{"id":754599,"date":"2026-08-30T13:32:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T13:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/754599\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T13:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T13:32:19","slug":"transfer-news-live-arsenal-striker-to-join-barcelona-gakpo-chooses-city-after-liverpools-barcola-deal-plus-alvarez-and-enzo-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/754599\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal striker to join Barcelona, Gakpo chooses City after Liverpool\u2019s Barcola deal plus Alvarez and Enzo latest"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Coventry confirm 11th signing of summer<\/p>\n

Coventry City have made teenage defender Stephen Mfuni their 11th signing of the summer with the 18-year-old joining from Manchester City on a season-long loan.<\/p>\n

Mfuni spent a portion of last season on loan at Watford.<\/p>\n

Alan Smith30 August 2026 14:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Everton eye Balogun<\/p>\n

Folarin Balogun has been linked with a move to Everton, according to ESPN, but it is dependent upon the Toffees being able to offload several fringe players to fund a move.<\/p>\n

The former Arsenal striker, who became the inadvertent centre of controversy at the World Cup, currently plays for Monaco.<\/p>\n

Alan Smith30 August 2026 14:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>2pm games underway<\/p>\n

There are three games underway in the Premier League – including Leeds hosting Brentford and Fulham\u2019s visit to Sunderland.<\/p>\n

And you can follow all the action from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea meet Brighton at the link below.<\/p>\n

Alan Smith30 August 2026 14:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Barcelona to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus<\/p>\n

Barcelona are closing in on a deal to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, reports Fabrizio Romano. <\/p>\n

A medical has been booked for the Brazilian, who is out of favour under Mikel Arteta and behind Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz.<\/p>\n

A \u20ac10m package plus add-ons for a permanent deal has now been agreed. <\/p>\n

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

Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 13:55<\/p>\n

<\/a>Fernandez absent again<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso has said Chelsea \u201cneed a team that is focused\u201d while explaining why Enzo Fernandez is not involved against Brighton today. The Argentina midfielder continues to be linked with a switch to Manchester City before the window closes on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Alonso told Sky: “We assess what’s best for the team and considering everything, the situation, we need a team that is focused, with everyone involved that’s fully committed and engaged with the game.” <\/p>\n

Alan Smith30 August 2026 13:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>John Terry explains why he allowed Emi Martinez to take Chelsea’s No 26 shirt <\/p>\n

“I spoke to him, he’s taken the 26 shirt, he’s been given the green light,\u201d John Terry said. <\/p>\n

\u201cBecause he loves keeping clean sheets as much as I did when I wore the 26 shirt.<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully that serves him well, what a keeper, what a player and I’m delighted to have him in the building.”<\/p>\n

\"EmilianoEmiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea on a three-year deal (Nick Potts\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 13:25<\/p>\n

<\/a>Virgil van Dijk takes swipe at \u2018bitter\u2019 Liverpool critics over transfer business<\/p>\n

Virgil van Dijk<\/a> has declared that anyone who doubts Liverpool<\/a> can attract top-quality players must be bitter as he said he would welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield.<\/p>\n

Richard Jolly30 August 2026 13:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Hull City move for Roma forward on hold?<\/p>\n

Hull City may have to be patient to acquire Robinio Vaz, who is the subject of talks between Roma and the Tigers, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n

A season-long loan for a fee of \u20ac2m, with a \u20ac30m option to buy, has been negotiated. <\/p>\n

But La Repubblica reports that the Serie A club would push for a replacement before sanctioning the player\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n

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

Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>West Ham in talks over \u00a318m deal for Viking winger<\/p>\n

West Ham are in talks to sign Viking winger Edvin Austbo, as per The Athletic.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old has scored 15 goals across 71 appearances and a deal in the region of \u00a318m is being discussed.<\/p>\n

Austbo has also graduated through the age groups to represent Norway.<\/p>\n

\"MorisMoris Valincic of GNK Dinamo is challenged by Edwin Austbo of Viking (Getty)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:35<\/p>\n

<\/a>Fulham target Roma winger<\/p>\n

Fulham are in talks to sign Matias Soule from Roma, according to Fabrizio Romano. <\/p>\n

The 23-year-old Argentine midfielder could bolster Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad after a two-year spell in the Eternal City. <\/p>\n

With 11 goals across two seasons for Roma, the Whites should have a new option down the right. <\/p>\n

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

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