Arsenal look into other options
Arsenal also have their sights on Kenan Yildiz as a potential alternative to Julian Alvarez if the former Manchester City striker does move to Barcelona.
Yildiz would be a cheaper option but it remains to be seen if a deal can be done before Deadline Day.
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Mike Jones19 August 2026 08:50
Arsenal face blow as Alvarez more likely to join Barcelona
It seems more likely that Julian Alvarez will be leaving Atletico Madrid this summer with Barcelona and Arsenal the two most interested parties.
Atletico are reluctant to sell their striker with the CEO claiming that not even £200m would be enough to shake their resolve but reports in Spain suggest that Alvarez will be heading to the LaLiga champions.
That is a blow to Arsenal who had hoped to strengthen their squad with attacking talent before the end of the window.
It is also a change to Atletico’s stance of not selling to domestic rival.
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Mike Jones19 August 2026 08:30
It was widely rumoured that Liverpool had agreed personal terms with PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye ahead of a potential move to Anfield however The Standard now say that the Reds are unlikely to progress with a transfer for the 18-year-old despite exploratory talks.
The Athletic goes further and reveals that Liverpool and Mbaye had never agreed terms and that negotiations did not progress to a formal stage.
The Reds remain interested in PSG’s Bradley Barcola though are prepared to wait in order to reduce the current asking price of £145m.
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Mike Jones19 August 2026 08:10
Harry Kane set to open contract talks with Bayern Munich
Harry Kane is “relaxed” about his contract situation at Bayern Munich with both parties set to open discussions over the next couple of weeks.
Kane, 33, has entered the final 12 months of his deal at Bayern and the England captain expects talks to begin soon over extending.
“The talks will begin this week or next,” he said, according to Bild. “We will start the discussions, and as I’ve already said, we’re relaxed.
“I think they’re relaxed about the situation as well. Now is obviously the time to start talks, since we only have a year left. That’s important.
“But both sides are relaxed, and I’m quite sure that talks will take place this week or next.”
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Mike Jones19 August 2026 08:00
Wolves make move for Brighton winger
Wolves have made an enquiry for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry according to Sky Sports News.
They reported yesterday that Brighton had rejected a £7.5m bid for Cozier-Duberry from Rangers so Wolves’ potential bid will need to be higher than that.
Several other Championship clubs are also said to be monitoring his situation.
Mike Jones19 August 2026 07:00
Newcastle sign right back Amar Dedic
Newcastle United have completed the signing of right back Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who featured at this summer’s World Cup, becomes Newcastle’s first signing under Matthias Jaissle. The pair previously worked together at Red Bull Salzburg.
The 24-year-old Decic becomes Newcastle’s sixth signing of the summer and could be brought straight into the team that faces Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday, with Tino Livramento still sidelined following the injury that ruled him out of the World Cup.
Mike Jones19 August 2026 06:00
Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool’s new-look central defence will take time to gel
Virgil van Dijk accepts it will take time to build a connection with new signings Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo after Liverpool’s central defence received a summer overhaul.
The departure of Ibrahima Konate after an indifferent season in which he played the majority of games alongside Van Dijk in their disappointing Premier League title defence and ongoing fitness issues with Joe Gomez and Giovani Leoni meant the club had to act to improve an area of weakness.
A £60m deal for Jacquet was agreed at the end of the winter transfer window, but he immediately sustained a season-ending injury and so his first appearance for his new club was delayed until Sunday’s 2-0 friendly win over Como.
Mike Jones19 August 2026 04:00
Why Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Man City is so ominous for title rivals
The Premier League champions won the Community Shield in a statement display in Cardiff, giving Mikel Arteta an early-season triumph while condemning new City boss Enzo Maresca to defeat in his first game in charge.
Lawrence Ostlere19 August 2026 02:00
Harry Kane set for Bayern Munich contract talks after entering final year of his deal
The England captain has entered the final 12 months of the original four-year agreement he signed after transferring from Tottenham Hotspur for £86.4 million back in August 2023.
Mike Jones19 August 2026 01:00
‘An exciting moment’: Scotland confirm Sebastien Pocognoli as Steve Clarke replacement
Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new Scotland head coach.
The former Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco head coach has signed an initial two-year contract to succeed Steve Clarke.
Pocognoli, a former Belgium international, led Union to the 2024-25 Belgian title in his first season as a head coach.
Mike Jones19 August 2026 00:00