Manchester City turn attention to Enzo Fernandez after completing Ayoubb Bouaddi move
Man City have signed 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi with attention now turning to Enzo Fernandez before next Tuesday’s deadline.
The Morocco international joins City to bolster Enzo Maresca’s midfield, having already signed Elliot Anderson for £116m from Nottingham Forest this summer.
The Cityzens could dip back into the market to sign a third centre-midfielder, with strong ties between Maresca and Enzo Fernandez, with the Italian’s former club Chelsea previously setting a deadline and holding out for upwards of £120m.
Richard Jolly26 August 2026 11:24
DONE DEAL! Manchester City sign Ayoubb Bouaddi
Manchester City have completed the £85.6m signing of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
The 18-year-old Morocco international, who was a breakout star of this summer’s World Cup, has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Will Castle26 August 2026 11:21
Julian Alvarez misses Atletico training
More on Julian Alvarez now.
According to Marca, the wantaway Argentinian was absent from Atletico Madrid training today amid interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
Alvarez received a bitterly hostile reception when he made his Atletico return on the weekend, subjected to deafening jeers from the home crowd after his attempts to force a move out.
However, Atletico insist his absence from the training group was due to illness.
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Will Castle26 August 2026 11:15
Liverpool discover Yankuba Minteh price after Brighton reject two bids for winger
Brighton will hold firm to their valuation of the Gambian winger, The Independent understands.
Richard Jolly26 August 2026 11:00
Aston Villa launch bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta
The bid is thought to be below what the Eagles would find attractive for the 29-year-old, who has thrown his future into serious doubt by launching an appeal that the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park should be made invalid.
Villa have also made an approach for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane and been linked with AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, with Ollie Watkins’ future unclear amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.
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Will Castle26 August 2026 10:45
Ipswich close in on World Cup winner
Ipswich Town are finally close to an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Exequiel Palacios after having multiple bids rejected, according to The Athletic.
The newly-promoted Premier League side have made an improved offer of €22.5m plus €5m for the midfielder to join on a proposed four-year deal.
The Argentinian was part of the squad that won the World Cup in 2022.
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Will Castle26 August 2026 10:30
Atletico Madrid set Julian Alvarez transfer deadline amid Arsenal interest
Atletico Madrid are pushing for the Julian Alvarez saga to be resolved by Friday, essentially giving the 26-year-old a choice to make on his future.
If Alvarez does agitate for a move to Arsenal, and the English champions meet an acceptable price, Atletico at least want the time to prepare for replacements.
The Argentine has made clear his ultimate ambition is to go to Barcelona but Arsenal have continued to work on the deal, in the knowledge that Atletico absolutely do not want to do business with their LaLiga rivals. That stance was reiterated in meetings this week intended to resolve the situation.
A potential advantage that Arsenal have is that they can send forwards the other way. Atletico manager Diego Simeone has already been pushing to strengthen his attack, and both Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus are appealing to the Madrid side.
There is the possibility that Gyokeres – or both – and a financial fee could be offered, greatly smoothing any deal.
Miguel Delaney26 August 2026 10:23
Omar Marmoush set for Spurs medical after loan agreement
Savinho – sorry, Savio – has already come through the door at Tottenham for big bucks. Now it’s Man City team-mate Omar Marmoush’s turn.
The Egyptian is set to undergo a medical with Spurs after the two sides agreed a loan deal for the forward that includes an obligation to buy worth an initial £50m.
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Will Castle26 August 2026 10:15
Man City poised to make huge bid for Enzo Fernandez
Man City are poised to make a late move for Enzo Fernandez and are prepared to make him the most expensive signing of the summer, according to The Telegraph.
Chelsea want upwards of £120m for Fernandez.
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Will Castle26 August 2026 10:00
Chelsea could move again for Alex Scott amid Liverpool interest
Bournemouth have so far shut down any interest, but there’s a belief a bid in excess of £80m, and probably closer to £90m, might bring reconsideration.
Liverpool have also held interest in Scott, with multiple sources saying that the Englishman is the top midfield target of former Cherries boss Andoni Iraola, now in the Anfield dugout.
However, they are not believed to have budget to add in midfield during this transfer window with other areas prioritised. They may instead wait until next year, which could prove risky given Chelsea’s interest.
Miguel Delaney26 August 2026 09:45