Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal FC get Alvarez boost, deal confirmed; Barcola to Liverpool; Chelsea, Man Utd latest

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Alvarez boost, deal confirmed; Barcola to Liverpool; Chelsea, Man Utd latest

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Transfer latest: Julian Alvarez, Bradley Barcola and Emi Martinez

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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

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Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are all working on deals to bolster their respective squads ahead of the summer window closing next week. The Premier League champions' top priority is Julian Alvarez and Atletico Madrid have reportedly set a deadline of Friday to big the saga to an end. Gabriel Martinelli should complete his move to Al Hilal, while James Scanlon, Habeeb Ogunneye and Igor Tyjon will all become Arsenal players.

Liverpool are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola, with confidence growing for a £115million transfer. The Reds have also added Ismaila Sarr to their shortlist, while Chelsea are set to raise over £100m by selling strikers Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap. Emi Martinez has been offered to the Blues and Honest Ahanor has said yes to a switch to Stamford Bridge.

Man United want a left-back amid links to Lewis Hall, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Alejandro Balde. Tottenham are set to announce the signing of Omar Marmoush and still hold an interest in Neco Williams. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

New Spurs signing enjoys dream debut

Roberto De Zerbi described Savio’s sensational Tottenham debut as “the perfect day” for the Brazilian after he came off the bench to score in Spurs’ 5-1 Carabao Cup rout of Charlton.

Spurs had already built a commanding 3-0 lead when Savio, signed in an £85milllion deal from Manchester City on Tuesday, was introduced to rapturous applause at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Yet in just over 20 minutes on the pitch, Savio stole the show, hurdling several challenges on the edge of the box before firing low past Charlton goalkeeper Tiernan Brooks.

The 22-year-old then thought he had scored a quickfire double as he jinked his way through a crowded penalty box and fired at goal, only to see his shot deflect off Ben Davies and into the back of the net.

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Everton transfer plans

Here is what Everton manager David Moyes told Sky Sports about his plans for the remaining days of the window.

"We need more players," he said.

"Our squad's not big enough and we need to get more quality in some areas that we can do.

"I'm not sure we will, but it's not for the want of trying, that's for sure."

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Sunderland make Grealish offer

Sunderland have made an offer to sign to Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, according to the Athletic.

The Black Cats want to take Grealish on loan, with City covering part of his salary.

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Mikey Moore transfer latest

Mikey Moore’s Tottenham future remains in doubt, with loan interest from German outfit Koln, and Roberto De Zerbi added it was important the club make the right decision before deadline day.

“It is important for him, it is important for us because he is our player from the academy and in this day we have to understand what the best solution is for him, for us because I would like to keep him because he is young but a good player,” De Zerbi said.

“But we can’t (make) the wrong decision because anyway he needs to play and put games inside of him. With Johan Lange and Vinai we have to find the best solution.”

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Bouaddi set for Man City debut

After completing his move to Man City yesterday, Ayyoub Bouaddi has been signed in time to make his debut against Crystal Palace on Friday night.

Liverpool close in on Barcola

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Bradley Barcola.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Liverpool and PSG now believe a breakthrough is imminent following the latest round of negotiations.

Looks like the Reds have got their man.

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Brentford closing in on El Hadji Malick Diouf transfer as medical booked

El Hadji Malick Diouf is set to join Brentford from West Ham.

Standard Sport understands a deal is close to being finalised after the Bees agreed to pay the Hammers a fee that could, including add-ons, be worth £40million.

The player has been given permission to undergo a medical.

Brentford are understood to be paying around £36m up front.

A five-year contract has been agreed for the Senegalese left wing-back, whose sale will provide the Hammers much-needed funds as they approach deadline day and bid to earn promotion from the Championship and a return to the Premier League.

Read more from Dom Smith here!

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Alvarez to Arsenal latest

Julian Alvarez’s future could be decided one way or another within this week, amid reports of an ultimatum.

The Atletico Madrid striker has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona this summer, going as far to request a transfer while on World Cup duty with Argentina.

“The best thing for everyone is a transfer,” Alvarez admitted in an interview with ESPN Argentina following their group phase win over Austria. “And I want to fulfil my dream.”

This comes after the 26-year-old was reportedly left devastated about being told he will not be sold to Barcelona in addition the reaction of the club's supporters against Villarreal.

The big sticking point remains Alvarez and his willingness to join Arsenal. The Athletic claim that contact between the player's representatives and the Gunners have taken place recently and the Premier League champions will only make a move should they get encouragement to do so.

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ICYMI: Watkins seals Al Hilal move as Jackson heads to Villa

Ollie Watkins is set to join Al Hilal, with Nicolas Jackson set to replace him at Aston Villa.

The 30-year-old ex-Brentford striker will move to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth just over €60m (£51.4m), including add-ons.

Jackson, meanwhile, will leave Chelsea to move to Birmingham for £65m all-in.

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More City targets...

Man City are reportedly showing interest in signing Illiman Ndiaye, according to TalkSport.

The Everton winger could move to the Etihad as a potential replacement for Jack Grealish, who is expected to join either Sunderland or Everton this summer.

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