Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Targets Barcola; Man City Eyes Fernández

Sports Illustrated gathers the freshest transfer news and rumors from the football world.

Alexis Mac Allister is attracting interest from Galatasaray, who are working on a deal to sign the Liverpool midfielder.
Bradley Barcola has become a target for Arsenal, who are considering hijacking his move after Liverpool hesitated to meet Paris Saint-Germain’s demands. The Gunners have financial muscle ready following their pursuit of Vinícius Júnior.
Lewis Hall remains eager to join Manchester United and has reiterated this desire to Newcastle United.
Jonathan David is drawing attention from Aston Villa, whose interest might push Juventus to proceed with signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United.
Nicolas Jackson, valued around $69 million (£51 million) by Chelsea, also interests Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester City hope to reunite manager Enzo Maresca with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, but will wait until Rodri's exit nears completion before making a move. Chelsea expect Fernández to stay and plan to increase his price above $162 million (£120 million) once the Premier League season starts.
Chelsea do not want to sell winger Mykhailo Mudryk permanently this summer but may consider loan options. Mudryk prefers moving to another Premier League club despite loan proposals to Strasbourg. Interest in him spans across Europe.
Inter Milan are close to signing Tottenham right back Djed Spence for over $35 million (£26 million).

Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid, not because of money—both clubs offered $17 million (€15 million) annually for four years—but due to preferring Barcelona’s locker room atmosphere.
Barcelona are searching for a replacement for Ronald Araújo, loaned to Liverpool. Their options include Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), and possibly promoting 21-year-old Álvaro Cortés to the senior squad.
A disagreement between manager Hansi Flick and Jules Koundé erupted over the defender’s position. Though preferred at right back, Koundé insists on playing centrally and is upset that this won’t happen. He is now considering leaving. Arsenal have shown interest in Koundé.
Real Madrid passed up a chance to pursue Martín Zubimendi earlier this summer, judging he does not fit their long-term plans.
Contrary to some reports, Barcelona have no intention of signing Inter striker Lautaro Martínez as an alternative to Atlético Madrid’s Julián Alvarez.