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The Transfers to Watch Before the Premier League Window Slams Shut
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The Transfers to Watch Before the Premier League Window Slams Shut

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Tuesday's 23:00 BST deadline is closing in fast, and several Premier League clubs are racing against the clock to complete deals that could reshape their squads for the season ahead. From a potential blockbuster involving Julian Alvarez to an intriguing swap deal between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, here are the moves to watch.

Julian Alvarez to Barcelona or Arsenal

The most eye-catching deal of the window could be Alvarez's departure from Atletico Madrid. The 26-year-old striker wants to leave, but Atletico refuse to sell him to Barcelona — though they would sanction a move to Arsenal. The Gunners have held a long-term interest in Alvarez and are monitoring the situation closely, with Atletico Madrid seeking 150 million euros (£128m).

Alvarez has already missed multiple training sessions and was absent for Saturday's trip to face Sevilla, with Diego Simeone citing illness. Simeone has nonetheless signalled his desire to keep Alvarez happy upon his return to training.

Enzo Fernandez to Man City

Enzo Fernandez was absent from Chelsea's Premier League win over Brighton on Sunday, and speculation over his future continues to intensify. Manager Enzo Maresca, who worked with the Argentina midfielder previously, needs reinforcements after the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, and Tijjani Reijnders. Any deal for Fernandez would likely surpass the £116m Chelsea paid for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer, setting a new club record.

Lamine Camara to Chelsea

Should Fernandez depart for Manchester City, Chelsea could move to bring in Monaco's Lamine Camara as his replacement. The deal would be Chelsea's 13th incoming transfer of the window, as the club pushes to exceed the Premier League player-sales record of £300m they set last season. Uncertainty also surrounds the futures of Mykhailo Mudryk, Pedro Neto, and Tosin Adarabioyo, while Dario Essugo, Deivid Washington, and Shim Mheuka could also leave Stamford Bridge.

Cody Gakpo to Man City or Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City have opened formal talks with Liverpool over the potential signing of Cody Gakpo, and the Netherlands international is reportedly open to the move. Liverpool, however, will only approve the transfer if they can first bring in at least one more attacking player alongside Bradley Barcola. Tottenham Hotspur have also expressed interest, but City are willing to offer around £85m and are understood to be Gakpo's preferred destination.

Ismaila Sarr to Liverpool

With Gakpo potentially heading for the exit, Liverpool have shifted their focus to Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr. The Reds had two bids for Yankuba Minteh turned down by Brighton before turning their attention to the Senegal international. Crystal Palace initially rejected Liverpool's enquiry last week, and it remains unclear whether the Merseyside club will return with an improved offer. Like Minteh, Sarr operates primarily from the right flank.

Richarlison to Everton and Iliman Ndiaye to Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced negotiations to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction. While a fee is largely agreed between the clubs, Ndiaye's personal decision is still pending — Manchester City are among several sides to have registered an interest in the 26-year-old, who rejected multiple contract extensions at Everton and held talks with Saudi club Al-Hilal earlier this summer.

Richarlison, meanwhile, has made his desire to leave Spurs clear to head coach Roberto de Zerbi on multiple occasions, and Everton have agreed terms in principle to bring him back to Merseyside.

Jack Grealish to Everton

Everton are growing increasingly confident of securing Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City, though the precise terms remain complicated as the England international enters the final year of his Etihad Stadium contract. Grealish has made a return to Everton — where he spent last season on loan — his priority, preferring it over a potential reunion with boyhood club Aston Villa, who have also registered an interest.

Matias Fernandez-Pardo to Newcastle United

Newcastle United hold a longstanding interest in Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, a 21-year-old whose creativity and versatility across the front line fit the profile head coach Matthias Jaissle is targeting. A late window deal would be complex, though it is notable that Lille manager Davide Ancelotti left Fernandez-Pardo out of his squad for the weekend fixture against Paris Saint-Germain and has excluded him from training until the window closes.

Joshua Zirkzee to Fiorentina

Manchester United's deadline day activity is expected to hinge on the future of Joshua Zirkzee. Fiorentina are interested in the Netherlands forward but prefer a loan with an option to buy, while United ideally want a permanent sale or at the very least a loan with an obligation to purchase. Any exit for Zirkzee could prompt United to pursue a left-back or further attacking cover before the window shuts.

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