Alvarez lauds Arsenal possibility as competitive situation grows in England. We shall see if the 26-year-old Argentina forward completes a move to the Gunners. His relationship with Atletico Madrid has turned unsavoury. Standard reports this shift.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have maintained frequent contact. Alvarez prefers Barcelona but now views Arsenal as an emergency solution. AS confirms this contact.
Tottenham believe they will finalise Omar Marmoush’s transfer from Manchester City by next week. Fabrizio Romano states the 27-year-old Egypt forward is close to joining Spurs.
Ollie Watkins clearly wants to leave Aston Villa. The English striker, 24, told Villa he seeks a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. GiveMeSport reports this desire.
Spain’s Alejandro Balde has decided not to leave Barcelona, despite Manchester United’s interest. Mundo Deportivo says he fights for his place at Camp Nou.
Real Madrid will block Liverpool’s bid for Endrick. After selling Garcia to Fulham, Real will not let Liverpool sign the Brazil forward, Football Insider states.
Chelsea rejected Roma’s loan bid for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Talksport says the England Under-21 forward, 22, was not interested.
Spurs made Pape Matar Sarr available. The Senegal midfielder, 23, will join Galatasaray, Sacha Tavolieri via Teamtalk confirms.
Besiktas bid for Joe Willock. Fabrizio Romano reports Newcastle is being targeted by the Turkish club.
Liverpool received boosts in their bid for Barcola and Mbaye. Both players were left out of PSG’s squad against Rennes, Standard via RMC reports.
Ourself, Danns remains undecided on loan. Liverpool Echo states the England Under-21 forward, 20, may stay longer.
Ugandan fans are split on Alvarez’s impact. Some see him as a new hero; others worry about costs. Discussions focus on whether African stars can dominate European transfers now.
Key transfers: Alvarez-Arsenal, Marmoush-Spurs, Watkins-Al-Hilal. Also: Balde-Barca, Endrick-Real, Sarr-Spurs.
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