Arsenal may have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with Barcelona considering potential alternatives.

Alvarez, who reported back to Atletico Madrid this week after representing Argentina at the World Cup, has been Barcelona's top transfer target all summer, with the player having repeatedly voiced his desire to move to the Camp Nou.

However, Atletico continue to insist that Alvarez striker is not for sale - and especially not to a rival in LaLiga.

It would appear that Barcelona have finally got the message, amid reports they are looking at other options in the event that Atletico do not change their stance on the 26-year-old.

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Liverpool deny there has been any contact so far with Tottenham over a deal for Cody Gakpo, writes Sam Tabuteau.

This comes amid reports Spurs had made a £60million bid for the Dutchman.

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While Chelsea’s deadline for Enzo Fernandez has passed, it is worth remembering the summer transfer window remains open for another two and a half weeks.

Plenty of time for Man City to test the Blues’ resolve.

Will Chelsea stand firm is their valuation is met between now and September 1?

Early bath: Enzo Fernandez

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Manchester City have been busy today, even if they’ve not been able to meet Chelsea’s deadline for Enzo Fernandez.

The club have confirmed that young defender Max Alleyne will spend the season on loan at Burnley, a move that will aid his first-team development.

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Chelsea look set to keep Enzo Fernandez at Stamford Bridge after the transfer deadline they set for a potential exit expired.

Standard Sport reported previously that the Blues had put a strict deadline of 5pm BST on Friday, August 14 for any bids to be submitted for the Argentine midfielder.

Manchester City and Real Madrid both held interest in the 25-year-old, but neither lodged an offer to Xabi Alonso’s side before the 5pm cut-off point.

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The Enzo Fernandez transfer window has officially closed and there is no suggestion Manchester City have made an offer for the Chelsea midfielder.

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Gabriel Martinelli has no intention of joining Galatasaray.

Standard Sport reported earlier in the week at amid a bid from Gala for the Arsenal winger, it wasn’t clear if a move to Turkey interested the Brazilian.

Well, now we have our answer.

As per The Athletic, Martinelli’s camp have made it clear that he has no interest in joining Galatasaray.

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In 15 minutes, Chelsea’s deadline for Enzo Fernandez offers will have officially passed.

A reminder that the Blues want £120million for the midfielder and Man City are the only team interested.

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No, Man City have not confirmed a deal for Enzo Fernandez.

Rather, the sale of Finley Burns has been announced with the 23-year-old joining Wigan on a permanent transfer.

A parting statement via the club’s official website reads: “Everyone at City would like to wish Finley the very best of luck on this next step in his career.”

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