The summer transfer window is heating up as Premier League clubs push to finalise deals. Arsenal have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over winger Bradley Barcola, while reports suggest Julian Alvarez has agreed terms with the Gunners. Liverpool are set for a medical for Ronald Araujo, and Manchester United are exploring options for a new left-back.
Arsenal's attacking pursuit
Arsenal have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential move for winger Bradley Barcola, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners have joined the race for the France international as they continue searching for attacking reinforcements. Liverpool are also interested in Barcola and are currently considered to be leading the race for the 23-year-old, with talks already taking place. PSG are reportedly demanding around £130m for Barcola, meaning Arsenal would need to make a significant investment to bring the winger to the Premier League.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Arsenal have agreed a contract with Julian Alvarez, as they look to bolster their attacking options. The Gunners are also monitoring Ezri Konsa and Tottenham captain Cristian Romero in defence, with Romero reportedly keen on a shock move across north London.
Liverpool's defensive reinforcement
Ronald Araujo is set to complete his surprise loan switch to Liverpool on Sunday. It is expected that the versatile Uruguay defender will arrive on Merseyside to undergo a medical and put the finishing touches on an initial season-long deal that will include the option for a permanent transfer next summer. Liverpool have swooped for Barcelona centre-back Araujo amid injuries to new arrival Jeremy Jacquet, Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni, while Ibrahima Konate left the club earlier this summer at the end of his contract. It has left captain Virgil van Dijk as the only fit senior central defender available to new boss Andoni Iraola.
Manchester United's left-back search
Manchester United need a new left-back, but Newcastle are refusing to sell Lewis Hall, so Jorge Salinas is said to be a new target. An injury to Mason Mount could see United renew efforts to sign a midfielder. Marcus Rashford will join up with the Manchester United squad as they head to the Republic of Ireland for the next phase of pre-season, Michael Carrick has confirmed. Rashford's club future has appeared in limbo this summer after Barcelona opted not to exercise their £26million option to sign him on a permanent transfer following his season-long loan spell at the Camp Nou last term.
Chelsea and Tottenham updates
Chelsea are set to confirm the arrival of Pep Chavarria, as they await the arrival of Morgan Rogers in training for the first time. Tottenham have turned attentions to Georges Mikautadze, and remain keen on Cody Gakpo and Savinho, as Micky van de Ven agrees a new contract and Manor Solomon heads to West Ham. Tottenham are advancing in talks with Manchester City over a deal for Savinho, with an agreement now edging closer. According to Football Insider, Spurs have already agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old winger, who is pushing for a move to North London. A package worth around £60m is reportedly enough to complete the deal.
Solomon's move to West Ham
West Ham are closing in on the permanent signing of Tottenham winger Manor Solomon. Standard Sport understands that while a deal for the Israel international has yet to be finalised, it is now near to completion. West Ham are believed to have reached an initial agreement over a transfer worth £5m up front, plus a further £2m in add-ons. Spurs have also reportedly added a 10 per cent sell-on clause into the deal. The former Fulham man, 27, will travel for a medical tomorrow having agreed an initial three-year contract at the London Stadium until 2029 that includes the option for a further 12 months beyond that.
Other transfer news
Romelu Lukaku has said yes to a potential move to Fenerbahce, reports claim. The Belgian striker is widely expected to leave Napoli this summer after an injury-wrecked 2025/26 campaign. Lukaku, 33, had been linked with a surprise switch to Monaco this week, before Fenerbahce then emerged as the leading suitors for his signature. Fabrizio Romano reports tonight that the former Manchester United and Chelsea frontman has given the green light to a transfer to Istanbul after talks with president Aziz Yildirim.
Ferran Torres looks unlikely to join Arsenal, with Paris Saint-Germain having already made a lot of progress towards a deal to sign the former Manchester City star from Barcelona. According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has already been reached on personal terms, with PSG to submit an official bid soon as club-to-club talks accelerate.
