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Today’s tittle tattle is staring into the abyss
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Global — Barry Glendenning
Today’s tittle tattle is staring into the abyss
The absence of Enzo Fernández from the Chelsea squad that saw off Luton in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night set no end of tongues wagging before, during and after the game. Despite public pre-match assurances from Xabi Alonso that the Argentina midfielder would be included, Fernández was not selected, prompting further speculation that a move to Manchester City is imminent. Chelsea are reported to be holding out for £120m for the 25-year-old, while City are also believed to be interested in securing the services of Iliman Ndiaye , whom Everton value at £80m.
While Mikel Arteta insists he is “really happy” with the squad Arsenal have, talk persists that he’d be even happier if Julián Alvarez was part of it. A pariah among Atlético Madrid fans after stating he wants to leave their club, the Argentina forward wants a “dream” move to Barcelona. With his employers refusing to sell him to the Spanish champions and Alvarez having missed training for the past two days, Atlético officials are believed to be in negotiations with Arsenal over the sale of a player they value at £128m; Gabriel Jesus could be sent the other way in an effort to grease the wheels.
The absence of Enzo Fernández from the Chelsea squad that saw off Luton in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night set no end of tongues wagging before, during and after the game. Despite public pre-match assurances from Xabi Alonso that the Argentina midfielder would be included, Fernández was not selected, prompting further speculation that a move to Manchester City is imminent. Chelsea are reported to be holding out for £120m for the 25-year-old, while City are also believed to be interested in securing the services of Iliman Ndiaye , whom Everton value at £80m.
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Source: The Guardian · Barry Glendenning. Published 28 Aug 2026, 08:27 am.
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