25 Jul 2026 21:02 BST | 5 min read
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Tom Weber
Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.
Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Arsenal started exploring a stunning deal for Vinicius Jr.
Plus, Celtic agreed a monumental signing, Chelsea closed in on Xabi Alonso's next recruit and Man Utd's midfield plans once again changed. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Arsenal want Vinicius Jr
Vinicius Jr
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Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr amid his ongoing contract stalemate.
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Celtic agree club-record deal
Kasper Hogh
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Celtic have agreed a club-record deal with Bodo/Glimt for striker Kasper Hogh.
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Chelsea step up Alajbegovic chase
Kerim Alajbegovic
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Chelsea have accelerated their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic and could agree his signing as early as this weekend.
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Fresh Tchouameni hope
Aurelien Tchouameni
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Man Utd once again have reason to believe that a deal for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni is possible.
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Costa tempted by Chelsea
Diogo Costa
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Chelsea have been told that they are among the select few clubs that could tempt Diogo Costa to leave Porto.
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Howe's Guimaraes admission
Bruno Guimaraes
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Eddie Howe has admitted that he can't guarantee that Bruno Guimaraes will still be a Newcastle player come the start of the season.
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Kone twist
Manu Kone
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Man Utd's pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone is causing frustration.
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Celtic's goalkeeper battle
Kasper Schmeichel
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Celtic are stepping up their search for a Kasper Schmeichel replacement.
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Real Madrid barge into Diomande race
Yan Diomande
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Real Madrid have turned the race to sign RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande completely on its head.
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Chelsea's next Villa signing
Morgan Rogers
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Morgan Rogers is not the only new arrival at Chelsea from Aston Villa.
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Haaland verdict
Erling Haaland
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A former Norway international is "convinced" that Man City striker Erling Haaland will play for Real Madrid one day.
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