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Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool ‘agree’ Barcola terms, Man City close in on Rodri replacement, Man Utd target defender

Liverpool have been in pursuit of Barcola all summer but have recently faced competition from Arsenal

Liverpool are hoping to swiftly add to the loan signing of Ronald Araujo by hashing out a deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola after reaching a reported agreement over personal terms. Barcola leads Liverpool’s list of transfer targets and the Reds are in talks with PSG over a fee, though the European champions are demanding £145m to sell the winger.

Arsenal’s busy transfer window looks set to continue as they move on from their disappointment in not signing Vinicius Jr. They are hunting alternatives in the forward line with Julian Alvarez and the aforementioned Barcola on their list but defensive reinforcements may yet come in the form of Cristian Romero. The Tottenham captain is rumoured to leave Spurs this summer and is eyeing up a switch to their closest rivals.

Meanwhile, Rodri looks set to leave Manchester City amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. The World Cup winning captain is into the final year of his contract and favours a move to Barca – who are considering a second bid after an initial offer of £38m was rejected. City seem to be making preparations for that outcome as they close in on the signing of World Cup breakout star Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.

Finally, Manchester United are still searching for a left-back with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall seemingly off the table they instead turned their interest on the likes of Antonee Robinson, Jorge Salinas and Joaquin Seys.

Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals with our live blog below

Forest interested in Man City midfielder

Nottingham Forest are interested in Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, according to Sky Sports.

Reijnders only joined City last year but was very much a rotational player.

The Cityzens are said to be aware of Forest’s interest.

Elliot Anderson went the other way earlier in the window.

Will Castle11 August 2026 09:00

Tottenham and Barcelona make Harry Kane enquiries

Barcelona and Tottenham have both made recent enquiries to Harry Kane over a summer transfer, according to Teamtalk.

However, The Times say the England captain is likely to extend his contract at Bayern Munich until 2029.

Will Castle11 August 2026 08:45

Arsenal exits?

Arsenal have welcomed Bruno Guimaraes through the door but that big arrival could spark the exit a few names.

Guimaraes’ signing means Martin Zubimendi, who only joined last summer and had an impressive debut season, may see his minutes threatened, and Football.London say Real Madrid want to take the Spaniard off their hands.

Meanwhile, Guimaraes may have to quickly say goodbye to a couple of his Brazilian countryman, who could be Italy-bound.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Gabriel Jesus is open to a move to Napoli, while the Mirror report that talks have opened with Roma over a switch for Gabriel Martinelli.

West Ham are also in talks with Arsenal to sign Reiss Nelson, the 26-year-old English winger who spent the past two seasons on loan at Brentford and Fulham, according to The Standard.

Will Castle11 August 2026 08:30

Man City close in on Rodri replacement?

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Ayoubb Bouaddi from Lille, according to the Guardian.

The arrival of Morocco’s World Cup breakout star is expected to soften the blow of Rodri’s expected exit, with Barcelona increasingly confident of signing the midfielder. Ferran Torres’ move to PSG will finance the transfer.

Lille value Bouaddi at £85m.

Will Castle11 August 2026 08:15

Micky van de Ven pens new long-term Tottenham deal

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has expressed enthusiasm over the club’s current trajectory following his decision to sign a new contract.

Reportedly securing a five-year extension, he was delighted to pledge his long-term future to the side, where head coach Roberto De Zerbi views him as a pivotal figure to build his team around.

“It’s a special moment to sign a new deal and a proud moment for me and my family,” Van de Ven said.

“I’ve always loved Spurs, from the first day I stepped in here. I love the club, I love the fans and I’ve developed really well here.

“It’s clear the direction the club wants to go in and I want to be a part of it. I’m excited about what’s to come.”

Micky van de Ven ‘excited’ for Tottenham’s future after signing new long-term deal

The defender is reported to have agreed a new five-year deal at the club

Will Castle11 August 2026 08:06

Liverpool agree terms with Bradley Barcola

Liverpool have been given the “green light” from Bradley Barcola on personal terms regarding a potential move from PSG, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It acts as a step forward in Liverpool’s pursuit of the Frenchman as the clubs remain in talks over a fee.

However, there is still quite the gap between valuations with PSG wanting £145m.

Will Castle11 August 2026 07:52

The problem Liverpool must address after Andoni Iraola’s losing Anfield bow draws Arne Slot parallels

When Anfield had last hosted Liverpool, as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson bade farewell and their teammates embarked on their final lap of honour, Arne Slot had remained sat in the dugout. It proved the last sighting of him in Liverpool. Some 11 weeks later, Slot’s successor was a visible presence on the edge of the technical area, Andoni Iraola’s constant clapping encouraging his players at the start of a new era. It began with echoes of the old: a 3-2 defeat to Monaco, with a lead lost at Anfield, with a goal conceded to a set-piece, had some similarities with Slot’s unravelling, even if the stakes were lower.

Iraola may hope the parallels with last season end when the competitive football starts. As it was, Liverpool outlined why they require Ronald Araujo and how their recruitment is unfinished.

The problem Liverpool must address after Andoni Iraola’s losing Anfield bow

Liverpool 2-3 Monaco: Another second-half collapse in pre-season for Iraola’s men shows that Liverpool’s recruitment is far from finished

Flo Clifford11 August 2026 07:30

Liverpool given boost in defence as Barcelona star Ronald Araujo joins on loan

Ronald Araujo has completed his move to Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona.

The deal gives Liverpool defensive reinforcements and an option to purchase the Uruguay international for a pre-agreed price of £47m.

Liverpool will not pay a loan fee and will cover the centre-back’s salary for the length of his time at Anfield, but Araujo’s eagerness to join them was such that he took a pay cut.

The 27-year-old, who passed a medical on Merseyside on Monday, is available straight away and will join in team training later this week.

Liverpool given boost in defence as Barcelona star joins on loan

The Barcelona captain offers much-needed reinforcements in defence and represents another leadership figure for a squad shorn of senior players

Flo Clifford11 August 2026 07:15

Would Jose Mourinho have worked as Alex Ferguson’s replacement?

Jose Mourinho has revealed had agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and had signed a contract at Old Trafford before deciding to rejoin Chelsea .

In a new Netflix documentary about the Portuguese, Ferguson even reveals that Mourinho phoned him in tears, explaining that he couldn’t take charge of United in 2013.

Would Jose Mourinho have worked as Alex Ferguson’s replacement?

Mourinho has revealed he had signed a contract to replace Sir Alex in 2013, only to tearfully renege on the agreement

Flo Clifford11 August 2026 07:00

The question that hangs over Elliot Anderson and the £100m-midfielder movement

There have been a number of big-money midfield signings this summer, though determining the value of players who don’t necessarily contribute in the pure terms of goals and assists can be tricky.

Richard Jolly ponders an interesting market trend:

The question that hangs over Elliot Anderson and the £100m-midfielder movement

Anderson’s £116m switch to Manchester City is only the latest in the trend of big-money moves for midfielders in the Premier League

Flo Clifford11 August 2026 06:00

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