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Arsenal have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr with a transfer for the Brazilian winger now seen as a possibility after his contract talks in Spain have stalled. The Gunners are also targeting Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and a report from the The Times says he will have a medical with the club today.
In order to facilitate two huge deals - both would need fees near to or in excess of £100m - Arsenal may need to sell. Christian Norgaard is set for the exit after a single season at the Emirates with Everton is his next destination, it seems. Myles Lewis-Skelly could also be an eye-raising sale with Manchester United exploring their options to bring the defender to Old Trafford as Michael Carrick looks to bolster his squad.
United’s aim is for a left-back with Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall also in the mix though it may prove more difficult to prize him out of St. James’ Park given the sale of Sandro Tonali and, probably, Guimaraes already in this window.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have announced the surprise signing of Danny Welbeck, with Jordan Henderson soon to follow, and Mohamed Salah appears to have a new club, finally, after leaving Liverpool on a free.
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Arsenal close in on Vinicius Jr move after making breakthrough
Bruno Guimaraes set for Arsenal medical ahead of Newcastle exit?
Manchester United consider shock move for Myles Lewis-Skelly
Michael Carrick also chasing Lewis Hall to bolster options
Mohamed Salah set to sign for new club after leaving Liverpool
4 hours ago
Medicals are Fulham
Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios have undergone medicals with Fulham ahead of sealing permanent moves from Real Madrid.
The combined fee for both players is around £42.3m.
Garcia, a 22-year-old striker, is set to move for around £34m while, Palacios, an 18-year-old midfielder who made his senior debut for Real Madrid in January, is costing Fulham around £8.5m.
Mike Jones3 August 2026 08:40
5 hours ago
Bayern Munich in for Sesko?
This one seems a touch far-fetched but The Sun are saying that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Man Utd forward Benjamin Sesko.
Sesko was on Bayern’s radar before his move to Old Trafford but an uplift in form under Michael Carrick last season has proven he can perform for the Premier League side.
United have no intention of selling him and Sesko is likely to have a big role in the first team going forward.
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Mike Jones3 August 2026 08:28
5 hours ago
United pursuing left-back leads
Man United are also in the hunt for a left-back to become the long-term replacement for Luke Shaw.
Two names top the list and those are Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal and Lewis Hall of Newcastle.
Both would be tricky acquisitions.
Lewis-Skelly could perhaps be the easier of the two to secure a deal for especially if Arsenal get their two big-money deals (for Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr) over the line.
MLS was sidelined by Mikel Arteta for much of last season before coming good towards the end of the campaign but he isn’t a nailed on starter and the Gunners can afford to let him leave.
For Newcastle, they are having a summer to forget with the exodus of their best players and manager Eddie Howe mostly confirmed.
Hall could be the next in line but the Magpies have limited back up in the full-back roles and would demand a favourable price for the left-back.
Hall, reportedly, turned down the chance to move back to Chelsea meaning a switch to Old Trafford could be in the offing.
(Reuters)
Mike Jones3 August 2026 08:20
5 hours ago
Arsenal make breakthrough in pursuit of Vinicius Junior
Arsenal have made progress in negotiations that could yet secure the sensational transfer of Vinicius Junior, with the outline of a personal deal agreed.
There is still a considerable way to go for any deal to happen, and the preference of both Real Madrid and the player is to stay at the Bernabeu.
Present realities may yet see Vinicius end up at Arsenal, however, as he only has a year left on his contract. The situation is said to now be entering the decisive period, and it is possible that the 26-year-old’s future is decided this week.
Arsenal make breakthrough in pursuit of Vinicius Junior
The Brazilian only has a year left on his Real Madrid contract and steps have been taken towards a sensational move
Miguel Delaney3 August 2026 08:15
5 hours ago
Bruno Guimaraes medical at Arsenal?
A report from The Times claims that Arsenal are hoping Bruno Guimaraes will have a medical at the club today despite not yet having a deal in place with Newcastle.
The Gunners are moving closer to an £80m move for the influential midfielder with Mikel Arteta wanting to sign big name players in the hopes of boosting Arsenal’s position in both the Premier League and Champions League.
The rumoured deal for Guimaraes - which is yet to become official - is for an initial £70m plus £10m in add ons.
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Mike Jones3 August 2026 08:10
5 hours ago
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We’ll have all the latest deals, news and gossip so stick with us throughout the day to see which Premier League clubs boost their squads and which look likely to struggle as the new season approaches.
Mike Jones3 August 2026 08:07
5 hours ago
Mohamed Salah's next club?
Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is close to joining Trabzonspor, according to Foot Mercato, despite verbally agreeing to sign for fellow Turkish club Besiktas earlier in the summer transfer window.
The Egypt talisman is without club since departing Anfield at the end of last season.
(PA)
Will Castle3 August 2026 08:00
5 hours ago
Gold family agree to sell West Ham stake to consortium led by Amanda Staveley
Vanessa Gold, daughter of former West Ham chair David Gold, has reached an agreement to sell her family's shares in the club to a consortium led by Amanda Staveley, the former co-owner of Newcastle.
The Gold family trust owns 25.1 per cent of the shares in the Championship club, who were relegated from the Premier League last season.
“I have now reached an agreement to sell my family's shareholding to a consortium of PCP Capital Partners, led by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi, in partnership with Ashland Forest Capital Partners,” Gold said in a statement on Saturday.
“This sale remains subject to [a] pre-emption process, under which existing shareholders have the option to buy the shares instead.
“While the process has not yet concluded, I wanted to be open with our fans about where things stand and my intentions.”
Gold family agree to sell West Ham stake to consortium led by Amanda Staveley
A consortium led by former Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley have agreed to buy the Gold family’s 25% stake in the club
Will Castle3 August 2026 07:40
6 hours ago
Everton target Arsenal midfielder as Idrissa Gueye replacement
Everton are closing in on the signing of Arsenal’s Christian Norgaard as David Moyes is on course to secure a replacement for the departed Idrissa Gueye.
The Merseyside club are in talks with the Premier League champions about a transfer of around £7m for the midfielder.
The clubs are likely to agree a deal that would see Norgaard become Everton’s fourth summer signing, after fellow midfielders Merlin Rohl and Hayden Hackney, plus winger Tyrique George.
Everton target Arsenal midfielder as Idrissa Gueye replacement
The Toffees hope to bring Christian Norgaard to the club before the end of the summer window
Richard Jolly3 August 2026 07:20
6 hours ago
Juventus turn to Gugleilmo Vicario after ending Emi Martinez pursuit
Juventus have ended their pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, according to Fabrizio Romano, following a reported gap in valuation.
It means the club are now exploring a loan deal for out-of-favour Tottenham stopper Guglielmo Vicario, per Sky in Italy.
Juventus had also explored the conditions of a deal for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki but face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and costs could be prohibitive.
Guglielmo Vicario is expected to leave Tottenham this summer
Guglielmo Vicario is expected to leave Tottenham this summer (Getty)
Will Castle3 August 2026 07:00
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