Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal triple deal, Alvarez boost; Barcola has Liverpool medical; Chelsea, Man Utd latest

The Standard · collected 2026-08-31 · by Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
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Arsenal is prioritizing signing Julian Alvarez and has a significant development in its pursuit of him, although Atletico Madrid has agreed to sign Jonathan David on an initial loan deal with a buy option clause, potentially impacting Alvarez's status. Manchester City has confirmed the signing of Allan from Palmeiras, while Crystal Palace has transferred Daniel Munoz to Nottingham Forest for a permanent deal. Chelsea will not loan Jamie Gittens this season and sees him as part of its plans under new manager Xabi Alonso.
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A flurry of activity is expected at various Premier League clubs before Tuesday night's transfer deadline. Arsenal has been investing heavily over the past year, spending more than £250 million last summer and bringing in only £10 million in sales. The team is now seeking a balance between incoming and outgoing players, with priority signing Julian Alvarez still being pursued. Meanwhile, Liverpool are set to announce the signing of Bradley Barcola, who has undergone a medical, while Manchester United have confirmed two deals as they continue to target a left-back. Chelsea, on the other hand, may be losing Enzo Fernandez, with Monaco's Lamine Camara and Honest Ahanor emerging as potential replacements. Other Premier League clubs, including Tottenham, are also making moves, hoping to finalize deals before the deadline.

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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
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🔮 Meanwhile, French journalist Matt Spiro has said the fee being mooted for Camara is “crazily low”, adding Chelsea would be making a “terrific signing” if a deal does get completed.
🔮 It is unclear as to what the plan for Brughmans will be as reports in Belgium state he will stay at Genk for the season before linking up with Liverpool in the summer of 2027.
🔮 Elsewhere, Habeeb Ogunneye, James Scanlon and Igor Tyjon have joined the Premier League champions but Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira are set to depart.
🔮 And it’s the same groin issue that will keep Sarr sidelined for the visit of Man City.
🔮 Gabriel Martinelli should complete his move to Al Hilal, while James Scanlon, Habeeb Ogunneye and Igor Tyjon will all become Arsenal players.
🔮 The Gunners are set to confirm Gabriel Martinelli's exit as they remain interested in the likes of Kenan Yildiz and Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
🔮 Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with talks now set to begin after Atletico Madrid named their price.
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Narrative

Mikel Arteta issues warning over Arsenal player sales Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal must be "very careful" over who they sell in the final days of the transfer window. The Gunners have invested significantly over the past 12 months, spending more than £250million last summer and bringing in barely £10m in sales. There has been a greater focus on finding the right balance during this window, though outgoings have proved difficult.
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🔮 Elsewhere, Habeeb Ogunneye, James Scanlon and Igor Tyjon have joined the Premier League champions but Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira are set to depart.

Claims (39 extracted, 5 hedged)

