{"id":1032896,"date":"2026-08-30T12:03:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T12:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1032896\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T12:03:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T12:03:34","slug":"transfer-news-live-gakpo-chooses-city-atletico-give-alvarez-deadline-barcola-set-for-liverpool-medical-enzo-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1032896\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Gakpo chooses City, Atletico give Alvarez deadline, Barcola set for Liverpool medical, Enzo latest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#post-2409922\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Hull City move for Roma forward on hold?<\/p>\n<p>Hull City may have to be patient to acquire Robinio Vaz, who is the subject of talks between Roma and the Tigers, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n<p>A season-long loan for a fee of \u20ac2m, with a \u20ac30m option to buy, has been negotiated. <\/p>\n<p>But La Repubblica reports that the Serie A club would push for a replacement before sanctioning the player\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2289167954...jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:50<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409921\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>West Ham in talks over \u00a318m deal for Viking winger<\/p>\n<p>West Ham are in talks to sign Viking winger Edvin Austbo, as per The Athletic.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old has scored 15 goals across 71 appearances and a deal in the region of \u00a318m is being discussed.<\/p>\n<p>Austbo has also graduated through the age groups to represent Norway.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2291055454...jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Moris Valincic of GNK Dinamo is challenged by Edwin Austbo of Viking\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Moris Valincic of GNK Dinamo is challenged by Edwin Austbo of Viking (Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:35<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409920\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Fulham target Roma winger<\/p>\n<p>Fulham are in talks to sign Matias Soule from Roma, according to Fabrizio Romano. <\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old Argentine midfielder could bolster Alvaro Arbeloa&#8217;s squad after a two-year spell in the Eternal City. <\/p>\n<p>With 11 goals across two seasons for Roma, the Whites should have a new option down the right. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-08-24T203523Z_429455594_UP1EM8O1L6XSK_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ITALY-ROM-FIO.JPG\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Reuters)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:20<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409919\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Everton keep \u00a340m-rated teenager after \u2018riot\u2019 threat and eye Jack Grealish return<\/p>\n<p>Harrison Armstrong is staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/everton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Everton<\/a> after the club called off his possible transfer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/nottingham-forest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> amid a backlash from supporters, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/jack-grealish\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jack Grealish<\/a> is set to return to the club.<\/p>\n<p>Forest were interested in a \u00a340m move for Armstrong, with the midfielder the subject of chants from Everton fans at their 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. <\/p>\n<p>Evertonians warned there would be a \u201criot on their hands\u201d if they sold the midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Jolly30 August 2026 12:05<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409907\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Unai Emery hopes new-look Aston Villa squad can hit the ground running<\/p>\n<p>Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his overhauled squad have to hit the ground running.<\/p>\n<p>Villa\u2019s Europa League winning team has been ripped apart this summer as Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Martinez, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne have all left, with Ollie Watkins also on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Nicolas Jackson, Leon Goretzka, Johan Manzambi and Alejandro Garnacho are among those who have arrived and Emery needs his new men to bed in quickly.<\/p>\n<p>They lost last weekend\u2019s Premier League opener 4-0 at Brighton and things do not get any easier as Villa host champions Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn football, if you are expecting transition, maybe you are not in the right way,\u201d Emery said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must compete, we must win. We have to rebuild the team as fast as possible; we have to accept our way, our decisions, and why we are taking some decisions, but I am positive, and we are working.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the same time, rebuilding the team with the players, they can understand how we want to play, and trying to give some necessary time for some players to adapt to us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1c1dfd9290fd1e4d3f34fc383d9c87f6Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzg3NTg5MTc0-2.85639927.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has seen his squad change hugely this summer\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has seen his squad change hugely this summer (PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>Harry Latham-Coyle30 August 2026 11:45<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409908\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Man City target Cody Gakpo but one hurdle remains for Liverpool to sanction sale<\/p>\n<p>But Liverpool are unsure whether they can allow Gakpo to go as they consider whether City\u2019s late move would give them time to bring in further signings. <\/p>\n<p>City are looking for replacements for Savio and Omar Marmoush, who have both joined Tottenham, for an initial \u00a375m and a loan that will become a \u00a360m purchase respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Jolly30 August 2026 11:30<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409912\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Tottenham and Everton agree swap deal?<\/p>\n<p>The report details an agreement in principle has been struck for Iliman Ndiaye to move to Tottenham, while Richarlison will move in the opposite direction for a second spell with the Toffees. <\/p>\n<p>Personal terms and medicals still need to be sorted, but Spurs appear set to sign another attacking player. <\/p>\n<p>After being linked with Liverpool\u2019s Cody Gakpo, it now looks to be Ndiaye who will join Omar Marmoush and Savio as new forwards for Roberto De Zerbi. <\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 11:15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409905\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Juventus and Tottenham thrash out terms over Sarr<\/p>\n<p>Juventus and Tottenham are looking to agree on a loan move with a buy clause for midfielder Pape Matar Sarr.<\/p>\n<p>Sarr is keen to link up with Juventus with Roberto De Zerbi ravamping the Spurs midfield and not including Sarr in his plans. <\/p>\n<p>And Fabrizio Romano details Sarr\u2019s move to Turin is now gathering pace.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2265054286...jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 11:00<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409904\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Armstrong to stay at Everton?<\/p>\n<p>Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest looks to be off, reports the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JPercyTelegraph\/status\/2093976564090192293\">Telegraph<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Everton had accepted a \u00a335m bid with Harrison given the green light to travel for a medical. <\/p>\n<p>But with fans irate at the move and the prospect of losing a rare talent, the Toffees have backed out of the deal according to John Percy\u2019s report. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2292624121...jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alex Scott of Bournemouth is challenged by Harrison Armstrong of Everton\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Alex Scott of Bournemouth is challenged by Harrison Armstrong of Everton (Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 10:45<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409893\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Unai Emery reveals Ollie Watkins apology \u2013 but confirms tearful Aston Villa departure<\/p>\n<p>Unai Emery admitted he shed a tear as he received an apology from <strong>Ollie Watkins <\/strong>ahead of the Aston Villa striker\u2019s move to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>Watkins is set to join Al Hilal in a \u00a350m deal, with Emery\u2019s side agreeing to sign <strong>Nicolas Jackson<\/strong> from Chelsea as his replacement.<\/p>\n<p>The England international missed Aston Villa\u2019s 4-0 defeat to Brighton on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.<\/p>\n<p>Emery was left seething by Watkins\u2019 absence and said he could \u201conly answer by silence\u201d, but revealed an emotional farewell on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can tell you now Watkins\u2019 commitment and behaviour was fantastic always,\u201d Emery said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast week, we didn\u2019t get a deal to finish playing the match against Brighton but he told us after the match that he was sorry and he told us he made a mistake and was wrong.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe accepted it and the players did as well because he always had very good behaviour with me. For me, he\u2019s a fantastic guy, even more so than as a player.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI told him \u2018bye\u2019 with a huge hug and a small cry. But all the best with him in Saudi and with Nicolas Jackson replacing him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c2ceec2967bd195db65b16ae421ca861Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzg4MDI5NjE0-2.84692464.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aston Villa\u2019s Ollie Watkins is heading for the exit door (Nick Potts\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Aston Villa\u2019s Ollie Watkins is heading for the exit door (Nick Potts\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 10:30<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hull City move for Roma forward on hold? 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