{"id":856339,"date":"2026-08-15T16:32:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/856339\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T16:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:32:19","slug":"transfer-news-live-arsenal-lead-race-to-sign-50m-target-tottenham-reach-cody-gakpo-agreement-enzo-fernandez-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/856339\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal \u2018lead race\u2019 to sign \u00a350m target, Tottenham reach Cody Gakpo \u2018agreement\u2019 Enzo Fernandez latest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cristian Romero bids emotional farewell to Spurs after moving to Atletico Madrid<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a> could turn their attention to Brighton\u2019s \u00a351m-rated midfielder Jack Hinshelwood as they continue talks with Bayer Leverkusen over signing England<\/a> international Jarell Quansah<\/a>. The Premier League<\/a> champions have been keen to sign a defender following the injury to William Saliba<\/a> and the 23-year-old Quansah, formerly of Liverpool, would be able to cover both centre-back and right back positions. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Barcelona<\/a> are set to make a third bid of around \u00a360m for Rodri,<\/a> but are still set to fall \u00a310m short of Manchester City<\/a>\u2019s valuation of the Ballon d\u2019Or winner. The deal could yet influence the speed of any move for Enzo Fernandez<\/a>, with his former Chelsea<\/a> manager Enzo Maresca pushing for the midfielder’s signature. Chelsea\u2019s deadline of 5pm on Friday passed without City submitting their \u00a3120m bid, and the club expect Fernandez \u2013 who was booed by Chelsea fans<\/a> on his return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday \u2013 to now stay for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo<\/a>, according to reports in the Netherlands, while Spurs are also close to signing Manchester City winger Savinho and have joined Manchester United<\/a> and Arsenal in expressing interest in Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen<\/a>. Arsenal\u2019s Gabriel Martinelli<\/a> has rejected the chance to join the Turkish club as part of a deal. <\/p>\n

In other news, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero<\/a> has completed his transfer to Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> have confirmed the signing of Ferran Torres<\/a>, the scorer of the winning goal <\/a>in the World Cup final, from Barcelona. Crystal Palace have completed the signing of right-sided player Anan Khalaili on a five-year contract. <\/p>\n

Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below<\/p>\n

Transfer news – live updates<\/a>Will Liverpool\u2019s transfer budget change after Jeff Bezos investment?<\/p>\n

Jeff Bezos, one of the world\u2019s richest men, has bought into Liverpool as part of a consortium after reaching a definitive agreement with majority owners Fenway Sports Group to purchase a minority stake.<\/p>\n

1892 Holdings, led by former QPR director Amit Bhatia and including the Amazon owner Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, one of the founders of Facebook, will have a share of 30 percent of the Premier League club worth \u00a31.5bn.<\/p>\n

Bezos\u2019 personal wealth is in the region of $270bn, with fans anticipating the arrival of his riches will result in a spending spree at Anfield.<\/p>\n

However, there will be no change to Liverpool\u2019s transfer budget or policy, with no new funds being allocated for Andoni Iraola as he looks to bolster his squad before the 1 September deadline.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jeff Bezos is buying into Liverpool \u2013\u00a0this is why<\/a><\/p>\n

The world\u2019s third-richest man is part of a consortium that has bought a 30 per cent stake in Liverpool. While the Amazon founder may be a \u2018silent partner\u2019 in the deal, it is clear that the uncertainty at the top of global football presents an opportunity to the billionaire class, writes Miguel Delaney<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 17:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Liverpool news: Will PSG budge from \u00a3145m Bradley Barcola price? <\/p>\n

Liverpool\u2019s pursuit of Bradley Barcola is set to rumble on until late in the transfer window. <\/p>\n

While signing a new winger is a priority for Andoni Iraola\u2019s side, Paris Saint-Germain are refusing to budge from their huge \u00a3145m asking price. <\/p>\n

PSG, though, have been active in this summer\u2019s transfer market. They have signed Ferran Torres from Barcelona, pursued Yan Diomande before he signed for Real Madrid, while the agent of Mika Godts, the Ajax winger, has claimed that PSG have agreed to pay \u00a347m for the 21-year-old. <\/p>\n

Where does it leave Barcola, who is behind Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the pecking order at PSG? Liverpool are prepared to play the long game, but Arsenal could also reignite their interest. <\/p>\n

\"\"(PA)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 16:31<\/p>\n

<\/a>Enzo Fernandez booed by some Chelsea fans on Stamford Bridge return<\/p>\n

Enzo Fernandez was booed by some Chelsea fans as he returned to club action for the first time this summer in a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old midfielder was given an extended break after reaching the World Cup final with Argentina \u2013 a match in which he was sent off as Spain beat the South Americans in extra time.<\/p>\n

He returned to training with Chelsea this week and was on the bench for Saturday afternoon\u2019s clash with Sociedad, coming on after 62 minutes for the Blues\u2019 new big-money signing Morgan Rogers.<\/p>\n

As Fernandez was announced to be entering the fray, there were clear boos around Stamford Bridge, although they were tempered by some cheers as well. His name being read out over the tannoy ahead of Chelsea\u2019s players emerging for the pre-match warm-up also received a smattering of boos from the handful of fans who had taken their seats early.<\/p>\n

There has been intense speculation over the Argentine\u2019s future, with Chelsea setting a deadline of 5pm on the Friday just gone for clubs to meet their \u00a3120m valuation for the player. Manchester City, now coached by ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, are keen on signing Fernandez but didn\u2019t submit a bid ahead of that Friday deadline.<\/p>\n

