Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the Catalan giants remain firmly in the hunt for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Despite heavy competition from the Premier League and tension between the two Spanish clubs, the Blaugrana are refusing to give up on their primary attacking target.
Liverpool have officially shifted their focus in the transfer market, launching a massive bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr. The move comes after the club decided to walk away completely from negotiations for Brighton forward Yankuba Minteh, leaving Andoni Iraola desperate to secure attacking reinforcements before the summer transfer deadline.
Chelsea have opened dialogue with the representatives of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as the Blues look to solve their ongoing issues between the sticks. The West London club are increasingly concerned by the recent form of current number one Robert Sanchez following a shaky start to the Premier League campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the £9.5m signing of Algeria left-back Jaouen Hadjam from Swiss side Young Boys on a five-year contract. The 23-year-old arrives to bolster Fabian Hurzeler's defensive ranks following a fine spell in Switzerland, offering additional tactical depth and competition on the left flank for the Seagulls this season.
Villarreal have completed the signing of Canadian international Nathan Saliba from Anderlecht on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old midfielder arrives in a 15 million euro deal and is relishing the chance to play in the Champions League.
Manchester City have completed the signing of highly rated Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year contract. The 18-year-old midfielder arrives at the Etihad Stadium as one of the most exciting young talents in world football.
Manchester City are preparing an opening proposal for Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez ahead of next week's transfer deadline. The Argentina international is viewed by manager Enzo Maresca as the ideal recruit to overhaul his midfield following a series of high-profile departures, though the Blues continue to value the 25-year-old at around £120m.
Villarreal defender Willy Kambwala is set to complete a season-long loan move to Serie A side Como. The French-Congolese centre-back chose a switch to Italy over a proposed move to Osasuna in search of regular first-team minutes.
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign forward Omar Marmoush on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for up to £60m. The Egypt international is scheduled to undergo a medical in north London after falling down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium, having made only eight Premier League starts last season.