Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee is close to a loan move away from the club with Fiorentina interested in signing him.
The striker is down the pecking order at Old Trafford and will find his gametime limited this season under Michael Carrick.
Gazzetta report that Fiorentina are “in negotiations” over a £4.2m loan deal for Zirkzee, with the option to make the deal permanent next summer.
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Mike Jones28 August 2026 09:40
Arsenal have confirmed that Reiss Nelson has left the club following a mutally terminated end to his contract.
A statement read: “We can confirm that Reiss Nelson has left the club.
“Together with Reiss, we agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect for him to become a free agent.
“Reiss, 26, spent 18 years with us, developing through our academy into senior level, making 90 first-team appearances, scoring eight goals and assisting nine times. He won the FA Cup in 2020 and played his part in our FA Community Shield victories in 2017 and 2020.
“Reiss made 68 appearances across our youth teams before signing his first professional contract with the club in December 2016.
“He had four loan spells during his time with us, firstly with Bundesliga team Hoffenheim in the 2018/19 season, then with Dutch club Feyenoord in 2021/22. He spent the 2024/25 campaign at Fulham, before remaining in west London with Brentford last season.
“Everyone at the club thanks Reiss for his contribution to Arsenal. We wish him and his family well for the future.”
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Mike Jones28 August 2026 09:20
Brighton boss happy with squad
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says he is ‘happy’ with how his squad is shaping up but has not ruled out making more signings before the end of the transfer window.
“I’m really happy with the squad so far,” he said.
“We have a few issues with some injured players. But we’re there to find solutions, not complain about anything.
“Regarding the depth of the squad, overall I’m quite happy. The next days, everything can happen but it has to be a good fit regarding personality, character and our style of play.”
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Mike Jones28 August 2026 09:00
Atletico’s stance on Barcelona’s Alvarez interest
Atletico Madrid previously put out a statement confirming that the club will not sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona.
It reads: “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.
“The members of the Board of Directors acknowledge that ‘Atlético de Madrid is open to standard transfer market negotiations when conducted in a professional, ethical and respectful manner. We fully stand behind the club’s previously communicated position that FC Barcelona failed to meet these requirements and, as a result, there will not be any negotiation and there is zero consideration of an Alvarez transfer to Barcelona.’
“Atlético de Madrid trust that our player will understand the decision and will remain focused on helping the club achieve its goals, just as he has done during the two seasons he has been defending our colours.”
Mike Jones28 August 2026 08:50
Harvey Elliott to leave Liverpool?
Harvey Elliott spent last season on a disappointing loan move to Aston Villa vbut has returned to Liverpool this summer.
He may not remain there however as the midfielder has interest from clubs in Italy.
Both Lazio and Napoli are said to favour the midfielder, according to the Daily Mail, which means he could be on the move again before the window closes next week.
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Mike Jones28 August 2026 08:40
Alvarez will ‘never, ever’ be sold to Barcelona
The future of Julian Alvarez has been one of the long-standing stories throughout this transfer window.
The player is said to favour a move to Barcelona but that has seemingly been ruled out by Atletico’s chief executive saying that will ‘never, ever’ happen.
Alvarez has now missed training for two days in a row after he was also told there is a “zero per cent chance” that he joins Barcelona.
Arsenal continue to monitor the situation and may move to make a late deal for the Argentina international but Atletico have set a deadline of today for Alvarez’s future to be decided so that they have time to bring in a replacement.
He was booed during a substitute appearance in Atletico’s draw with Villarreal on Sunday night and missed a midweek match due to “illness”.
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Mike Jones28 August 2026 08:30
Cody Gakpo could yet leave Liverpool
If Liverpool bring in their targets (Bradley Barcola and Ismaila Sarr) then Cody Gakpo could still depart before the deadline on Tuesday.
Gakpo has been the subject of interest from Tottenham, and The Independent understands Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi is insistent that the club pursue the Dutchman, despite a summer outlay already in excess of £300m.
Asked on Thursday about Gakpo’s future, Iraola said: “When the market is open, you cannot guarantee anything with anyone.”
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Miguel Delaney28 August 2026 08:20
Liverpool continue pursuit of Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace
Liverpool are still pursuing Ismaila Sarr, despite seeing an initial offer of around £50m rejected by Crystal Palace.
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.
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Miguel Delaney28 August 2026 08:12
Chelsea prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea are prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez for the right price amid interest in the midfielder from Manchester City.
The Blues would also want to be able to improve their squad with the end of the window quickly approaching.
No talks between the two clubs have happened but Fernandez was not in the squad for Chelsea’s Carabao Cup win over Luton on Thursday.
Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move to Manchester City (John Walton/PA (PA Wire)
Mike Jones28 August 2026 08:00
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.
Miguel Delaney28 August 2026 07:56