The final week of the summer transfer window is shaping up as one of the most dramatic in recent memory, with several Premier League giants racing to close high‑profile deals before the deadline. Read also: Roger Federer Returns to New York for US Open Exhibition.
Liverpool appear to have made a decisive breakthrough in their pursuit of Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola. According to The Times, PSG are prepared to lower their asking price for the France international to £115m after previously demanding £145m, and the clubs have held more positive talks. Read also: WNBA Playoff Race Heats Up: Fire Face Must-Win Against Wings as Bueckers Shines.
“The Times report that PSG are prepared to lower their asking price for the France international to £115m after previously demanding £145m.”
— The Independent
The Reds have also enquired about the availability of Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr as they look to add wide attacking threat, after seeing two bids for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh knocked back.
Meanwhile, the future of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez remains a tangled subplot. Atletico Madrid have insisted there is “zero per cent chance” they sell Alvarez to Barcelona this summer and claim they are “the only victims” in the protracted saga. The 26‑year‑old has made clear he would like to join Barcelona, but Arsenal continue to monitor the situation and may move for a late deal. The Independent understands Atletico would like Alvarez’s future resolved by Friday.
““zero per cent chance””
— Atletico Madrid statement via The Independent
Manchester City have already completed two major moves, sealing a €100m deal for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and selling Savio to Tottenham for £85m. They are also interested in Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and could yet reignite a move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, potentially making him the biggest transfer of the summer.
Chelsea are also in talks to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and could turn back to Bournemouth’s Alex Scott if they sell Fernandez.
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