Transfer news: Liverpool strike Barcola deal, Atlético rule out Alvarez to Barcelona and Chelsea pursue Emiliano Martinez

Liverpool have struck an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola after the French giants lowered their asking price for the forward. Atlético de Madrid, meanwhile, have made it clear there is absolutely no chance of Julian Alvarez joining Barcelona this summer, and Chelsea are in talks over a deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. With the window drawing to a close, the market is heating up across the Premier League and beyond.

• Liverpool reach an agreement with PSG for Bradley Barcola and also ask about Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr.
• Atlético de Madrid insist Julian Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona and want his future resolved by Friday.
• Manchester City seal a €100m deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi and sell Savio to Tottenham for around £85m.
• Chelsea hold talks over Emiliano Martinez and could target Alex Scott if Enzo Fernandez leaves.
• Joshua Zirkzee edges towards a loan move to Fiorentina, while Wrexham confirm Issa Kabore's arrival.

Liverpool land Bradley Barcola after PSG soften their demands

Anfield is set to welcome a major attacking addition. Liverpool have reached an agreement with PSG to sign Barcola once the French club eased their asking price for the 23-year-old. The move had been on the radar for weeks, but discussions only accelerated in the final days of the window as both clubs found common ground.

At the same time, Liverpool have enquired about Crystal Palace wide man Ismaila Sarr as Andoni Iraola looks to add more threat in wide areas. Palace have knocked back that initial approach, however. The Reds had previously seen two bids rejected by Brighton for Yankuba Minteh, leaving the club with several attacking options still on the table.

Barcola, his profile says it all: he is 23, six foot and rapid. That is a good starting point for the Premier League. On paper it looks like a really good signing.

Atlético Madrid slam the door shut on Julian Alvarez to Barcelona

The Spanish club's board has released a firm statement aiming to end speculation linking the Argentine striker with a move to the Nou Camp. Atlético's directors unanimously backed the decision not to negotiate with Barcelona, accusing the Catalan side of failing to act in a professional and respectful manner throughout the process.

Atlético de Madrid is open to standard transfer market negotiations when they are conducted in a professional, ethical and respectful manner. FC Barcelona failed to meet these requirements and, as a result, there will not be any negotiation and there is zero consideration of an Alvarez transfer to Barcelona.

Alvarez, 26, has reportedly told the club he would like to join Barcelona, but Atlético trust the forward will understand the decision and remain focused on the team's objectives. Arsenal continue to monitor the situation and could make a late move for the World Cup winner. Atlético would like Alvarez's future settled before Friday.

Manchester City spend big on Bouaddi and sell Savio to Tottenham

Pep Guardiola's side have completed a €100m deal for Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, a long-term investment in the middle of the park. The club has also sold Savio to Tottenham for around £85m, one of the most profitable exits of the summer window in the Premier League.

City could still make further moves: they remain interested in Liverpool's Cody Gakpo and may reignite a pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Should that deal materialise, it would rank among the biggest transfers of the summer.

Chelsea pursue Emiliano Martinez and weigh up Alex Scott option

Stamford Bridge is busy in the goalkeeper market. Chelsea have opened talks with Aston Villa over a move for Argentine shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez, who would bring elite experience and international pedigree to London. Villa, however, will not make it easy for a key part of their setup to leave.

Should Enzo Fernandez depart, Chelsea could turn to Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as a replacement in the engine room. Much will depend on how the Argentine international's future plays out as the window reaches its climax.

Zirkzee loan to Fiorentina, Ordonez joins Palace and Wrexham land Kabore

Manchester United are preparing for Joshua Zirkzee's departure. The Dutch striker has struggled to nail down a regular starting role under Michael Carrick and looks set for a loan switch to Serie A with Fiorentina. Should he leave Old Trafford, United would look to bring in another forward before the deadline.

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are on the verge of announcing Joel Ordonez. The Ecuadorian centre-back, capped by his country and impressive across three seasons at Club Brugge, is undergoing a medical on Thursday and is expected to go straight into the starting side. Wrexham have also confirmed the signing of Issa Kabore from Manchester City for a reported £2m. The Burkina Faso wing-back, who impressed on loan at the Welsh club last season, has signed a three-year deal and says his target is promotion to the Premier League.

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