Transfer Rumors: Newcastle Push for Marmoush, Arsenal Return for Yildiz, Barcelona Change Alvarez Tactic

Newcastle have made Omar Marmoush a genuine target as they look to add attacking options before the window closes. The Magpies believe they can lure the Egypt international away from Man City, especially after freeing up funds through several major sales. Yet City are reluctant to let Marmoush go. The forward only joined in January 2025 and has found regular starting chances hard to come by in a squad led by Erling Haaland, which has kept transfer talk alive. Arsenal are back in the race for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz after missing out on Vinicius Jr. According to La Stampa, the Gunners are weighing alternatives on the left side and have long admired the Turkey international. Juventus have always treated Yildiz as untouchable, but he has reportedly climbed back to the top of Arsenal's shortlist. The Serie A club would only consider softening that stance for a fee well beyond €100 million. Barcelona are changing strategy in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez. Rather than pushing the Atletico Madrid striker to make a public statement, the Catalan club will rely on diplomacy and dialogue. The change in approach follows a meeting with sporting director Deco. Alvarez is expected to hold private talks with Diego Simeone and Atletico's hierarchy and again make clear he wants out. Endrick's representatives have made contact with potential suitors as the Real Madrid striker weighs his next move. The Brazilian is reportedly worried about his role under Jose Mourinho this season and is keen on a departure. His camp has sounded out Chelsea and Manchester United, with Chelsea long-time admirers. Real Madrid, however, will only consider a loan exit at this point. Chelsea are in line for a bonus payment when Romelu Lukaku leaves Napoli. The Blues sold the Belgian to the Serie A side for €30.7 million in 2024 and included a 40 percent sell-on clause. Lukaku, who fell out with Napoli's management toward the end of last season, has turned down Atlanta United and is favoring a move to Fenerbahce. Napoli are asking for around €10 million, which would leave Chelsea with €4 million. Elsewhere in the rumor mill: Barcelona's Ferran Torres is close to a €50 million move to PSG. Nottingham Forest are set to sign Sporting CP center-back Ousmane Diomande for €40 million. Napoli are mulling another push for Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile. Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg wants a move to Newcastle. Manor Solomon is expected to join West Ham from Tottenham in a deal worth up to €8.2 million, according to insider. Crystal Palace are tracking Monaco's Lamine Camara and Torino winger Alieu Njie, while Coventry have inquired about Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes.