It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team… Hutchinson open to Italy switch Nottingham Forest will listen to offers for Omari Hutchinson with AC Milan considering a loan offer for the winger.Hutchinson became Forest’s record signing a year ago when he joined from Ipswich for nearly £40million but boss Oliver Glasner does not see the 22-year-old as a regular starter.Milan have an interest in Hutchinson, who would be open to the move, but are unlikely to offer a permanent deal.A loan with an obligation to buy is the likeliest offer at this stage.TOM COLLOMOSSE Arsenal target Alvarez misses training AGAIN Arsenal target Julian Alvarez is missing from Atletico Madrid training for a third day running, however he is expected to train alone later today.Alvarez has been absent citing illness since Atletico told the Argentina striker they would not sell him to Barcelona.Club CEO Gil Marin told Spanish media: ‘I’ve been in the football world for more than 30 years. My word is one of the few things I have. As long as I am CEO, Julián Alvarez will NOT be transferred to FC Barcelona. That is absolutely certain.’Arsenal are willing to pay up to £128m for Alvarez if he opts to join them now.With Atletico refusing to sell him to LaLiga rivals Barcelona, Arsenal are viewed as the only destination for Alvarez if he wants to leave Atletico. Julian Alvarez missed training for the third day in a row as he pushed to leave Atletico MadridEmotional Emery reveals Watkins goodbyeUnai Emery revealed Ollie Watkins impending move to Al Hilal had reduced him to tears as he leapt to the defence of the under-fire forward.Watkins infuriated Aston Villa fans when he did not appear in last weekend’s 4-0 defeat at Brighton, even though he was the club’s only fit centre-forward.At the time, Emery did nothing to protect Watkins when asked about his absence. But on Friday he delivered a lavish tribute to the England man and said the £50m fee for the 30-year-old was too good to turn down, while confirming Nicolas Jackson would replace him.Emery said: ‘I told him goodbye with a huge hug and a few tears. After the Brighton game he was sorry and told us he made a mistake, that he was wrong.‘We accepted it and so did the players. He was always very committed and behaved well with us and with me. He’s a fantastic guy, even more than he is a player. Now it’s a new chapter here with Nicolas Jackson and we wish Ollie all the best in Saudi Arabia.‘Ollie had fantastic years here always scoring and playing even when he was injured. Last week I was a little disappointed but we spoke about it. One mistake does not cancel all the good things he did here for the supporters.‘It’s crazy that for a 30-year-old we can have £50m.’Villa hope to register Jackson in time to make his debut against Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday. The forward will join for £65m from Chelsea having taking his formative steps in the professional game under Emery at Villarreal.Emi Martinez was also on the brink of sealing a move to Chelsea – the fourth transfer deal between these clubs in less than six weeks.TOM COLLOMOSSE Atletico monitoring Zirkzee Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is on Atletico Madrid’s radar as they anticipate a late bid from Arsenal for Julian Alvarez.Zirkzee has an offer from Fiorentina, while Juventus and Napoli are interested and some Premier League clubs are also weighing up late offers.SIMON JONES City and Spurs battle for Gakpo Manchester City continue to rival Tottenham for Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo.Liverpool have maintained they must have two more forward players in place before they contemplate selling the Netherlands international and even then it would have to be a substantial fee.Liverpool have yet to receive an official approach from either club.City are also pushing to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. Despite links with Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister as a back-up option, no contact has been made.City are also pursuing parallel negotiations for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye who has three years on contract and would cost around £80million.SIMON JONES Liverpool have yet to receive an official approach from any club for Cody Gakpo despite linksWard-Prowse is a Saint… again!Southampton have confirmed the signing of James Ward-Prowse from West Ham for a fee understood to be £800,000.Ward-Prowse rejoins the Saints on a two-year deal, having previously made 410 appearances for the club.Ward-Prowse joined West Ham in a £30m deal in 2023, and also spent time on loan at Nottingham Forest. However, he fell out of favour with boss Nuno Espirito Santo.’It feels a bit surreal. The last couple of days have been pretty intense, but I’m delighted to be back, and to be wearing the red and white again is truly special,’ Ward-Prowse said.SIMON JONES Lights, Camara, action for Chelsea as they brace for Enzo bid Chelsea are weighing up a move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as they anticipate Manchester City’s bid for Enzo Fernandez.Chelsea are considering bringing in two midfielders with City expected to pay over £120m for Fernandez.Talks were held between the clubs yesterday, as reported by Daily Mail Sport, over Camara who also attracted a £40m offer from Crystal Palace this summer and various enquiries.Monaco are interested in Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr on loan but face competition from Nottingham Forest.SIMON JONES Spurs join race for NdiayeTottenham have joined Manchester City by showing interest in Iliman Ndiaye of Everton.Both Spurs and City are in for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo also, should the Anfield club agree to sell.Ndiaye has three years left on contract and is valued around £80m.Spurs want to add more quality to their new-look attack before the deadline.Gakpo has been their priority but City’s presence means they will need alternative options also.SIMON JONES Tottenham Hotspur are showing an interest in Everton’s star man Illiman Ndiaye Collyer collared by Baggies West Brom have agreed a £3million deal for Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer.The total package is potentially worth up to £7.6m for the 22-year-old.United have also inserted a 40 per cent sell-on clause for any future sale.SIMON JONES Overy travelling to SydneyManchester United youngster James Overy will fly to Australia tonight as he closes in on a permanent switch to Sydney FC.The 18-year-old, who moved to United’s academy set-up in 2024, has featured across Under-18s and Under-21s but did not break through to the first team.Daily Mail Sport understands that he is in line to get a three-year deal with Sydney FC, who are not paying a fee. Overy will complete his move following a medical on Monday.EXCLUSIVE BY NATHAN SALT Valencia interested in Liverpool’s ElliottLiverpool winger Harvey Elliott is being targeted by Spanish side Valencia.The 23-year-old has interest from a number of clubs with Lazio and Napoli among them but Valencia are hopeful they can tempt the England U21 international to link up with coach Carlos Corberan, the former West Brom boss.Liverpool have still to receive an official approach but are aware of the interest.Elliott had a tough time at Aston Villa last season where he was on loan with an obligation to buy at £35m following 10 games.Clubs are exploring another loan.SIMON JONES Valencia are on of a number of clubs interested in Liverpool midfielder Harvey ElliottBolton confirm signing of BazunuBolton have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu from Southampton. Bazunu has signed a three-year deal at the club.The 24-year-old said: ‘It’s a club with massive history. I see it as a place where I can come and progress my personal career, while helping the team with their ambitions of getting back to where they belong.’SIMON JONES