The summer transfer window, which opened on 15 June, is entering its final hours as Premier League clubs scramble to complete key signings before the Tuesday 23:00 BST deadline. With the clock ticking, several major names, including Julian Alvarez, Cody Gakpo, and Enzo Fernandez, remain at the center of intense speculation.
Julian Alvarez’s future is currently the most significant saga to monitor. The 26-year-old Atletico Madrid striker is caught between a desire to depart and his club’s refusal to sell him to Barcelona, though they remain open to a deal with Arsenal. The Gunners have monitored the situation for some time, with Atletico reportedly seeking a fee of 150 million euros (£128 million). While Atletico manager Diego Simeone has publicly stated he will do everything to make the player feel important upon his return to training, Alvarez has missed multiple sessions and was absent for the recent match against Sevilla.
At Chelsea, uncertainty surrounds Enzo Fernandez, who missed Sunday’s victory over Brighton amid links to a high-profile move to Manchester City. Should the Argentina midfielder depart, it would likely set a new club record, eclipsing the £116 million spent on Elliot Anderson earlier this summer. His exit could pave the way for Monaco’s Lamine Camara to join Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s activity remains high, with the club potentially reaching 13 incoming deals and exceeding 30 departures, as they look to surpass last season’s £300 million player sales record. Other potential exits include Mykhailo Mudryk, who is seeking a loan, alongside Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Dario Essugo, Deivid Washington, and Shim Mheuka.
Manchester City are also in negotiations with Liverpool regarding attacker Cody Gakpo. While the Netherlands international is reportedly open to the move, Liverpool would only sanction the transfer if they can secure another attacking reinforcement alongside Bradley Barcola. Tottenham are also interested, but City’s offer of approximately £85 million makes them the player’s preferred destination.
Liverpool’s search for attacking depth has also led them to Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr after failing with two bids for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh. The Seagulls are holding out for more than the £60 million offered by the Reds. Meanwhile, Tottenham and Everton are involved in a swap deal involving Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison. While terms for Ndiaye are largely agreed, his move to north London faces potential competition from other clubs, including Manchester City. Everton are eager to sell the 26-year-old, who previously held talks with Al-Hilal, and are simultaneously working to re-sign Richarlison after he expressed a desire to leave Spurs.
Everton are also pushing to bring Jack Grealish back on loan from Manchester City. The England international, who spent last season at Goodison Park, has prioritized a return to the club over interest from his former side, Aston Villa. The deal remains complex as Grealish enters the final year of his contract.
Newcastle United are continuing their search for forward options, with a long-standing interest in Lille’s 21-year-old Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Lille manager Davide Ancelotti has already excluded the player from training and the squad for their match against Paris St-Germain, signaling a potential exit. Finally, Manchester United’s late business is expected to focus on Joshua Zirkzee, though a move for the 25-year-old depends on Jonathan David’s departure to Atletico Madrid, with Juventus also maintaining interest in the forward. The report also notes that but they will have to battle the clock to earn their dream moves before the market closes. The report also notes that with that in mind, Sport’s football reporters have picked out the high-profile moves which could go through during what promises to be a busy ending to the window. The report also notes that with Simeone saying he wasn’t well enough, alvarez has missed multiple training sessions and did not travel to face Sevilla on Saturday. The report also notes that enzo Maresca worked with the Argentina midfielder at Chelsea and needs to bolster his ranks following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders this summer. The report also notes that lamine Camara has already made 49 appearances for the Senegal national team. The report also notes that ismaila Sarr has scored 23 goals in 81 appearances for Senegal. The report also notes that like the Gambian, Sarr is a right-sided winger and the Reds initially enquired about the Senegal international last week, but that was rebuffed by Crystal Palace. The report also notes that jack Grealish scored twice and provided six assists in 20 appearances for Everton last season.
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