{
  "id": 4595941,
  "title": "From Enzo Fernandez to Alvarez: EPL transfers to watch before deadline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/from-enzo-fernandez-to-alvarez-epl-transfers-to-watch-before-deadline-4595941",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T07:50:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/from-enzo-fernandez-to-alvarez-epl-transfers-to-watch-before-deadline/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Premier League clubs are making frantic efforts to finalize key transfers before the summer deadline on Tuesday. Among the high-profile potential moves are Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, and Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo. Alvarez, who is wanted by Arsenal and Barcelona, could be up for sale for around €150m. Manchester City are reportedly interested in Fernandez, a move which could surpass their club-record £116m fee for Elliot Anderson. Should Fernandez leave Chelsea, Lamine Camara, currently with Monaco, could be a replacement. Liverpool are also monitoring Cody Gakpo, with talks underway for a potential £85m move from Liverpool, while Tottenham is also interested. Newcastle has shown interest in Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo, while Manchester United might look to sign Joshua Zirkzee on loan if there is no deal for Marcus Rashford.",
  "summary": "Premier League clubs are racing against time to complete key transfers before the summer window closes on Tuesday at 23:00 BST, with several high-profile deals still hanging in the balance. According to BBC Sport on Monday, among the biggest names who could move before the deadline are Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Read More:…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Enzo Fernandez exit clears way for incoming Chelsea midfielder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/transfer-enzo-fernandez-exit-clears-way-for-incoming-chelsea",
        "published": "2026-08-31T06:06:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "From Enzo Fernandez to Alvarez: EPL transfers to watch before deadline",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/from-enzo-fernandez-to-alvarez-epl-transfers-to-watch-before-deadline",
        "published": "2026-08-31T07:40:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}