Arsenal are plotting an audacious move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr and want to sign the Brazil winger this summer. The Premier League champions are preparing to offer the 26-year-old the biggest contract in their history but have yet to make contact with Real Madrid over the move, who has just one more year on his contract, while incoming boss at the Bernabeu, Jose Mourinho, would need to sanction the transfer.
It could be a busy few weeks for Mikel Arteta’s side as they also look to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes and add another centre-back, with England internationals Ezri Konsa and John Stones both of interest. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed that he wants to keep Guimaraes, but added that his future at the club is out of his control.
Elsewhere, Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has set out his targets for the transfer window and has confirmed the Reds “definitely need to sign a winger”, while France international Bradley Barcola is reportedly open to leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer. PSG, who are set to miss out on the signing Yan Diomande to Real Madrid, would demand a record fee, however.
Manchester United are still interested in adding another midfielder and have “reached an agreement in principle” with France international Manu Kone, according to reports in Italy. Aurelien Tchouameni remains a target, too.
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Fulham handed boost in race for Real Madrid starlet
Real Madrid are set to sell Gonzalo García to Fulham.
Marca reports that, despite Jose Mourinho admiring the striker, the pull of the Premier League side making the 22-year-old their primary target could be enough.
Fulham would need to table a big bid, but also give up a percentage of the rights.
Arsenal 'prepared' to go big for Julian Alvarez
Arsenal are prepared to break the British transfer record to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, according to Teamtalk.
The Independent first reported on Arsenal’s interest in Julian Alvarez in April and a three-way battle between the Gunners, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona was expected this summer. Barcelona’s approach for Alvarez angered Atletico and they have reportedly set their LaLiga rivals a deadline of July 31 to accept their offer, which will need to be around €150m.
Having missed out on Morgan Rogers, Arsenal would arguably have more resources available should Barcelona fail to land their priority target and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is prepared to take a patient approach for the former Manchester City forward and Argentina international. Alvarez’s preference would be Barcelona, and it would take a record bid from Arsenal to get the deal over the line.
Premier League Transfer window: Top deals so far
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Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa to Chelsea) - £117m
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Elliot Anderson (Nott’m Forest to Man City) - £116m
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Sandro Tonali (Newcastle to Tottenham) - £100m
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Matheus Fernandes (West Ham to Tottenham) - £84m
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Jeremy Jacquet (Stade Rennais to Liverpool) - £53.7m
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Johan Manzambi (Freiburg to Aston Villa) - £51m
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Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton to Tottenham) - £51m
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Marco Palestra (Atalanta to Chelsea) - £48.6m
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Andrey Santos (Man Utd to Chelsea) - £48m
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Luka Vuskovic (Tottenham to Brighton) - £46m
Vinicius Jr wants Real Madrid stay amid Arsenal interest
Vinicius Jr wants to stay at Real Madrid and is ready to begin discussions on signing a new contract, according to reports in Spain.
AS report that Vinicius, who is out of contract in 2027, will resume talks on a new deal once he returns from his summer holiday.
News broke yesterday that Arsenal were keen to explore a transfer this summer as Mikel Arteta looks for a marquee signing and new left winger.
Real Madrid’s agreement to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande also added to the speculation - but the club want Vinicius to extend his deal, too.
Arsenal line up centre-back options after Saliba injury
Arsenal are looking into a significant investment at centre-back with William Saliba expected to be out long-term following a major injury blow.
Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa and John Stones, available on a free transfer after his Man City contract expired, are both being considered.
Kane ready to begin Bayern contract talks
Harry Kane will begin contract talks with Bayern Munich when he returns from his summer holiday
That’s according to Sky Sports News, who say that Kane is garnering interest from Barcelona but is very happy in Germany.
Kane’s deal expires at the end of the 2026/27 season and the England captain is said to be very relaxed about the situation but Bayern are keen to start negotiations given the interest surrounding him.
Joe Gomez injury takes shine off Liverpool’s first win under Andoni Iraola
Andoni Iraola said the injury to Joe Gomez was the “worst news” after he began his Liverpool reign with a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville.
Gomez, 29, was forced off within 10 minutes of Liverpool’s first friendly of pre-season after appearing to suffer a muscle issue
"Probably the worst news has been straight away the injury of Joe,” Iraola said after the win.
“We were happy because we were kind of going through all the training without losing any player. Unluckily for us, straight away we've lost Joe."
Eddie Howe gives update on Bruno Guimaraes and his Newcastle future
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted he “does not know” if captain Bruno Guimaraes will remain at the club next season but insisted he wants his best players to stay.
Arsenal are prepared to step up their pursuit of Guimaraes but have been told that a fee of £100m will be needed to sign the Brazil international midfielder.
The BBC report that Arsenal are preparing to test their resolve with a £70m offer for Guimaraes, who is said to be keen on a move to London.
Newcastle believe the fee Tottenham paid for Sandro Tonali should set the benchmark for any interest in their captain, yet the Gunners are still said to be poised to “accelerate” their interest, according to the Telegraph.
And Howe told Sky Sports: "We've had some really good conversations, before the World Cup, during the World Cup and after the World Cup. What we speak about obviously has to remain private, but just a great player, a great person.
“I don't know what's going to happen with Bruno's future. That's for other people to speculate about, but also conversations that I'm not part of.”
Inter Milan confirm Cristian Romero interest
Cristian Romero has seemed like a good candidate to leave Tottenham this summer and Inter Milan have now confirmed their interest in buying the centre-back.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio has acknowledged that the Argentine defender is of interest to them this summer.
“We are interested for sure, it’s true,” Romano claims Ausilio said. “We spoke to the agent and Tottenham. We will see what happens.”
Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool out of running for Yan Diomande
Yan Diomande has verbally agreed personal terms with Real Madrid, leaving just the Spanish giants and PSG in the running for the sought-after winger, with Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool having moved on.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano,, who says that Diomande has now sorted terms with both European giants and it is now up to one of them to agree a price with RB Leipzig.
Real’s latest bid, that was rejected by Leipzig, was €90m plus €10m and the 19-year-old Ivorian while PSG have again been in contact trying to sort a fee.