Latest transfer news today: Liverpool hold ‘fresh talks’ with £70m winger as Villa eye 22 y/o titan

The Premier League’s opening weekend has already offered some early clues about the season ahead, while off the pitch, the transfer window enters its final stretch with clubs pushing to complete late business.

With that in mind, Football Whispers looks at the top stories floating around the rumour mill today.

Liverpool hold fresh Yankuba Minteh talks

Liverpool are expected to have held ‘fresh talks' over a move for Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh this weekend.

According to reports, the Reds are mulling a third bid for the 22-year-old, as Andoni Iraola continues to search for wide reinforcements.

Bradley Barcola has been the top target for some time now, but frustrations continue over his mooted £140 million asking price.

That leaves Liverpool looking at viable alternatives, with Gambia star Minteh among them, with the Seagulls wanting around £70 million for his signature.

Man City ready to pay Enzo Fernandez asking price

Manchester City missed Chelsea’s firm deadline to submit an offer for Enzo Fernandez, but that has not stopped them from advancing their pursuit.

Emerging reports now suggest the champions are prepared to pay £120 million for the Argentina international before next week’s transfer deadline.

Fernandez has been Enzo Maresca’s top target for several weeks, and the exits of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders have freed up the funds required to strike a late deal.

Chelsea remain open to a sale despite their hard stance, while the player is keen to reunite with his former manager at the Etihad Stadium.

Aston Villa make Joel Ordonez enquiry

It has been a summer of change at Aston Villa, with several high‑profile departures leaving Unai Emery needing to complete some positive business in the next seven days.

That could now be on the horizon, as The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that the Midlands club have ‘made contact' over a move for Club Brugge centre‑back Joel Ordonez.

He states the 22‑year‑old defender is among several options Emery is assessing to strengthen his backline, with Southampton’s Taylor Harwood‑Bellis proving difficult to secure.

It remains unclear what Brugge will demand for the 6 foot 2 Ecuador international, but he is understood to be highly admired within Villa Park.