Liverpool linked with Estêvão as Pulisic emerges on Spurs radar in transfer-window scramble
On 31 August 2026, in the closing days of the summer transfer window, reports linked Liverpool with Chelsea’s Estêvão and suggested Christian Pulisic could be a late move for Tottenham.
Liverpool have been described as seeking additional wide forwards after an underwhelming start to the season, despite Bradley Barcola reportedly en route from PSG; the club’s plans are said to hinge in part on the future of Cody Gakpo, who is being pursued by Manchester City and Tottenham. The same coverage also names Yankuba Minteh and Ismaïla Sarr among targets, and notes Andoni Iraola’s side have been linked with Chelsea’s Estêvão.
Tottenham’s transfer activity was initially thought to be focused on Iliman Ndiaye, but Christian Pulisic, formerly of Chelsea, has been mentioned as an alternative option as the club’s owners seek more attacking reinforcements for Roberto De Zerbi.
Crystal Palace’s sporting director Pierre Sage has reportedly prioritised midfield recruitment; the club are competing with Fulham for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Larsson and are also tracking Quinten Timber of Marseille. The Eagles are said to be closing on an 18-year-old centre-back, Honest Ahanor, on loan from Atalanta and are attempting to retain Dean Henderson amid interest from Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United face potential outbound moves, with Fenerbahce preparing a bid for Marcus Rashford and Leny Yoro attracting interest from Milan and from his former manager Ruben Amorim. United are reportedly keeping a left-back as a priority for incoming business, with a late surprise approach for Aston Villa’s Ian Maatsen possible.
The coverage adds that Joshua Zirkzee remains a likely Serie A destination but “he won’t be joining Fiorentina,” and that Manchester United have been told Atlético Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth could be available for a fee of £30m if they lose Zirkzee or Rashford.
Leicester, described as mired in the bottom half of League One, are targeting as many as seven signings before Tuesday’s deadline; reported names linked to Russell Martin at the King Power Stadium include Sheffield United’s Mark McGuinness, Coventry defender Joel Latibeaudiere and Wrexham midfielders George Dobson and Matty James.
Multiple clubs across the leagues are reported to be pursuing late-window business, with a number of the moves and targets expected to be finalised before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.