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 have yet to make contact with Real Madrid over the move for the 26-year-old, 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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- Jose Mourinho 'would oppose' Vinicius' blockbuster move to Arsenal
- Mikel Arteta also eyeing centre-back reinforcements after William Saliba injury
- Roma 'frustrated' by Man United's lack of official bid for Manu Kone
- Bayern Munich to reject Real Madrid interest in Michael Olise
- PSG demanding huge fee for Bradley Barcola
Premier League Transfer window: Top deals so far
06:29 , Jamie Braidwood1. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa to Chelsea) - £117m
2. Elliot Anderson (Nott’m Forest to Man City) - £116m
3. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle to Tottenham) - £100m
4. Matheus Fernandes (West Ham to Tottenham) - £84m
5. Jeremy Jacquet (Stade Rennais to Liverpool) - £53.7m
6. Johan Manzambi (Freiburg to Aston Villa) - £51m
7. Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton to Tottenham) - £51m
8. Marco Palestra (Atalanta to Chelsea) - £48.6m
9. Andrey Santos (Man Utd to Chelsea) - £48m
10. Luka Vuskovic (Tottenham to Brighton) - £46m
Vinicius Jr wants Real Madrid stay amid Arsenal interest
06:01 , Jamie BraidwoodVinicius 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
05:29 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal 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.
Arsenal consider two centre-backs to replace William Saliba after injury blow
Kane ready to begin Bayern contract talks
04:29 , Jamie BraidwoodHarry 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
03:29 , Jamie BraidwoodAndoni 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."
Joe Gomez injury takes shine off Liverpool’s first win under Andoni Iraola
Eddie Howe gives update on Bruno Guimaraes and his Newcastle future
02:29 , Jamie BraidwoodNewcastle 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
01:29 , Jamie BraidwoodCristian 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
00:29 , Jamie BraidwoodYan 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.
Man Utd set-back in Manu Kone pursuit
23:29 , Jamie BraidwoodRoma are becoming frustrated by Manchester United’s approach for their France international midfielder Manu Kone, according to Corriere dello Sport in Italy.
The same outlet reported that United had “reached an agreement in principle” with the 25-year-old, but are yet still to make a bid.
After signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, Michael Carrick’s side still need reinforcements following the departure of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte suffering a long-term injury at the World Cup.
They also missed out on the signing of Elliot Anderson, who joined rivals Manchester City on a £116m deal.
Kone, who played for France at the World Cup, is valued by Roma at around €50m, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and Al-Hilal are also interested.
Man Utd transfer news: Possible moves?
Confirmed incomings: Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Karl Darlow
Confirmed outgoings: Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Rasmus Hojlund, Jadon Sancho
Linked with? Manu Kone, Aurelien Tchouameni, Warren Zaire-Emery, Carlos Baleba
Forest submit improved bid for Read
22:59 , Will CastleNottingham Forest have submitted an improved £17.5m bid for Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read, according to the Daily Mail.
The 20-year-old has spent three seasons at the Rotterdam club and has competed at youth level for the Netherlands.
Why Arsenal are plotting audacious Vinicius Jr move
22:29 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal are plotting an ambitious move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr and will explore whether a deal is possible this summer.
While there have yet to be talks between the clubs, Arsenal want to land a major signing to improve their attack this summer and Mikel Arteta has been on the hunt for a superstar left winger for years.
On his day, Vinicius Jr is the best left winger in the world and the 26-year-old only has one year left on his Real Madrid contract.
If there would be a time to move for him, it would be now, given that the Spanish side would not want to lose him on a free next summer.
Vinicius would instantly add firepower to Arsenal. He scored 22 goals last season for Real Madrid but talks over a new deal have stalled.
Juventus explore Fernandes move
21:59 , Will CastleJuventus are exploring an ambitious move for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, according to CaughtOffside.
Fernandes, who broke the Premier League assist record, enters the final year of his United contract this term but has the option to extend for a further year, and it is believed talks are progressing over a renewal.
However, Juve have apparently held talks with his representatives over a shock exit, though financing his wages could prove a major stumbling block - beyond United simply not wanting him to leave.
Jose Mourinho wants to keep Vinicius Jr amid Arsenal interest
21:29 , Jamie BraidwoodReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho does not want to sell Vinicius Jr and wants the superstar winger to line up in attack with Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham next season, according to The Telegraph.
