The Catalan giants have made Alvarez their prime target, with Spanish media reporting Laporta’s stance is effectively “Alvarez or nobody” as Barca seek to strengthen their attack following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
Konsa, who was a regular for England at the World Cup this year, will partner Gabriel Magalhaes at the heart of Arsenal’s defence in the absence of France international William Saliba, who is sidelined for several months with a back problem.
Doku will miss City’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth with a calf injury and is unlikely to return for up to three weeks.
Michael Carrick expects Manchester United’s Premier League title challenge to be bolstered by new signings after his side were linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban on Friday after an appeal hearing into sanctions imposed for multiple breaches of Football Association rules.
Temwa, who plays for United States club Kansas City Current, scored twice and Tabitha from French outfit Lyon once in one of the greatest shocks since the WAFCON was launched 28 years ago.
Anderson said he was “over the moon” to be signing for “one of the biggest clubs in the world”, with the 23-year-old adding: “I can’t wait to play for this club. It’s a club built to win trophies and compete at the very top of the game. That is exciting for any footballer.
No fee was disclosed but British media reports said the 24-year-old had arrived from Club Brugge for £34 million ($45 million), with Tzolis effectively a replacement for Leandro Trossard following his move to Besiktas.
The 22-year-old leaves the London club after a poor first season following his move from Manchester United, with Garnacho scoring eight goals in 43 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last term.
Ferguson and Keegan were involved a fierce battle for Premier League supremacy, with United famously pipping Newcastle to the title in 1996.
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