SportFootballSummer transfer windowLIVEUpdated 5 mins agoAs the World Cup enters the final chapter of an extraordinary tournament, the summer transfer window is beginning to heat upWelcome to today's transfer blog(Image: Europa Press 2026)Welcome to today's Mirror Football transfer blog on Thursday, July 16.While England fans will no doubt be feeling heartbroken, some may get a boost from their club team's activity in the transfer window. There are only two World Cup matches left, but the summer market is now heating up and in full swing.Having watched Julian Alvarez face England in the semi-final loss, Premier League fans may be about to see more of him as Arsenal are understood to be considering an audacious swap deal to bring him to the Emirates Stadium. The same could be said of Bradley Barcola, who is still being linked with a move to the Premier League.Manchester United are beginning to flex their financial muscle in the transfer window, but more may be on their way this summer. Stay with us and stay tuned as all of the latest transfer news, updates and gossip are coming your way.View PostToday08:32 BSTBradley Barcola eyed as replacement for Michael OliseBradley Barcola is being pursued by Bayern Munich as a replacement for Michael Olise. Olise is interested in a move to Real Madrid, according to Foot Mercato.With the prospect of him moving to the Bernabeu, it's understood Barcola is being eyed as somebody to take his place at Bayern Munich. The pair both impressed for France in the World Cup.Barcola and Olise enjoyed a great World Cup(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Today08:27 BSTArsenal propose audacious Julian Alvarez dealArsenal are considering the possibility of swapping Viktor Gyokeres for Julian Alvarez. Mikel Arteta's side have been heavily linked with the Argentinian World Cup star.So much so they may be willing to offer Gyokeres, who arrived last year, as bait to convince Atletico Madrid to part with Alvarez, according to talkSPORT. Gyokeres had a mixed debut campaign for the Gunners, but did not amass the same numbers as he did in Portugal.Julian Alvarez has been linked with Arsenal(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)Today08:22 BSTWelcome to Mirror transfer blogGood morning football fans!Still sad about England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina last night? How about some transfer news for you.Stay with us and stay tuned for all of the latest gossip!‌