Arsenal are in the early stages of exploring a move for the 26-year-old Brazil international, who has one year left on his contract.
Mourinho was controversially reappointed as Real Madrid manager this summer. Mourinho was criticised for comments he made after Vinicius accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during a Champions League tie in February.
However, Mourinho is set to tell Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he wants to keep Vinicius and does not believe there will be a problem in their relationship once he takes charge.
Middlesbrough keen on Man Utd keeper
20:59 , Will CastleMiddlesbrough are interested in signing Manchester United's 22-year-old Czech goalkeeper Radek Vitek, according to Sky Sports.
Vitek spent last season on loan at Bristol City, the third temporary spell away from Old Trafford of his career.
Enzo Maresca responds to speculation over Rodri's future
20:29 , Jamie BraidwoodEnzo Maresca, the new Manchester City manager, has played down links between Rodri and Real Madrid and expressed his desire to keep the World Cup winner.
“First of all I have to say, that around big players there are always speculations so I am not worried about that,” Maresca explained at his first press conference since replacing Pep Guardiola. “I think it is normal, also because they won the World Cup, because he is one of the best players.
"I think every manager wants to have Rodri because he is a top player. But now, surgery on Monday. He needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us."
Rodri returned to the level of Ballon d’Or winner as the Manchester City midfielder guided Spain to the World Cup and he received the award for player of the tournament.
He has also been a long-term target for Real Madrid, and the Daily Mail are reporting that Rodri is now set to push for a move to the Spanish giants following the World Cup.
The report adds that any move for Rodri could have a knock-on effect for several players, including Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, both of whom have been linked with Manchester United as they target another midfielder this summer.
Rodri, who is 30 and has one year left on his Manchester City contract, is said to be keen on a return to Spain and it would be a popular move for Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to make following his heroics at the World Cup.
Brandt a wanted man
19:59 , Will CastleJulian Brandt reportedly has offers from both Ajax and Leeds after leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season on a free.
The 30-year-old departed after seven years at the German giants and according to Sky Sports is the subject of serious interest from both clubs, eager to snap up the free agent.
Marcus Rashford set for Man Utd pre-season
19:29 , Jamie BraidwoodMarcus Rashford looks set to return to Manchester United after his £40m exit clause expired. The winger has been linked to several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, but The I Paper reports that the 28-year-old is now expected to stay at Old Trafford and given the chance to resurrect his career.
Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, rather successfully, but the Catalan giants chose not to pick up the €30m (£26m) option to make the deal permanent and instead signed another Englishman – Anthony Gordon – to play on the left wing for them. United are reportedly hesitant to let Rashford leave permanently to another Premier League club, in case he flourishes with them.
Everton, Fulham and Bournemouth target Japan star
18:59 , Jamie BraidwoodEverton, Fulham and Bournemouth are among clubs competing to sign Stade de Reims star Keito Nakamura.
The 25-year-old is also admired by Marseille, according to La Provence.
Nakamura was only bought for €12m (£10.2m) in 2023, and an impressive World Cup has alerted a host of teams around Europe.
The French club’s general manager, Mathieu Lacour, told L’Union that Nakamura is free to leave if all parties are satisfied:“We have a verbal agreement with him; he has been granted permission to leave, but the player must still be satisfied, and Stade de Reims must also benefit from the deal.”
York sack manager in shock move
18:29 , Will CastleYork have shocked their fanbase by announcing the sacking of Stuart Maynard, who secured promotion back to the Football League last season.
Maynard guided the Minstermen to the National League title, his side equalising in the 13th minute of stoppage time to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw with promotion rivals Rochdale on the final day of the campaign.
York City Football Club can confirm that Stuart Maynard will be leaving his role as First Team Manager, with immediate effect.
— York City FC (@YorkCityFC) July 26, 2026
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Arsenal ready to break bank for Vinicius
18:27 , Will CastleArsenal are preparing to offer Vinicius Jr the biggest contract in the club’s history to try and sign the Brazilian, according to The Telegraph.
The Brazilian currently commands a wage of £400,000 per week but Arsenal would look to improve those terms to maximise their chances of signing him.
They face a tough task to convince Real to sell, however, with manager Jose Mourinho not wanting to sell Vinicius and wants the superstar winger to line up in attack with Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham next season.
