With the summer transfer window open since 15 June, several Premier League clubs are racing against time to finalize crucial deals before the Tuesday 23:00 BST deadline. High-profile names including Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Cody Gakpo, and Ismaila Sarr remain at the center of intense speculation as the market enters its final hours.
The future of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is currently one of the most significant situations to monitor. The 26-year-old is caught in a standoff, desiring a departure from the Spanish club while facing their refusal to sell him to Barcelona. Arsenal maintains a long-term interest in the Argentina international and has been closely tracking the situation, with Atletico reportedly seeking a fee of 150 million euros (£128 million). While manager Diego Simeone has publicly stated he will do everything possible to make the player feel valued upon his return to training, Alvarez has missed multiple sessions and was absent for Saturday’s match against Sevilla.
At Chelsea, the future of midfielder Enzo Fernandez is under scrutiny following his absence from Sunday’s victory over Brighton. Linked with a potential big-money move to Manchester City, a departure for the Argentine could trigger a club-record deal, eclipsing the £116 million spent on Elliot Anderson earlier this summer. Should Fernandez leave, Chelsea may target Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as a replacement. This would mark the club’s 13th arrival of the window, alongside a massive clear-out that could see departures exceed 30 players, potentially breaking the Premier League sales record of £300 million set last season. Other potential exits from Stamford Bridge include Mykhailo Mudryk, who is seeking a loan, as well as Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Dario Essugo, Deivid Washington, and Shim Mheuka.
Manchester City has initiated discussions with Liverpool regarding the acquisition of forward Cody Gakpo. While the Netherlands international is reportedly open to the move, Liverpool would only consider the transfer if they can secure an additional attacking reinforcement beyond Bradley Barcola. Tottenham is also monitoring the situation, though City remains the player’s preferred destination with a proposed deal worth approximately £85 million.
Liverpool’s search for attacking depth has also led them to Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr. After failing to secure Yankuba Minteh from Brighton—who rejected two bids, including one for £60 million—the Reds turned their attention to the Senegal international. An initial inquiry for the right-sided winger was rebuffed by Crystal Palace.
A major swap deal is currently in advanced stages between Tottenham and Everton. Spurs are in talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye, while Richarlison is set to return to Everton. The Toffees have reached an agreement in principle for the Brazilian striker, who informed Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi multiple times of his desire to leave. Everton is also working to finalize a loan deal for Jack Grealish, who previously spent last season at the club. Although terms remain complex as Grealish enters the final year of his contract at Manchester City, the player has prioritized a return to Everton over interest from his former club, Aston Villa.
Newcastle United remains active in the final hours of the window, with manager Matthias Jaissle eager to bolster his forward line. The club holds a longstanding interest in Lille’s 21-year-old Matias Fernandez-Pardo, whose versatility across the frontline fits the club’s recruitment profile. The deal remains complicated, though Lille manager Davide Ancelotti has excluded the player from both the matchday squad against Paris St-Germain and team training until the window closes.
Finally, Manchester United’s late business is expected to focus on Joshua Zirkzee. However, a potential move for the 25-year-old is contingent on Canada forward Jonathan David departing for Atletico Madrid, with Juventus also maintaining a keen interest in Zirkzee. 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 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 the Seagulls want more than the £60m offered by Liverpool and it remains to be seen whether Iraola’s side go back in for him. The report also notes that jack Grealish scored twice and provided six assists in 20 appearances for Everton last season.
