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Julian Alvarez celebrates a goal for Atletico Madrid in front of a packed stadium.

ArsenalAtlético Madrid28 August 2026

Arsenal still in the race for Julian Alvarez after Atletico's hardline stance on Barcelona

Arsenal remain in the hunt for Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid made clear they will never sell the Argentine forward to Barcelona. The London club has been working on the deal for months, betting that the Catalan side would fail to complete the operation. Any move would require a package of around €150 million and could see another attacker head to the Metropolitano.

Natilla·6 min read

Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin speaking about Julian Alvarez's future during a television interview.

Atlético MadridFC Barcelona27 August 2026

Atletico Madrid chief: Julian Alvarez will 'never, ever' be sold to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid's chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin has shut the door on Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez, accusing the Catalan club of dishonesty and insisting the Argentina forward will not be sold to them under any circumstances. The strong response came one day after Barcelona president Joan Laporta said his club remained very interested in signing the World Cup winner.

Javi

·6 min read

Enzo Fernandez playing for Chelsea, the club currently negotiating his potential £120m transfer to Manchester City.

Premier LeagueManchester City27 August 2026

Enzo Fernandez in Manchester City talks as Chelsea hold out for £120m fee

Manchester City are still pushing to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea after the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder was left out of the squad to face Luton in the Carabao Cup. Chelsea are looking for around £120m for the World Cup winner, while Xabi Alonso described the decision as a technical one.

Matt

·5 min read

Julian Alvarez wearing the red and white Atletico Madrid shirt during a LaLiga match, controlling the ball near the penalty area.

TransfersArsenal27 August 2026

Arsenal keep pushing for Julian Alvarez and Man City target Ndiaye: Friday's transfer gossip

Arsenal remain determined to sign Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old Argentina forward who is open to leaving Atletico Madrid for a new challenge. Manchester City have identified Everton playmaker Iliman Ndiaye as a target worth up to £80m. Aston Villa have also made direct contact with AC Milan over Portugal winger Rafael Leao.

Natilla·6 min read

Bradley Barcola wearing the Paris Saint-Germain shirt during a Ligue 1 match, celebrating a goal.

LiverpoolTransfers27 August 2026

Why Bradley Barcola fits the winger profile Andoni Iraola wants at Liverpool

Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for just over £100m. The Frenchman arrives as the marquee wide addition after a summer of waiting and two failed bids for other targets. Iraola believes his pace and ability to attack space can make up for a preseason without new faces.

Matt

·6 min read

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin speaks to reporters in Monaco during the 2026-27 Champions League draw as the Julian Alvarez transfer row with Barcelona intensifies.

Atlético MadridFC Barcelona27 August 2026

Atletico Madrid rule out Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez as feud escalates

Atletico Madrid's CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin insists Julian Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona 'under any circumstances' as the war of words between the two LaLiga giants reaches fever pitch. Alvarez has missed two straight training sessions through illness and Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste hit back at Gil Marin, calling his remarks 'out of line' and 'disrespectful'.

Javi

·7 min read

Danny Welbeck leaps to head in the opening goal for Chelsea during their Carabao Cup win over Luton Town.

Premier LeagueChelsea27 August 2026

Danny Welbeck fires Chelsea past Luton as Enzo Fernández nears Man City move

Chelsea advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for the club to break the deadlock in the second half. Enzo Fernández was left out of the squad while Manchester City close in on his signature.

varela·6 min read

Omar Marmoush holds up a Tottenham Hotspur shirt after completing his loan move with mandatory purchase option from Manchester City.

TransfersPremier League27 August 2026

Omar Marmoush joins Tottenham on loan with mandatory £50 million buy option from Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the signing of Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option set at £50 million fixed, around 58 million euros, plus 10 million in add-ons. The move comes just days after the arrival of former City teammate Savinho, with the combined operations potentially reaching 100 million euros.

Matt

·7 min read

Liam Delap holding a Nottingham Forest shirt after completing his five-year contract signing

TransfersPremier League27 August 2026

Liam Delap completes record £45m Nottingham Forest move from Chelsea

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea for £45m, a club record fee. The 23-year-old signs a five-year contract and joins his third club in three seasons after being told he was not part of Xabi Alonso's plans. New Forest manager Oliver Glasner made him a priority target during the transfer window.

Javi

·4 min read

Arnau Martínez poses with a Valencia shirt during his official presentation as a new player at Mestalla.

LaLigaTransfers27 August 2026

Arnau Martínez joins Valencia on contract until 2031 and is unveiled at Mestalla

Valencia officially presented Arnau Martínez as their new signing on Thursday. The Catalan defender arrives from Girona and has signed a contract that ties him to the club until 2031. At 23 years old, he joins Carlos Corberán's squad to strengthen the back line with his defensive versatility.

Natilla·5 min read