Atletico Madrid’s chief executive Gil Marin has indicated the club may be willing to sell striker Julian Alvarez, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to pursue the £128 million forward. Alvarez, who has been absent from training due to illness over the past two days, has reportedly expressed a preference to join Barcelona — a move Atletico has firmly rejected. Marin stated that while the club’s intention is for Alvarez to remain and compete at the highest level with Atletico, they would consider alternative solutions if the player decides against continuing with the team, explicitly ruling out any transfer to Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of forward Reiss Nelson, 26. Nelson has been in discussions regarding a £3 million move to West Ham, and the contract termination is expected to facilitate greater flexibility in his transfer options.
Chelsea are evaluating potential midfield reinforcements amid anticipated competition from Manchester City for Enzo Fernandez. City is reportedly preparing to offer more than £120 million for Fernandez, while also considering an £80 million bid for Everton winger Illiman Ndiaye, who has three years remaining on his contract but has declined to renew, citing ambitions to play in the Champions League. Chelsea’s recruitment efforts include midfielder Lamine Camara from Monaco and possibly securing two midfield players to bolster their squad. Additionally, Manchester City is monitoring Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo as a potential target, though no approaches have been made by either club at this time.
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is attracting interest from Italian sides Napoli and Lazio, as clubs continue to explore transfer opportunities ahead of the season.
Ipswich Town is in discussions to secure Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham on loan. Abraham joined Villa in January for £18 million and has scored three goals over his ten appearances this season. In related news, Villa have signed midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
Nottingham Forest have submitted a £22 million offer for Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz to address their need for a right-back, following unsuccessful bids for Celta Vigo’s Javi Rueda and Fiorentina’s Dodo.
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Italy defender Honest Ahanor, 18, in a deal worth approximately £40 million. Personal terms for a long-term contract have reportedly been agreed.
Manchester United remain engaged in talks with Fiorentina about a potential loan deal with an option to buy for striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Italian club is proposing a loan fee of £4 million, with discussions ongoing.
Leeds United have allowed goalkeeper Lucas Perri to join Torino on loan with an option for a permanent move. His replacement, Michael Zetterer, is set to complete his transfer to Leeds after Eintracht Frankfurt granted permission.
Newcastle United target Mathias Fernandez-Pardo is training separately at Lille while awaiting a potential move to the Premier League, confirmed by Lille coach Davide Ancelotti.
James Ward-Prowse has returned to Southampton in a deal worth around £800,000, ending his stint at West Ham, where he transferred for £30 million in 2023.
Jamaal Lascelles, formerly with Leicester City last season, is currently training with Watford as he seeks a new club.
Hull City have submitted a revised bid for Stoke City winger Sorba Thomas after an initial £7 million offer was rejected. Stoke are reportedly seeking closer to £10 million for the Wales international. Hull have also expressed interest in Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho, though the club wants to retain the midfielder. Separately, Hull have agreed terms to sign Union Berlin forward Ilyas Ansah for about £21 million and are negotiating a loan deal for 19-year-old Roma striker Robinio Vaz.