Pedro Neto update as Chelsea set to keep winger
17:59 , Jamie BraidwoodChelsea are not actively looking to sell Pedro Neto to Liverpool or any other club.
Liverpool are interested in the 26-year-old Portuguese winger, according to The Evening Standard, but no club has yet contacted Chelsea over a possible move.
The Blues would be open to considering a proposal but would prefer to keep Neto as part of Xabi Alonso’s squad this season.
Liverpool transfer news: Possible moves?
Confirmed incomings: Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz
Confirmed outgoings: Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah
Linked with? Bradley Barcola, Yan Diomande, Maghnes Akliouche, Adam Wharton
Real Madrid push for Rodri deal
17:29 , Jamie BraidwoodReal Madrid are pushing to sign Rodri, reports Sky Sport Germany.
Previous reports stated the Spain hero was not one of Florentino Pérez’s top transfer targets, but now things appear to have changed.
Man City want Rodri to sign a new contract, but now Real Madrid are willing to offer a contract until 2030.
There are reports Rodri is also dealing with a back problem, which could put him out for the start of the season, either in the Premier League or La Liga.
Rafael Leao linked with Turkish clubs ahead of AC Milan talks
16:59 , Jamie BraidwoodRafael Leao has been linked with Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahce while he is set to discuss his future with AC Milan week, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Tottenham have been linked with the Portugal international, who is looking to move on from the San Siro this summer and could be available for around £50m.
Chelsea set to add Villa set-piece coach
16:29 , Jamie BraidwoodAustin MacPhee, the highly-respected set-piece coach at Aston Villa, is leaving his role to join Chelsea, reports Birmingham Live.
MacPhee proved effective in his five-year spell to give Villa an edge, while Portugal also benefited from his impact at the World Cup.
Now Xabi Alonso appears poised to acquire him to his new-look Blues outfit.
Daizen Maeda's goodbye message
15:59 , Will CastleDaizen Maeda hopes he will one day return to Celtic Park to watch his son play for the Hoops after ending his spell in Glasgow with a move to Ipswich.
In a message on social media which he posted to the “Celtic family”, the 28-year-old wrote: “The last four and a half years at Celtic have been the most special chapter of my career and my life.
“It has been an incredible honour to wear this badge, to play for this amazing club, and to share so many unforgettable moments with my teammates, the staff, and the best supporters in the world.
“Thank you for standing by me through every high and low. Your incredible support gave me strength every single day, and I will always be grateful.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Glasgow who welcomed and supported my family.
“Because of your kindness and generosity, my family was able to enjoy an unforgettable time here. Glasgow will always hold a very special place in our hearts and will forever be our second home.
“My son loves Celtic so much that he already says he wants to wear the Celtic shirt and play at Celtic Park one day.
“I truly hope that dream comes true, and I hope our family will be back here again someday.
“Thank you to everyone connected with Celtic for everything. Hail Hail.”
Bodo/Glimt striker due for medical with Celtic
15:29 , Jamie BraidwoodBodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh will have a medical with Celtic in the next 24 hours, says manager Martin O'Neill.
The Scottish champions have reported agreed a club record fee of £11m with the Norwegian side for the 25-year-old Denmark international.
Hogh will help replace Daizen Maeda, after the fan favourite Japan forward was sold to Premier League new boys Ipswich, and speaking after Celtic’s pre-season draw with AC Milan, O’Neill confirmed the move is imminent.
“Yes, I'm hoping that that will happen. I think there's a good chance of it,” he said.
“But, until someone's actually signed and sealed, there might be things still up in the air, but it's certainly progressing.
“He will have [a medical] in the next 24 hours, I think.”
Huge fee set for Bradley Barcola
15:09 , Harry Latham-CoyleWidespread reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain are open to selling Bradley Barcola – but only for a fee of around £145m or more. Pricey! The Times suggest that Arsenal and Liverpool both have interest, though may be unwilling to pay the terms PSG desire with the French capital club using the Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson deals as a benchmark.
Vinicius Jr wants Real Madrid stay amid Arsenal interest
15:00 , Jamie BraidwoodVinicius 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.
Rangers striker moves to Brazil on loan
14:59 , Will CastleRangers striker Danilo has returned to Brazil to join Botafogo on a season-long loan deal.
The Ibrox club announced the deal included a “conditional obligation to buy” at the end of the season.
