{
  "id": 4649102,
  "title": "The transfers to watch before window closes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/the-transfers-to-watch-before-window-closes-4649102",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:40:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/the-transfers-to-watch-before-window-closes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The summer transfer window, which began on June 15, still has several Premier League clubs seeking to finalize key deals before the Tuesday deadline at 23:00 BST. Notable potential transfers include Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Cody Gakpo, and Ismaila Sarr.\n\nAlvarez, an Atletico Madrid striker, is being courted by both Arsenal and Barcelona. Arsenal has been monitoring the situation closely, with the club interested in Alvarez due to his desire to leave Atletico. The Spanish club, however, is demanding a fee of 150m euros (£128m). Alvarez has been absent from training sessions and a recent match, leading Atletico to seek a resolution.\n\nEnzo Fernandez, who missed Sunday's match against Brighton, also has his future in question, with Manchester City seen as a potential destination. Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, aims to strengthen his squad following the departure of several key players. A potential deal with City could surpass the £116m paid for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer.\n\nPotential moves for Liverpool include signing Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace and bringing in another attacker, possibly from Liverpool. Meanwhile, Tottenham is also interested in Gakpo, while Man City continues talks with Liverpool regarding the transfer.",
  "summary": "The summer transfer window may have been open since 15 June but several Premier League clubs are still scrambling to get key deals over the line before Tuesday's 23:00 BST deadline.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}