Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal triple deal, Alvarez offer; Liverpool in Barcola talks; Man Utd, Chelsea latest

Transfer latest: Bradley Barcola, Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez could all be on the move before Deadline DayLondon StandardArsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham remain active as the summer window enters its final stretch. Arsenal are said to have made an offer for Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid named their price but there's still work to be done to get a deal over the line. The Gunners are set to confirm Gabriel Martinelli's exit as they remain interested in the likes of Kenan Yildiz and Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Meanwhile, Igor Tyjon and Habeeb Ogunneye will be announced as Arsenal players after medicals, to be followed by James Scanlon.Man United have announced the signing of Carlos Baleba and will now turn their attentions a left-back amid links to Lewis Hall and Alejandro Balde. Chelsea are working on exits with Liam Delap at the top of the list, as they anticipate an offer for Enzo Fernandez. Liverpool are in talks for Bradley Barcola as they plot a third bid for Yankuba Minteh.Tottenham have agreed a deal for Omar Marmoush to follow Savio from Manchester City amid reports over interest in Neco Williams and Rafael Leao. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!Latest transfer news and rumoursChelsea on the verge of Jackson agreementAston Villa are on the verge of agreeing a £59.8m deal to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.That is according to reports in France, who claim the Senegal international is set for a reunion with Unai Emery.GettyWhen does the summer transfer window close? New time for Deadline DayThe 2026 summer transfer window closes on Tuesday, September 1, at 11pm BST.It is a return to a more traditional closing time, after the last two summer windows shut at 7pm.Should any potential transfers go right down to the wire, though, clubs can submit a ‘deal sheet’, a form which if completed in time, can give clubs a few extra hours to exchange documents and get their purchases over the line.London StandardMan Utd confirm Baleba shirt numberManchester United have confirmed Baleba will wear the No20 shirt.He directly inherits the shirt from the Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot, who left it vacant after the 2024/25 campaign to take the No2 shirt.GettyArsenal reject Nwaneri bidAC Milan remain interested in Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri, despite seeing an opening offer knocked back.According to reports in Italy, the Milan proposed a loan with an option to buy, but the Gunners rejected the approach.Milan are still monitoring the 19-year-old but aren’t willing to meet the £38.5million valuation for a permanent transfer.GettyArsenal 'on verge' of Martinelli saleArsenal and Al Hilal are on the verge of agreeing a transfer for Gabriel Martinelli, writes Matt Verri.There has been a growing sense that Martinelli's time at Arsenal is coming to an end after seven years in north London.The 25-year-old was left out of Mikel Arteta’s matchday squad for the Community Shield win over Manchester City and last week’s Premier League opener against Coventry.While Martinelli had initially been keen to stay at Arsenal, and turned down a move to Turkey amid interest from Galatasaray, honest discussions with manager Arteta over his position in the squad have left the Brazilian more open to leaving.Al-Hilal emerged as a serious option and progress has been made in discussions between the two clubs.Standard Sport understands the two clubs are close to agreeing terms for the player’s sale, with an initial fee of £50m plus add-ons to change hands.Martinelli has been offered a contract that would involve a huge increase on his current £180,000-a-week salary.PAVilla open Jackson talksAston Villa have opened talks with Chelsea over Nicolas Jackson, per reports in the Telegraph.They have lodged a bid worth £65m for the Senegalese striker’s services as they look to put contingency plans in place for the departure of Ollie Watkins, who seems set to join Al Hilal.Jackson is thought to be keen on the move as he looks for a reunion with Unai Emery, whom he worked with at Villarreal.GettyICYMI: Man Utd confirm Baleba signingCarlos Baleba said he is attracted to the prospect of learning from Michael Carrick after his £70m transfer from Brighton to Manchester United was confirmed.United confirmed the signing of Baleba from Brighton on Tuesday afternoon, with the player joining from Brighton in a deal said to be worth £65million up front, with £5m in add-ons. He has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months.He underwent a medical on Saturday as his new team-mates were beaten 2-0 away at Hull City in the first match of their Premier League campaign.GettyMan City to send Fernandez bidMan City will send a bid of at least £130m for Enzo Fernandez by Wednesday, per reports in Argentina.Chelsea are not thought to be willing to sell the player at this stage of the summer and are planning for the new season under the assumption he will be involved.But City are reportedly ready to test their resolve after signing Ayyoub Bouaddi.GettyAl Hilal to open Sarr talksAl Hilal are expected to open talks with Crystal Palace for Ismaila Sarr ‘in the coming hours’.Reports from Foot Mercato suggest the Saudi outfit is due to formalise its long-standing interest in the player soon.It remains to be seen whether Palace or the player would be open to a sale.GettyVilla target Watkins replacementAston Villa have approached Bayer Leverkusen to discuss the transfer of Christian Kofane.Per reports in The Athletic, the Villans are long-standing admirers of the striker, still just 20.Leverkusen are not interested in selling.Getty