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Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie Watkins wants Al-Hilal move.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have maintained frequent contact with Alvarez this summer and, while the Argentine still prefers a move to Barcelona, he now views the Gunners as a welcome emergency solution. (AS

Tottenham are confident they will be able to conclude a deal to sign 27-year-old Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City by the start of next week. (Fabrizio Romano)

England striker Ollie Watkins has told Aston Villa he wants to leave the club amid interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. (GiveMeSport)

Spain left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, has decided to leave Barcelona, with Manchester United making contact over a possible move. (Metro via Jijantes)

Real Madrid will not let Liverpool sign Brazil forward Endrick, 20, having already sold Spanish forward Gonzalo Garcia, 22, to Fulham earlier in the transfer window.

Chelsea have rejected a loan bid from Roma for England Under-21 forward Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, 22.

Tottenham have made midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, 23, available for transfer, with the Senegal international set to join Galatasaray.

Besiktas have submitted a bid to Newcastle to sign Joe Willock after making the 27-year-old English midfielder their top transfer target. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool have been given a boost in their bid to sign Paris St-Germain's France forward Bradley Barcola, 23, and Senegal attacker Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, after both players were left out of the squad for Sunday's Ligue 1 game against Rennes. (Standard via RMC)