on my focus on the Liverpool match.
"Transfers are an important topic, but from now on my 100 per cent focus is the Liverpool game."
'Still a huge amount to do' as Arsenal plot Julian Alvarez move
11:40 , Miguel Delaney, Chief Football WriterAtletico Madrid’s stance is hardline, and they want a total package for Julian Alvarez that amounts to €150m.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta did come from Atletico, and there is the possibility that smoothes negotiations. In another advantage that Barcelona didn’t have, though, Arsenal can send attackers the other way. Viktor Gyokeres is currently seen as the most attractive option.
Arsenal may also be working late with one signing, but it’s part of a longer strategy where Alvarez was one of a few targets who fit exactly what they wanted. Because, on the whole, the squad is in good shape.
It’s almost exactly where Arteta wants it, bar that one piece. And Alvarez isn’t just a piece, but the attacker seen as taking this squad from one the manager is very happy with to his ideal.
He’s the player Arteta feels can take his attack to another level; “the x-factor”.
Everton boss David Moyes on Iliman Ndiaye, Jack Grealish reports
11:23 , Jamie BraidwoodEverton boss David Moyes expects Iliman Ndiaye to remain at the club this season.
It was reported yesterday that Manchester City are interested in the Senegal international as they look for replacements for the departed duo of Savio and Omar Marmoush.
"We're certainly not in a hurry to sell our best players,” Moyes said. “We've got nothing to be concerned about. As far as I know we've had no contact from any club. There's a lot of stuff that floats around that isn't always true."
A bid for Nidaye could come with the possibility of Jack Grealish going to the Merseyside club as part of the deal. Grealish has also been linked with Sunderland but Moyes confirmed that Everton are looking for new additions.
"We've not made any final decisions on that," Moyes said. "We are in the recruitment business and we are looking to bring some players in if possible. To name just one person would be wrong.
Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr heads out on loan
11:18 , Jamie BraidwoodMamadou Sarr has joined Real Sociedad on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old defender, who signed a permanent deal from Strasbourg last summer, played six times for Chelsea last season and started for Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Xabi Alonso’s side have signed Maxence Lacroix at centre-back, while Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana and Josh Acheampong are ahead of Sarr in the pecking order. “We wish Mamadou well in the Basque Country and look forward to monitoring his progress throughout the season,” the club said.
Mamadou Sarr has completed a season-long loan move to Real Sociedad.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 28, 2026
Arsenal’s Julian Alvarez gamble has paid off – with two cards still to play
11:00 , Miguel Delaney, Chief Football WriterAmid 48 hours when the Julian Alvarez saga brought a media storm in Spain, Arsenal are continuing to work away in the background. The hope is that a big calculation may yet pay off.
Mikel Arteta has long been aware that Alvarez’s first choice was Barcelona, and respects that, but his club were also aware that their Catalan rivals would struggle to do the deal. Even as far back as May, it was known that Barca had a lot to do to make the finances work, and that was before a deteriorating relationship with Atletico Madrid reached this dismal nadir.
Intermediaries have impressed upon him how Arteta is going to play him in his best position in Arsenal’s attack, which will allow both the player and the team to go onto the next level; that they can win the Champions League together.
It’s persuasive, but suddenly a lot to decide in a short space of time. Atletico want some kind of clarity as soon as Friday evening. And yet if that does mean Alvarez is ultimately open to joining Arsenal, it will prove a case of the club really holding their nerve over the long term.
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Arsenal’s Julian Alvarez gamble has paid off – with two cards still to play
Julian Alvarez misses third day of Atletico Madrid training
10:40 , Jamie BraidwoodJulian Alvarez has missed his third day of training in a row ahead of Atletico Madrid’s reported deadline for offers for the 26-year-old forward.
Atletico travel to Sevilla in LaLiga tomorrow night and Alvarez, by the looks of things, is unlikely to be a part of that squad.
Arsenal are continuing to monitor developments and could yet make a late bid for the forward, with Atletico refusing to speak to Barcelona.
Rubén Uría reports that Alvarez was not involved in Atletico’s training session - he was reported as suffering an “illness” on Wednesday.
Alonso explains reason for omitting Fernandez
10:19 , Mike JonesEnzo Fernandez did not feature against Luton last night in the Carabao Cup for Chelsea.
Blues boss Xabi Alonso explained his reasons behind not selecting the midfielder.
"It was just because of the game today and we have other players who need minutes," Alonso said in his press conference after the Luton win.
Asked when he decided Fernandez would not play against Luton, Alonso replied: "[On Wednesday], in the afternoon. It's a decision that I took.
"Enzo is a good professional. He's training well and I have nothing to say about this. It was just decisions that we have to take thinking about the game that we were playing tonight. We will see for Sunday."
Rashford to stay or go?
10:00 , Mike JonesIt does feel as though Marcus Rashford is on the path to being fully reintegrated back into Manchester United following his loan move to Barcelona last year.
He made an appearance off the bench in the 2-0 defeat to Hull last weekend and has been given the backing of manager Michael Carrick.
Yet, whilst the window remains open Rashford could still leave the club.
A Spor say Turkish side Fenerbahce want to sign the forward as they prepare for their Champions League campaign.
It is claimed that club president Cihan Kamer wants to hold talks over Rashford.
Zirkzee close to loan move
09:40 , Mike JonesManchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee is close to a loan move away from the club with Fiorentina interested in signing him.
The striker is down the pecking order at Old Trafford and will find his gametime limited this season under Michael Carrick.
