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Barcelona's pursuit of Alvarez is nearly dead, with a 99% chance of failure. The impasse is due to pride on both sides, not money. No formal offer was made, and Atletico has refused dialogue. Barcelona is exploring backup options while Alvarez continues training.

Fabrizio Romano reports Barcelona have opened contact over Sporting CP's Luis Suarez but are unwilling to trigger his €80m release clause; talks may resume only if Sporting lower their demands. Club Brugge forward Lardi, once on Atletico and Roma's radar, is not currently a Barca target.

Benfica have made formal contact with Chelsea over defender Tosin Adarabioyo, with Marco Silva eager to reunite with the former Fulham man. Chelsea are open to selling as they trim their centre-back options, while Marseille also show interest.

Atletico Madrid will hold a pre-match tribute ceremony for Spain's World Cup champions ahead of their game against Malaga, urging fans to arrive early for the occasion.

Coventry City have officially announced the signing of 19-year-old striker Sidiki Sheriff from Fenerbahce for a transfer fee of €24 million, with a long-term contract. Sheriff had previously joined Fenerbahce on loan, with a compulsory purchase clause in February 2026. In the latter part of last season, he scored three goals for Fenerbahce and participated in the Europa League and Champions League qualifiers. His career began at Angers...

According to well-known transfer journalist Matteo Moretto's report on August 19, despite the good relationship between Napoli and Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus is not interested in joining Napoli. The Brazilian forward is carefully evaluating his personal future to determine the best option.

Arsenal are close to signing Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa for approximately £50 million. The Gunners had previously offered £40 million plus add-ons, while Villa insisted on £60 million, but the gap is now very small. The 28-year-old Konsa has made 286 appearances for Villa, leading the team to win the Europa League and finish fourth in the Premier League last season. He is Villa's vice-captain, an England international who started seven matches in the World Cup, and can also play as a right-back...

Coventry City have completed the permanent signing of 19-year-old Fenerbahce forward Sidiki Sherif for €24 million on a long-term deal. Sherif joined Fenerbahce in February 2026 on loan with an obligation to buy, scoring 3 goals and playing in the Europa League and Champions League qualifiers. He started his career at Angers, debuted in 2023-24, helped them to Ligue 1 promotion in 2024, and scored four Ligue 1 goals by December 2025. Born in Guinea, he has represented France at youth levels and is eager to impress in the Premier League with Coventry.

Gabriel Jesus currently has no intention of joining Napoli. Although the Serie A club has a good relationship with Arsenal, the striker is still evaluating his options, waiting to clarify the most favorable direction for his future development.

Manchester United are confident of signing Brighton midfielder Baleba for less than £75m. The 22-year-old Cameroon international has already agreed personal terms with the club. The initial offer of £60m plus £5m in add-ons falls short of Brighton's valuation, and negotiations continue. Baleba has an ankle injury, but it will not affect the transfer. If completed, he would be United's third midfield signing of the summer, following the acquisitions of Tielemans for £35m and Santos for £48m.

Barcelona is accelerating its squad thinning. Casado is listed at €40m, has made 75 appearances for Barcelona, is a Spanish international, and his agent Mendes is handling the transfer, with the player prioritizing staying in Europe. Fort's minimum transfer fee is €10m, he made 17 appearances on loan at Elche last season, and Borussia Dortmund is in a favorable competitive position. In addition, Max is joining Portuguese side Braga for a fixed transfer fee of €10m, with an official announcement expected before the end of this week. 20-year-old goalkeeper Yakobishvili is being loaned to Almeria, with a 50% buyout clause, helping the team push for La Liga promotion.

Official news: League One side Wigan Athletic have signed Chelsea's 17-year-old midfielder Reggie Walsh on a season-long loan, and he will play for the club in the 2026/27 League One season. Walsh joined Chelsea's academy at age 7, made his first-team debut at 16 in the UEFA Europa Conference League against Djurgardens IF, becoming the third youngest player in the club's history. Last season, he made his UEFA Champions League debut against Ajax...

Journalist Romano confirms that Inter Milan has completed the transfer of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, with a total transfer fee of €35 million. More details will be announced later.

Real Madrid officially welcomed Bernardo Silva on August 19, with the player signing a two-year contract through June 30, 2028. He received gifts including a Bernabeu model, a watch, and the No. 20 jersey.

Famous journalist Romano confirmed with 'Here we go' that Inter Milan and Liverpool have reached an oral agreement for the transfer of Curtis Jones, with a total fee of approximately €35 million. Personal terms have been agreed, and the next step is to arrange a medical. The news was released on August 19.

Barcelona is planning to sign Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce, with an initial loan-back arrangement, aiming for him to replace Wojciech Szczesny after his retirement in 2027.

According to Aston Villa correspondent John Townley, the transfer of center-back Ezri Konsa to Arsenal is highly likely to be completed before the weekend. Villa have been continuously evaluating replacement options in the summer transfer window and now must take action.

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola reflects on the emotional intensity of managing Watford in the Championship play-off against Leicester City, calling the league the most exciting in the world due to its competitiveness and unpredictability. He also reveals that his poor Euro 1996 and dip in form led him to leave Parma for Chelsea, where he overcame initial language, cultural, and style barriers, and he credits instinct and training for his famous back-heel goal against Norwich.

Chelsea legend Zola reflects on his career, revealing that his MBE came through director Attenborough's recommendation and that the Queen recognized him. He also shares insights on Vialli's dressing-room antics, his partnership in the Cup Winners' Cup, and the 2019 League Cup final incident in which Kepa's refusal to be subbed was a misunderstanding that left Sarri furious.

Gianfranco Zola admits the wrongful red card against Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup was a long-time nightmare and reveals he only stopped psychological therapy months ago. He discusses turning anger into motivation at Parma, Maradona's influence at Napoli, his free-kick insights, his youth academy reform, and a kidnapping scare he survived during his Parma days.