Julián Alvarez is reportedly considering a move to Arsenal in the transfer window after being booed during Atlético Madrid's draw with Villarreal on Sunday. The Argentina forward, a former Manchester City player, has been kept out of Barcelona's reach, as the Catalan club may lack the funds to complete a deal, while the Gunners have significant financial resources.
Barcelona defender linked with United
Alejandro Balde was left out of the Barcelona squad for their win over Elche, opening the door for a move to Manchester United. A new left-back is expected to address the problems at Old Trafford.
Jarrod Bowen has committed his future to West Ham despite their relegation and a poor start to the Championship season. However, a £50m bid from Crystal Palace could tempt the Hammers captain, with the Eagles struggling in their recent match at Everton.
Villa and Sunderland eye defensive targets
Aston Villa have lined up Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez to solve their defensive issues for the rest of the season, following a 4-0 defeat at Brighton. Sunderland, meanwhile, are tracking Barcelona's Marc Casadó after losing at Ipswich, with the 22-year-old also linked to several Premier League clubs.
Cruzeiro's Jonathan Jesus is the subject of interest from Strasbourg and Chelsea, with ownership group BlueCo reportedly keen on the 22-year-old centre-back. Real Betis, Valencia and Benfica are also in the hunt.
Chelsea striker and Hull deal
Napoli are considering a move for Chelsea striker Marc Guiu, though the Serie A club believe the Blues' £25m valuation is too high. Hull City, after a strong start to the season with a win over Manchester United, have agreed a £15.4m deal to sign forward Mohamed-Ali Cho from Nice.
Joe Willock, despite scoring against Liverpool, is linked with a move to Besiktas, with the Turkish club showing interest in the Newcastle midfielder.
