Transfer deadline day has arrived with major sagas still unfolding as clubs scramble to finalise deals before the 11pm deadline tonight. Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions, are in a race against the clock to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Despite selling Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners may be left short in attack if they do not meet Atletico's reported €150m asking price, leading them to explore alternatives like Lyon's Malick Fofana.
Meanwhile, Manchester City is pursuing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. City will need to submit a bid exceeding £120m to complete their midfield rebuild. Fernandez has been omitted from Chelsea's last two squads, and Xabi Alonso's side will not sell the Argentina international without securing a suitable replacement, with Lamine Camara, Manu Kone, and Alex Scott on their radar.
In other transfer news, Manchester City has agreed a £60m deal with Everton for Iliman Ndiaye. Liverpool's transfer business appears to be concluded after signing Bradley Barcola and rejecting Manchester City's approach for Cody Gakpo. Manchester United has yet to sign a left-back.