The summer transfer window has entered its final stretch, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all pushing to get deals done before next week's deadline. Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with talks now set to begin after Atletico Madrid named their price.
Arsenal close in on Alvarez and new signings
Arsenal could partially fund a deal through Gabriel Martinelli's exit as they remain interested in the likes of Kenan Yildiz and Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Meanwhile, Igor Tyjon and Habeeb Ogunneye will be announced as Arsenal players after medicals, to be followed by James Scanlon.
Atletico director Mateu Alemany was in London last week, where he is understood to have met with Arsenal counterparts - and made clear his side would seek a fee of 150m euros (£128m).
Man Utd, Liverpool and Spurs make moves
Man United will confirm the signing of Carlos Baleba and then turn their attentions to Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. Chelsea could move for Francisco Conceicao if Pedro Neto leaves.
Liverpool remain in talks over Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye as they plot a third bid for Yankuba Minteh, having made a shock Endrick enquiry. Tottenham have agreed a deal for Omar Marmoush to follow Savinho from Manchester City amid reports over interest in Mykhailo Mudryk, who won't be going to Leeds.
More deals and updates
Newcastle are set to sign Nico Gonzalez from Man City, per Fabrizio Romano, with a reported fee of £47m plus £3m in add-ons. Newcastle have also opened talks to sign Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo, having reportedly sent an offer of €40m (£34.2m).
Liam Delap is in talks over a potential move from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest. Standard Sport understands the player's representatives are in talks with Forest over the possible terms of a deal. Chelsea are known to be willing to sell the striker this summer and value him at £50million.
Liverpool will only let Cody Gakpo leave the club if they can sign two more wingers before the transfer deadline, according to Fabrizio Romano. Man City have made contact over a potential move for Gakpo, with Tottenham also interested.
Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a bid for Julian Alvarez, and have put the asking price for Enzo Fernandez up to £140m, per reports from Sky Italy. Shumaira Mheuka has agreed a new long-term Chelsea contract, Standard Sport understands.
The 2026 summer transfer window closes on Tuesday, September 1, at 11pm BST, a return to a more traditional closing time after the last two summer windows shut at 7pm.
