Arsenal are hoping to secure the signing of Julian Alvarez to cap off a productive summer of incomings and boost their forward line as they look to defend their Premier League title. Alvarez is said to be open to the move having initially favoured a switch to Barcelona and he is the Gunners’ priority signing after their enquiries over Kenan Yildiz where shut down by Juventus. Liverpool, meanwhile, are targeting a new winger with the need for more attacking options evidenced by their dramatic 2-2 draw with Newcastle on Sunday. They continue to pursue PSG’s Bradley Barcola who was left out of the squad for their game against Rennes while the Reds have seen two bids for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh turned down. This is perhaps a move closest to happening with Minteh having reportedly agreed personal terms. Real Madrid’s Endrick is also of interest. Elsewhere, Manchester City have agreed a €100m deal with Lille to buy midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi while Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez were part of the squad to face Bournemouth despite interest from Spurs and Newcastle respectively. Interestingly, City are slso said to be interested in Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo though no club-to-club talks have taken place yet. Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez were also absent from Aston Villa’s matchday squad amid rumours that both players could be preparing for imminent exits with Watkins’ in particular looking very close to a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below Arsenal given hope in push to sign Julian Alvarez before transfer deadlineArsenal have been given encouragement that a Julian Alvarez deal may be possible before the end of the window, as the Premier League champions actively work on a deal.There is still a long way to go before any deal is possible, but the London club are attempting to negotiate that price down, while the Kroenke ownership are taking the view they did on Vinicius Junior, which is that they are willing to back the right big move.Miguel Delaney25 August 2026 07:00Di Gregorio heading to BournemouthSky Sports News report that Bournemouth are set to sign Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.He’ll join on a season long loan with an option to buy at £12m plus add-ons.If Bournemouth decide against triggering the option an additional loan fee of £1.3m will be applicable for the Premier League side.(Getty)Will Castle25 August 2026 06:00Everton open to offers for O'Brien and BetoEverton are expected to listen to offers for Jake O’Brien, who is attracting interest from clubs in England, Italy and France, according to The Athletic.The Toffees are also anticipating offers for striker Beto, who is similarly on the radar of Italian clubs and could make a return to Serie A.Will Castle25 August 2026 05:00Tottenham close in on MarmoushTottenham are closing in on the double signing of Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City.Savinho’s deal has already been agreed by the clubs and Fabrizio Romano now reports that Tottenham have secured a verbal agreement over Marmoush’s transfer too.That deal is for an initial loan move with an obligation to buy for £50m if certain conditions are met.(PA Wire)Will Castle25 August 2026 04:04Jaissle has two-word response to Lewis Hall transfer rumoursMatthias Jaissle responded to rumours that Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall could leave the club this summer and possibly go to suitors Manchester United.Speaking of the rumours the new manager said: “No chance, no chance.”Michael Carrick’s Red Devils want to strengthen their left side and have their sights on Hall who played an outstanding game against Liverpool on Sunday despite a last minute error that led to a match-saving penalty for the Reds.Jaissle was adamant that Hall is not for sale and with so many Newcastle outgoings already this summer the club is in a position to hold firm with their stance.Will Castle25 August 2026 03:00Gianni Infantino told ‘enough is enough’ as players accuse Fifa president of being blinded by powerHigh-profile current and former players – including a representative from a Fifa advisory body – believe that "change is necessary" in the governing body’s leadership as pressure builds on its president Gianni Infantino.Mikael Silvestre, the former Manchester United defender who forms part of Fifa’s Players’ Voice Panel, published a statement calling for reform at the top of Fifa on his X account on Monday, writing above it: "Enough is enough!"Will Castle25 August 2026 02:00Gabriel Martinelli in talks over Saudi exitArsenal are in talks with Al Hilal over a deal for winger Gabriel Martinelli, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports.The Brazilian was not included in Arsenal’s squad for their opening Premier League win against Coventry on Friday and previously turned down a move to Galatasaray.BBC Sport adds he is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans.(Getty)Will Castle25 August 2026 01:00Unai Emery plays coy over Ollie Watkins' futureUnai Emery was especially guarded when asked questions over Ollie Watkins’ future at Aston Villa.Watkins did not travel to the Amex amid transfer interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal. Watkins is reportedly keen on the move to Saudi Arabia though Villa do not want to sell him.When asked if Watkins’ absence on Sunday was due to physical or transfer-related reasons, Emery replied: "Ask him. I only can answer it by silence."Ollie Watkins could leave Aston Villa (Getty)Will Castle25 August 2026 00:00Uefa boss Aleksander Ceferin rules out challenging Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidencyUefa president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino but warned the beleaguered Fifa chief that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down over his aborted plans to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, with three continental confederations accusing him of “deception” and Uefa threatening a boycott of Fifa competitions.Will Castle24 August 2026 23:00Fabinho links up with Salah at TrabzonsporFabinho has joined former Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah by joining Turkish side Trabzonspor.Will Castle24 August 2026 22:00