Arsenal and Barcelona 'fight' for Álvarez: Latest transfer stories

Argentine striker Julián Álvarez has become one of the most contentious players in the summer 2026 transfer window, with both Arsenal and Barcelona vying for his signature.

Barcelona are said to be the player’s preferred destination, having submitted an offer of over €100 million, which was rejected as Atlético Madrid maintained their stance of not selling to the Catalan club.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are preparing an official move for the former Manchester City striker, but Álvarez reportedly does not fancy a switch to England, preferring a move to another Spanish side.

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Other big names such as Enzo Fernández, Rafael Leão, and others are also in the spotlight for potential moves yet to be confirmed.

Latest Transfer Gossip (August 28, 2026)

Arsenal are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Argentina forward Julián Álvarez, 26, who is keen to leave Atlético Madrid. (Mail)

Manchester City have identified attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye, 26, as a potential target, but Everton value the Senegal international at around £80m. (Guardian)

Aston Villa have made direct contact with AC Milan over Portugal winger Rafael Leão, 27, as they try to beat Galatasaray in the race to sign him. (Fabrizio Romano)

Nottingham Forest have made an offer worth up to £22m for Crystal Palace and Colombia wing-back Daniel Muñoz, 30. (Athletic)

Atlético Madrid are considering signing Brazil forwards Igor Jesus, 25, and Gabriel Jesus, 29, from Nottingham Forest and Arsenal respectively. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

Napoli are weighing up a loan move for Newcastle and Germany striker Nick Woltemade, 24. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, 28, as Michael Carrick’s side look to strengthen their defence. (GiveMeSport)

Hull City are close to an agreement with AS Roma to sign French striker Robinio Vaz, 19. (Athletic)

Chelsea are in talks to sell Spanish striker Marc Guiu, 20, to Napoli, with the deal progressing. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández, 25, remains hopeful of completing a move to Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)

Fiorentina forward Moise Kean, 26, is close to joining Como in a deal worth around £35m. (Sky Sports Italy)

Leeds United have granted Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri, 28, permission to finalize a loan move to Torino with an option to buy. (Sky Sports)

Leeds are also considering a move for Standard Liège and DR Congo goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo, 21. (Get French Football News)

EFL Gossip:

Birmingham City have made an offer for Ipswich Town forward Anis Mehmeti, 25, while Wrexham are also interested. (Pete O’Rourke)

West Ham United are targeting a move for former Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill, 30, currently with Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia. (Teamtalk)

Sheffield United have had an offer accepted to take Southampton forward Ben Brereton Díaz on loan, facing competition from Derby County and Stoke City. (Sky Sports)

Watford are in talks to sign free agent defender Jamaal Lascelles, formerly of Leicester City, and are also interested in Tottenham defender Kota Takai. (Sky Sports)

West Bromwich Albion are confident of signing midfielder Toby Collyer, 22, on a permanent deal from Manchester United. (The Sun)

Wolves have rejected a £3.5m bid from Anderlecht for midfielder Boubacar Traoré, 25, who has also been linked with Portsmouth. (Express & Star)

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