Chelsea has given Manchester City a firm deadline of 5pm today to submit a bid of £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Blues are standing their ground on the asking price despite City’s hopes to negotiate a lower fee. City is also engaged in ongoing discussions with Barcelona regarding Rodri, who is available for £60m. After rejecting two previous offers for the former Ballon d’Or winner, City continues to explore options, including a potential signing of World Cup sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.

In a twist, Arsenal remains active in the transfer market, with manager Mikel Arteta indicating that their business is far from over. The Gunners have received interest in winger Gabriel Martinelli from Galatasaray, who have reportedly made a £38.5m bid. Concurrently, discussions have emerged regarding Victor Osimhen, possibly as a replacement for Martinelli, although the specifics of the negotiations remain unclear.

Liverpool is also pursuing Bradley Barcola from PSG, with reports suggesting that they are willing to wait for a price drop below €170m (£145m). PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has stated that while Barcola’s future is uncertain, he is currently a PSG player.

As the clock ticks down, the transfer window remains buzzing with potential moves, with clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool all in the mix for high-profile signings. The next few days promise to be crucial in shaping the squads for the upcoming season.