Vinicius has signed a contract extension at Real Madrid ending Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Brazilian and forcing them to look elsewhere as they seek to bring in reinforcements
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Why Arsenal Want Bruno Guimaraes So Badly
Rodri looks set to leave Manchester City amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. The World Cup winning captain is into the final year of his contract and favours a move to Barca who are in negotiations over a €45m fee.
Arsenal were dealt a blow in one of their summer transfer pursuits as Vinicius Jr has signed a contract extension with Real Madrid. The Gunners have moved on from targeting the winger and have reignited their interest in Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez while PSG’s Bradley Barcola is also on their list.
In more positive news, Bruno Guimaraes has completed a medical at Arsenal ahead of his £75m move from Newcastle United. The 28-year-old midfielder is now expected to be announced as a new Gooner on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures this weekend. The deal represents a key piece of business of Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal’s title defence.
Liverpool, meanwhile, also want to sign Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain and have also lined up his teammate Ibrahim Mbaye in what could be a double swoop for Andoni Iraola’s side. The European champions may be willing to let them go especially following Maghnes Akliouche signing from Monaco.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have added to their ranks by bringing in a teenage midfielder and they are exploring their options at left-back with Lewis Hall reportedly now set on a move to Old Trafford, but Newcastle are determined to stop the exodus and insist he is not for sale.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals with our live blog below:
Transfer live blog 5/8/2026
Rodri set to leave Manchester City?
Announcment expected soon as Arsenal reach agreement to sign Bruno Guimaraes
Analysis: Why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes
Gunners identify Vinicius Jr alternatives after winger agrees Real Madrid extension
Liverpool eye PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye but still want Bradley Barcola
Manchester United 'learn Lewis Hall decision'
United also sign surprising third midfield option of the summer
4 minutes ago
Buonanotte out on loan?
LaLiga club Elche have approached Brighton over a loan deal for midfielder Facundo Buonanotte.
Last season, he had loan spells at Chelsea and Leeds and could be set for a future away from the Seagulls.
More as this develops.
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Mike Jones7 August 2026 10:15
17 minutes ago
Tottenham distance themselves from Nicolas Jackson
Tottenham have distanced themselves with reports linking the club for a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
Jackson, 25, has returned from a season-long loan at Bayern Munich and is available for another move this summer.
Spurs have already spent £237m this summer and although they have not ruled out a move for another attacker - with Cody Gakpo and Savinho linked - there will be no move for Jackson.
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Mike Jones7 August 2026 10:02
28 minutes ago
Liverpool get Bradley Barcola boost?
Liverpool remain interested in signing Bradley Barcola this summer as the Reds bid to talk Paris Saint-Germain down from their £140m asking price.
But Liverpool could have received a boost by the news that PSG have signed Monaco’s France international winger Maghnes Akliouche in a £42.8m deal.
Could PSG have already lined up Barcola’s replacement in the 24-year-old Akliouche?
Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:51
40 minutes ago
Man Utd's left-back options
Manchester United may find it difficult to prise Lewis Hall out of Newcastle but there are options on their list of left-backs.
Reports claim that they are looking at Antonee Robinson of Fulham with talkSPORT saying the American impressed during the World Cup.
Here at The Independent we have previously reported that Myles Lewis-Skelly could be an option with United questioning Arsenal about a deal being possible.
Finally, Spanish outlet AS claim Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas is being monitored. Mundo Deportivo go further be claiming that Man Utd are ready to trigger Salinas’ €16m (£13.7m) release clause.
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Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:39
56 minutes ago
Man Utd 'learn Lewis Hall decision'
Newcastle are determined to keep Lewis Hall this summer, even if Manchester United are interested in a £60m transfer.
The 21-year-old Hall has emerged as Manchester United’s No 1 target for left back but Newcastle do not want to sell another first-team player this summer, with Bruno Guimaraes set to follow Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon out of the club.
That’s according toThe Athletic, who report that Newcastle are insisting that Hall is not for sale.
(Reuters)
Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:23
1 hour ago
Why Arsenal want Bruno Guimaraes so badly
Arsenal look likely to bring Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes into the club this summer, but what will the Brazilian midfielder bring to Mikel Arteta's side?
Archie Corbett takes a look at Bruno's strengths, his suitability for Arsenal's tactical setup, and which of the current Arsenal squad would benefit the most from his arrival.
Why Arsenal Want Bruno Guimaraes So Badly
Arsenal look likely to bring Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes into the club this summer, but what will the Brazilian midfielder bring to Mikel Arteta's side? Archie Corbett takes a look at Bruno's strengths, his suitability for Arsenal's tactical setup, and which of the current Arsenal squad would benefit the most from his arrival.
Why Arsenal Want Bruno Guimaraes So Badly
Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:12
1 hour ago
What next for Arsenal in the market?
Mikel Arteta called for Arsenal to be “ambitious” in the transfer window and agreeing a fee for Bruno Guimaraes certainly ticks that box.
The fee of £75m is big, but the Gunners have done well to come away from Newcastle having spent much less than Manchester City did in signing Elliot Anderson (£116m), or indeed Tottenham Hotspur for signing Tonali (£100m). Of course, Guimaraes is slightly older in profile.
After missing out on the signing of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, Arsenal still want to sign an attacker who can instantly improve the first team this summer and a defender to act as cover for the injured William Saliba.
Arsenal’s blockbuster pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr is over so they need to go back to the drawing board.
Names being batted around this morning are Julian Alvarez, Nico Williams and Bradley Barcola.
Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:00
1 hour ago
Liverpool eye Ibrahim Mbaye but still want Bradley Barcola
Liverpool remain interested in signing Bradley Barcola this summer as the Reds bid to talk Paris Saint-Germain down from their £140m asking price.
But Liverpool could have received a boost by the news that PSG are set to sign Monaco’s France international winger Maghnes Akliouche in a £42.8m deal.
Could PSG already be lining up Barcola’s replacement in the 24-year-old Akliouche?
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s links to Ibrahim Mbaye appeared to suggest a shift away from key target Barcola.
But Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport reports that the Reds would like both PSG wide players.
The two players could cost in excess of £200m combined, with Andoni Iraola looking to upgrade the right wing area after Mohamed Salah’s exit.
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Mike Jones7 August 2026 08:50
1 hour ago
Manchester United make surprise midfield signing
Moving on from Arsenal, Manchester United have made a third midfield signing of the summer and this is a surprising one.
Needing to replace Casemiro, United have already brought in Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans but now they’ve added 18-year-old Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza.
It’s a signing for the future, for sure, with the Colombia U17 international having only played five times in the top-flight last season.
The fee paid was rumoured to be around £850,000 and Orozco will go into the academy for the time being.
Mike Jones7 August 2026 08:41
1 hour ago
Why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes – and how he fits into Mikel Arteta’s midfield
Arsenal have agreed to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for £75m as the Premier League champions prepare to land one of their key transfer targets before the start of their title defence.
The one word that explains why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian is the king of midfield ‘duels’ – one of Mikel Arteta’s favourite buzzwords – but also brings his range of passing to increase the competition for places at the Premier League champions
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2026 08:32
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