{"id":826374,"date":"2026-08-26T11:22:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/826374\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:22:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:22:36","slug":"transfer-news-live-alvarez-misses-training-amid-arsenal-deadline-liverpool-get-barcola-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/826374\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez misses training amid Arsenal deadline, Liverpool get Barcola boost"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig<\/p>\n

RB Leipzig have re-signed Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan on loan with an option to buy.<\/p>\n

The Paris Saint-Germain youth product made his name at Leipzig, scoring 70 \u200bgoals \u2060and winning two DFB Pokals during a four-year stint, leading Chelsea to spend big on the Frenchman.<\/p>\n

He has since struggled with form and injuries and returns to Leipzig in a bid to reignite his career.<\/p>\n

Will Castle26 August 2026 12:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Brentford signing already proving worth after Birmingham thrashing, says Keith Andrews<\/p>\n

Head coach Keith Andrews believes the recruitment of Callum Wilson and Jaidon Anthony in the summer proves there are value-for-money deals to be done.<\/p>\n

Wilson scored his first goal following a free transfer from West Ham in the 6-1 Carabao Cup win at Birmingham while Anthony, whose move from another relegated side in Burnley cost an initial \u00a315m, provided three assists.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a proven goalscorer so he\u2019s always hungry to score goals,\u201d Andrews said of Wilson, whose sixth-minute, first-time strike began the rout of their Championship hosts.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were very confident he would slot in and give us more options in that area of the pitch, where we were probably a bit light last season, and the way he has impacted the group \u2013 his personality, his nous, the edge he plays with \u2013 and I really like the way he goes about his business as a professional.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Anthony, he added: \u201cI was so keen to get him to the club and with the fees being thrown around at the moment when you look what we got him for, pound for pound he\u2019s a brilliant deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe scored eight Premier League goals last season, he\u2019s Premier League ready, proven, and I don\u2019t think he has hit his ceiling yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Will Castle26 August 2026 12:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Gabriel Martinelli set for Arsenal exit<\/p>\n

Gabriel Martinelli is nearing a move to Al-Hilal as his seven-year stint at Arsenal draws to a close.<\/p>\n

The feel will be in excess of \u00a350m.<\/p>\n

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

Miguel Delaney26 August 2026 11:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ollie Watkins’ Saudi contract offer revealed<\/p>\n

Ollie Watkins could earn an annual salary of \u00a312m if Al-Hilal get a move for the Aston Villa striker over the line in the final week of the transfer window, according to The Telegraph.<\/p>\n

Al-Hilal have had four bids rejected for the 30-year-old this summer and must go higher than the \u00a345m offer rebuffed by Villa last week.<\/p>\n

The Saudi club are willing to offer lucrative personal terms to Watkins, who was notable for his absence in the hammering at Brighton.<\/p>\n

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

Will Castle26 August 2026 11:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Manchester City turn attention to Enzo Fernandez after completing Ayoubb Bouaddi move<\/p>\n

Man City have signed 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi with attention now turning to Enzo Fernandez before next Tuesday\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n

The Morocco international joins City to bolster Enzo Maresca<\/a>\u2019s midfield, having already signed Elliot Anderson for \u00a3116m from Nottingham Forest this summer.<\/p>\n

The Cityzens could dip back into the market to sign a third centre-midfielder, with strong ties between Maresca and Enzo Fernandez<\/a>, with the Italian\u2019s former club Chelsea previously setting a deadline and holding out for upwards of \u00a3120m.<\/p>\n

Richard Jolly26 August 2026 11:24<\/p>\n

<\/a>DONE DEAL! Manchester City sign Ayoubb Bouaddi<\/p>\n

Manchester City have completed the \u00a385.6m signing of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old Morocco international, who was a breakout star of this summer\u2019s World Cup, has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n

Will Castle26 August 2026 11:21<\/p>\n

<\/a>Julian Alvarez misses Atletico training<\/p>\n

More on Julian Alvarez now.<\/p>\n

According to Marca, the wantaway Argentinian was absent from Atletico Madrid training today amid interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

However, Atletico insist his absence from the training group was due to illness. <\/p>\n

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

Will Castle26 August 2026 11:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Liverpool discover Yankuba Minteh price after Brighton reject two bids for winger<\/p>\n

Brighton will hold firm to their valuation of the Gambian winger, The Independent understands.<\/p>\n

Richard Jolly26 August 2026 11:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Aston Villa launch bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Villa have also made an approach for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane and been linked with AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, with Ollie Watkins\u2019 future unclear amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n

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

Will Castle26 August 2026 10:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ipswich close in on World Cup winner<\/p>\n

Ipswich Town are finally close to an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Exequiel Palacios after having multiple bids rejected, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n

The newly-promoted Premier League side have made an improved offer of \u20ac22.5m plus \u20ac5m for the midfielder to join on a proposed four-year deal.<\/p>\n

The Argentinian was part of the squad that won the World Cup in 2022.<\/p>\n

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

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