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Hello and welcome to football.london's Arsenal transfer news live blog on Wednesday, July 29.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr remains the transfer focus for Mikel Arteta and Co. with a deal explored as the Gunners have the financial capabilities of signing him. However, their chances of actually bringing the Brazilian to Emirates Stadium look to have taken a hit.
His international team-mate Bruno Guimaraes is another firm target with some claims made that an agreement between Arsenal and Newcastle United over a final fee is expected.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa remains an option in defence following the injury to William Saliba and more permanent departures look likely with Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson just two names that could move on.
With all of that being said, follow along below for all the latest Arsenal transfer updates throughout the day!
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Today08:00 BST
Tomiyasu next club update
After appearing in Crystal Palace's squad for the Como Cup on Tuesday evening, former Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu is getting closer to joining as a free agent.
The Japan international has been training with the Eagles and was on the bench against Lens and F.C. Famalicao. He is still living in London despite being contracted to Ajax last season after his contract at Arsenal was mutually terminated last July.
Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan) with post game despair during Round of 32 FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil and Japan, Houston Stadium, Texas, USA on June 29 2026. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Today07:52 BST
Vinicius Jr contract latest
Real Madrid reportedly retain confidence that Vinicius Jr will sign a new contract despite extension talks earlier this week not progressing.
With Los Blancos happy to keep him for another season regardless of his contract situation, the ball is very much in Arsenal's court to make a seismic offer.
They may also need some help from Vini Jr himself to either make clear his desire to join Arsenal or tell Real that he wants to leave this summer.
Arsenal are interested in Vinicius Jr.
Arsenal are interested in Vinicius Jr.(Image: ISI Photos via Getty Images)
Konsa move
Arsenal remain interested in Ezri Konsa and have held transfer discussions for the Aston Villa star, according to The Athletic.
William Saliba's back injury is expected to keep him out for the first half of the season which has seen interest emerge in the likes of John Stones and Jacobo Ramon as well as Konsa.
Deals for the former duo are unlikely while a move for Konsa is not in a great position due to Villa being left annoyed by their apparent 'low-ball' opening offer for the defender.
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa(Image: PA)
Guimaraes 'agreement' claim
A positive Bruno Guimaraes transfer update for Arsenal has emerged from his home country of Brazil.
Plenty has been said about the lack of contact between Newcastle United and the Gunners but it looks as though a breakthrough is set to be made.
According to ESPN Brazil, while Arsenal's latest offer of £70m plus £5m in add-ons is below what Newcastle want to sell, there is an expectation on both sides that an agreement is likely to be reached.
Arsenal want to sign Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes this summer.
Arsenal want to sign Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes this summer.(Image: (Photo by Steph Chambers - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))
Vinicius Jr to Arsenal update
Real Madrid's stance on Arsenal transfer target Vinicius Jr appears to be very clear.
Despite the fact contract talks are not progressing and this summer could be the only chance to receive a big fee, Real do not want to sell him and are willing to let him run down his current deal in order to have him for another season.
Arsenal could still sign him next summer on a free transfer but it certainly dents their hopes of sealing such a marquee move for their Premier League title defence.
Vinícius Júnior of Brazil reacts following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway
Vinicius Jr looks set to stay at Real Madrid this summer(Image: (Photo by Rodrigo Villalba/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images))
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta boards the team flight to Spain for their Pre-Season camp in Girona. Luton Airport, July 26, 2026 Luton, England
Mikel Arteta has some big plans this summer(Image: 2026 The Arsenal Football Club Plc)