Cody Gakpo is poised to leave Liverpool in a surprising transfer to Manchester City, marking a significant shift between two Premier League powerhouses. This development coincides with Liverpool securing a deal in principle until 2031 for their top target, Bradley Barcola, who will come at a hefty price of £100m, plus £20m in add-ons, after Paris Saint-Germain reduced their asking price for the forward.

Additionally, Liverpool is aiming to acquire Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace, having shifted their focus from Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh.

In other news, Atletico Madrid has issued a deadline to Julian Alvarez to decide his future by Sunday, following his absence from training for three consecutive days. He will miss the upcoming match against Sevilla. The club has communicated that he must choose between remaining in Madrid or considering a potential move to Arsenal. Atletico’s chief executive emphasized that Alvarez would “never, ever” be sold to Barcelona, yet he remains open to other offers before the transfer window closes.

Arsenal has identified the 26-year-old forward as their primary target and is closely monitoring the situation, potentially preparing for a late bid.

Meanwhile, Manchester City continues discussions to sign Enzo Fernandez, while Chelsea has reached an agreement for a £7.5m deal to bring in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. This move follows a series of costly errors by Robert Sanchez during their recent 3-2 victory over Fulham. If Chelsea sells Fernandez, they might revert to pursuing Bournemouth’s Alex Scott.