Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool looking at Wharton as Jones replacementplayLeboeuf tells Atletico Madrid to let Julian Alvarez leave (1:00)ESPNMultiple AuthorsAug 20, 2026, 04:30 PM ET
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Liverpool are set to replace Curtis Jones with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, while Manchester United face competition from Atlético Madrid for the signature of Racing Santander left back Jorge Salinas. Join us for the newest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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Trending rumors
Could Liverpool sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace? (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)- Liverpool are set to replace Curtis Jones, who is set to join Internazionale for £30 million, with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, says The Daily Mirror. Wharton, 22, has caught the eye since his £18 million move from Blackburn Rovers in February 2024 and has been linked with a host of top clubs around Europe, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Real Madrid. The England international, who did not make the final 2026 World Cup squad, is stated to be available for around £78 million, and has three years remaining on his contract.
– Manchester United are considering a move for Racing Santander left back Jorge Salinas, but face competition from Atlético Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. The 19-year-old has impressed since helping Racing secure promotion to LaLiga and even played a key role in Spain’s recent European Under-19 Championship triumph. United have extensively scouted Salinas and are weighing up whether to trigger his €16 million release clause. But the Spaniard is one of several left back targets, alongside Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and RB Leipzig’s David Raum.
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– Manchester City have identified Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a potential target, according to The Daily Mail. The France international has emerged as an option as new manager Enzo Maresca looks to rebuild his midfield following the departures of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders. Koné was previously a target for Manchester United and Arsenal, although their interest has cooled, which could allow City to swoop for the 25-year-old unopposed. Roma are understood to value the transfer of Koné — who is under contract at Stadio Olimpico until June 2029 — at around €50 million.
– Aston Villa are interested in Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo as a potential replacement for Ezri Konsa, as per Sky Sports. Villa are considering several options after accepting Arsenal’s £51 million offer to sign Konsa. Chelsea, meanwhile, are now prepared to listen to offers for Adarabioyo, who has also attracted interest from Marseille, Benfica and Sevilla. Marseille are stated to have made initial contact with Chelsea over the 28-year-old, following his omission from Xabi Alonso’s squad for last weekend’s friendly against Real Sociedad.
– Crystal Palace have rejected an opening offer from Galatasaray to land winger Ismaïla Sarr, according to Fabrizio Romano. Palace are determined to keep the Senegal international and are not currently considering sanctioning his departure. The club would only entertain a move if Galatasaray return with a significantly improved offer, with a substantial fee required to change their stance.
Done deals
– Barcelona have completed the signing of João Cancelo after the full-back terminated his contract with Al Hilal. Read
– Parma’s Alessandro Circati has become the newest Australia star to earn a move off the back of the FIFA World Cup, after Portuguese giants Benfica revealed his signing on a five-year deal for a stated fee of €20 million, plus add-ons. Read
ESPN sources
– Manchester City are in talks to sign 22-year-old Palmeiras winger Allan Elias. Read
– Liverpool have had a £50 million bid for Brighton & Hove Albion forward Yankuba Minteh rejected. Read
– Inter Milan have agreed a deal to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. The Serie A club will pay an initial €30 million for the 25-year-old, with the potential for a further €5 million in performance-related add-ons. Read
– Arsenal have agreed a deal worth in the region of £51 million for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. Read
– Barcelona have parked attempts to sign Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez and are exploring other striker options before the transfer window closes. Read
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Other rumors
– A fresh round of talks are set to take place between Manchester City and Lille over the proposed €100 million transfer of 18-year-oild midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Harry Kane‘s contractual situation at Bayern Munich. While the England captain is expected to sign a new deal with the Bundesliga champions, Barca are prepared to swoop if that doesn’t materialize. (Daily Mail)
– Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is not interested in moving to Napoli this summer, despite reports linking him with a transfer. The Brazilian was on Napoli’s striker shortlist, alongside the likes of Nicolas Jackson and Joshua Zirkzee. (Daily Mirror)
– Burnley have submitted an opening offer for Feyenoord defender Anel Ahmedhodžić. The Dutch club are willing to sanction his exit this summer, but not for anything less than £6 million. (Sky Sports News)
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– Ipswich Town and Hull City have stepped up their interest in Girona midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, alongside Ajax and Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad. (Mundo Deportivo)
– Torino have reached a verbal agreement with Fiorentina to sign Niccolò Fortini ahead of Premier League new-boys Hull City. (Sky Sports News)
– Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have joined the race to sign AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana, and talks are ongoing with both Premier League clubs. (Nicolo Schira)
– Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini is on Newcastle United’s center back shortlist, although it remains to be seen if the Magpies will try and bolster that position this summer. (Nicolo Schira)
– Fiorentina’s Dodó is “one step away” from joining Nottingham Forest in a €10 million deal. (Nicolo Schira)
– Sunderland are willing to shatter their transfer record by submitting a £51 million bid for Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. (TeamTalk)
– Everton are tracking the development of Como winger Assane Diao, who could be available for around €60 million this month. (TeamTalk)
– Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is attracting interest from Celtic and Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb. (Alex Crook)
– Free agent Bamba Dieng is set to undergo a medical at Lazio this week ahead of his expected transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Hamburg are closing in on the signing of Nice and Nigeria Forward Terem Moffi after an agreement was struck between the two clubs. (Footmercato)
– Olympiacos have lodged a €12 million offer for Sevilla winger Rubén Vargas, who spent last season on loan at Augsburg. (Matteo Moretto)
