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3 hours ago14:36 Jack McEachenArsenal's third transfer agreementGabriel Martinelli's £55million transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal has been completely agreed.Marca claim that the Arsenal winger will travel to the Middle East in the next few hours to put the finishing touches on the deal and sign a contract.He is set to link up with Ollie Watkins... 6 hours ago12:06 Jack McEachenVirgil van Dijk discusses Liverpool transfersLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has opened up on the club's pending transfer business.The Reds are set to sign Bradley Barcola for £123million and sell Cody Gakpo to Manchester City for £85m.On Barcola, Van Dijk said: "He's a good player, that's the only thing I can say.



I don't think there's any doubt that a club like Liverpool is very attractive to very good players."He's a player with pace. (Image: Getty) yesterday17:31 Jack McEachenSteven Gerrard pleads for transferSteven Gerrard cheekily urged Neco Williams to return to Liverpool this summer.After the Welshman grabbed an assist in Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw at Anfield, he joined Gerrard on the HBO Max broadcast to reflect on the match.At which point, Williams was put on the spot about his future and Gerrard said "we need full-back cover here".Williams has been linked with a move away from Forest as Oliver Glasner closes in on a £25million Daniel Munoz transfer. yesterday17:18 Jack McEachenChelsea land Enzo Fernandez replacementChelsea have identified their Enzo Fernandez replacement and could complete a transfer tomorrow.The Sun claim that Monaco's Lamine Camara is viewed as a successor to Manchester City-bound Fernandez.Camara is flying into London tomorrow to get a deal over the line.The 22-year-old has agreed a contract with Chelsea but a fee is still being ironed out between both clubs.Liverpool and Crystal Palace were also interested in the Senegalese star. yesterday16:44 Jack McEachenForest close in on Daniel Munoz signingNottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz.The BBC claim that both teams are closing in on a £25million agreement, which would see Munoz reunite with former boss Oliver Glasner.Talks have accelerated since Palace's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City yesterday, where Munoz remained on the bench.Munoz, 30, has two years left on his contract and Palace are prepared to sell for £25m.Daniel Munoz after Palace's defeat to Manchester City.

(Image: Getty) yesterday14:45 Jack McEachenMan Utd and Arsenal transfer announcedArsenal have announced the signing of Manchester United youngster James Scanlon.United were first to release a statement, wishing the 19-year-old attacker well in his future endeavours."Everyone at the club would like to wish James all the best with the next step in his career," a statement said.Scanlon has been capped 24 times by Gibraltar, scoring five times, and spent last season on loan at Swindon.He will join Arsenal's Under-21 team.James Scanlon has agreed a permanent move to Arsenal.Everyone at the club would like to wish James all the best with the next step in his career \ud83e\udd1d\u2014 Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 29, 2026 yesterday14:09 Jack McEachenIliman Ndiaye starts for EvertonDespite Manchester City in talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye, the winger does start for Everton today against Bournemouth.City see Ndiaye as an alternative to Cody Gakpo, who is also playing this moment for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest.Ndiaye clearly has not told Everton that he won't play unless a transfer is sanctioned.He lines up alongside the in-form Thierno Barry and Harrison Armstrong, who is the subject of £40million interest from Forest too. yesterday13:44 Jack McEachenArsenal strike wonderkid agreementArsenal have agreed a deal to sign Georgian starlet Andria Bartishvili.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that a complete agreement has been reached and the 17-year-old will undergo a medical next week.Bartishvili will sign a five-year contract on a transfer worth £3.8million.Though the midfielder will only join in 2027, when he turns 18.Andria Bartishvili in action for Iberia 1999. (Image: Getty) yesterday12:02 Jack McEachenJulian Alvarez snubs ArsenalJulian Alvarez has reportedly spoken to Mikel Arteta and said he does not want to join Arsenal. yesterday11:33 Jack McEachenLiverpool medical bookedLiverpool have booked a medical for Bradley Barcola as he finalises a £123million move to the Premier League.The Reds struck an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday and are set to pay an initial £106m, with a further £17m in add-ons.The transfer is expected to go through this weekend, provided there are no issues with the France winger's medical.Barcola will undergo his Anfield medical either today or tomorrow. yesterday11:31 Jack McEachenArsenal deadline for Julian AlvarezArsenal have just hours to convince Julian Alvarez to move to north London.Sky Sports claim that Atletico Madrid want the striker's future resolved by Sunday.Alvarez has maintained that he wants to join Barcelona, but Atletico are adamant that they will not negotiate with their La Liga rivals.The Gunners are waiting to pounce if Alvarez gives them the green light, but that is yet to arrive. yesterday11:29 Jack McEachenIan Maatsen to Man UtdManchester United have made a late enquiry for Aston Villa and Netherlands defender Ian Maatsen.Footyinsider247 claim that Maatsen has been turned to as United look to bring in another left-back before the window shuts on Tuesday night.They have already been rejected by Newcastle's Lewis Hall and Alejandro Balde of Barcelona.There is not thought to be a huge amount of money available for a new left-back, who would compete with Luke Shaw.Aston Villa have already lost Youri Tielemans to United this summer.Ian Maatsen in action for Aston Villa against Brighton last weekend.