Transfer Buzz: Arsenal Eyes Barcola, Man City Targets Fernández

Bradley Barcola and Enzo Fernández headline the current transfer rumors. Here’s a look at the latest whispers from the football world.

Premier League Updates

• Alexis Mac Allister is attracting interest from Galatasaray, who are considering a move for the Liverpool midfielder. (Source: Yeni Asır)
• Arsenal is thinking about hijacking the deal for Bradley Barcola. Liverpool hesitating to meet Paris Saint-Germain’s asking price has opened the door for the Gunners, who have set aside funds after their failed chase for Vinícius Júnior. (Source: Football Insider)
• Lewis Hall has made it clear he wants to join Manchester United and has reiterated this desire to Newcastle United. (Source: The Sun)
• Aston Villa have started a bid for Juventus striker Jonathan David. If David leaves, Juventus could finally push ahead with signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United. (Source: Tuttomercatoweb)
• Nicolas Jackson is another striker catching Aston Villa's eye. Chelsea values him at $69 million (£51 million), and Tottenham Hotspur is also interested. (Source: Ekrem Konur)
• Manchester City would like to reunite manager Enzo Maresca with Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández but will only pursue this once Rodri’s exit nears completion. (Source: TEAMtalk)
• Chelsea currently expects Fernández to stay and plans to increase his asking price above $162 million (£120 million) after the Premier League season begins. (Source: The Athletic)
• Mykhailo Mudryk is not for sale permanently this summer. Chelsea might loan out the Ukrainian winger, though he prefers to join another Premier League club. Interest across Europe remains strong, and a loan to Strasbourg has been suggested. (Sources: GIVEMESPORT, BBC Sport)
• Inter Milan are close to agreeing on a $35 million (£26 million) deal for Tottenham right back Djed Spence. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

La Liga Developments

• Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid based on team environment rather than money, as both clubs offered similar four-year deals worth around $17 million (€15 million) annually. (Source: Ramón Álvarez de Mon)
• Following Ronald Araújo’s loan to Liverpool, Barcelona is looking at replacements in central defense. Potential signings include Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, Athletic Club’s Aymeric Laporte, and Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni. Additionally, 21-year-old Álvaro Cortés might be promoted to the first team. (Source: Fichajes)
• Jules Koundé is frustrated at Barcelona. Despite being preferred at right back, he wants to play centrally. Learning that this won’t happen has made him consider leaving. Arsenal is among the clubs interested in him. (Sources: Juan Jesus, El Nacional)
• Real Madrid had an opportunity to pursue Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi earlier in the summer but decided against it, doubting his fit for their long-term plans. (Source: Látigo Serrano)
• Contrary to some reports, Barcelona is not interested in signing Inter’s striker Lautaro Martínez as an alternative to Atlético Madrid’s Julián Alvarez. (Source: SPORT)