Transfer update: Bradley Barcola, Vinicius Jr and Bruno Guimaraes are all in high demand
The summer window is getting very busy as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all continue to chase some major signings. Arsenal may have been offered new hope in their ambitious pursuit of Vinicius Jr, though Real Madrid do not want to sell. The Gunners appear to have finally made a breakthrough over Bruno Guimaraes and have reportedly opened talks over Ivan Fresneda as they close in on another wonderkid in Axel Donczew, with Julian Alvarez also still on their radar.
Chelsea are closing in on the shock signings of Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, with the former due to undergo a medical this week. Bradley Barcola is said to have verbally agreed to join Liverpool though Paris Saint-Germain are not hijacking Real Madrid over Yan Diomande, while Manchester United chase a third midfielder transfer as they eye the likes of Manu Kone, Aurelien Tchouameni and Carlos Baleba. They have also entered the race for Iliman Ndiaye at Everton.
Tottenham are still working hard to sign Savinho from Manchester City, while Spurs and Arsenal target Eli Junior Kroupi will not be joining Barcelona as things stand. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Arsenal get new Vinicius Jr transfer hope
Arsenal’s ambitious pursuit of Vinicius Jr is not over just yet.
Sky Sports reported last night that Real Madrid categorically did not want to sell their Brazilian superstar and were confident that he would agree a new contract this summer.
However, Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon insists there remains a significant financial gap between Vinicius Jr’s camp and Real during complicated negotiations.
He says an agreement to renew a deal that now has less than a year to run is far from being finalised.
Could that yet open the door for Arsenal?
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Lyon land Openda
Lyon have signed Lois Openda from Juventus.
Celtic land Hogh
Celtic have signed Kasper Hogh for a club-record fee, believed to be worth £11million from Bodo/Glimt.
Ajax interested in Alvarez return
Ajax and Real Sociedad have expressed an interest in West Ham defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez, Sky Sports reports.
The 28-year-old spent last season on loan at Fenerbahce, and has two years left on his deal in east London.
Villa star makes loan move
Aston Villa’s Joe Gauci has signed for Lincoln City on loan.
Burnley sign Raghouber
Burnley have signed Ugo Raghouber from Lille.
Lazio make Broja approach
Lazio have made an initial enquiry for Burnley’s Armando Broja, Sky Sports reports.
The former Chelsea striker has scored just once for the Clarets since joining them last year.
Winger wants out of Ipswich
Jaden Philogene wants to leave Ipswich this summer, Sky Sports reports
The winger arrived in January last year for £20million and is attracting interest from clubs in Europe.
The Tractor Boys are willing to listen to offers for the former Aston Villa forward.
Cucurella sends Chelsea farewell message
Marc Cucurella has issued an emotional farewell message to Chelsea after completing his move to Real Madrid.
The Blues agreed a £51.8million deal with Los Blancos to sell the left-back, who returns to his native Spain.
The defender played 115 times for the club in his time in west London, having made the switch from Brighton and Hove Albion back in 2023.
The move was announced during the World Cup, but following Spain’s run to the final and their second ever triumph, Cucurella has been afforded some additional time off before he joins up with his new team-mates.
Olympiacos set to sign former Man City keeper
Sky Germany reports that Olympiacos have reached an agreement to sign Stefan Ortega on a free transfer. The 33-year-old goalkeeper is set to join the Greek side, with only minor formalities remaining before the deal is completed.