Luke Baker15 August 2026 16:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Barcelona yet to meet Rodri valuation as Man City left baffled by approach<\/p>\n

Barcelona are set to make a third bid of around \u00a360m for Rodri but are still set to fall \u00a310m short of Manchester City\u2019s valuation of the Ballon d\u2019Or winner.<\/p>\n

The deal could also influence the speed of any move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, with Enzo Maresca pushing for the midfielder’s signature.<\/p>\n

City are willing to allow a long-serving club legend like Rodri to fulfil a personal aspiration of playing in Spain again after this summer\u2019s World Cup win.<\/p>\n

But City, who plan to reshape their midfield, have so far been left both baffled and frustrated in negotiations with both Barcelona and Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

Neither have come anywhere close to the \u00a370m valuation, with Real Madrid’s reticence ultimately seeing Rodri opt for Camp Nou over the Bernabeu.<\/p>\n

That move has nevertheless seen many of the same issues, as Barcelona have made two offers well below what City want, one of them considered “derisory”.<\/p>\n

Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer15 August 2026 15:44<\/p>\n

<\/a>Newcastle close in on first signing under Matthias Jaissle<\/p>\n

Newcastle are close to agreeing a deal with Benfica to sign right back Amar Dedic. <\/p>\n

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international is due to arrive before next week\u2019s Premier League opener and will become their first signing under new manager Matthias Jaissle. <\/p>\n

Dedic, 23, previously worked with Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg. <\/p>\n

The fee for the right back, who replaces Kieran Trippier and will provide competition to Tino Livramento, is around \u00a330m. <\/p>\n

Dedic could be immediately thrust into action in Sunday\u2019s opener against Liverpool as Livramento is still sidelined by the calf injury that forced him to miss the World Cup. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 15:33<\/p>\n

<\/a>Michael Carrick urges Manchester United to strengthen <\/p>\n

Michael Carrick has admitted Manchester United still need to strengthen this summer but they will not be splashing the cash on the level of their Premier League rivals.<\/p>\n

United have so far spent around \u00a385million on Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow, but after another big summer of spending elsewhere they are the only one of the Premier League\u2019s \u2018big six\u2019 still never to have broken the \u00a3100m mark on a player.<\/p>\n

United need to build depth ahead of a return to the Champions League, and their midfield reinforcements come after Casemiro\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we\u2019ve done really good business and we\u2019ve got really some top, top, top players,\u201d Carrick said at United\u2019s pre-season training camp in the Republic of Ireland.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re delighted with that. We always want to improve. We want more, we need more, we keep looking for how we can do that. That never stops.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"(Reuters)<\/a>Celtic’s Arne Engel set to complete West Ham move <\/p>\n

Celtic midfielder Arne Engels is set to complete a move to West Ham, manager Martin O\u2019Neill has confirmed.<\/p>\n

Celtic rejected a \u00a325million bid from Nottingham Forest for the Belgium international in the winter transfer window and Engels was keen for a move to English football.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Neill said: \u201cWest Ham wanted him to be available for the opening day of the season. Naturally disappointed, really, that he\u2019s leaving the football club, he\u2019s done very well for us.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd it\u2019s hard to dissuade him of that. If it hadn\u2019t come up, I think he\u2019d have been happy. Even though the offer came in very late from Nottingham Forest in January, he never moaned about it at all.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo it\u2019s an opportunity for him and it\u2019s really hard for him to turn it down.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"\"(PA)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 14:14<\/p>\n

<\/a>What next in Chelsea’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez? <\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s deadline to receive bids for Enzo Fernandez passed by without Manchester City making an offer for the midfielder, but this transfer saga may not be over yet. <\/p>\n

The Blues expect Fernandez to be part of Xabi Alonso\u2019s squad for the coming season but The Independent has reported that Fernandez still wants to leave and there is interest from all sides in getting a deal done. <\/p>\n

While Fernandez is Enzo Maresca\u2019s top target, Miguel Delaney reported in his Inside Football newsletter that relations between Chelsea and Manchester City are far from smooth, given the frostiness that still lingers from Maresca\u2019s exit. <\/p>\n

City could yet test Chelsea\u2019s resolve if they return with a \u00a3120m offer and City could also be about to receive significant transfer fees for Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Savinho. <\/p>\n

\"\"(PA)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 13:29<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arsenal in talks with Jarrel Quansah <\/p>\n

Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Jarell Quansah and have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for the England international. <\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta wants to add a defender to his squad following the injury to William Saliba and there is a gap between Arsenal and Aston Villa when it comes to the valuation of Ezri Konsa. <\/p>\n

Quansah, who joined Leverkusen from Liverpool last summer, can play at both centre-back and right-back, so fits what Arteta wants from a member of his defence. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 12:44<\/p>\n

<\/a>Chelsea news: Liam Delap attracts interest from Como <\/p>\n

Italian side Como have expressed their interest in signing Chelsea striker Liam Delap, according to the Mail. <\/p>\n

Chelsea are set to demand \u00a350m for the 23-year-old striker, who is also of interest to several Premier League teams. <\/p>\n

Como will be playing in the Champions League next season under Cesc Fabregas and have also agreed a deal to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Napoli have agreed a deal Benoit Badiashile on an initial loan. <\/p>\n

TalkSport reported that Coventry are keen on signing 20-year-old defender Josh Acheampong, while the Independent understands Hull City have interest in Tosin Adarabioyo, but he wants to stay. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

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