ICYMI: Arsenal consider deadline day move for long-standing transfer target
Arsenal are considering a move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
Arsenal’s interest in the 21-year-old forward stretches back to last summer as the Premier League champions weigh up a move for a wide attacker.
Mikel Arteta’s side have sold Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal for a record £60m while Gabriel Jesus is in talks to join Barcelona for around £8.5m.
There is a need for Lyon to sell after the French side failed to qualify for the Champions League and Fofana is one of their brightest assets.
The Belgium international, who can play across the front line but favours the left wing, could be available for around £50m.
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer1 September 2026 03:00
Alexis Mac Allister’s father clarifies Liverpool future
Alexis Mac Allister’s father has insisted his son wants to stay at Liverpool, though talks over a new contract have not started.
“Alexis is not thinking of leaving Liverpool. He wants to stay at the club,” he said.
“Liverpool have not started talks to renew the Alexis contract, but the player’s desire is to continue in the club.”
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Will Castle1 September 2026 03:00
Premier League clubs monitor Fikayo Tomori situation
Premier League clubs are said to be monitoring AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, with it a distinct possibility that the former Chelsea man leaves the San Siro on deadline day.
Will Castle1 September 2026 02:00
ICMYI: Cody Gakpo to remain at Liverpool after Man City bid rejected
Cody Gakpo looks likely to stay at Liverpool after they repelled an approach from Manchester City for the winger.
Liverpool felt a bid so late in the transfer window presented challenges in trying to find a replacement for the £80m-rated Dutchman.
City could switch their attentions to other targets. They are also interested in Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye.
Tottenham were leading the race for Ndiaye heading into the eve of deadline day but as the Senegal international attracts interest from elsewhere, there are now doubts over the likelihood of a move to Spurs before Tuesday’s deadline.
Richard Jolly, Senior Football Correspondent1 September 2026 01:00
Man Utd loan out two prospects
Man United midfielder Jayce Fitzgerald has joined Rotherham on loan, while Dan Gore has joined Luton for the remainder of the season.
Will Castle1 September 2026 01:00
Burnley make offer for Igor Julio
Brighton have received a proposal for the permanent transfer of defender Igor Julio from Burnley, according to Sky Sports.
Igor was integral to a major deadline day saga last year after he refused to move to Crystal Palace, sparking a chain of events that led to Liverpool missing out on Marc Guehi.
He spent the second half of last season at West Ham.
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Will Castle1 September 2026 00:00
Fulham could loan Jonah Kusi-Asare to Preston
Preston North End have made a bid for Fulham striker Jonah Kusi-Asare, according to Sky Sports.
Kusi-Asare, 19, joined Fulham from Bayern Munich last summer, and the Cottagers are exploring a loan for the Sweden youth international.
Will Castle31 August 2026 23:30
More from Mikel Arteta post-Villa
On deadline day, Mikel Arteta said: “I said, we are trying to improve the squad, and until tomorrow night we’re going to try to do that.
“I’ve been disconnected from the world for 24 hours because I think my energy and focus has to be on the match. I will get back on it now.
“We know that the depth has to be really big when you are fighting for four competitions in the manner that we play as well. So we’re going to try to do that.”
Will Castle31 August 2026 23:04
ICYMI: Man City open talks with Chelsea over Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City reached a breakthrough last night in their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez, but Chelsea are still set to demand more than £120m for the midfielder. This one could go right down to the wire and could depend on Chelsea’s own search for a replacement, as well as whether City ultimately meet Chelsea’s valuation.
Enzo Maresca wants to be reunited with Fernandez, who was left out of the Chelsea squad by Xabi Alonso for Sunday’s 4-3 win over Brighton and has already been booed by his own fans this season. It would take an enormous transfer fee to bring the World Cup winner to Manchester, but with Fernandez seemingly eager to leave, the west London club might not have a choice but to lower their demands.
(PA Wire)
Jamie Braidwood31 August 2026 23:00
Quiet deadline day for Aston Villa?
Unai Emery has all but confirmed the signings of Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Ibrahim Mbaye, before stating that Aston Villa will not go into the market seeking any more recruits on deadline day.
“No, I think the squad we have now is how we planned and how we wanted,” he told Sky Sports.
Asked if he thinks Villa have replaced the quality they lost this summer, he said: “Yes.”
Harwood-Bellis was watching from the stands.
Will Castle31 August 2026 22:38