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26 August 2026

Chelsea are considering whether to make an approach for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez after the Argentina international was offered to them, according to The Athletic.

The Blues are reviewing their options in the goalkeeping department as they consider a possible deal for the World Cup-winning stopper.

Chelsea are also getting ready to go back in for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, The Independent reports, while Manchester City are set to make a move for long-term target Enzo Fernandez.

Here is the rest of the transfer news making headlines today.

Liverpool have put forward a £50 million proposal for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Reds are also pressing on in their attempt to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with the outcome of that chase potentially affecting Cody Gakpo’s future. If he does leave, Tottenham are understood by Hayters to be his most likely destination.

Meanwhile, discussions over a possible move for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh are not advancing at present, according to Sky Sports.

Tottenham have agreed an initial loan deal for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush that includes a £60 million obligation to buy.

The Egypt international is expected to head to north London as Spurs aim to strengthen their attacking options.

However, Pape Matar Sarr could leave north London, with Monaco reportedly interested in the midfielder.

Aston Villa are ready to pay £65 million for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, according to The Telegraph.

Villa are in talks over the Senegal international as they prepare for the possibility of Ollie Watkins leaving before the transfer window shuts.

The Telegraph says Watkins’ future is still unclear, with Villa continuing to evaluate their options in attack.

Villa have also submitted an offer for Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to The Athletic, but that bid has been turned down.

Brentford have agreed a deal with West Ham to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf.

The move is believed to be worth an initial £35 million plus a further £5 million in add-ons.

Sunderland are trying to sign Igor Paixao from Marseille, according to Sky Sports, and are also interested in Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo.

Nico Gonzalez is undergoing a medical before completing his £50 million move to Newcastle.

The Magpies are also interested in signing Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo but are facing competition from other clubs.