The Premier League is back but that will not stop the transfer madness bubbling away in the background with more than a week remaining in the window.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted that he is short of wingers, which has seen two offers for Yankuba Minteh, the latest for £60m, rebuffed by Brighton, as they step up their search for a successor to Mohamed Salah. Curtis Jones has left for £30m, joining Inter. And the Reds would like two wide players, Minteh and then, perhaps, Bradley Barcola, but Paris Saint-Germain are looking for £145m. Real Madrid’s Endrick has also been floated as an option this weekend.
Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz as Mikel Arteta seeks to complete his transfer plans for an assault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season. The Gunners have announced the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with attention now turning to the left side of attack and the 21-year-old Turkey international is high up on their list of targets.
Manchester United have a deal in place to sign Brighton’s Carlos Baleba for £70m, ending a pursuit that begun last summer, while Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m, with Omar Marmoush tipped to follow the Brazilian. While City have identified Brazilian winger Allan as a possible replacement.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below
Arsenal consider Victor Osimhen?
Now this would be audacious, Arsenal in for Victor Osimhen?
The Galatasaray striker, 27, would appeal, should he drop his wage demands, reports Footmercato.
It’s hard to imagine Mikel Arteta doing that one, with Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus still in the building, but the former Napoli striker has long since been linked with the Premier League, which could suit his all-action style.
Villa prepare Jackson bid
Chelsea are braced for a bid from Aston Villa for Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson.
The 25-year-old had a lively World Cup off the back of a disappointing loan spell with Bayern Munich.
But the Telegraph reports that Unai Emery could look to add the Chelsea striker with an offer close to the £65m valuation.
Atletico Madrid are seemingly out at that price, despite their lofty £150m valuation of Julian Alvarez with Barcelona and Arsenal keen.
Liverpool make Real Madrid enquiry after Minteh bid rejected
Liverpool are active with just over one week until the transfer deadline day.
A £60m bid for Yankuba Minteh has been rejected, but now the Times are reporting the Reds have made an enquiry to Real Madrid for Brazil forward Endrick.
The 20-year-old spent last term at Lyon and was a squad player for Brazil at the World Cup, though his future is unclear with Jose Mourinho in charge.
Man Utd agree Baleba deal before Premier League opener
It’s a big day for Man Utd, who kick off their Premier League season against Hull at lunchtime.
But the news overnight of a deal in place to pay £70m for Carlos Baleba will also boost Michael Carrick.
The Brighton midfielder to undergo a medical this weekend.
Sky Sports reports there is a five-year deal on the table, with a sell-on clause for the Seagulls too.
Barcola to Liverpool? Alvarez to Arsenal? Ten big transfers that could still happen before deadline day
The summer transfer window closes on 1 September as clubs across Europe aim to wrap up their summer business ahead of the 2026/27 season.
But while some teams will feel their business is done this summer, most clubs – especially some in the Premier League – know they need more arrivals if they’re to compete this season.
Chris Wilson has the rundown:
Curtis Jones’ Liverpool exit confirmed in €30m move to Inter
Liverpool could also make a further is €5m in achievable add-ons for the midfielder, while they have a 10 percent sell-on clause.
Jones was in the final year of his contract at Anfield and Liverpool risked losing him on a free transfer if they did not sell him this summer.
They had rejected a is €25m bid from Inter in June and, while new head coach Andoni Iraola said he wanted to keep the England international, Jones had told him he wanted to leave.
Brighton reject second Liverpool bid for Yankuba Minteh
But Liverpool are trying to step up their efforts to make signings with new head coach Andoni Iraola saying he would like to have more wingers in his squad.
Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain far apart in their valuations of Bradley Barcola, with the Champions League winners wanting £145m for the France international.
Arsenal explore move for Kenan Yildiz after missing out on Vinicius Jr
Arteta has long identified the left side attack as a priority position to upgrade, with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr having been the ideal target. The Brazilian’s decision to stay at the Bernabeu caused Arsenal to reconsider the situation, and some thought has been given to waiting until either January or next summer when other deals could become possible.
Why charged reunion with Newcastle could prove crucial for Alexander Isak after Liverpool false dawn
Both Liverpool and Newcastle looked weakened after last summer’s Alexander Isak saga proved costly in more ways than one, but now the Swede must attempt to put that behind him, writes Senior Football Correspondent Richard Jolly:
Man Utd seal £70m move for Carlos Baleba
Manchester United have agreed a £70m deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, with the midfielder to undergo a medical in the next 24 hours.
Sky Sports reports the five-year deal is £65m plus £5m in add-ons, with a sell-on clause for the Seagulls.
