Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Barcola boost, Lewis-Skelly update; Man Utd want Hall; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

Transfer targets: Bradley Barcola, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jules KoundeLondon StandardMyles Lewis-Skelly has been offered to Chelsea and Man Utd following Bruno Guimaraes's move to the Gunners, firmly throwing the versatile defender's future into doubt. Man Utd want a left-back, having also been linked with Lewis Hall, David Raum, Antonee Robinson and Jorge Salinas. Chelsea could announce the signing of Pep Chavarria today, and believe Manchester City are interested in Enzo Fernandez.Latest transfer news and rumoursArsenal keen on Jules KoundeArsenal have expressed an interest in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defence.According to AS, Barcelona are open to selling the France international, with Arsenal monitoring the 27-year-old’s situation.Kounde signed a new five-year contract with Barcelona in August 2025 and is understood to be keen to remain at the club.However, Arteta is a big admirer of Kounde, which could encourage Arsenal to explore a potential move for the versatile defender.GettyManchester United ready to pay Jorge Salinas release clauseManchester United are willing to pay the £14m release clause of Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas.According to Spanish outlet SPORT, Barcelona are also interested in the 19-year-old but are currently unwilling to meet his release clause, potentially opening the door for United.Salinas came through Racing Santander’s academy and made his senior debut in 2024. The Spain Under-19 international impressed last season, providing seven assists from left-back.Atlético Madrid are also understood to be monitoring Salinas, but United could now be in the strongest position to secure the highly-rated teenager.GettyChelsea to announce ninth summer signing todayChelsea are set to announce the signing of Pep Chavarria today.The Blues have been locked in talks with LaLiga oufit Rayo Vallecano since the end of June regarding their Spanish left-back, with the two clubs struggling to agree a financial package.The 28-year-old has a release clause in his contract at Vallecano worth £42.5m, though Chelsea were never willing to go anywhere close to that figure and are believed to have struck a deal worth an initial £16.2m plus a further £1.7m in add-ons.BBC Sport report that a medical has now been completed and an official announcement could come today.GettyImagesArsenal boost as Liverpool 'ready to abandon Bradley Barcola talks'Liverpool are prepared to walk away from talks over the transfer of Bradley Barcola as they struggle to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain, leaving Arsenal on alert.The Reds are yet to replace Mohamed Salah, who joined Trabzonspor as a free agent last week, and have earmarked the France winger as a top target.Talks have been ongoing between the clubs for some time, but an agreement is not thought to be close. According to The Athletic, PSG have set their asking price at around £145million.Liverpool are not willing to match that fee, and, conversely, PSG will not waver, despite Barcola himself being keen on the move as he looks to boost his minutes.Getty / London StandardEzri Konsa to Arsenal transfer twist as Aston Villa make key decisionAston Villa boss Unai Emery has confirmed Ezri Konsa will miss the UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain, amid links to Arsenal.Villa take on PSG in a meeting between last season’s Europa League and Champions League winners at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on Wednesday night.Though, Villa’s hopes of lifting a second European trophy in the space of three months have been hit as Konsa is unavailable for selection along with Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins.While all three players have been linked with moves away from Villa Park this summer, Emery insists the trio’s absences are not transfer related, rather being given extra time off following the World Cup.London StandardTottenham open Balogun talksTottenham have opened discussions with Monaco over for Folarin Balogun.French outlet, L’Equipe, claim the former Arsenal striker is valued at around €60million (£51.2m) having impressed for USA at the World Cup earlier in the summer.Spurs, though, may have to move fast as the report states several Spanish sides and Newcastle are interested in Balogun.AFP/GettyWho will Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?Arsenal would have been interested in Anthony Gordon had he not joined Barcelona. Morgan Rogers was the top target but the club were reluctant to meet Aston Villa's valuation and were outbid by Chelsea.The focus then shifted to Vinicius Jr and Arsenal were willing to put together a huge financial package to land him. However, he opted to stay at Real Madrid as always appeared most likely.With Yan Diomande joining Real Madrid and Junior Kroupi out for months with a foot injury, the pool of options has shrunk significantly.London StandardChelsea debuts imminent as Xabi Alonso handed new seven-man boostMorgan Rogers could be in line to make his Chelsea debut this weekend, along with three other summer signings.Chelsea have played five pre-season friendlies so far, beating Western Sydney Wanderers and AC Milan, and face Real Sociedad on Saturday for Xabi Alonso’s first home game in charge.Rogers, a £117million arrival from Aston Villa last month, is yet to feature for his new club because of a mandatory three-week post World Cup holiday as he helped England beat France in the bronze final on July 18.The attacking midfielder has since reported to Cobham to begin what is expected to be a short pre-season and a decision will be made as to whether he is named in the squad to face Sociedad.GettyArne Slot reveals next job after leaving Liverpool as statement issuedFormer Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed his next job will be in club football, despite holding talks with the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) over the Netherlands vacancy.Slot has been out of work since parting company with Liverpool at the end of May, though he was tipped as a surprise contender for the Fulham job prior to Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment.More recently, there have been suggestions that Slot will become the next Netherlands head coach, succeeding Ronald Koeman who left the role after the World Cup round of 32 exit against Morocco.However, amid reports he had withdrawn from talks with the KNVB after a dispute over his contract, Slot has issued a statement to set the record straight.PATottenham done dealsINS:Andy Robertson (Liverpool) Free transferMarcos Senesi (Bournemouth) Free transferJan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) £52mMartin Dubravka (Burnley) Free transferMateus Fernandes (West Ham United) £85mSandro Tonali (Newcastle United) £100mOUTS:Alejo Veliz (Bahia) UndisclosedRadu Dragusin (Fiorentina) LoanLuka Vuskovic (Brighton) £50mTynan Thompson (Manchester Untied) UndisclosedWill Lankshear (Middlesbrough) £20mManor Solomon (West Ham) UndisclosedGetty