{"id":74533,"date":"2026-08-23T10:59:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T10:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/74533\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T10:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T10:59:24","slug":"transfer-news-live-arsenal-given-alvarez-green-light-liverpool-receive-another-barcola-boost-man-utds-new-left-back-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/74533\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal given Alvarez green light, Liverpool receive another Barcola boost, Man Utd\u2019s new left back target"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Crystal Palace in chaos as Jean-Philippe Mateta argues contract invalid<\/p>\n

Jean-Philippe Mateta has called in Fifa as he attempts to argue that his Crystal Palace contract is invalid, according to the BBC<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

It Fifa rule out Mateta\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n

Ismaila Sarr missed the defeat at Everton amid reports that Galatasaray are pushing to sign the winger before next week\u2019s deadline. <\/p>\n

New Palace boss Pierre Sage said: \u201cHe was injured, he has a pain in his groin and (we) took the decision yesterday to let him have treatment. He will be back on Monday with us. For the moment we don’t want him to leave, he is under contract with us three years and he will be with us on Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jamie Braidwood23 August 2026 11:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Liverpool target Bradley Barcola left out of PSG squad <\/p>\n

Liverpool target Bradley Barcola has once again been left out of Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s matchday squad. The French champions play Rennes away from home to begin their Ligue 1 defence but Barcola, or Ibrahima Mbaye, are not included. PSG have signed three attackers this summer in Ferran Torres, Mika Godts and Maghnes Akliouche and while they are also present in the 21-man squad, both Barcola and Mbaye miss out. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola said Cody Gakpo can offer a lot to Liverpool this season, both as a winger and as striker, amid reports that Tottenham will submit a bid for the Netherlands international.<\/p>\n

“Cody is performing really well, has been training very well since first day, understanding everything we need,\u201d Iraola said. \u201cYou can feel it straight away, he is smart, understands the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe knows what we need from him in his preferred position as a left winger, but I have spoken to him about his minutes as a 9. He’s done it before and he can help us there.”<\/p>\n

\"BradleyBradley Barcola is the subject of interest from Liverpool (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood23 August 2026 11:14<\/p>\n

<\/a>Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham \u2018not a team\u2019 and names three struggling players<\/p>\n

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his new-look side are \u201cnot a team yet\u201d as he named three players who are yet to return to full fitness after the summer. <\/p>\n

Despite a transfer window of big spending, with the signing of Savinho set to take Tottenham past the \u00a3300m mark, Spurs were humbled 3-0 by Brentford in a dismal opening day defeat. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor many reasons I think we are not a team yet\u201d, De Zerbi said. We are not at the right point in physical condition \u201cBut no excuse. When you are building a new project I don\u2019t want time, but we have to pass through these problems.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe in my players, my club and myself. I think we are working well but we are late for the start of the Premier League. It\u2019s a step we have to improve quickly. We could fight stronger than we did today and we lost too many duels. The target is to become a team. To find the spirit, the soul, is a process.\u201d <\/p>\n

De Zerbi handed debuts to five of Tottenham\u2019s six summer recruits, but said \u201cMarcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali are not in the best physical condition\u201d. <\/p>\n

De Zerbi added: \u201cWe knew that before the game. We have to improve on that and many other things, like organisation and pressing. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe can improve quickly but first, we have to understand this game better. I know their physical condition and new players but we have to put something more. We had to fight more. Players know I have a lot of confidence in them and we hope to improve quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TottenhamTottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi feels his side are still undercooked (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood23 August 2026 10:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>\u2018Strange\u2019 Bruno Fernandes criticism highlights recurring Man United \u2018mistakes\u2019<\/p>\n

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes lamented his side making the \u201csame mistakes as we did last season in every away game\u201d following their shock 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull to begin the new Premier League campaign. <\/p>\n

There was plenty of optimism around United before kick off after Michael Carrick led them to third place in the Premier League last season but they were brought back to earth as first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy gave Hull a deserved win on their return to the top-flight. <\/p>\n

“Same mistakes as we did last season, every away game we give too much of the ball to them,\u201d Fernandes told TNT Sports. “In the first 20 minutes, the goalkeeper was the one with the most touches. We needed to press more, be more aggressive, and then again we need to work on set-plays and not concede these type of goals. Against these types of teams, they are waiting for that moment.\u201d <\/p>\n