The former Ajax player joined Rangers from Feyenoord on a five-year contract in the summer of 2023.
Chelsea reject latest Como bid for Chalobah
14:29 , Jamie BraidwoodChelsea have turned down a third offer from Como for centre-back Trevoh Chalobah as they hold out for £30m + £5m in add-ons.
According to talkSPORT, Chalobah has been a major target for the Italian club, coached by ex-Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, but their latest proposal of £25m + £5m was deemed not enough.
The 27-year-old England international reportedly remains keen on move and is still likely to leave, with the imminent arrival of Maxence Lacroix pushing him further down the pecking order.
Guglielmo Vicario set for Juventus if Emi Martinez stays at Aston Villa?
13:59 , Jamie BraidwoodMeanwhile, Juventus are expected to step up their pursuit of Guglielmo Vicario after the goalkeeper was left out of Tottenham’s pre-season tour squad.
Vicario was not included in Spurs’ 35-man touring party which started the journey to New Zealand on Thursday morning.
A club statement confirmed a “minor injury” meant the Italy international stayed back in England.
However, after Vicario lost his first-choice role to Antonin Kinsky at the end of a difficult 2025-26 campaign, the 29-year-old had already received the green light to leave and his absence from Tottenham’s summer tour will only offer further encouragement to Juventus.
Juventus boss claims Emiliano Martinez 'wants to leave Aston Villa'
13:29 , Jamie BraidwoodEmiliano Martinez wants to leave Aston Villa this summer, Juventus boss Luciano Spaletti has claimed.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spaletti said: “He's a goalkeeper who wants to change clubs, and we're looking for competitiveness. But we currently have two [keepers]."
Juventus have placed Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez at the top of their summer wish list, but Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany revealed earlier this month that Martinez would not be sold.
Aston Villa have already sold key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans this summer.
Harrison leaves Leeds
12:59 , Will CastleJack Harrison has ended an eight-year stint with Leeds by joining MLS side New England Revolution for an undisclosed fee.
The 29-year-old scored 34 goals made 219 appearances for Leeds, during which time he had loan spells at Everton and Fiorentina in Serie A.
Harrison told his new club’s website: “As I considered my options, the decision to return to MLS and join the Revolution was the one that was most aligned with me. It ticked a lot of boxes that I was looking for.”
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Bayern Munich to reject Real Madrid interest in Michael Olise
12:29 , Jamie BraidwoodBayern Munich will reject any interest from Real Madrid in Michael Olise this summer.
Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund dismissed the speculation on Sunday, amid reports that Florentino Perez is a fan of the France international.
"This is not a topic for us at all," Freund said. "We are delighted that Michael Olise has returned from his holiday.
“He will continue to play an important role at Bayern Munich this season, just like last year."
Real Madrid, meanwhile, agreed personal terms with winger Yan Diomande and the Spanish giants are set to beat PSG, Liverpool and Man City to his signature.
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.
Arsenal 'prepared' to break British transfer record to sign Julian Alvarez
11:59 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal 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.
Chelsea set to sign Maxence Lacroix as medical planned before £52m move
11:29 , Jamie BraidwoodMaxence Lacroix will have a medical at Chelsea before a £52m move to leave Crystal Palace, but what could the France international bring to Stamford Bridge?
The 26-year-old centre-back is set to sign a six-year deal to boost the Blues’ defence. Lacroix played in a back three under Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, a system previously favoured by Xabi Alonso, but the right-footed defender is also versatile and can play in a back four.
He brings authority to defence as well as excellent recovery pace, and his arrival at Chelsea could lead to the departures of Trvevoh Chalobah and Axel Disasi.
Chelsea transfer news: Possible moves?
Confirmed incomings: Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda, Denner, Emmanuel Emegha
Confirmed outgoings: Andrey Santos, Marc Cucurella, Tyrique George
Linked with? Alex Scott, John Stones, Granit Xhaka
Joe Gomez injury takes shine off Liverpool’s first win under Andoni Iraola
10:59 , Jamie BraidwoodAndoni 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."
Joe Gomez injury takes shine off Liverpool’s first win under Andoni Iraola
West Ham insist Diouf not for sale amid Brentford interest
10:29 , Luke BakerWest Ham have insisted that defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is not for sale, despite their relegation to the Championship, with Brentford sniffing about.
