Robin Bairner

Barcelona are meeting with the agent of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as the Camp Nou side seek to set up a blockbuster second summer transfer following confirmation that a deal is in place to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.

Barcelona’s move for Anthony Gordon, Manchester United’s pursuit of Ederson, and uncertainty around the futures of Nico Paz and Alisson dominate the latest transfer update from Fabrizio Romano as several major clubs accelerate their summer plans.

Liverpool’s busy summer transfer window has become even more hectic with the news that Ibrahima Konate is set to follow Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson on leaving the club as a free agent.

Xabi Alonso is approaching his role as Chelsea manager with an open mind and is ready to give Nicolas Jackson another chance at the club – and the payoff could be enormous.

Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit has revealed his reason for departing the Gunners – actress wife Agathe de la Fontaine.

Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City this summer, and Tijjani Reijnders has fully explained the manager’s reasoning.

Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot, announcing the news in a lengthy statement that confirms that big changes are coming at Anfield over the summer.

Liverpool have put together a three-man shortlist to replace the sacked Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola, Pierre Sage and Sebastian Hoeness the leading contenders to become the next manager at Anfield.

Liverpool’s managerial transition, Ibrahima Konate’s departure, Victor Osimhen’s uncertain future and Manchester United’s continued admiration for Aurelien Tchouameni headline the latest transfer update from Fabrizio Romano

Barcelona have confirmed that they have lodged a bid for Julian Alvarez, despite the protestations of Atletico Madrid. The situation is tense between the clubs and threatens to escalate in the days ahead.