Five players who could still move on summer transfer deadline day, including Julián Álvarez

Five high-profile players, including Julián Álvarez, remain linked with moves as the summer transfer deadline day arrives, with most top-tier leagues around the world closing their windows on Tuesday after two and a half months.

The summer window has lasted 79 days and clubs have until midnight on Tuesday to complete deals, leaving several players with unresolved futures; some have publicly pushed for transfers while others have fallen down their team pecking orders, prompting last-minute negotiations.

Richarlison’s four-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur has been described as largely disappointing after recurring injury issues and a return of 32 goals in 134 matches across all competitions since his £60 million move; Omar Marmoush’s arrival has reduced his chances of starting and he has been tipped to return to former club Everton. The striker said he would be happy to return to his "beloved club" and added that "never again will anyone decide my future for me". Tottenham have been linked to a £35 million fee for Richarlison, although reports indicate the return to Everton has stalled over financial disputes.

Alejandro Balde was dropped from the matchday squad against Elche, with reports from Spain saying he is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans, which has intensified links to Manchester United. United, who are said to be seeking a left-back to provide competition to Luke Shaw, engaged in fresh talks with Barcelona on Sunday, Fabrizio Romano revealed. Barcelona are reported to be asking for around £34 million, while Balde himself has indicated he would "love to stay and fight for his place."

Argentine journalist Uriel Iugt reported that Enzo Fernández is very close to a move to Manchester City, with Enzo Maresca’s side opening club-to-club talks with Chelsea on Monday. Chelsea are reportedly demanding at least £120 million for Fernández, and City are attempting to negotiate that fee down. The player has been described as keen on a move to City after publicly revealing his intention to move to Real Madrid; if a £120 million deal were completed, Fernández would become one of the most expensive signings of all time.

Reports from Turkey suggest Real Madrid want to offload Eduardo Camavinga for €70 million, with Galatasaray strongly linked to a deadline-day transfer. Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük said Galatasaray are in constant contact with Los Blancos but are attempting to negotiate the asking price down to €35 million. Galatasaray have already signed high-profile players this window, including Rafael Leao, and Camavinga’s arrival has been framed as potentially one of the biggest transfers in the history of the Turkish Super League, compared in the reports to the transfer of Victor Osimhen.

Atlético Madrid’s hierarchy has publicly ruled out selling Julián Álvarez to Barcelona despite the player reportedly pushing for the move, leaving Arsenal as the only realistic alternative named in the coverage. The Argentine striker’s relationship with Atlético fans has reportedly deteriorated: he was booed during the team’s last game and is said to have skipped three group training sessions. Those developments have kept Álvarez among the most-watched names as the window approaches its deadline.

Clubs have until midnight on Tuesday to finalise transfers, meaning the futures of the five players named — Richarlison, Alejandro Balde, Enzo Fernández, Eduardo Camavinga, and Julián Álvarez — could still be decided before the summer window closes.