Wayne Rooney, meanwhile, questioned why United were making the same mistakes in away fixtures.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a strange quote from Bruno,\u201d Rooney said on Match of the Day. \u201cI think for Manchester United now to build on what they did last season, since Michael went in they finished third in the Premier League and got Champions League football, to build on that you have to become a team who teams are scared of playing against.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"FernandesFernandes said United need to be \u2018more aggressive\u2019 against Hull (Getty)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood23 August 2026 10:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Where are Man City in midfield search? <\/p>\n

Manchester City\u2019s midfield rebuild is not yet complete, Enzo Maresca has said, with Enzo Fernandez and Adam Wharton both linked with the club in recent days. City are poised to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi but the departure of Rodri has still left Maresca short. <\/p>\n

“I’ll try to find a new Rodri – it is what it is,\u201d Maresca said on Friday. \u201cRodri, before he arrived here, he didn’t win the Ballon d’Or, he didn’t win the Champions League, he didn’t win the Club World Cup. Then he joined the club and then after he achieved many important things.\u201d <\/p>\n

It would take around \u00a3120m for City to sign Fernandez while it would also take a huge fee to convince Palace to sell Wharton at this stage of the window. But City are set to sell Savinho and Omar Marmoush to Tottenham in a double swoop that could reach around \u00a3150m. They are in talks over signing Brazilian winger Allan from Palmeiras. The 22-year-old has a release clause of \u00a385m. <\/p>\n

City kick off their Premier League campaign at home to Bournemouth at 2pm this afternoon. <\/p>\n

\"\"(PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood23 August 2026 09:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Will Ollie Watkins join Aston Villa exodus? <\/p>\n

Aston Villa begin their Premier League campaign at Brighton this afternoon but will Ollie Watkins be part of their squad? <\/p>\n

Aston Villa have turned down four bids for the England international from Saudi club Al Hilal amid reports that the 30-year-old wants to move away. <\/p>\n

Unai Emery said on Friday: “We have an issue with him, it is clear. We had offers for him but he is our player. I don’t want to sell him but it can change if it is a good option for him, the club and I can replace him in the squad.\u201d <\/p>\n

Villa could turn to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson if Watkins follows Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa and Lucas Digne in leaving this summer. <\/p>\n

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Jamie Braidwood23 August 2026 09:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Man Utd target Alejandro Balde wants to fight for Barcelona place <\/p>\n

Manchester United target Alejandro Balde wants to remain at Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo <\/a>in Spain. Signing a left back remains a priority for United this summer, following the 2-0 opening day defeat at newly promoted Hull yesterday, and there has even been contact between the clubs. <\/a>But the 22-year-old Spain international Balde wants to remain at this boyhood club and fight for his place in the team this season. <\/p>\n

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Jamie Braidwood23 August 2026 08:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Liverpool continue to be frustrated in search for a winger<\/p>\n

Liverpool continue to be frustrated in their approach for a new winger. The Reds reportedly enquired over the availability of Real Madrid forward Endrick in the past few days, but the Spanish giants have made clear that the Brazilian is not for sale, or available to join on loan. <\/p>\n

Liverpool\u2019s have already seen two offers for Yankuba Minteh, the latest for \u00a360m, rebuffed by Brighton, and want Bradley Barcola, but Paris Saint-Germain are looking for \u00a3145m. <\/p>\n

Barcola, however, has been left out of PSG\u2019s squad to play Rennes on Sunday evening. It\u2019s the third game in a row where the France international has been left out of the PSG squad, following the Super Cup against Aston Villa and the French Super Cup against Lens. <\/p>\n

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Jamie Braidwood23 August 2026 08:22<\/p>\n

<\/a>Today’s top story: Alvarez would welcome Arsenal move? <\/p>\n

Julian Alvarez would welcome a move to Arsenal this summer \u2013\u00a0if his dream move to Barcelona falls through. That\u2019s according to the Standard<\/a>, who report that the Argentina international\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n

Alvarez has been in contact with Mikel Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, according to reports in Spain. AS<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

\"AtleticoAtletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez could be on the move this summer (Adam Davy\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

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