The summer transfer window is heating up as Premier League clubs finalize deals before the new season. Arsenal are linked with Kenan Yildiz, Julian Alvarez, and Victor Osimhen, while Liverpool are advancing on Bradley Barcola. Manchester United are monitoring Edmond Tapsoba, and Chelsea are bracing for a bid for Enzo Fernandez.
Liverpool decide against Mbaye move
A double raid of Paris Saint-Germain for Liverpool now looks unlikely. The Reds had been linked with Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola, but reports suggest they will not pursue Mbaye despite exploratory talks. The Athletic dismissed suggestions that personal terms had been agreed with the Senegal international.
Man Utd target Tapsoba
Manchester United are in close contact with Edmond Tapsoba’s representatives over a potential move. According to Fussball Daten, United face competition from Tottenham and Newcastle for the Bayer Leverkusen defender, who is valued at €50 million (£43 million).
Alvarez next club revealed
Julian Alvarez will leave Atletico Madrid this summer, with reports from Spain indicating he will join Barcelona. The Argentina international had been linked with Arsenal, but Barcelona is his next destination, despite Atletico’s stance against dealing with rivals.
Aston Villa have rejected Al Hilal’s €45 million offer for Ollie Watkins, as reported by The Athletic. The Saudi club had agreed personal terms with the player, but Villa are not keen to sell.
Other moves and done deals
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is in Italy for a Napoli medical, with a loan move and €27 million (£23 million) buy option. Crystal Palace have signed Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake on a five-year deal. Newcastle are in exploratory talks for Man City’s Nico Gonzalez. Brighton have confirmed the loan signing of Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise with a conditional obligation to buy. Troy Parrott is closing in on a move from AZ to Real Betis, with final details being worked out.
