Arsenal chase Julian Alvarez as Aston Villa target Nicolas Jackson
Premier League clubs are intensifying their transfer pursuits ahead of the 1 September deadline, with Arsenal chasing Julian Alvarez and Aston Villa seeking crucial replacements.
The Premier League champions have already bolstered their squad significantly this summer with the arrivals of Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa.
However, the north London side remain in the market for an elite forward to complete their attacking lineup.
Mikel Arteta’s recruitment team maintain a long-standing interest in securing the highly-rated Argentine international.
Despite the complexities of completing such a blockbuster deal, the Emirates hierarchy are prepared to act swiftly if an opportunity arises.
If you want someone who is Premier League proven, who has won it all from the World Cup to the Champions League, Julian Alvarez looks like the guy that can take Arsenal to the promise land.Watson, Arsenal fan
Meanwhile, the capital club are also fending off interest in their own attackers, with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal opening talks for winger Gabriel Martinelli.
Villa rebuild following high-profile exits
Aston Villa face a frantic end to the window after enduring a raft of star departures over the summer months.
The Midlands club are bracing for the potential exit of Ollie Watkins, who is currently the subject of an intense transfer saga involving Al-Hilal.
If their talismanic striker departs for the Middle East, the Villans have identified Nicolas Jackson as a primary target to lead the line.
Defensive reinforcements are also firmly on the agenda following Konsa’s aforementioned switch to the Emirates.
After seeing bids rejected for Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis, the Birmingham outfit have opened discussions for Club Brugge prospect Joel Ordonez.
It looks like we will be OK in midfield once Johan Manzambi is fit and with the addition of Leon Goretzka, but it is clear Aston Villa desperately require a striker more than anything right now.Amy Finley, Aston Villa fan
Bournemouth fight to retain key prospects
On the south coast, Bournemouth are simply hoping to survive the final days of the window without losing their most prized assets.
Heavyweight clubs are currently circling for dynamic forward Eli Junior Kroupi and standout midfielder Alex Scott.
However, the Cherries hierarchy remain adamant that neither young talent is available for transfer before the deadline strikes.