It’s a busy end to the transfer window with Tuesday’s deadline fast approaching and some of the biggest clubs and players are poised to move.
Cody Gakpo is set to leave Liverpool and join Manchester City in a shock move after Bradley Barcola’s £120m move from Paris Saint-Germainwas agreed. If Gakpo departs, the Reds could sign another winger, with previous interest in Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace having moved on from Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh.
Atletico Madrid remain steadfast on keeping Julian Alvarez or moving him to a club that is not Barcelona, with Arsenal’s hopes quickly fading.
While Manchester City remain in talks to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, who have been busy this weekend after signing Emiliano Martinez, who makes his debut against Brighton after a £7.5m deal from Aston Villa. If Fernandez does leave, Chelsea could sign a new midfielder, with previous interest in Bournemouth’s Alex Scott.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below:
DONE DEAL! Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa
After six years at Villa Park, Ollie Watkins is bound for Saudi Arabia as he gets his move to Al-Hilal.
Aston Villa ready to add Southampton defender for £30m
Aston Villa continue to reshuffle the deck, it would seem, with a new centre-back a pressing need after Ezri Konsa’s move to Arsenal.
After £50m coming in for the England international, £30m could be going back out for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
The Athletic reports that a deal is agreed and the 24-year-old could leave Saints before Tuesday’s deadline.
Porto to sign Brazilian wonderkid
Porto have struck a deal for one of Brazil’s finest young talents Gabriel Mec, according to widespread reports, including Fabrizio Romano and ESPN Brasil.
The 18-year-old attacker will cost the Portuguese giants €10m (£8.6m) in his inevitable move to Europe after impressing back home with two goals in Serie A already.
Boreham Wood star set for record move to Swedish giants
Boreham Wood are set to sell Abdul Abdulmalik for a National League record £1.5m to Swedish club Djurgardens, reports the BBC’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The 23-year-old winger’s move tops the fee paid in the fifth-tier in 2012 by Leicester City to Fleetwood Town Jamie Vardy at £1m.
The forward scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists last term, which prompted rejected bids worth £1m and £1.5m for the former Millwall academy player.
Abdulmalik said: “I’m ready for the next challenge. I’m ready to prove to myself and those around me that I’m capable of reaching the top.”
What next for Enzo Fernandez? Chelsea’s wantaway star left out by Xabi Alonso again
Enzo Fernandez missed the Chelsea game against Brighton with Xabi Alonso omitting him from the squad again.
“We need the squad to be 100 per cent focused”, Xabi Alonso told Sky Sports.
Man City appear to be playing the waiting game, perhaps teasing Chelsea into backing down from their £120m valuation should they face a scenario where they have to reintegrate an unhappy player.
Julian Alvarez returns to Atletico Madrid training amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest
Julian Alvarez has returned to Atletico Madrid training today.
The Argentina is back to work with the La Liga giants amid speculation over his future and interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
Atleti have refused to do business with Barcelona and so far the player is against a move to to London.
But rejoining the group is perhaps an indication that Alvarez, after a couple of days missing through illness, could be open to staying at the Metropolitano.
Liverpool still targeting second new winger after Barcola?
Liverpool are still in the hunt to sign Ismaila Sarr, reports Sacha Tavolieri.
Al-Ittihad, who previously held an interest in the Senegalese winger, are out of the running.
With Bradley Barcola coming in, Sarr could be the replacement to allow Cody Gakpo’s departure.
Forest want Liverpool goalkeeper
Nottingham Forest are pursuing Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, reports Marca.
Mamardashvili remains behind Alisson Becker at Anfield and could now move on to secure the No 1 jersey at another club.
Matz Sels started against the Reds at Anfield on Saturday but more competition in the position appears a priority before Tuesday’s deadline.
Arsenal’s Martinelli set to secure Al Hilal deal?
Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal is a done deal, reports Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
Al Hilal and Arsenal will do business at €65m (£55.7m).
A medical and long-term deal are the next steps.
Jamie Carragher backs Cody Gakpo sale at the right price
Jamie Carragher has backed Liverpool to sell Cody Gakpo to Man City at £80-85m.
City have shown interest in the Dutch international, while the Reds are close to signing Bradley Barcola for £123m.
And Carragher believes Gakpo’s role would be diminished enough with Barcola on board that a sale now makes sense.
“The money talked about for Gakpo £80/85M we should sell. With Barcola arriving he will be a squad player,” Carragher said on social media.
“We need to use that money for a right winger & give the squad a better balance.”
