The summer transfer window is hurtling toward its conclusion, and Premier League clubs face a frantic race against time to finalize last-minute agreements before the Tuesday deadline at 23:00 BST. Football experts have highlighted several major names who could switch clubs in the final hours of the market, with high-stakes negotiations underway across England and the rest of Europe.
One of the most compelling situations involves Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Arsenal are monitoring developments closely as the Argentine international seeks a departure from his current club, though Atletico have resisted interest from Barcelona. Reports indicate that Atletico would be open to dealing with the Gunners for a fee in the region of 128 million pounds. The player has missed recent training sessions and was absent for the weekend fixture against Sevilla, though manager Diego Simeone has maintained that he hopes to integrate the striker back into the squad.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are pursuing potential midfield reinforcements and have been linked with Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. Such a transfer would require a club-record investment to surpass City's previous high spend, as manager Pep Guardiola seeks to add depth to his squad. Fernandez was notably absent from Chelsea's recent league victory, fueling speculation about an impending exit.
If Fernandez departs Stamford Bridge, Chelsea could pivot to secure Lamine Camara from Monaco as a replacement. The London club has experienced immense squad turnover during the window, approaching a massive volume of player departures and potential incoming deals that could break their own previous sales benchmarks. Other players facing uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge include Mykhailo Mudryk, who is exploring a potential loan departure.
In attack, Manchester City have initiated discussions with Liverpool regarding a possible deal for Dutch forward Cody Gakpo. The player is reportedly receptive to the switch, and City are prepared to propose a significant financial package, though Tottenham are also monitoring the situation. Liverpool, however, would only consent to Gakpo's departure if they can secure an adequate replacement before the window slams shut.
Having experienced difficulty in securing Brighton's Yankuba Minteh after meeting resistance over valuation demands, Liverpool have also explored an alternative option in Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr. The Reds made initial inquiries regarding the Senegal international as they look to bolster their wide attacking options.
Further movement is anticipated at Tottenham, where discussions are progressing regarding a potential swap deal involving Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and Brazilian forward Richarlison, whose current contract is entering its final stages. With mere hours remaining before the deadline, recruitment teams across the league are working tirelessly to complete agreements that could shape the competitive landscape for the remainder of the season.
Reporting based on coverage first published by BBC Sport. Read the original report at BBC Sport.