Transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola agreement, Man Utd £69m bids, Julian Alvarez to Arsenal

Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist. Updated 10: 20, 27 Aug 2026.

Key points

• Non-league hotshot makes £600k move A landmark move in the National League as AFC Fylde's Danny Ormerod has joined Peterborough United for £600, 000.
• Man United £69m bid Manchester United are plotting a £69m transfer attack on Barcelona's Alejandro Balde and Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga.
• Man City enter race for £80m Premier League star Manchester City are contemplating a move for £80m Everton ace Iliman N'Diaye.
• The 31-year-old joined West Ham in 2023 after the Saints' relegation to the Championship.
• Liverpool reach Bradley Barcola agreement Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle to sign Bradley Barcola for a accord potentially worth £120m.

Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist. Updated 10: 20, 27 Aug 2026. Welcome to Mirror Football's transfer blog for Thursday August, 26.

Meanwhile, the transfer window looks set to crescendo towards a dramatic ending with a number of enormous deals still in the pipeline. Julian Alvarez's bitter feud with Atletico Madrid against the backdrop of a potential move to Arsenal is still unfolding.

Moreover, United are additionally looking to produce a massive £69million double bid for two top stars having lost to Hull City. Then there is the small matter of Liverpool's transfer pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain ace Bradley Barcola. It is threatening to become the biggest transfer in Premier League history.

Mirror Football shall cover all of this and more in today's transfer blog. Stay tuned and stay with us for all of the latest transfer updates. Essential 26/27 Sky Sports Bundle.

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Julian Alvarez update Julian Alvarez has missed training with Atletico Madrid for the second day in a row. He missed a session with his team-mates on Wednesday since of illness.

It's understood by outlets in Spain that he informed the club he is still feeling unwell and cannot take part in training with the group. He is still being pursued by Barcelona and Arsenal.

Man City enter race for £80m Premier League star Manchester City are contemplating a move for £80m Everton ace Iliman N'Diaye. The Senegal international has already been linked with Arsenal this summer.

According to talkSPORT, the Cityzens are now considering a move for the left-footed winger. This person was additionally of immense interest to Saudi Arabia this summer.

Liverpool reach Bradley Barcola agreement Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle to sign Bradley Barcola for a accord potentially worth £120m. According to the Athletic, the original payment is due to be around £100m which could potentially rise to £120m.

Chelsea in discussions for £34.3m star Chelsea are in negotiations with Atalanta with a view of signing young defender Honest Ahanor. The 18-year-old Italian has been on their radar since they purchased Marco Palestra.

It's understood by the BBC Atalanta will be willing to sell if his £34.3m transfer release clause is met. He already has two Italy caps having appeared in friendlies with Luzembourg and Greece.

Man United £69m bid Manchester United are plotting a £69m transfer attack on Barcelona's Alejandro Balde and Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga. Balde is a left-back while Camavinga is a midfielder who has additionally starred as a left-back.

Defensa Central understand are plotting moves for both players which could see them splash around £69m. They have already purchased Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba for a combined fee of around £150m.

Alvarez to Arsenal latest Atletico Madrid have reaffirmed their determination to not sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona. In on-the-record quotes given to Marca, they remarked: The player is being portrayed as the victim.

"But, we are the only victims in this case. Have harmed us both financially and socially. There is a zero-per-cent chance of selling him to Barcelona – it's not regarding capital, it's regarding dignity."

This is a massive boost for Arsenal who are still desperate to sign him.

Bradley Barcola update Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have engaged in positive discussions concerning a transfer for Bradley Barcola, according to the Times. The Reds have been linked with the Frenchman all summer.

Nevertheless, with PSG demanding £145m for his signature, there were doubts a transfer would transpire. Now it's understood both clubs have parlayed and are set for more discussions.

It's additionally believed PSG have lowered their asking rate to £115m, a £30m discount. Good morning football fans Good morning transfer boffins.

It's Thursday and we are entering the final four days of the transfer window. Plenty can still happen within such a small amount of time.

Mirror Football will be here with all of the latest updates, analysis and rumours. Stay tuned and stay with us as we cover everything that unfolds. 26th Aug22: 56 BST.

Fabio Vieira future Florian Plettenberg has documented that HSV boss Claus Costa met with Arsenal's Fabio Viera.

Notably, the German side want to sign the midfielder and are remarked to have expressed a desire to sign him.

Nevertheless there is still a gap between the two clubs in their valuation. 26th Aug22: 40 BST.

For context, the striker supported the Coasters to promotion last season and now the National League side have banked a significant fee with a substantial sell-on fee. 26th Aug21: 49 BST.

City interested in Ndiaye Alex Crook of talkSPORT has documented that Manchester City are showing interest in Everton star Iliman Ndiaye.

For context, the forward has just been substituted for Everton as they book their place in the Carabao Cup third round.

Ndiaye was the subject of interest from Al Hilal this summer but opted to remain at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. 26th Aug21: 35 BST.

Grealish to create decision on future According to Fabrizio Romano, Jack Grealish will produce a decision on his future over the next few days. The 30-year-old faces uncertainty surrounding his Man City career. Aston Villa and Everton are reportedly in contact with his representatives.

Sunderland were mentioned earlier today but the prospects of a move are not 'concrete' it has been remarked. 26th Aug21: 33 BST.

Saints interested in Ward-Prowse return Southampton are reportedly exploring a move to sign James Ward-Prowse.

In practice, the 31-year-old joined West Ham in 2023 after the Saints' relegation to the Championship. According to The Athletic, Southampton are remarked to be interested in bringing him back to St Mary's.

Tonda Eckert's side are open to bringing him back to the South Coast. 26th Aug20: 04 BST.

Ollie Watkins set to leave Villa Ollie Watkins has agreed terms to join Al-Hilal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

For context, the transfer influencer has documented that Villa have accepted a bid worth €58.4m (£50m) plus €2m in add-ons. 26th Aug20: 03 BST.

Newcastle sign Gonzalez Newcastle have completed the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Man City. The Spanish midfielder signs a long-term accord at St James' Park.

In short, transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola agreement, Man Utd £69m bids, Julian Alvarez is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.