Barcelona have taken a firm stance in the transfer market by rejecting an opening formal bid from Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres. The Spanish forward has already informed the Catalan hierarchy of his desire to move to the Parc des Princes, but the club are holding out for a more favourable financial package before sanctioning his departure.
Arsenal have opened negotiations with West Ham United regarding the potential departure of Reiss Nelson as Mikel Arteta looks to trim his squad before the transfer deadline. The 26-year-old winger has spent the last two seasons out on loan and is once again expected to move on to secure regular first-team football.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that Omar Marmoush must decide if his future remains at the Etihad Stadium. Despite a starring performance in pre-season, the Egyptian forward continues to face an uphill battle for regular starting opportunities in the Premier League.
Chelsea are not getting on at all well in pre-season. Xabi Alonso is already under criticism, and on top of that a bizarre oddity occurs in a friendly.
Wrexham are on the verge of completing a sensational move for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal that will shatter the club's transfer record. The 26-year-old shot-stopper is expected to undergo a medical on Monday after the two clubs reached an agreement following extensive negotiations this summer.
Julian Alvarez has officially returned to Atletico Madrid to begin his pre-season preparations following an extended break. The Argentine forward was joined by fellow internationals as Diego Simeone’s squad begins to take its final shape ahead of the upcoming campaign. While the focus remains on the pitch, speculation regarding the striker's long-term future at the Metropolitano continues to simmer in the background.