Mikel Arteta is prepared to make a £130m push to sign Julian Alvarez, though the Arsenal boss will first demand assurances the Argentina international wants a move to the Emirates. Gabriel Martinelli is closing on a £55m transfer to Al-Hilal as the Saudi Pro League intensifies its raid on the Gunners' attacking options. Chelsea have had three bids rejected for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Cherries adamant neither he nor their other crown jewels will depart before the September 1 deadline.

Leeds United remain interested in signing Mykhailo Mudryk on loan from Chelsea following a rejected offer last week. Liverpool will need to pay £70m to secure Yankuba Minteh from Brighton after two previous bids were turned down. Meanwhile, a consortium yet to pay for Daniel Levy's Enic stake faces funding questions as they look to complete a Tottenham takeover.

Shim Mheuka is set to sign a new long-term contract at Chelsea following impressive breakthroughs. Hull City will reward assistant head coach Dean Holden with a new deal after a remarkable Premier League start. In Scottish football, Kris Boyd fears Rangers supporters could turn on Derek McInnes if the club exits Europe.

Hearts have moved for Faroese winger Aron Benjaminsen, while Dundee secured Bournemouth defender Matai Akinmboni on loan. Football legends including Emmanuel Petit and Lucy Bronze have protested against FIFA leadership under Gianni Infantino. UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has criticized Donald Trump's backing of Infantino amid growing governance pressure.