As the new Premier League season commences, several London clubs are actively pursuing transfer deals. Arsenal is reportedly finalising the signing of Ezri Konsa and has also acquired Manchester United players James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye. Meanwhile, Chelsea is preparing for a new bid from Manchester City for Enzo Fernandez and has secured Alfie Osborne, beating Barcelona.
Reports indicate that Atletico Madrid has decided to sell Julian Alvarez, a player who has been a primary target for Arsenal throughout the transfer window. While Alvarez had expressed a desire to join Barcelona, Atletico‘s reluctance to deal with their LaLiga rivals could reopen opportunities for Arsenal. Any potential deal for Alvarez would represent a club record for Arsenal.
Chelsea and Manchester United Transfer Activity
Manchester United is nearing the acquisition of Carlos Baleba to bolster their midfield. The club may also turn its attention to defender Edmond Tapsoba. Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has been a target for Manchester United since last summer. While Brighton had previously sought a higher fee, it is believed that the clubs could reach an agreement before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea is considering selling Pedro Neto and Tosin Adarabioyo. Axel Disasi is expected to join Crystal Palace on a season-long loan from Chelsea, with the defender scheduled for a medical. Chelsea will receive a loan fee, and Crystal Palace will cover the player’s wages. Aston Villa is reportedly looking at Tosin Adarabioyo as a potential replacement for Ezri Konsa.
Xabi Alonso, addressing the situation of Enzo Fernandez, stated that Fernandez is a Chelsea player who is training well and preparing for the upcoming match against Fulham. Despite this, Manchester City could still make an offer for Fernandez before the window closes. Chelsea‘s sister club, Strasbourg, has completed the signing of Karim Coulibaly from Werder Bremen on a five-year deal.
Other Notable Moves and Rumours
Liverpool is reportedly reconsidering their interest in Ibrahim Mbaye due to slow progress in talks for Bradley Barcola. They also had an offer for Yankuba Minteh rejected. Tottenham has agreed a deal for Savinho and is expected to pursue Omar Marmoush next.
Fulham has brought in three new players: Shea Charles from Southampton, and Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid. Arbeloa, speaking from Motspur Park, expressed satisfaction with the club’s business but noted that more work is needed to strengthen and balance the squad. The club is still seeking replacements for Issa Diop and a successor for Harry Wilson.
Aston Villa has signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka on a season-long loan. Leeds is set to sign Ditmir Hodja from Rabotniçki Skopje, with the player joining the club’s academy sides. Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has stated that Adam Wharton will not be sold this summer, despite an approach from Manchester City. Sage believes that another year at Crystal Palace would benefit Wharton.
Arsenal is still hoping to sign Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz before the transfer window closes. There is potential for a swap deal, as Juventus has shown interest in Arsenal wingers Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus. Ezri Konsa is anticipated to make his Arsenal debut on August 31, when the team visits his former club, Aston Villa.
Manchester City is expected to sign two midfielders before the transfer window closes, with a shortlist including Chelsea‘s Enzo Fernandez, Liverpool‘s Alexis Mac Allister, Crystal Palace‘s Adam Wharton, Bournemouth‘s Alex Scott, and Roma‘s Manu Koné, alongside Lille‘s Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Newcastle United is planning to sign another midfielder before the transfer window closes and is reportedly willing to accept a reduced offer for Joe Willock. Joshua Zirkzee has approved moves to both Juventus and Napoli as he seeks to leave Manchester United this summer. Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae remains a target for Manchester United in the final weeks of the window.
Tottenham Hotspur has reached a deal to sign winger Savinho from Manchester City and expects to follow this with a move for striker Omar Marmoush. Pape Matar Sarr is in advanced talks to move to Galatasaray from Tottenham. Midtjylland winger Darío Osorio has emerged as a target for Everton, Leeds United, and Liverpool.
Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest are both looking to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap. Arsenal‘s Ethan Nwaneri and unattached winger Jadon Sancho are under consideration by Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona, having reportedly accepted defeat in their pursuit of Julián Alvarez, has set its sights on Inter striker Lautaro Martínez as their primary target.
Aurélien Tchouaméni, a target for Manchester United, could leave Real Madrid before the transfer window closes, as manager José Mourinho does not view him as a guaranteed starter. This lack of assurance could prompt Tchouaméni to seek an exit. Barcelona is open to offers for midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who may consider an exit if he struggles for playing time upon his return from injury.
Real Madrid is working with agent Jorge Mendes to facilitate the departure of defender Raúl Asencio. José Mourinho is reportedly interested in bringing Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt to Real Madrid. Barcelona is also pursuing the signing of Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Dominik Livaković, who is reportedly willing to join and spend the upcoming season on loan with the aim of replacing Wojciech Szczęsny at Camp Nou next summer.
The summer transfer window is scheduled to close on September 1.
Source: standard.co.uk