Gazzetta report that Fiorentina are "in negotiations" over a £4.2m loan deal for Zirkzee, with the option to make the deal permanent next summer.
Reiss Nelson leaves Arsenal
09:20 , Mike JonesArsenal have confirmed that Reiss Nelson has left the club following a mutally terminated end to his contract.
A statement read: "We can confirm that Reiss Nelson has left the club.
"Together with Reiss, we agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect for him to become a free agent.
"Reiss, 26, spent 18 years with us, developing through our academy into senior level, making 90 first-team appearances, scoring eight goals and assisting nine times. He won the FA Cup in 2020 and played his part in our FA Community Shield victories in 2017 and 2020.
"Reiss made 68 appearances across our youth teams before signing his first professional contract with the club in December 2016.
"He had four loan spells during his time with us, firstly with Bundesliga team Hoffenheim in the 2018/19 season, then with Dutch club Feyenoord in 2021/22. He spent the 2024/25 campaign at Fulham, before remaining in west London with Brentford last season.
"Everyone at the club thanks Reiss for his contribution to Arsenal. We wish him and his family well for the future."
Brighton boss happy with squad
09:00 , Mike JonesBrighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says he is ‘happy’ with how his squad is shaping up but has not ruled out making more signings before the end of the transfer window.
"I'm really happy with the squad so far,” he said.
“We have a few issues with some injured players. But we're there to find solutions, not complain about anything.
"Regarding the depth of the squad, overall I'm quite happy. The next days, everything can happen but it has to be a good fit regarding personality, character and our style of play."
Atletico's stance on Barcelona's Alvarez interest
08:50 , Mike JonesAtletico Madrid previously put out a statement confirming that the club will not sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona.
It reads: "The members of Atlético de Madrid's Board of Directors have unanimously expressed their absolute support for the club's decision to not negotiate the transfer of Julián Alvarez to FC Barcelona.
"The members of the Board of Directors acknowledge that 'Atlético de Madrid is open to standard transfer market negotiations when conducted in a professional, ethical and respectful manner. We fully stand behind the club’s previously communicated position that FC Barcelona failed to meet these requirements and, as a result, there will not be any negotiation and there is zero consideration of an Alvarez transfer to Barcelona.'
"Atlético de Madrid trust that our player will understand the decision and will remain focused on helping the club achieve its goals, just as he has done during the two seasons he has been defending our colours."
Harvey Elliott to leave Liverpool?
08:40 , Mike JonesHarvey Elliott spent last season on a disappointing loan move to Aston Villa vbut has returned to Liverpool this summer.
He may not remain there however as the midfielder has interest from clubs in Italy.
Both Lazio and Napoli are said to favour the midfielder, according to the Daily Mail, which means he could be on the move again before the window closes next week.
Alvarez will 'never, ever' be sold to Barcelona
08:30 , Mike JonesThe future of Julian Alvarez has been one of the long-standing stories throughout this transfer window.
The player is said to favour a move to Barcelona but that has seemingly been ruled out by Atletico’s chief executive saying that will ‘never, ever’ happen.
Alvarez has now missed training for two days in a row after he was also told there is a “zero per cent chance” that he joins Barcelona.
Arsenal continue to monitor the situation and may move to make a late deal for the Argentina international but Atletico have set a deadline of today for Alvarez’s future to be decided so that they have time to bring in a replacement.
He was booed during a substitute appearance in Atletico’s draw with Villarreal on Sunday night and missed a midweek match due to “illness”.
Cody Gakpo could yet leave Liverpool
08:20 , Miguel DelaneyIf Liverpool bring in their targets (Bradley Barcola and Ismaila Sarr) then Cody Gakpo could still depart before the deadline on Tuesday.
Gakpo has been the subject of interest from Tottenham, and The Independent understands Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi is insistent that the club pursue the Dutchman, despite a summer outlay already in excess of £300m.
Asked on Thursday about Gakpo’s future, Iraola said: “When the market is open, you cannot guarantee anything with anyone.”
Liverpool continue pursuit of Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace
08:12 , Miguel DelaneyLiverpool are still pursuing Ismaila Sarr, despite seeing an initial offer of around £50m rejected by Crystal Palace.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola wants to bring in three more players before the end of the transfer window, including two who can operate in wide positions. One of those will be France winger Bradley Barcola, after PSG accepted an offer of £100m plus £20m in potential add-ons for the 23-year-old.
And while Liverpool have moved on from Yankuba Minteh following Brighton’s resistance, The Independent understands the club are not yet discouraged from a deal to bring in Sarr.
Chelsea prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez
08:00 , Mike JonesChelsea are prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez for the right price amid interest in the midfielder from Manchester City.
The Blues would also want to be able to improve their squad with the end of the window quickly approaching.
No talks between the two clubs have happened but Fernandez was not in the squad for Chelsea’s Carabao Cup win over Luton on Thursday.
Atletico Madrid set Julian Alvarez transfer deadline amid Arsenal interest
07:56 , Miguel DelaneyAtletico Madrid are pushing for the Julian Alvarez saga to be resolved by Friday, essentially giving the 26-year-old a choice to make on his future.
If Alvarez does agitate for a move to Arsenal, and the English champions meet an acceptable price, Atletico at least want the time to prepare for replacements.
Atletico Madrid set Julian Alvarez transfer deadline amid Arsenal interest
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07:53 , Mike JonesWelcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s transfer news.
We’ll have all the latest gossip, rumours and done deals throughout the day so stick with us as deadline day approaches...
