Atletico block Barcelona move for Alvarez, open to Arsenal sale
Atletico Madrid have told Julian Alvarez they will not sanction a transfer to Barcelona, reinforced that position with two statements, and are prepared to sell the player to Arsenal after he missed training.
Hinshelwood holds a fragile Golden Boot advantage
The only repeat scorer deserves to lead the judgement, although shared non-penalty returns leave little protection against a challenger.
Tottenham’s quiet security exposes Newcastle’s danger
Tottenham’s separation from the chasing pack matters more than Manchester City’s position, while Newcastle are the clear English concern.
Liverpool make approach for Ismaila Sarr, Palace say not for sale
Liverpool have contacted Crystal Palace over Ismaila Sarr but, while no bid has been submitted, the London club have indicated the player is not available for transfer.
Coventry confirm Ethan Pinnock signing from Brentford
Coventry City have announced the arrival of centre-back Ethan Pinnock from Brentford in a deal worth £5m plus a further £1m in add-ons, with the move confirmed on Wednesday.
Crystal Palace confirm Axel Disasi loan from Chelsea
Crystal Palace have confirmed Axel Disasi has joined from Chelsea on a season-long loan, with the move announced on Wednesday.
Wolves agree John Ruddy return as No 3 goalkeeper
The goalkeeper is set to rejoin Wolves as their third-choice, with an official signing expected on Wednesday following a deal being put in place on Tuesday night.
Bournemouth confident of keeping Alex Scott after £64m Chelsea bid rejected
Bournemouth are confident of keeping Alex Scott after rejecting a £64m offer from Chelsea earlier in the summer, with no fresh contact as of Wednesday morning.
Brighton said to reject £60m Liverpool bid for Minteh
Brighton have turned down Liverpool’s £60m offer for Yankuba Minteh and are holding out for around £80m, with a third bid not expected unless the valuation falls.
Brighton confirm Jaouen Hadjam signing from Young Boys
Brighton have announced full-back Jaouen Hadjam’s arrival from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year contract, with the fee understood to be around £9.5m.
Maddison suffers slight shoulder fracture, Spurs hope 10-14 days
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has a slight shoulder fracture from the Brentford defeat, with scans showing minor damage and hope of a 10 to 14 day return after training on Monday.
Crystal Palace must make Manchester City play slowly
The home side’s best route is to slow the match and protect central space; an open exchange would favour Manchester City’s scoring range.