Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in Alvarez talks; Barcola agreement; Man Utd Fernandes stance; Liverpool, Chelsea latest

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·18 August 2026

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in Alvarez talks; Barcola agreement; Man Utd Fernandes stance; Liverpool, Chelsea latest

All the latest news, rumours and gossip during summer window

The summer window is kicking into another gear as the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham work on deals to improve their squads before the start of the new Premier League season. The Gunners continue to be linked with Julian Alvarez and Victor Osimhen to bolster their attack, while Ezri Konsa and Jarrel Quansah continue to be of interest in defence.

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Man United are aware of interest in Bruno Guimaraes, amid reports of a £43million bid from Galatasaray, and are said to be interested in Adam Wharton and Kim Min-jae. Meanwhile, Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Ibrahim Mbaye as they take another huge step towards a double deal including Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola.