Marseille keen on Arsenal goalkeeper
Illan Meslier could be heading for the exit at Arsenal just weeks after signing for the Gunners.
The third-choice goalkeeper, behind David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga, joined after the expiry of his contract at Leeds United.
But now Foot Mercato reports Marseille could target the shot-stopper after losing Geronimo Rulli this summer.
Meslier could displace Jeffrey De Lange and gain valuable first-team football.
Arsenal goalkeeper Illan Meslier during the Emirates Cup match (PA)
Jack Rathborn27 August 2026 18:27
Fiorentina pushing to sign Man United forward Zirkzee ahead of Juventus
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee looks to be heading back to Serie A, reports Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio.
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 €5m (£4.3m) with an option to buy.
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.
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Jack Rathborn27 August 2026 18:09
Napoli enquire about Woltemade
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…
Lawrence Ostlere27 August 2026 17:52
Manchester City consider Everton winger as replacement for departed duo
Manchester City are contemplating a move for Iliman Ndiaye to add to their forward options – with Jack Grealish perhaps going the other way to Everton.
Richard Jolly27 August 2026 17:37
Liverpool continue pursuit of Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace with Cody Gakpo’s future in doubt
Liverpool are still pursuing Ismaila Sarr, despite seeing an initial offer of around £50m rejected by Crystal Palace.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola wants to bring in three more players before the end of the transfer window, including two who can operate in wide positions. One of those will be France winger Bradley Barcola, after PSG accepted an offer of £100m plus £20m in potential add-ons for the 23-year-old.
And while Liverpool have moved on from Yankuba Minteh following Brighton’s resistance, The Independent understands the club are not yet discouraged from a deal to bring in Sarr.
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer27 August 2026 17:23
Arsenal receive Julian Alvarez boost as forward misses training
Arsenal target Julian Alvarez missed Atletico Madrid training for the second day in a row after he was told there is a “zero per cent chance” that he gets to join Barcelona this summer.
The 26-year-old forward has made it clear that he would like to join Barcelona, while Arsenal continue to monitor the situation and may move to make a late deal for the Argentina international. He was booed during a substitute appearance in Atletico’s draw with Villarreal on Sunday night and missed a midweek match due to “illness”.
“The members of Atlético de Madrid’s Board of Directors have unanimously expressed their absolute support for the club’s decision to not negotiate the transfer of Julián Alvarez to FC Barcelona,” a statement said on Thursday.
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Jamie Braidwood27 August 2026 17:21
Chelsea set to sign £40m Italian teenager Ahanor
Fabrizio Romano has given Chelsea’s pursuit of Atalanta prospect Honest Ahanor the ‘Here We Go’ treatment, ahead of his imminent £40m transfer.
It’s a huge fee for an 18-year-old, but the Ahanor has already made 41 appearances for the Italian club and has earned two international caps for the senior Italy team.
The left-footed defender can player centre-back or left-back and is widely considered one of the best young talents in Europe. He is likely to be either loaned back to Atalanta or another club to gain more experience.
Honest Ahanor in action for Atalanta (Getty)
Lawrence Ostlere27 August 2026 17:17
Ward-Prowse set for Saints homecoming
James Ward-Prowse is set to return to Southampton after three years away from his boyhood club.
Ward-Prowse has been at West Ham since 2023 (Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostlere27 August 2026 16:51
City still in business before deadline day
Manchester City are not done in the transfer market yet, and it sounds like they will be chasing experience in the final days of the window.
“We need to see if we can add one or two more captains,” Enzo Maresca said today.
Enzo Fernandez remains a top target.
Lawrence Ostlere27 August 2026 16:35
Done deal! Villa sign Goretzka
Aston Villa have signed the former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, who was a free agent.
The 31-year-old German will fill the void left by Youri Tielemans, who joined Manchester United earlier this summer.
Lawrence Ostlere27 August 2026 16:26