Chelsea have told Manchester City that they have until 5pm today to submit a bid for midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Blues have informed their Premier League rivals that they will need to sepnd £120m to sign the Argentina though City had hoped to negotiate on the price.
City, meanwhile, remain in talks with Barcelona over Rodri, who is available for £60m. The club have rejected two previous bids for the former Ballon d’Or winner but talks are ongoing. City are also interested in signing World Cup breakout star Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille while Savinho is moving closer to leaving the Etihad for Tottenham in a £65m deal though.
Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal’s business is not done yet, with the Gunners receiving interest in Gabriel Martinelli from Galatasaray. The availability of Victor Osimhen has been raised in those talks, although Arsenal have also been linked with moves for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola.
Barcola also leads Liverpool’s list of transfer targets and the Reds are in talks with PSG over a fee, though the European champions are demanding £145m to sell the winger. PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi did not rule out an exit for Barcola, however, saying: “We’re working calmly, we don’t talk too much. I can’t say whether he will leave or not. Today, he is a PSG player. We’ll see.”
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Transfer news – live updatesMac Allister to replace Rodri?
Manchester City have shortlisted Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister as a potential replacement for the outgoing Rodri, according to talkSPORT.
Rodri looks on his way to Barcelona with City already nearing the signing of another midfielder in Ayoubb Bouaddi.
However, City are now looking at a move for Mac Allister, who is seen as an affordable option when compared to other targets Enzo Fernandez and Adam Wharton.
But surely Liverpool would not let him go to one of their Premier League rivals, would they?
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Mike Jones14 August 2026 10:24
Kalvin Phillips on Sheffield United loan
Kalvin Phillips is back at Sheffield United on a season-long loan.
The Manchester City midfielder joined the Blades on loan in February but played only three games before suffering a knee injury, while he was also sent off in the derby against Sheffield Wednesday.
His statement on the club website read: “This was the move I wanted. My time was spoiled by my last game and the injury after that so I’m here to put that right.
“The squad is similar to what it was last year, I’m happy to see everyone and I’m looking forward to coming back fighting fit.”
Kalvin Phillips was also sent out on loan to Sheffield United last season (Getty)
Mike Jones14 August 2026 10:12
Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk could be set for a loan spell after his return from a ban. The Ukrainian has featured in part of the Blues’ pre-season tour but could now be loaned out as he builds back to full fitness, with new manager Xabi Alonso saying: “No decision made. We need to assess, he is a special player but it is a special case so we need to be sensitive.”
Coventry City are reported to be among three Premier League clubs interested; manager Frank Lampard is familiar with Mudryk from their time together at Stamford Bridge.
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Mike Jones14 August 2026 10:00
Arne Slot set to stay in club football
Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot walked away from talks about becoming the new Netherlands boss as he wants to remain in club football.
The Dutchman was sacked in May, 12 months after winning the Premier League, following a disappointing title defence that saw them finish fifth.
Slot was linked with taking over from Ronald Koeman, who resigned after their World Cup last-32 exit to Morocco, but did not get beyond an initial approach.
“At this stage in my career, I prefer to see myself on the training pitch with my players every day, something that is simply not possible in the same way with a national team,” he told Voetbal International.
“And (it is) why I chose not to continue the talks and not to start negotiations on what a possible contract might look like.
“I have enormous respect for the national team and for the KNVB (Dutch Football Association) and can only be positive about the professional manner in which the talks proceeded that week. For now, I believe club football still has a lot to offer me.”
Arne Slot will remain in club football following his exit from Liverpool (Getty)
Mike Jones14 August 2026 09:50
Chelsea confirm Filip Jorgensen loan deal
Chelsea have confirmed the season-long loan of keeper Filip Jorgensen to sister club Strasbourg, in yet another move between the two sides.
The Dane’s opportunities have been limited in his two years at Stamford Bridge.
A club statement read: “Jorgensen was a key member of the Chelsea side that lifted the UEFA Conference League in May 2025, starting all but one game in the competition. The Denmark international became a Club World Cup winner later that summer.
“Jorgensen featured 12 times last season across four different competitions, playing his part as we reached the semi-finals of both domestic cups.
“We look forward to supporting Filip throughout his time in France.”
Mike Jones14 August 2026 09:40
Ferran Torres close to finalising PSG move
Spain star Ferran Torres is set to swap Barcelona for PSG, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He reports talks are in ‘final stages’ and that the winger is not scheduled to turn up for Barca training, with a deal expected to be finalised following PSG’s Super Cup victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday.
A deal in principle has been agreed by both clubs with a price of €50m (£42.7m).
Last season Torres scored 21 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions, providing three assists, and helped Barcelona win the La Liga title.
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Mike Jones14 August 2026 09:30
Chelsea and Man Utd turn down chance to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly
The Telegraph has reported both Chelsea and Man Utd have turned down moves for Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly, who faces increased competition both in defence and midfield.
Lewis-Skelly is reportedly keen to fight for his place, while the Gunners value him in the region of £45m, which the Blues and Utd are not prepared to pay.
Lewis-Skelly celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Como (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)
Mike Jones14 August 2026 09:20
Liverpool need Bradley Barcola if they want to challenge for title
Michael Owen believes Liverpool’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola could be pivotal in how they perform in the title race.
“I do think Liverpool need more, but it looks like Barcola is the one they want and it will cost them a huge amount of money to get him in,” Owen told Metro.
“But if they can do that and add more depth, more quality, then they can really challenge for the title.
“Last season at Liverpool wasn’t great, the style of play wasn’t as good as it had been and they conceded far too many goals.
“But Slot leaving and Iraola replacing him means a new style of play. He brings a lot of excitement from the way he played at Bournemouth, but Liverpool are a much bigger club and the pressure mounts up now.”
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Mike Jones14 August 2026 09:10
Mikel Arteta wants to do more business
Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal still have targets in the transfer window, but stressed there are “very few” players who can take the Gunners to the next level.
The Gunners have been linked with both Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola as they bid to add a marquee signing to their attack.
“I think for the margins to improve, there are very few players in the market that are available to do that and bring that to the club,” Arteta said.
He added: “There is more that we want to do because every time we have an opportunity to improve the squad and bring more quality and depth to the squad, we need to do that.”
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Mike Jones14 August 2026 09:02
Tottenham agree deal with Atletico Madrid for Cristian Romero
Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Cristian Romero.
The package is in the region of £34.2m with add-ons, with a 15 per cent sell-on clause set to be included, according to Sky Sports.
Inter Milan had also been linked with the Argentinian. But the Italian side are also set to a a deal to sign Djed Spence.
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Mike Jones14 August 2026 08:56