Transfer Gossip: Arsenal Targets Barcola, Man City Eyes Fernández Move
- Alexis Mac Allister: Galatasaray is looking into signing the Liverpool midfielder.
- Bradley Barcola: Arsenal may try to disrupt PSG's move for the winger after Liverpool hesitated to meet PSG’s price. Arsenal has funds ready following their unsuccessful bid for Vinícius Júnior.
- Lewis Hall: The left back continues to express his desire to join Manchester United, having told Newcastle of his intentions.
- Jonathan David: Aston Villa has made a move for the Juventus striker. Juventus plans to use his departure to push forward with signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United.
- Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea values him at $69 million (£51 million). Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the striker.
- Enzo Fernández: Manchester City wants to reunite the manager Enzo Maresca with the Chelsea midfielder but will only act if Rodri’s exit nears completion. Chelsea expects Fernández to stay and plans to raise his asking price above $162 million (£120 million) after the Premier League season starts.
- Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea isn’t interested in selling him permanently this summer but might consider loan options. Mudryk prefers joining another Premier League club, despite a loan proposal from Strasbourg. There’s widespread interest across Europe.
- Djed Spence: Inter is close to agreeing on a deal worth over $35 million (£26 million) for the Tottenham right back.
La Liga Headlines
- Rodri: His choice to sign for Barcelona over Real Madrid was based on team environment, not money. Both clubs offered four-year deals worth $17 million (€15 million) annually.
- Barcelona Defense Plans: With Ronald Araújo loaned to Liverpool, Barcelona considers several center-back options: Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), or promoting 21-year-old Álvaro Cortés.
- Jules Koundé: The French defender prefers playing centrally but has been used mostly at right back. Frustrated by the decision, he is thinking about leaving. Arsenal has shown interest in him.
- Martín Zubimendi: Real Madrid passed on signing the Arsenal midfielder earlier this summer, doubting he fits their long-term plans.
- Lautaro Martínez: Despite rumors, Barcelona has no plans to sign the Inter striker as an alternative to Atlético Madrid’s Julián Alvarez.
