Deadline Day brings the summer window to a close on Tuesday, but there is still enough time for late movement, fresh tension and a few final breakdowns.<\/p>\n
Several long-running transfer situations remain unresolved, and the final hours could still reshape plans for a number of clubs. Here are six of the most notable sagas heading into the close of the market.<\/p>\n
Juli\u00e1n Alvarez has made his desire clear, publicly describing a move to Barcelona as his \u201cdream\u201d, but Atl\u00e9tico Madrid have maintained all summer that they will not sell to their domestic rivals. Barcelona left a $135 million bid on the table in mid-July, yet Atl\u00e9tico have not shifted. The Argentine has tried to force change, but the response has been firm. Atl\u00e9tico are prepared to do business with Arsenal for the right price, although the Gunners have not been able to persuade Alvarez to abandon Barcelona. Barcelona have already moved on to Gabriel Jesus, while Arsenal may now look at Malick Fofana.<\/p>\n
Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s response to their early defeats has led them into several forward options. They agreed terms with Iliman Ndiaye on Sunday morning and were also hopeful of sending Richarlison back to Everton, though those moves now appear linked. Everton have not yet reached agreement on personal terms with their former striker, which has complicated Spurs\u2019 work. With Cody Gakpo staying at Liverpool, Manchester City have turned their attention elsewhere, while Spurs are moving on and Roberto De Zerbi may yet reunite with Mykhailo Mudryk.<\/p>\n
Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez remains another major name to watch. Chelsea considered a sale while Liam Rosenior was in charge, with Real Madrid later explored as a possible destination, but City have emerged as the strongest suitor. They are prepared to pay $162 million for the former Benfica midfielder, who has been transformed into a box-crashing midfielder by Pep Guardiola\u2019s successor, Enzo Maresca, at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
Liverpool, meanwhile, are still seeking a right-sided forward after being pushed back for Yankuba Minteh and failing so far to turn interest in Isma\u00efla Sarr into an agreement. Sarr wants the move, but Palace are standing firm after two bids were rejected.<\/p>\n
Joshua Zirkzee\u2019s future also remains open. He has turned down a loan move to Fiorentina and prefers Juventus, but their interest in Newcastle United\u2019s Nick Woltemade has created doubt. With Jonathan David having joined Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, Juve are prioritising Woltemade.<\/p>\n
Everton are also preparing for change, with Ndiaye expected to leave and Jack Grealish emerging as a possible return target after a loan spell that started brightly before a foot injury ended his season in January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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