A thrilling and, potentially record-breaking, end to the summer window is in store as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all work on deals before Tuesday night's deadline. asserted
Arsenal → break → deadline
Plenty of movement is expected at Arsenal with Julian Alvarez the priority signing and there has been a significant development regarding that pursuit. asserted
Alvarez → expect → pursuit
Elsewhere, Habeeb Ogunneye, James Scanlon and Igor Tyjon have joined the Premier League champions but Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira are set to depart. asserted
Martinelli → join → champions
Liverpool are set to announce the signing of Bradley Barcola after the Frenchman underwent a medical and have identified Ismaila Sarr as a replacement for Manchester City-bound Cody Gakpo. asserted
Frenchman → set → Gakpo
Enzo Fernandez, meanwhile, may have already played his last game for Chelsea, with Monaco's Lamine Camara on the Blues' shortlist as they look to wrap up a deal for Honest Ahanor before loaning him out. uncertain
they → play → him
Man United have confirmed two deals as they continue to target a left-back. asserted
they → confirm → back
Tottenham are hoping to accelerate their move for Iliman Ndiaye after agreeing personal terms with the Everton star, though Richarlison's return to Merseyside is a separate deal. asserted
return → hop → Merseyside
Latest transfer news and rumours Live updates Atletico Madrid agree David deal Now, this could have serious implications for Arsenal. uncertain
this → agree → Arsenal
Jonathan David to Atletico Madrid is all agreed after Juventus accepted and initial loan deal with buy option clause for the Canada international. asserted
Juventus → agree → international
The big question is will David play alongside Julian Alvarez, or is he a replacement for the Argentina international? asserted
he → play → international
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Allan from Palmeiras. asserted
City → confirm → Palmeiras
Munoz leaves Crystal Palace asserted
Munoz → leave → Palace
Crystal Palace have confirmed that Daniel Munoz has completed a permanent transfer to Nottingham Forest. asserted
Munoz → confirm → Forest
The Colombia international is reunited with Oliver Glasner at the City Ground. asserted
international → reunite → Ground
A parting statement reads: “Everybody at Selhurst Park thanks him for his service and wishes him well.” asserted
Everybody → read → him
Chelsea make Jamie Gittens decision Jamie Gittens is part of Chelsea’s plans this season, with a loan move ruled out. asserted
move → make → plans
Standard Sport understands Roma were keen on signing Gittens on a season-long loan deal, but the Blues have not made the winger available for a temporary transfer. asserted
winger → understand → transfer
The 22-year-old joined from Borussia Dortmund last summer and endured an injury-hit debut campaign in west London, but looked strong in pre-season and made a substitute appearance against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup on Thursday. asserted
old → join → Thursday
Gittens does have fresh competition this season following the arrival of Morgan Rogers for £117million, though the decision to not loan him out proves he has a role to play under new manager Xabi Alonso. asserted
he → have → Alonso
Michael Carrick reveals Manchester United transfer plan as Deadline Day looms Michael Carrick has suggested Manchester United have more business to do before the transfer deadline. uncertain
United → reveal → deadline
United have spent heavily so far this summer, overhauling the midfield with the additions of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and, most recently Carlos Baleba. asserted
United → spend → Santos
Tielemans and Santos have both been heavily involved in the opening stages of the campaign, but Baleba, who arrived with an ankle injury, is likely weeks away from making his debut. asserted
who → involve → debut
The transfer window will not close until 11pm BST on Tuesday night, and while Carrick admits he is pleased with United’s signings so far, he seemed to hint there could be more incomings on the way. uncertain
he → close → way
Merseyside battle for Leweling Liverpool and Everton are interested in Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling. Sky Sport Germany are reporting that the Premier League pair have joined Roma in the race to sign the 25-year-old Germany international. asserted
pair → report → international
Of course, Liverpool are on the market for wide options as they've still not directly replaced Mohamed Salah, in addition to being prepared to allow Cody Gakpo to leave. asserted
Gakpo → replace → addition
Meanwhile, Everton could be about to lose Iliman Ndiaye. uncertain
Everton → lose → Ndiaye
Monaco are hopeful of keeping hold of Lamine Camara as transfer Deadline Day approaches, amid interest from Chelsea. asserted
Day → keep → Chelsea
As reported by Standard Sport last week, Chelsea have identified the Senegal international as a possible replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who was left out of the squad to face Brighton at the weekend. asserted
who → report → weekend
Fernandez continues to be linked with a move to Manchester City, though Chelsea are yet to receive an offer for the midfielder. asserted
Chelsea → continue → midfielder
In any case, Standard Sport understands the Blues are exploring a move for Camara as long as Fernandez’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain. asserted
future → understand → Bridge
With that said, Monaco have made their intentions to keep the 22-year-old very clear as he started and played the full 90 minutes of Sunday’s 2-0 win over Marseille. asserted
he → say → Marseille
Mikel Arteta issues warning over Arsenal player sales Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal must be "very careful" over who they sell in the final days of the transfer window. The Gunners have invested significantly over the past 12 months, spending more than £250million last summer and bringing in barely £10m in sales. There has been a greater focus on finding the right balance during this window, though outgoings have proved difficult. asserted
outgoings → issue → window
After sensing there was no significant market for Reiss Nelson, Arsenal made the decision to terminate his contract by mutual agreement to save on his wages. asserted
Arsenal → sense → wages
Manchester United confirm deal Manchester United youngster Jayce Fitzgerald has agreed to join Rotherham United on a season-long loan. asserted
Fitzgerald → confirm → loan
The 19-year-old was a regular for United's Under-21s last season, making 16 appearances in Premier League 2 as the Reds reached the final. Fitzgerald has previously featured in three first-team matchday squads during the 2024/25 campaign. asserted
Fitzgerald → make → campaign
West Ham have confirmed the signing of Edvin Austbo. asserted
Ham → confirm → Austbo
The Norway U21 international winger joins the Hammers from Norwegian side Viking FK for an undisclosed fee. asserted
winger → join → fee
Austbo has signed a four-year contract at the London Stadium, with the option of a further 12 months. asserted
Austbo → sign → months
It has also been confirmed that the 21-year-old will wear the No35 shirt for West Ham. asserted
old → confirm → Ham
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