Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, with a deal set to run until 2031. The transfer will involve a £100m fee, plus £20m in add-ons, after PSG lowered their demands for the player.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have issued a Sunday deadline to Julian Alvarez regarding his future. The Argentina star has missed three consecutive days of training and will not be part of the squad facing Sevilla this weekend. Atletico's chief executive has stated Alvarez will "never, ever" be sold to Barcelona, but has not ruled out a move to another club before the transfer deadline. Arsenal, who consider Alvarez their top target, are reportedly monitoring the situation for a potential late move.
In other transfer news, Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Aston Villa are also set to continue a busy summer, with reports of an agreement in principle to sign 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55m (£47m). Additionally, Arsenal have completed the signing of teenage striker Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers.