Transfer news: Man Utd Bruno Fernandes bid, Liverpool
The 2026-27 Premier League season begins this week, and the transfer window has just 15 days remaining. Clubs are scrambling to get deals done before the September 1 deadline with champions Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City among those poised to do more deals over the next fortnight.
The Gunners are eyeing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa while Liverpool chase a big-money double deal for PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye. Spurs want to complete multiple new signings, including the arrivals of Cody Gakpo and Savinho from rivals Liverpool and Man City. Fresh from losing the Community Shield, City are set to let Rodri join Barcelona and need to source a replacement, with Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez both potential additions.
Express Sport brings you all the latest transfer rumours and done deals below...
Enzo Fernandez's price will be over £120million, if Manchester City want to snatch him from Chelsea before the window shuts.
They say the Blues will push up the price for the Argentine.
Chelsea remain optimistic Fernandez can be reintegrated into their squad if he stays at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United have absolutely no plans to let captain Bruno Fernandes leave despite interest from Turkey.
Galatasaray are ready to make what is described as an 'audacious' bid for Fernandes, per the Independent.
Though the skipper turns 32 next month, United insists Fernandes is not for sale.
Galatasaray had prepared a lucrative package in a bid to tempt the Portuguese playmaker into a move.
Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of Abdoul Outtara from Strasbourg on a five-year contract.
The newly-promoted Premier League side have paid up to £21million for the midfielder.
The club is pleased to confirm the signing of Abdoul Ouattara from RC Strasbourg on a five-year deal. \u270d\ufe0f
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Man City are confident of landing Ayyoub Bouaddi in an £85million deal before the end of this week.
City bosses have advanced talks with their Lille counterparts following the sale of Rodri to Barcelona.
The teenage sensation has told his club he wants to leave to join the Citizens.
It's understood Bouaddi will agree a five-year contract.
Enzo Maresca views Bouaddi as the ideal, long-term replacement for Bernardo Silva.
City are still keen to sign a direct replacement for Rodri but talks with Chelsea about a deal for Enzo Fernandez have stalled.
Transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio claims Ibrahim Mbaye is unlikely to join Liverpool this month.
Di Marzio told Wettfreunde.net: "Barcola is the top target for Liverpool and they're trying everything to get this deal done.
"I think at this moment, Liverpool is still leading the race. They want the player and they have his green light.
"They only have to get the right fee with PSG. It is very difficult to find a deal with PSG. But they are pushing to get this deal done.
"So I think Liverpool are leading, and Tottenham and Arsenal are behind.
"Mbaye to Liverpool is not in the same stage as Barcola because I don't think they can get both of them.
"So I think Mbaye is not the priority, at the moment, for Liverpool. They are on the player but the priority is to get Barcola."
Unsubstantiated social media reports claim that Tottenham have rejected a bid from Everton for Richarlison which they deemed to be too low.
The Brazilian, 29, has been linked with a surprise return to the Toffees after four seasons with Spurs.
His time in London has not gone to plan with 32 goals in 133 games.
For Everton, meanwhile, he scored 53 times in 152 appearances.
Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy could be about to make another exciting move.
Now a free agent after a year in Italy with Cremonense, in which he scored seven goals in 29 games, Sao Paolo have approached the 39-year-old about taking him to Brazil.
Vardy is thought to have offers on the table from the United States and also England, with Championship title hopefuls West Ham keen.
Vardy scored 200 goals in 500 appearances for Leicester between 2012 and 2015.
TEAMtalk claim that Barcelona remain in contact with Marcus Rashford and a late move is still possible.
Rashford played for Manchester United for the first time in 20 months on Saturday when they lost to AC Milan in Poland.
Barca rejected the chance to make his loan move to the Nou Camp permanent for a fee of £26million.
They wanted another loan deal, which the Red Devils refused.
But Barca are still considering a bold late swoop for the England international, who would be open to rejoining the Spanish champions.
Manchester City are not ruling out a bid for Enzo Fernandez after the departure of Rodri, says Ben Jacobs.
City are closing in on Ayyoub Bouaddi and could even launch a bold move for Fernandez.
The Argentina midfielder would cost at least £120million.
Enzo Maresca is a big fan of the 25-year-old, whom he worked with at Stamford Bridge.
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Nico Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach.
The Swiss defender is currently having his medical after an £8.5million package was agreed between the two clubs.
\ud83d\udea8\ud83e\ude7a Nico Elvedi is currently undergoing his medical at Leeds United. #LUFC https://t.co/k0bKN1W4Aq
Manchester United need four more signings, we think.
And we've taken a look at which players they could pursue - including a cheaper alternative to Lewis Hall.
Chelsea have slapped a massive valuation of nearly £100million on Pedro Neto following interest from Saudi Arabia.
Al-Hilal have been tipped to move for the Portuguese winger while he also has Premier League interest.
Neto, 26, started against Real Sociedad on Saturday and is firmly in Xabi Alonso's plans.
Ipswich Town have agreed a deal for former Brighton attacking midfielder Julio Enciso, say The Athletic.
The 22-year-old joins from Strasbourg for a fee of over £25million including add-ons.
Enciso has completed his medical and signs a five-year contract to link up with the Tractor Boys. An official announcement is imminent.
Liverpool are in talks with Getafe over midfielder Stefan Bajcetic.
The 21-year-old did not play a single minute for the Reds in pre-season and could now be heading to Spain.
It is unclear if the move is on loan or permanent.
But Bajcetic has not played for Liverpool since May 2024 due to a spate of injuries since first breaking into the team three years ago.
El Chiringuito claim that Viktor Gyokeres is a possible option for Barcelona.
After letting Ferran Torres leave for PSG, the Swede - who is not a guaranteed starter for Premier League champions Arsenal - has been mentioned as a striker Barca could pursue.
It's even claimed that movements are expected in the coming hours.
With Rodri leaving, Manchester City are nearing the signing of one of the World Cup's most exciting young players.
Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, who starred for Morocco, seems set to join City.
\ud83d\udea8 Manchester City closing in on a deal for Lille's Ayoubb Bouaddi.
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Guglielmo Vicario isn't the only player joining Juventus.
Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi had been linked with Manchester United but has also headed to Turin.
Juve said in a statement: "A new arrival at the Bianconeri enriches the squad available to coach Luciano Spalletti: Jhon Lucumi officially becomes a new Juventus player and signs an agreement that will tie him to our Club until June 30, 2030."
Juve have agreed to pay £17m plus add-ons.
Juventus and Tottenham have reached an agreement over Guglielmo Vicario, says Gianluca Di Marzio.
Spurs will send the goalkeeper back to his home country on loan.
Juve have the option, not an obligation, to make the move permanent in 12 months' time.
Zion Suzuki is currently undergoing his medical at Aston Villa this morning.
The Japanese goalkeeper is poised to swap Parma for Villa for a fee in the region of £30million.
The deal is going ahead despite the collapse of Emi Martinez's proposed switch to Juventus.
Liverpool currently deem Ibrahim Mbaye's price tag to be too high, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Senegal teenager has the green light to leave PSG and talks have taken place.
But the Reds have yet to bid because of his valuation.
The attacker, 18, has only played 33 games at senior club level and PSG want upwards of £40million for him.
However, Liverpool have spoken to his agent Jorge Mendes and Mbaye likes the idea of joining them.
Juventus are talking to Tottenham about a move for Guglielmo Vicario, after a bid to sign Emi Martinez collapsed.
The Italian giants pulled the plug on a move for the Aston Villa goalkeeper due to a difference in valuations.
Juve are now in direct negotiations with Tottenham over a loan for Vicario with a buy clause.
Spurs are thought to prefer a permanent sale for the 29-year-old, who is now the No.2 to Antonin Kinsky under Roberto De Zerbi.
Rodri will fly into Barcelona today to complete a blockbuster move from Manchester City.
He is set to undergo his medical tomorrow (Tuesday).
The Ballon d'Or winner, 30, could end up costing Barca £65million if all add-ons are met.
Spain captain Rodri is set to sign a four-year deal with the Spanish champions.
A French reporter with connections to PSG, @RomainCG75, claims that Liverpool will soon make a 'new offer' to the Ligue 1 champions for Bradley Barcola.
Mika Godts' arrival in Paris should accelerate a £100million-plus move to Anfield, it is claimed.
Liverpool still want to sign both Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG.
The pair were bystanders last night and watched from the stands as PSG lost the Trophee des Champions 1-0 to Lens.
Post-match, Luis Enrique refused to offer any clarity on their futures.
According to reports from Football Fancast, Manchester United have enquired about the availability of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.
The Arsenal-linked Nigerian centre-forward is one of the world's deadliest goalscorers.
Osimhen has scored 61 goals in 75 games for the Turkish giants.
And United have reportedly asked what it would take to sign him, though the player's wage demands could be problematic.
While Osimhen is said to be receptive to a move, Gala have absolutely no plans to sell.
After selling Djed Spence to Inter Milan, Spurs are showing interest in Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz.
That's according to the Daily Mail, who say the Colombian is one potential replacement currently under consideration.
Palace are thought to be asking for £25million for the 30-year-old, who is also a target for Everton.
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