The summer transfer window is closing in a few days, and Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham remain active. The Premier League champions are set to discover if their pursuit of Julian Alvarez has been successful, with reports that Atletico Madrid have set a deadline to end the saga. Andria Bartishvili is poised to follow James Scanlon, Habeeb Ogunneye and Igor Tyjon in becoming Arsenal players, while Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Fabio Vieira are all set to depart.
Liverpool are finalising a move for Bradley Barcola following a medical, but are in talks with Manchester City for the sale of Cody Gakpo, a massive blow to Tottenham. The Reds also have Ismaila Sarr on their shortlist. Chelsea have signed goalkeeper Emi Martinez and are braced to receive an offer for Enzo Fernandez, while stepping up efforts to sign a replacement amid progress in talks with Monaco for Lamine Camara.
Manchester United are expected to confirm a double deal as they continue to target a left-back. Tottenham are in talks with Everton over a stunning double deal that would see Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison move in opposite directions.
Southampton and Aston Villa are close to agreeing a deal for the transfer of Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The Athletic reports the young centre-back is moving for around £30m, with the deal down to final details.
Carlos Baleba was introduced to Old Trafford today before Manchester United’s defeat of Ipswich.
Everton are pushing to sign Folarin Balogun and have reportedly agreed personal terms with the player. Reports in Italy say the Toffees have lodged an €18m (£15.4m) bid.
Sunderland have opened talks to sign Tottenham’s Kevin Danso. According to BBC Sport, the Black Cats saw a loan offer for the full-back rejected last week. They are now looking at a permanent move, with talks progressing but no agreement thought to be close. Personal terms are not thought to be an issue.
Stefan Bajcetic is closing in on a move away from Liverpool. Reports in Spain say the player is set to join Celta Vigo in a deal worth just £1.2m, with Liverpool retaining a buy-back clause.
Bradley Barcola has completed his Liverpool medical. Videos shared on social media show the player leaving medical facilities on Merseyside, with reports suggesting he has passed his tests and is due to sign the paperwork tomorrow.
Omari Hutchinson has arrived in Milan to complete his transfer to Ruben Amorim’s side. The Nottingham Forest forward, formerly of Chelsea, is set to undergo a medical and sign all his paperwork on Monday.
Ismaila Sarr has sent a clear message that he wants to leave Crystal Palace by deleting all posts on his Instagram page relating to the south London club.
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