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Transfer talk: Bradley Barcola, Julian Alvarez and Alejandro Balde could all be on the move

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The summer window is set for a lively finish as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool all push for further signings before the deadline. Arsenal continue to chase a deal for Julian Alvarez, who is apparently open to a Premier League return. The Gunners also remain interested in the likes of Victor Osimhen and Kenan Yildiz as Gabriel Martinelli heads for the exit, while they could swoop for Eli Junior Kroupi in January. Igor Tyjon has undergone an Arsenal medical and should be followed by Manchester United duo James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye.

Manchester United will announce the signing of Carlos Baleba and have been boosted over Alejandro Balde as they weigh up a big offer for Lewis Hall, while Chelsea are focused on exits but 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 is wanted by Leeds. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Man Utd handed Alejandro Balde boost

All roads could yet be leading to Manchester United for Alejandro Balde.

We’ve already mentioned this morning that Hansi Flick is planning to hold more talks with the Spanish left-back today after he left him out of his squad for Sunday’s LaLiga opener against Elche, feeling that he was not 100 per cent focused and needed to clear his mind amid the ongoing transfer speculation.

Flick denied that he had told Balde to leave, saying he has asked the player to think about his future before resuming discussions on Monday.

Catalan publication Sport claim that Balde has given the green light to agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club following an initial approach from Manchester United made last week.

Barcelona are said to be looking for a fee of around £38m for the 22-year-old, who has spoken favourably about United in the past.

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Martinelli absence explained as Arsenal hold talks for £60m transfer

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has already explained why Gabriel Martinelli has not featured in any of his matchday squads this season, as Al Hilal reportedly pursue a deal for the Brazilian.

After a surprise omission against Manchester City in the Community Shield, eyebrows were raised once again when the Gunners began the defence of their Premier League crown on Friday night against newly-promoted Coventry City.

Although Arteta made two changes to the side that started at Wembley, with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka replacing Bruno Guimaraes and Noni Madueke, there was to be no recall for Martinelli.

The forward was one of several senior players left out of the matchday squad, along with Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson.

There are no suggestions that Martinelli is injured, rather his omission is down to Premier League rules stipulating that teams are only to name a 20-player squad on matchdays, a ruling that Arteta has requested changes.

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New Julian Alvarez to Arsenal transfer twist

The Julian Alvarez transfer saga rumbles on, with Arsenal clearly not giving up hope.

It was reported by Diario AS in Spain over the weekend that Alvarez was now leaving the door open to a potential return to the Premier League before the transfer deadline following more talks with Mikel Arteta as he still desperately attempts to leave Atletico Madrid.

Alvarez missed the first game of the new LaLiga season but returned against Villarreal yesterday, coming off the bench in the second half to jeers and loud whistles from an Atletico crowd angry at his public desire to join Barcelona.

He was kept away from fans at the end of the game and had a scarf thrown at him as he walked down the tunnel at the Metropolitano Stadium, with his facial expressions and body language again becoming a huge talking point on social media.

Journalist Nicolo Schira is now reporting that Barcelona will make a new attempt to sign Alvarez this week. Will Arsenal follow suit?

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Igor Tyjon completes Arsenal medical

Igor Tyjon has now undergone a medical at Arsenal.

The Gunners agreed a deal with Blackburn late last week for the England Under-18s striker that could be worth up to £3m.

It is understood that Tyjon has now passed a medical and penned a contract in north London.

His signing is expected to be closely followed by that of young Manchester United duo James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye, while Arsenal are also believed to have made a pre-contract offer to sign Georgian U21 attacker Andria Bartishvili - AKA the ‘next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’.

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Man Utd get Balde update

Hansi Flick says he is planning to hold talks with Alejandro Balde today.

The Barcelona left-back has been linked with a move to Manchester United, though the German insists he has not made a transfer decision.

“I have NOT told Alejandro Balde to leave," Flick told reporters.

“I spoke with him this morning, I told him to think about it and that we'll talk again tomorrow.”

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When Roberto De Zerbi can hand new Tottenham signings debuts

Omar Marmoush and Savinho are on course to make their Tottenham debuts against Charlton or Newcastle next week.

Spurs host their London rivals in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night and then welcome the Magpies to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, August 29, for their first home league game of the new season and will be looking to bounce back from the 3-0 loss to Brentford.

Roberto De Zerbi’s hopes of an immediate reaction from his side are set to be boosted by the availability of two new signings.

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Xabi Alonso reveals Mykhailo Mudryk transfer plan

Xabi Alonso says Chelsea will not rush into a decision about Mykhailo Mudryk’s future at the club.

Mudryk is expected to leave Chelsea on loan before the end of the transfer window, with interest from several clubs in the Premier League and Europe.

The Blues are in talks with Leeds United over a deal, but rejected the Whites’ first offer as it was well below the terms they are prepared to accept.

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'Liverpool do not need a left-winger'

As Andoni Iraola looks to bolster the Liverpool forward line before the transfer window closes, Daniel Sturridge has suggested that Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh would be a better fit than Bradley Barcola due to the existing options already at the club.

“We’re looking at the reports and it’s saying ‘left-winger’ for me you can play [Cody] Gakpo, you’ve got [Florian] Wirtz and [Rio] Ngumoha,” Sturridge said on Sky Sports.

“If I’m buying a winger at Liverpool, I’m rather go right-wing because I’ve got options on the left.

“I’m not sure about bringing in another left-winger, personally.”

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IYCMI: Man City agree Bouaddi deal

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi.

It has been widely reported that the deal is worth up to £86m (€100m).

Man City are paying a fixed fee of £81.3m plus £4.3m in add-ons, meaning Bouaddi is set to become the most expensive teenage signing in Premier League history, surpassing the £58.9m Manchester United paid Lille for Leny Yoro in 2024.

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Baleba passes Man Utd medical

Carlos Baleba could be announced as a Manchester United player on Monday.

According to Sky Sports, the midfielder has passed his medical and has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend until 2032.

United are now finalising the paperwork on a £70million deal with Brighton.