Transfer talk: Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa and Crysencio Summerville could all be on the move this summer
The summer transfer window is really hitting its stride as a number of huge deals are completed, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all active. Arsenal could be targeting a shock double deal for Aston Villa and England duo Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers, while they are also said to be preparing a new offer for Bruno Guimaraes and pursuing Bradley Barcola, though have been hijacked by Manchester City in the race for Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga.
Manchester United are believed to have opened talks with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville, with goalkeeper Kit Margetson also set to join amid ongoing interest in the likes of Felix Nmecha, Aurelien Tchouameni and Carlos Baleba. Chelsea continue negotiations over Pep Chavarria and still want Granit Xhaka and Maxence Lacroix, having clinched the arrival of Marco Palestra. Tottenham could confirm their £100million move for Sandro Tonali today after already signing Mateus Fernandes, though will not complete a permanent transfer for Joao Palhinha.
Liverpool are being linked with shock deals for Pedro Neto and Savinho as they look set to miss out on Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Arsenal plan new £60m Bruno Guimaraes bid
Arsenal’s pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes does not appear to have been diminished by Newcastle team-mate Sandro Tonali’s imminent £100m transfer to rivals Tottenham.
Tonali could officially join Spurs as soon as today after the Italian international arrived from Milan on Thursday in order to undergo a medical following an agreement between the two clubs.
Newcastle seem unlikely to sell both Tonali and fellow midfielder - and captain - Guimaraes in the same summer window, having already seen Anthony Gordon leave for Barcelona, though The Sun claim that Arsenal have not given up hope when it comes to the Brazilian.
They say the Gunners still believe that a deal can be made and are set to return with an offer of around £60m, having seen an initial approach for Guimaraes rebuffed last week.
Arsenal eye shock Konsa and Rogers double deal
Arsenal are interested in Ezri Konsa in addition to Morgan Rogers this summer, new reports claim.
The Gunners’ admiration for Rogers is well-established, with Standard Sport understanding that he has been made their top transfer priority for this window.
However, The Telegraph now claim that Arsenal are also keen on Rogers’ versatile Aston Villa and England team-mate Konsa as they bid to strengthen in defence amid uncertainty over Ben White’s future in north London.
It remains to be seen what impact the interest in Konsa will have on their pursuit of Rogers, for whom Villa could apparently demand an enormous fee of around £130m.
How much Forest could spend on Bergvall
Nottingham Forest expect to spend £45m on Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall, similar to the fee which Brighton paid for Luka Vuskovic earlier this summer, per Sky Sports.
Spurs, though, do not want to sell the young Swede.
Arsenal remain interested in signing Bruno Guimaraes.
According to The Sun, negotiations via intermediaries over a £60m deal are ongoing.
Lucy Bronze stays at Chelsea
Lucy Bronze has signed a new Chelsea deal, keeping her with the Blues for a further season.
It is the first time in the England veteran’s career that she has extended her stay with any club.
Arsenal line up Kepa replacements
Arsenal have lined up a few potential replacements for Kepa Arrizabalaga amid reports the Spaniard may look to move this summer in search of more playing time.
Per TeamTalk, names under consideration include free agent Illan Meslier, Yann Sommer, Mather Ryan, and Stefan Ortega.
Tuanzebe in line for Premier League return
Axel Tuanzebe may well play Premier League football next season despite being relegated with Burnley in the previous campaign.
Per the Telegraph, the Congolese international defender is of interest to Hull City, who have opened talks.
Palhinha to leave Spurs
The Tottenham news is flowing thick and fast today, and another update has come in from Fabrizio Romano.
The signings of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes for a combined £200m have come at the expense of Joao Palhinha, whose loan spell will not be made permanent this summer.
Spurs enter Kroupi race
Tottenham’s summer of big spending is set to continue, with another nine-figure target added to the shortlist.
Per Sky Sports, they are considering a move for Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi, though the Cherries are adamant the player is not for sale.
Spurs to continue investing
Tottenham have already laid out considerable sums in the transfer market this summer, and it seems the squad overhaul may be set to continue.
According to reports from BBC Sport, the club are able to spend another £250m before the window closes.
Mateus Fernandes signs for Tottenham
Mateus Fernandes signs for Tottenham