With the summer transfer window set to slam shut on 1 September, several of Europe's biggest clubs are scrambling to complete late business ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. While Barcelona's swoop for Rodri and moves involving Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson and Bruno Guimaraes have already defined the window, plenty of unfinished deals remain live heading into the final stretch.
Among the most closely watched sagas is Liverpool's long-running interest in PSG winger Bradley Barcola. The French club are believed to want around £145m for the 23-year-old, though Liverpool are hopeful a fee closer to £120m could get a deal over the line. Barcola was notably absent from PSG's squad for the French Super Cup, with manager Luis Enrique declining to discuss his future, fuelling speculation that talks between the two clubs could stretch to the final days of the window.
Manchester City's pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez remains another storyline to monitor. The Argentine, who endured a difficult summer capped by a red card and a World Cup final defeat, was jeered by his own supporters upon returning to Stamford Bridge. New City boss Enzo Maresca is known to admire his former player, but Chelsea's deadline for offers passed last Friday, leading the club to expect he will stay. Manager Xabi Alonso insisted Fernandez is