Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal given Alvarez green light, Liverpool receive another Barcola boost, Man City agree deal for midfielder, Man Utd’s new left back target

Jean-Philippe Mateta has called in Fifa as he attempts to argue that his Crystal Palace contract is invalid, according to the BBC.

The striker, who started the 2-0 defeat at Everton on Saturday, has entered the final 12 months of his deal but is reportedly arguing that a 12-month extension, triggered by Palace in 2024, should be void.

It Fifa rule out Mateta’s side, it would make the striker a free agent this summer. The France international previously pushed to join AC Milan in January but the move fell through due to a knee issue.

Julian Alvarez would welcome a move to Arsenal this summer – if his dream move to Barcelona falls through. That’s according to the Standard, who report that the Argentina international’s stand-off with Atletico Madrid is beginning to turn sour as he continues to push for a move away. Alvarez is not for sale this summer, according to Atletico, who play Villarreal this afternoon.

Alvarez has been in contact with Mikel Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, according to reports in Spain. AS report that Alvarez has come round to the idea of joining the Gunners if Atletico refuse to sell to Barcelona and the door to joining the Premier League champions remains open.

Arsenal want to a sign a marquee attacker this summer, but Juventus have closed the door on forward Kenan Yildiz joining the Premier League champions. Luciano Spalletti told reports that the Turkey international is not for sale and Juventus want to keep the 21-year-old for the upcoming season.

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage wants Ismaila Sarr to stay at Crystal Palace amid interest from Galatasaray.

The Turkish giants made an offer for the Senegal winger which was rejected by Palace, who deemed it far below their valutation.

“We don’t want him to leave, he is under contract with us for three years and he will be with us on Monday,” Sage said. “That’s the most important information for me and for you.”

Julian Alvarez is trying to force his way out of Atletico Madrid, and things have definitely turned sour.

The Argentinian was jeered during the warm-up of today’s LaLiga clash and was then subjected to deafening whistles as he came on as a substitute.

At the end of the game, as his team-mates thanked the supporters, he was seen heading straight down the tunnel.

Europa League champions Villa have rejected four bids from the Saudi Pro League club for the striker and a transfer agreement is not currently close.

“This question is for him. I can’t answer. I can answer only with my silence,” said Emery when asked about Watkins’ omission.

Asked if the 30-year-old had refused to play, Emery replied: “I think you can call him, you can call his agent, and he can respond. It’s not my responsibility.”

Tottenham are already on the verge of signing Savio, but it looks like another Manchester City forward will indeed join him through the door!

An agreement has been reached for Spurs to sign Omar Marmoush on an initial loan, which will have a conditional obligation to buy clause at £50m.

He will reportedly have his medical on Monday.

Ayoubb Bouaddi was not part of the Lille side that beat Angers today in Ligue 1, amid his accelerating move to Manchester City.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken candidly on his messy exit from boyhood club Liverpool last summer, admitting that he was hurt by the fan abuse that came his way.

“The booing and disappointment from Liverpool supporters is something I’m absolutely able to shoulder,” he told the Mirror. “I can understand it, in my own way.

“I heard a lot during that period that Liverpool fans didn’t want to be told how to feel or think, and I agree. But I hope one day there’ll be a degree of understanding about the decisions I wanted to make around my own life.

“It hurts because of how much I’ve put into the club over the course of 20 years and the sacrifices I made for the club during that period. So of course it hurts, but I understand the disappointment. I even understand anger expressed through booing.”

Arsenal are in talks with Al Hilal over a deal for winger Gabriel Martinelli, the Athletic’s David Ornstein reports. The Brazilian was not included in Arsenal’s squad for their opening Premier League win against Coventry on Friday and previously turned down a move to Galatasaray.