{"id":870651,"date":"2026-08-27T20:42:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T20:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/870651\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T20:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T20:42:18","slug":"transfer-news-live-alvarez-to-arsenal-boost-barcola-set-for-liverpool-medical-chelsea-agree-cut-price-martinez-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/870651\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez to Arsenal boost, Barcola set for Liverpool medical, Chelsea agree cut-price Martinez deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Julian Alvarez will \u2018never, ever\u2019 join Barcelona \u2013 but Arsenal remains a possibility<\/p>\n

Arsenal target Julian Alvarez will \u201cnever, ever\u201d be sold to Barcelona, according to Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin, who did not rule out the possibility of the Argentina international joining another club instead before the transfer deadline.<\/p>\n

Alvarez made it clear earlier this summer that he wanted to join Barcelona but relations between the Spanish clubs have completely broken down over the transfer saga, with Gil Marin accusing Barcelona of \u201cdishonesty\u201d and a lack of \u201cprofessionalism\u201d.<\/p>\n

Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday that they were still interested in Alvarez despite Atletico\u2019s stance, with Atletico then releasing a statement to confirm there was \u201czero per cent chance\u201d of Alvarez moving to Camp Nou.<\/p>\n

“Our intention and \u2060my personal dream is for him to stay with us, to remain at Atletico,” Gil Martin told Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus after Thursday’s Champions League league phase draw in Monaco.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo compete amongst \u200cthe greats, you need \u200bgreat players, and Julian is one. If he believes that staying at Atletico Madrid is no longer feasible, we will look for an alternative, but it will never, ever be Barcelona.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gil Marin\u2019s comments are the latest escalation in Atletico\u2019s row with Barcelona. The Independent has reported that Atletico have set a Friday deadline for Alvarez\u2019s future to be decided, with the forward missing consecutive training sessions this week.<\/p>\n

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

Jack Rathborn27 August 2026 21:37<\/p>\n

<\/a>Mikel Arteta on Gabriel Martinelli’s future<\/p>\n

\u201dEverybody knows and recognises how much we love Gabi,\u201d Mikel Arteta said on Martinelli\u2019s future at Arsenal. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever the outcome is, it will be because everybody agrees to that\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"GabrielGabriel Martinelli looks set to leave the Gunners (Bradley Collyer\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn27 August 2026 20:37<\/p>\n

<\/a>Chelsea agree cut-price Emiliano Martinez fee <\/p>\n

Chelsea have agreed a \u00a37.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, according to The Telegraph\u2019s Matt Law. <\/p>\n

Martinez has wanted to leave Aston Villa for several years and new arrival Zion Suzuki had become their No 1. <\/p>\n

Chelsea have acted quickly to sign the Argentina goalkeeper, following Robert Sanchez\u2019s errors in the 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday. <\/p>\n

Chelsea also have Mike Penders, the 21-year-old Belgian, but Martinez arrives to offer further competition. <\/p>\n

The 33-year-old is set to sign a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months, reports The Athletic. <\/p>\n

Martinez will become Chelsea\u2019s 12th signing of the summer – could it take them towards challenging for the title? <\/p>\n

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

Jamie Braidwood27 August 2026 19:37<\/p>\n

<\/a>Xabi Alonso explains Enzo Fernandez\u2019s absence from Chelsea squad amid Man City interest<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso said it was \u201cdecided\u201d that Enzo Fernandez would not be in Chelsea\u2019s squad to face Luton Town in the Carabao Cup, despite saying the previous day that he expected the midfielder to be involved.<\/p>\n

Fernandez has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City this summer and Enzo Maresca\u2019s side are expected to return with an offer for the Argentina international despite missing an informal deadline earlier this month.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe assessed situations, individual and collective and we have decided he is not in the squad for today,\u201d Alonso said before facing Luton, which is Chelsea\u2019s first competitive home game of the new season.<\/p>\n

Fernandez featured off the bench for Chelsea in their Premier League opener at Fulham on Monday and was booed by the home fans at Craven Cottage for his role in the Argentina\u2019s World Cup semi-final win over England.<\/p>\n

Fernandez received a comparatively warm reception from Chelsea supporters when he came on, having been previously booed during a friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge before the start of the season.<\/p>\n

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

Jamie Braidwood27 August 2026 19:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Man United offered Chelsea defender<\/p>\n

Tosin Adarabioyo has been offered to Manchester United as a squad player, reports Ben Jacobs. <\/p>\n

The Chelsea centre-back is down the pecking order under Xabi Alonso and could bring his experience to Old Trafford under Michael Carrick. <\/p>\n

Adarabioyo joined the Blues on a free transfer from Fulham, meaning BlueCo could make another profit trading a player.<\/p>\n

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

Jack Rathborn27 August 2026 19:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Enzo Fernandez made Chelsea request over Carabao Cup involvement<\/p>\n

Enzo Fernandez is out of Chelsea\u2019s squad to face Luton in the Carabao Cup. <\/p>\n

C\u00e9sar Luis Merlo reports<\/a> that Fernandez requested to be omitted from the squad, despite Xabi Alonso stating that he was available on Wednesday. <\/p>\n

Man City have been targeting Fernandez as a final midfielder for Enzo Maresca\u2019s revamped side since succeeding Pep Guardiola. <\/p>\n

\"CityCity continue to be linked with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez (John Walton\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn27 August 2026 18:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Marseille keen on Arsenal goalkeeper <\/p>\n

Illan Meslier could be heading for the exit at Arsenal just weeks after signing for the Gunners. <\/p>\n

The third-choice goalkeeper, behind David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga, joined after the expiry of his contract at Leeds United.<\/p>\n

But now Foot Mercato reports Marseille could target the shot-stopper after losing Geronimo Rulli this summer.<\/p>\n

Meslier could displace Jeffrey De Lange and gain valuable first-team football.<\/p>\n

\"ArsenalArsenal goalkeeper Illan Meslier during the Emirates Cup match (PA)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn27 August 2026 18:27<\/p>\n

<\/a>Fiorentina pushing to sign Man United forward Zirkzee ahead of Juventus<\/p>\n

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee looks to be heading back to Serie A, reports Sky Sport Italia\u2019s Gianluca Di Marzio.<\/p>\n

Zirkzee could be a replacement for Moise Kean, who is set to join Como, with Fiorentina eyeing up Zirkzee and thought to have tabled a season-long loan for \u20ac5m (\u00a34.3m) with an option to buy. <\/p>\n

Juventus are also thought to be interested, with Zirkzee falling down the pecking order behind Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo as centre forward options under Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n

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

Jack Rathborn27 August 2026 18:09<\/p>\n

<\/a>Napoli enquire about Woltemade<\/p>\n

Napoli have enquired about signing Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United, with a loan mooted, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. It is up to Newcastle whether they sanction the move…<\/p>\n

\"NickNick Woltemade has not settled at Newcastle (Getty)<\/p>\n

Lawrence Ostlere27 August 2026 17:52<\/p>\n

<\/a>Manchester City consider Everton winger as replacement for departed duo<\/p>\n

Manchester City are contemplating a move for Iliman Ndiaye to add to their forward options \u2013 with Jack Grealish perhaps going the other way to Everton.<\/p>\n

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