The big transfer stories to follow in final week of summer window

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Barcola’s potential move to Liverpool has been that story this summer. The 23-year-old’s peak sprint speed of 32.7km/h was the fourth highest in Europe’s top five leagues last season; he made 109 runs in behind in the Champions League – among the highest tallies in the competition; and he won back the ball in the final third more often than any Liverpool player (per 90 minutes).

He played at the Olympic Games, the Copa América, but I don’t hear him saying he’s tired. He also has Premier League experience, having been a part of the City squad that won the treble.Atlético Madrid have fought off attention from Barcelona this summer and insist Álvarez is not for sale, but he has said he wants to leave.

Fernández is more of an attacking threat than Rodri – he scored 10 goals in the league last season – and could form a deadly duo if paired with Anderson.Cody Gakpo to Spurs or Manchester CityIf Barcola joins Liverpool, Gakpo could be shown the door. He is coming off a disappointing season – like many at Liverpool – but his underlying numbers are impressive.Gakpo’s stats in the Premier League last season – seven goals, five assists, 8.59 xG, 87 shots and 10 big chances created – compare favourably to the forwards on the books at Spurs.