Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool Barcola agreement, Kadioglu to Man Utd, Arsenal swap deal

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Teams are rushing to complete their final deals before 11pm on Tuesday (September 1) with Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City among those scrambling to reach agreements and broker late transfers.Liverpool are desperate to sign PSG's Bradley Barcola and would love a right winger too, while Arsenal are also looking into a move that could cost them £130million or so, for Julian Alvarez. And City are in the process of green-lighting multiple incomings and outgoings in a busy finish to the window.Express Sport brings you all the latest transfer news below...KEY EVENTSLiverpool agree Bradley Barcola transfer08:40Julian Alvarez to Arsenal latest08:22Man Utd's Lewis Hall plan08:09 27 mins ago10:40 Charlie MalamMan Utd consider Ferdi KadiogluWith Lewis Hall unlikely to become a Manchester United player by 11pm Tuesday, the Red Devils are considering their options.They want to supply Michael Carrick with another left-back to compete with Luke Shaw and are scouring the market.Per Turkish-Football, Brighton's Ferdi Kadioglu has emerged as a contender.Despite reports United have submitted a £40million bid, Turkish-Football say otherwise and that no offers have been made.But formal enquiries have been made about the 26-year-old Turkish defender.Fenerbahce have also asked about the possibility of bringing Kadioglu back to his home country, it is claimed.Brighton's Ferdi Kadioglu has been linked to Man Utd (Image: Getty) 38 mins ago10:29 Charlie MalamDelap completes Forest moveNottingham Forest have completed the £50million signing of Liam Delap from Chelsea.Delap only spent a year at Stamford Bridge after joining from Ipswich Town for £30m.He scored three goals in 47 appearances and now heads to Forest with the Blues making a profit.

2 hours ago09:13 Charlie MalamAston Villa agree Nicolas Jackson dealIn case you missed it last night, Aston Villa have struck a deal to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.Jackson is Unai Emery's preferred successor to Saudi Pro League-bound Ollie Watkins.The Senegal striker will join Villa for a fee of £47.5million plus £17.5m in add-ons.That makes up a maximum package of £65m, with Watkins, 30, heading to Al-Hilal for £50m plus add-ons.Nicolas Jackson is heading to Aston Villa (Image: Getty) 2 hours ago08:48 Charlie MalamArsenal swap dealArsenal believe they could do a swap deal for Julian Alvarez that could include Viktor Gyokeres or Gabriel Jesus as a makeweight.The Independent say Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has pushed to strengthen his forward line.And both Gyokeres and Jesus appeal to the Argentine coach.Adding the Swede, or both strikers, into a deal alongside a handsome fee could help smooth a deal.It's claimed Alvarez's view on joining Arsenal has softened recently although he would prefer to stay in Spain for lifestyle and family reasons.The Gunners have made it clear they would use him in his preferred position and would make him the centrepiece of their XI. The Athletic bring the official confirmation that Liverpool have AGREED a deal to sign Bradley Barcola after overnight talks.The Reds have reached an agreement in principle as discussions continue.The two clubs still have some final details to iron out.But the deal is said to be moving fast with a £100million guaranteed fee in place.The total package could reach £120m with add-ons.Bradley Barcola is poised to join Liverpool (Image: Getty) 3 hours ago08:33 Charlie MalamAston Villa eye Rafael LeaoAston Villa are pursuing an exciting deal for AC Milan wantaway winger Rafael Leao.The Premier League giants are eager to sway the Portuguese winger away from joining Galatasaray.The decision has been left with Leao, who Villa are willing to break their wage structure for.Both Gala and Villa have reached an agreement with Milan and are waiting to learn what decision Leao makes.

3 hours ago08:28 Charlie MalamBarcola to Liverpool 'within hours'Sky Sport Germany say Liverpool are expected to reach an agreement to sign Bradley Barcola within hours.The France international is ready to fly to England to complete his medical for a mega-money move.Personal terms were agreed with Barcola weeks ago.And the report adds that after Barcola, Liverpool still want to sign one or two more players too - namely a right-sided winger.Barcola's PSG team-mate Ibrahim Mbaye is one option on their list.Bradley Barcola is set to become one of Liverpool's most expensive signings ever (Image: Getty) 3 hours ago08:22 Charlie MalamJulian Alvarez to Arsenal latestArsenal still hold out hope of brokering a club-record transfer for Julian Alvarez in the next few days.Mikel Arteta is a massive fan of the Argentine attacker, who has wanted to leave Atletico Madrid for Barcelona.But Atleti have put a firm block on selling to their La Liga rivals, offering Arsenal hope of bringing the former Man City forward back to the Premier League.The Independent say Atleti want Alvarez's future fully resolved by tomorrow.The 26-year-old must now decide whether to stay put or agree a move to Arsenal, with the Gunners standing by to do a deal if they get the thumbs up from the player.Arsenal want to sign Julian Alvarez (Image: Getty) 3 hours ago08:15 Charlie MalamBarcola to Liverpool almost done after twistIt appears Liverpool are close to finally reaching a conclusion in their protracted pursuit of Bradley Barcola.Fabrizio Romano reports that the Reds are now into the final negotiations.It is even claimed that the club's owners have got involved in discussions with PSG and that an agreement is seen as imminent.Barcola has been Liverpool's top target all window and could cost over £120m.It comes after a twist yesterday, when The Times claimed PSG had dropped their price tag down from £145m to help facilitate a deal.The French club had stuck resolutely to such a high price but have conceded they must accept less to get the winger off their books.They are looking to sell after signing a number of new forwards in recent weeks. 3 hours ago08:09 Charlie MalamMan Utd's Lewis Hall planManchester United are willing to wait for Lewis Hall, per The Athletic.With a deal for the English left-back looking unlikely this late in the window, United are ready to bide their time.They would only look to sign a left-back on loan, or on a cheap deal, if they can't sign Hall in the coming days.That would then leave the path clear to make a big play for the Newcastle United defender next summer.The £60million-rated man is their top target in the position and is earmarked as the long-term replacement for Luke Shaw.Man Utd want to sign Lewis Hall (Image: Getty) 3 hours ago08:03 Charlie MalamGood morning!Good morning and welcome to Express Sport's latest transfer blog!We'll bring you all of the latest rumours and done deals this Thursday so stick with us.