Transfer targets: Jordan Henderson, Vinicius Junior, Bruno Guimaraes
The rumour mill is accelerating to breakneck speeds as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all strive to land major signings in the summer transfer window. Arsenal want Vinicius Jr and are prepared to make him the best-paid player in club history to get a deal done, while the Gunners have also been handed a new boost in their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes amid reports he has fallen out of love with the Toon, and learned exactly how much it would take to land Bradley Barcola.
Manchester United have signed Kit Margetson and agreed personal terms with Manu Kone as they still eye Real Madrid pair Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, while they also have renewed their interest in Carlos Baleba and Ollie Watkins. Chelsea are prepared to increase the average age of their youthful squad after opening shock talks over Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, while they also look to prepare a new bid for Alex Scott after clinching a deal for Maxence Lacroix. Liverpool are plotting a huge offer for Barcola, though Yan Diomande is joining Real Madrid and Maghnes Akliouche looks to have chosen Paris Saint-Germain.
Tottenham are believed to be in advanced talks for Savinho after opening negotiations with Inter Milan over Cristian Romero, while Manchester City and Liverpool have emerged as shock suitors for Chelsea star Pedro Neto. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Arsenal ready to break bank for Vinicius Jr
Arsenal are prepared to go all in for Vinicius Jr.
The Gunners have been linked with an extraordinary move for the Real Madrid and Brazil star, though their planned scoop seemed to have been scuppered by the fact he earns £400k per week on his current deal.
But, per reports from football.london, they are prepared to make him the best-paid player in club history, with a £500k deal in the offing.
Arsenal are said to have the means to spend such a sum.
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Sky Germany report that Chelsea remain keen on signing Alex Scott and are considering returning with an improved offer. Their opening £64million bid was rejected by Bournemouth, who are determined to keep the 22-year-old midfielder.
Nico Schira claims that Real Madrid are preparing to submit an opening bid worth around €50-€60million for Rodri. The Manchester City midfielder has rejected the club's contract extension offer because he wants to join the Spanish giants. Rodri has already agreed personal terms on a contract until 2030 with Real Madrid.
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RMC Sport reports that PSG are pushing to sign Ferran Torres after missing out on Yan Diomande. The French champions are targeting the Barcelona forward, who would be very interested in reuniting with Luis Enrique, having worked together with the Spain national team. The deal is expected to cost between €40million and €50million.
Diomande returns to Leipzig
Yan Diomande has returned to RB Leipzig following the end of his post-World Cup break, with the winger undergoing mandatory fitness and performance tests today. Meanwhile, advanced negotiations between Leipzig and Real Madrid are continuing. Until a final agreement is reached, Diomande will remain with Leipzig and continue training with the club.
Real send Camavinga message
Reports in Spain claim that Jose Mourinho has informed Eduardo Camavinga that he is not expected to play a major role this season. Madrid are open to selling the French midfielder this summer, but Camavinga currently has no intention of leaving.