Transfer round-up: Yildiz to Arsenal, Jackson to Atletico, Dias to Milan, Martinelli to Inter…

ARSENAL EXPLORE MOVE FOR JUVENTUS WONDERKID YILDIZ

Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus and Turkey winger Kenan Yildiz, 21 — one of European football’s most exciting young talents — as the Gunners look to add attacking reinforcement before the September 1 deadline, according to the Independent. Yildiz has been one of Serie A’s standout performers over the past two seasons and his capture would represent a major statement of intent from Mikel Arteta’s side, though Juventus are unlikely to let him leave without a significant fee.

ATLETICO PUSH TO FINALISE JACKSON SIGNING FROM CHELSEA

Atletico Madrid are working to finalise the signing of Chelsea’s Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25, with a summit meeting in London between the clubs reported, according to Marca. Chelsea had slapped a £60m price tag on the striker, with Aston Villa and Tottenham also previously linked — but Atletico appear to have moved to the front of the queue and are pushing hard to get the deal done before deadline day.

CITY IN TALKS FOR PALMEIRAS WINGER ALLAN ELIAS

Manchester City are in talks to sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias, 22, from Palmeiras in what would be one of the summer’s most intriguing emerging market signings, according to ESPN. Elias has been one of the Brazilian Serie A’s most dynamic attackers and City’s interest underlines their continued commitment to identifying elite South American talent ahead of the transfer market curve.

PALACE REBUFF CITY’S APPROACH FOR WHARTON

Manchester City have been firmly rebuffed in their attempt to sign England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, from Crystal Palace, according to The Sun. Palace moved quickly to shut down City’s enquiry, making clear the England international is not for sale at any price this window — a decisive statement from a club determined to hold onto their most valuable assets.

SPURS EYE MATETA AS SOLANKE REPLACEMENT

Tottenham are eyeing a move to sign Crystal Palace’s France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, as they look to bolster their attacking options, according to Football Insider. The move would set up a fascinating negotiation with Palace — who have already rebuffed City’s approach for Wharton this week — and Mateta, who has been one of the Premier League’s most clinical strikers over the past two seasons, would be a significant addition to Spurs’ attack.

INTER MILAN TARGET ARSENAL’S MARTINELLI

Inter Milan have emerged as suitors for Arsenal’s Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli, 25, according to Corriere dello Sport. Martinelli has been a key figure for Arsenal but reports of Inter’s interest will raise questions about his future at the Emirates, particularly if Arsenal complete their own moves for attacking reinforcements in the final days of the window.

MILAN TARGET CITY’S RUBEN DIAS AT CENTRE-BACK

AC Milan have identified Manchester City’s Portugal defender Ruben Dias, 29, as a potential defensive signing as they look to strengthen at centre-back before the window closes, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Dias has been one of City’s most important players since arriving from Benfica in 2020 and any departure would represent a significant blow to the Premier League champions’ defensive options.

TAPSOBA ATTRACTING UNITED, SPURS AND NEWCASTLE

Bayer Leverkusen’s Burkina Faso centre-back Edmond Tapsoba, 27, has emerged as a leading defensive target for Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle United, according to Teamtalk. The powerful defender was one of the Bundesliga’s most commanding centre-backs last season and a three-way Premier League battle for his signature could push his price tag significantly beyond Leverkusen’s initial valuation.

DISASI CLOSING IN ON PALACE LOAN MOVE

France defender Axel Disasi, 28, is closing in on a loan move from Chelsea to Crystal Palace, according to The Sun. The deal would give Disasi regular first-team football after a difficult period at Stamford Bridge, while Palace — who have lost defenders to injury this pre-season — get experienced cover at the back without committing to a permanent fee.

DELAP RACE WIDENS — IPSWICH AND FOREST NOW IN

The race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, 23, is widening further, with Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest now among the clubs exploring a potential move, according to the Independent. Everton had previously been considered frontrunners, but the growing field of suitors gives Chelsea greater leverage to push for their asking price before the window shuts.

UNITED FOCUS ON LEFT-BACK AS NEWCASTLE BLOCK HALL MOVE

Manchester United are concentrating their final window efforts on signing a new left-back after Newcastle made clear they have no intention of selling England defender Lewis Hall, 21, according to Caught Offside. Racing Santander’s 19-year-old Spanish defender Jorge Salinas has emerged as a candidate — though Atletico Madrid are also in the race for the teenager, threatening to derail United’s plans in the window’s final days.