Barcelona make a surprise move for Arsenal shortly before the transfer deadline: according to information from Fabrizio Romano and Mundo Deportivo, Gabriel Jesus is on the verge of a move to the Catalans.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has made a public attempt to convince Cody Gakpo to remain at Anfield as Manchester City intensify their pursuit of the Dutch international. With the transfer deadline fast approaching, the defender has emphasized Gakpo's vital role in the squad despite the imminent arrival of big-money reinforcements.
VfB Stuttgart may yet be able to count on Bilal El Khannouss next season after the attacking midfielder had recently been persistently linked with a departure.
Tottenham Hotspur and Everton have reportedly reached agreements in principle for two massive transfers, with Iliman Ndiaye heading to north London and Richarlison returning to Merseyside. The huge moves come amid a tumultuous period for Spurs, who have suffered a winless start to the Premier League season.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has admitted that the club could face a late shock in the transfer market regarding the future of star striker Julian Alvarez. The Argentine international, who has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona and Arsenal, was a high-profile absentee during Atleti's recent La Liga victory.
Emiliano Martinez has completed a surprise £7.5m switch to Chelsea, turning down advances from other European heavyweights amid Juventus links. The Argentine goalkeeper forced an exit from Aston Villa and immediately identified Stamford Bridge as his preferred destination, largely driven by the prospect of working under Blues boss Xabi Alonso.
Juventus are closing in on a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr as they scramble to bolster their squad before the transfer deadline. The Bianconeri have reached a verbal agreement for the Senegal international to address a growing availability crisis in the middle of the park.
SV Werder Bremen are sounding out a loan move for Arijon Ibrahimovic from Bayern Munich, DeichStube report, citing their own information as well as Sky.
Bayern Munich ultimately sweep aside VfB Stuttgart and once again celebrate a home gala at the start of the Bundesliga season. In the shadow of the attacking artists, a supposed candidate for sale also finally becomes the summer’s secret winner.
Deadline day is getting ever closer. Which means the transfer merry-go-round is really gathering pace once again. An overview of the day’s most important news and rumours.
Barcelona have officially confirmed the departure of 20-year-old defender Hector Fort, who has completed a permanent move to Real Sociedad. The La Masia graduate leaves the Spotify Camp Nou in a deal worth approximately €8 million, bringing an end to his decade-long association with the Catalan giants. His departure deals a significant emotional blow to close friend Lamine Yamal, who reportedly views the departing La Masia graduate as a 'brother'.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed a significant blow to his squad planning, revealing that three first-team stars have formally requested to leave the club. The announcement comes at a tumultuous time for the north London side following a winless start to the Premier League campaign.
