With the summer transfer window entering its final stretch, several Premier League clubs are scrambling to complete deals, with Arsenal's pursuit of Julian Alvarez, Liverpool's winger search and Manchester City's midfield rebuild among the standout storylines.
Arsenal remain hopeful of landing Alvarez after Juventus rebuffed their approach for Kenan Yildiz, with Luciano Spalletti making clear the Turkey international is not for sale. The Argentine forward had long favoured a return to Barcelona, but reports from Spain suggest he has grown increasingly frustrated with Atletico Madrid's refusal to sanction that move and has softened his stance on joining the Gunners instead. Alvarez has reportedly been in contact with manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta, though Atletico insist he is not for sale this summer. The forward's discomfort at Atletico was evident during Sunday's fixture against Villarreal, when he was jeered by home supporters and had a scarf thrown at him as he left the pitch, having missed the opening league game before coming off the bench. Barcelona are reportedly preparing a fresh bid this week, which could complicate Arsenal's plans further.
Elsewhere at the Emirates, Igor Tyjon has completed his medical after Arsenal agreed a deal worth up to £3m with Blackburn for the England Under-18 striker, with Manchester United pair James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye expected to follow suit. Gabriel Martinelli's continued absence from matchday squads has been attributed by Arteta to Premier League rules limiting squads to 20 players rather than any transfer development, despite reported interest from Al Hilal.
Liverpool's search for attacking reinforcements continues following their dramatic 2-2 draw with Newcastle, with Bradley Barcola still the priority target. The France winger was again omitted from PSG's squad for their Ligue 1 opener at Rennes, alongside teammate Ibrahim Mbaye, fuelling speculation over their futures. PSG advisor Luis Campos indicated that any departures could come late in the window, drawing a comparison to Gianluigi Donnarumma's exit last year.