Barcelona Scramble for Urgent Alvarez Talks While Arsenal Exploit Clever Yildiz Loophole

Barcelona Scramble for Urgent Alvarez Talks While Arsenal Exploit Clever Yildiz Loophole

Sports Illustrated compiles the latest transfer rumors and gossip from across the globe.

Premier League

Bradley Barcola

As Arsenal gear up to part ways with Gabriel Martinelli, the club has renewed its pursuit of Juventus youngster Kenan Yıldız. The Serie A club has made clear their reluctance to sell the 21-year-old, though they might reconsider for an extraordinary offer. The Gunners haven't completely dismissed the idea, but view a deal as unlikely within the coming week. (Source: Football Insider)

PSG's asking price for Bradley Barcola has been reduced to $170 million (£125 million, €146 million), though it remains uncertain whether Liverpool would be willing to meet that figure. (Source: TEAMtalk)

The Reds are equally far from landing their backup target Yankuba Minteh. Brighton & Hove Albion remain confident about retaining the winger, as there is "no agreement in sight" with Liverpool. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Manchester United remain optimistic about securing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer, despite his $68.2 million (£50 million) valuation being considered excessive at Old Trafford. (Source: The Sun)

Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement to sign Chelsea forward Liam Delap for a club-record $61.4 million (£45 million), with an additional $6.8 million (£5 million) in potential add-ons. (Source: The Guardian)

Chelsea have also initiated discussions over selling Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa, with the Blues focused on moving players out before the transfer window closes next week. (Source: The Guardian)

Manchester City right wing-back Issa Kaboré is expected to complete a medical with Wrexham ahead of a $2.7 million (£2 million) switch to North Wales, following his loan spell there last season. (Source: Ben Jacobs)

Tottenham Hotspur show no signs of slowing their summer spending. Spurs have set their sights on Marseille striker Amine Gouiri as a potential reinforcement for Roberto De Zerbi's attack, despite recently signing Sávio and being linked with City forward Omar Marmoush. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

Following the departure of Ezri Konsa, Aston Villa are eager to bring in at least one center back. Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo, Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez are among their top targets. (Source: Football Insider)

Unai Emery is also on the verge of losing Ollie Watkins. The England international is in advanced discussions with Al Hilal and has reportedly agreed to personal terms on a deal running until 2029. (Source: Nicolò Schira)

Chelsea have entered into negotiations with Atalanta over highly-rated 18-year-old center back Honest Ahanor. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

La Liga

Brahim Díaz

Barcelona had previously abandoned hope of signing Atlético Madrid forward Julián Alvarez, but following the weekend's events at the Metropolitano, the Catalan club now believes a narrow opportunity has emerged. (Source: El Nacional)

The reigning Spanish champions have called an emergency meeting with Atlético Madrid this week in an effort to push through a deal for Alvarez. (Source: Indykaila)

AC Milan are eyeing a season-long loan move for Real Madrid winger Brahim Díaz. The Moroccan international previously enjoyed three seasons at the San Siro with the Rossoneri. (Source: Fichajes)

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Barcelona have been connected with RB Leipzig center back Castello Lukeba, who could bolster Hansi Flick's defensive options if Alejandro Balde departs. However, no formal discussions have taken place between the clubs. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Following Carlos Espí's stunning debut, Real Madrid are once again weighing a loan move for Endrick, with Lyon emerging as the leading candidates to secure him — mirroring the situation from last season. (Source: Fichajes)

Despite interest from Lille and Fulham, Real Madrid have rebuffed all approaches for their promising young midfielder Thiago Pitarch. (Source: The Athletic)

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