Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd triple deal, Arsenal explore huge swap, Bradley Barcola twist

Welcome to today's

Mirror Football

transfer blog on Thursday, July 16.

While England fans will

no doubt be feeling heartbroken

, some may get a boost from their club team's activity in the

transfer window

. There are only two

World Cup

matches left, but the summer market is now heating up and in full swing.

Having watched Julian Alvarez face England in the semi-final loss,

Premier League

fans may be about to see more of him as

Arsenal

are understood to be considering an audacious swap deal to bring him to the Emirates Stadium. The same could be said of Bradley Barcola, who is still being linked with a move to

the Premier League.

Aston Villa are close to signing Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes, according to

Birmingham Live.

Gomes will be leaving Wolves' training camp ahead of a move to Villa.

Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye has been linked with a move to Manchester City, according to

Foot Mercato

. At 18 years old, he is considered to be a top prospect in Europe.

Newcastle United have been told to sign Atletico Madrid and Norway forward Alexander Sorloth. Ex-Liverpool defender John Arne Riise believes he would be a good fit for Eddie Howe's side.

Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis has informed Arsenal he wants to join them, according to

Give Me Sport

. It's been claimed negotiations between the Gunners and the Belgian side may speed up.

Manchester United are eying three more signings after wrapping up a move for Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow. It's been claimed by the Sun that the Reds want to bring in a midfielder, a left winger and a striker to boost their attacking output.

Bradley Barcola is being pursued by Bayern Munich as a replacement for Michael Olise. Olise is interested in a move to Real Madrid, according to

Foot Mercato.

Arsenal are considering the possibility of swapping Viktor Gyokeres for Julian Alvarez. Mikel Arteta's side have been heavily linked with the Argentinian World Cup star.

Good morning football fans!

Still sad about England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina last night? How about some transfer news for you.