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Enzo to Man City, Trent's Redemption: 5 blockbuster deadline-day transfers we want to see
Shock signings are rarer than hen's teeth with modern 'in the know' accounts and incremental transfer updates, but deadline day enthusiasts can still harbour hopes of dramatic deals.
Here are five 'bomba' transfers we'd like to see on deadline day.
Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City
A deal that has a really good chance of going through, if recent reports are to be believed. Manchester City are preparing a club-record bid to sign the Chelsea midfielder, whose asking price sits around £120m. Enzo Maresca is keen on a reunion with his former favourite, as City rebuild their midfield after Rodri's exit.
For Chelsea, the vibes feel good under Xabi Alonso. Offloading a sulking star should improve the club's dressing room, even if a replacement will need to be sourced.
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Liverpool
Sure, there will be plenty who insist Trent Alexander-Arnold 's burning of bridges is irreparable, but who doesn't love a good redemption tale?
There's something sad about watching Alexander-Arnold struggle for status in Spain, with the arrival of Denzel Dumfries this summer suggesting Jose Mourinho has other plans at right-back.
Liverpool , meanwhile, continue to struggle for creativity and at right-back. The first delicious cross that finds Alexander Isak would go some way to repairing relationships with his boyhood side, particularly given the groans that greeted Jeremie Frimpong's crossing at the weekend...
Julian Alvarez to Barcelona
Atletico Madrid have insisted there is a zero percent chance that Julian Alvarez joins Barcelona this summer. Diego Simeone's side would certainly look silly if that stance changes now, but Alvarez's desire for the move and Barcelona 's desperation for a forward could lead to something.
Alvarez looks the ideal addition to a Barcelona side that lacks a centre-forward as its missing piece. It's been more than a decade since the Catalans won the Champions League and he could be the difference.
Victor Osimhen to Arsenal
There's not a single summer that passes without relentless talk of Victor Osimhen moving to the Premier League .
It's no surprise, given Osimhen's brilliant goal record and range of attributes that look perfectly suited to the demands of English football. We'd welcome Osimhen's arrival at any of England's top clubs, but there's something about Arsenal that just makes sense.
With respect to Galatasaray, Osimhen is too good to spend his peak seasons in the Süper Lig.
Viktor Gyokeres to Atletico Madrid
Should one Victor arrive at the Emirates, another would have to move on. Viktor Gyokeres has been an unused substitute across Arsenal's opening two games, with last summer's marquee signing behind Kai Havertz in the club's plans. Gyokeres scored 21 goals last season, but lacks the refinement Mikel Arteta wants at number nine.
Could Atletico Madrid be an ideal destination?
With Julián Álvarez wanting out, Gyokeres could be the answer. The Rojiblancos have a long history of bulldozing forwards who shone in the Spanish capital, and Gyokeres' rough and ready side looks like Simeone heritage.
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