Transfer Gossip: Arsenal Eyes Barcola; Man City Targets Fernández
- Alexis Mac Allister: Galatasaray is reportedly interested in signing the Liverpool midfielder.
- Bradley Barcola: Arsenal is considering swooping in on the deal after Liverpool hesitated to meet Paris Saint-Germain's asking price. The Gunners have funds left from their unsuccessful pursuit of Vinícius Júnior.
- Lewis Hall: The young left-back remains determined to join Manchester United and has expressed this desire again to Newcastle United.
- Jonathan David: Aston Villa has made a move for the Juventus striker. His departure could clear the way for Juventus to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United.
- Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea values the striker at around $69 million (£51 million), with Tottenham also showing interest. Aston Villa is reportedly keen as well.
- Enzo Fernández: Manchester City would love to reunite him with manager Enzo Maresca but will wait until Rodri’s exit is near completion before making a bid. Chelsea expects to keep Fernández and may increase his asking price above $162 million (£120 million) after the Premier League starts.
- Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea does not plan to sell the winger permanently this summer but is open to loan options. Mudryk prefers a Premier League loan over moves elsewhere in Europe. Strasbourg has been proposed as a loan destination.
- Djed Spence: Inter Milan is close to agreeing a deal to sign the Tottenham right back for more than $35 million (£26 million).
La Liga Updates
- Rodri: Chose Barcelona over Real Madrid based on team atmosphere rather than salary; both clubs offered similar four-year contracts worth $17 million (€15 million) per year.
- Barcelona’s Center Back Search: Following Ronald Araújo’s loan to Liverpool, Barça is eyeing Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, Athletic Club’s Aymeric Laporte, Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni, or promoting 21-year-old Álvaro Cortés to fill the gap.
- Jules Koundé: Though mostly played at right back, Koundé wants to play centrally and is frustrated his wish isn’t being honored. This tension with manager Hansi Flick might lead to his exit. Arsenal has shown interest in him.
- Martín Zubimendi: Real Madrid considered signing Arsenal’s midfielder earlier this summer but decided against it, doubting he fits their long-term plans.
- Lautaro Martínez: Contrary to some reports, Barcelona is not pursuing Inter Milan’s striker as an alternative to Atlético Madrid’s Julián Alvarez.
