Transfer talk: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr
Arsenal are finalising a deal for Bruno Guimaraes as Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham also look to secure some huge signings in a busy final month to the summer window. Guimaraes is expected to undergo a medical soon as a transfer worth around £80million is close to being sealed with Newcastle, while Arsenal were also said to have made a breakthrough with Vinicius Jr - whom Jose Mourinho expects back for Real Madrid training on Monday. The Gunners are also now being linked with World Cup final match-winner Ferran Torres.
Manchester United are edging closer to signing Lewis Hall and are pursuing a shock deal for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, whose future could be impacted by Guimaraes’ arrival. Hall has reportedly rejected a return to Chelsea, who are making progress over Pep Chavarria after signing Valentin Barco and still eyeing Alex Scott amid shock exit links surrounding Joao Pedro. Liverpool are preparing a new move for Bradley Barcola, while they could sell Tottenham target Cody Gakpo.
Spurs are said to have made a surprise approach for Victor Osimhen, while Manchester City are lining up a deal for Pedro Neto as Atletico Madrid target Jack Grealish. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Bruno Guimaraes set for Arsenal medical today
The long Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal transfer saga is almost at an end.
It has been weeks of non-stop speculation and drama as the Gunners target a statement swoop for Newcastle’s influential captain.
However, it appears that Arsenal are finally set to get their man, with multiple outlets including the Sunday Times reporting that an agreement between the two clubs worth around £80m is finally on the verge of being sealed.
Guimaraes is expected to undergo a medical today, rather than begin pre-season training with Newcastle in La Manga after an extended post-World Cup break, as was previously planned.
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Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Valentin Barco, though the versatile midfielder has already made a name for himself - and not entirely for the right reasons.
Barco was part of the Argentina squad that finished runners-up to Spain at the World Cup 2026, making just one appearance all tournament as a substitute in the final Group J fixture against Jordan.
Despite not featuring in the semi-final win over England, the 22-year-old still managed to make the headlines following an incident involving Jude Bellingham at full-time.
Amid Argentina’s post-match celebrations, clips soon circulated of Bellingham hitting Barco seemingly without provocation on the back of the head as the new Chelsea signing joined his team-mates on the pitch, prompting an angry response from the midfielder and those around him.
The pair exchanged words before teammates from both sides stepped in to prevent the confrontation from escalating further.
However, new footage appears to suggest where Bellingham’s motive came from.
Bruno Guimaraes may have moved one step closer to completing a move to Arsenal, with Newcastle weighing up Inter Milan midfielder Petar Sucic as a replacement.
The Newcastle captain's future has been one of the transfer sagas of the summer, though it's not expected to drag on for much longer.
While Newcastle sources have repeatedly insisted that no club-to-club talks have taken place and that they have received no official approach, the Gunners have largely been dealing with intermediaries.
Standard Sport have revealed that progress has now been made in the attempts to find an agreement between the two clubs and there is growing optimism from Arsenal's side that a deal will be done.
Altay Bayindir's move from Manchester United to Celta Vigo is gathering pace.
According to Spanish news outlet AS, the 28-year-old will be expected to undergo a medical to become a Celta Vigo player on either Sunday or Monday.
Newcastle close in on goalkeeper signing
Newcastle have triggered a £25.7 million release clause to sign goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek as fifth summer signing
According to reports, the highly-rated goalkeeper has already completed his medical in Spain having travelled to La Manga to finalise a his move from Sporting Braga.
Arsenal set for key Vinicius Junior transfer update
Vinicius Junior is preparing for a return to Real Madrid amid ongoing speculation over a potential move to Arsenal.
The 26-year-old is a transfer target for the Gunners, who are exploring a deal for the Brazil international as Mikel Arteta aims to bolster his attacking options.
However, any move hinges on contract talks with Vinicius Jr and the LaLiga giants.
The forward has entered the final 12 months of his deal at the Santiago Bernabeu and it has been widely reported that his preference is to stay in the Spanish capital.
Though, it’s also understood that Real Madrid do not want to risk letting Vinicius Jr walk away for free next summer. As such, an agreement over a new deal must be reached, otherwise a switch to Arsenal becomes a possibility.
Manchester United in talks for fifth summer transfer
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on their fifth deal of the summer transfer window.
According to reports in Spain, an agreement is near between Man United and LaLiga side Celta Vigo for out-of-favour goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
Faro de Vigo claim that Celta Vigo hope to secure a loan deal for Bayindir in the coming days as Claudio Giraldez wants the 28-year-old to compete with Andrei Radu as the first choice stopper next season.
Bayindir, who joined the Red Devils from Fenerbahce in September 2023, has less than a year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, though Man Utd have the option to trigger a 12-month extension.
However, Spanish publication AS state there is very little chance of United receiving a fee from Celta, while Bayindir would have to reduce his wages to join permanently.
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