The Bees are keen to add the attack-minded left-back to their ranks, although they have a number of other options in the position.
And the Hammers have made it clear that they plan to keep the 21-year-old Senegalese star as they plot an immediate return to the Premier League.
Inter Milan join race for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero
10:09 , Jamie BraidwoodCristian Romero is expected to leave Tottenham this summer and Inter Milan want to sign the Argentina defender.
Spurs would be willing to let Romero leave if they receive the right offer, according to Sky Sports, following a tumultuous season.
Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilo has confirmed the Italian club’s interest in the player, who previously played in Serie A with Alatanta.
"It's definitely a deal we are trying to sign with the player and the club [Tottenham],” Ausilo said. “These things take some time but there's definitely interest. Let's see."
Real Madrid launch bid for Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City target Yan Diomande
09:49 , Jamie BraidwoodYan 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.
Rome 'frustrated' by Man United's lack of official bid for Manu Kone
09:29 , Jamie BraidwoodRoma are becoming frustrated by Manchester United’s approach for their France international midfielder Manu Kone, according to Corriere dello Sport in Italy.
The same outlet reported that United had “reached an agreement in principle” with the 25-year-old, but are yet still to make a bid.
After signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, Michael Carrick’s side still need reinforcements following the departure of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte suffering a long-term injury at the World Cup.
They also missed out on the signing of Elliot Anderson, who joined rivals Manchester City on a £116m deal.
Kone, who played for France at the World Cup, is valued by Roma at around €50m, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and Al-Hilal are also interested.
Arsenal line up centre-back options after Saliba injury
09:25 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal are looking into a significant investment at centre-back with William Saliba expected to be out long-term following a major injury blow.
The France centre-back has returned from the World Cup 2026 with a back injury and while surgery is not required, he is expected to be out for an extended period.
The Independent understands that the Gunners will therefore pursue a new centre-back in the coming weeks as cover and are prepared to spend big to add depth to the position, rather than bring in a player on loan.
Although there is cover for Saliba in the shape of Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Califiori, Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White, some of that group’s own injury issues and Mikel Arteta’s previous preference to avoid shifting his first-choice full-backs has led to a decision to spend again at centre-back this summer.
The Independent understands Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa and John Stones, available on a free transfer after his Man City contract expired, are both being considered.
Arsenal consider two centre-backs to replace William Saliba after injury blow
Eddie Howe offers update on future of Bruno Guimaraes
09:09 , Jamie BraidwoodNewcastle 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.”
Why do Arsenal want to sign Vinicius Jr?
08:49 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal want to land a major signing to improve their attack this summer and Mikel Arteta has been on the hunt for a superstar left winger for years.
On his day, Vinicius Jr is the best left winger in the world and the 26-year-old only has one year left on his Real Madrid contract.
If there would be a time to move for him, it would be now, given that the Spanish side would not want to lose him on a free next summer.
Vinicius would instantly add firepower to Arsenal. He scored 22 goals last season for Real Madrid but talks over a new deal have stalled.
Thibaut Courtois gives verdict on new Belgium boss
18:05 , Will CastleThibaut Courtois has welcomed the appointment of Mark van Bommel as new Belgium head coach
"It wasn't really a surprise because his name had been circulating for quite a while," Courtois told reporters at a sponsorship event.
"I think he proved at Antwerp that he's a top coach. A lot of the players speak very positively about him, so I'm looking forward to getting to know him.
"The most important thing is that Van Bommel himself played at the highest level and knows what it's like to play matches like these.
"That top-level experience is definitely a positive and it naturally earns a lot of respect from the players.”
Jose Mourinho 'would oppose' Vinicius Jr's move to Arsenal
08:27 , Jamie BraidwoodReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho does not want to sell Vinicius Jr and wants the superstar winger to line up in attack with Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham next season, according to The Telegraph.
Arsenal are in the early stages of exploring a move for the 26-year-old Brazil international, who has one year left on his contract.
Mourinho was controversially reappointed as Real Madrid manager this summer. Mourinho was criticised for comments he made after Vinicius accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during a Champions League tie in February.
However, Mourinho is set to tell Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he wants to keep Vinicius and does not believe there will be a problem in their relationship once he takes charge.
Leeds chasing Julian Brandt
07:30 , Luke BakerFree agent Julian Brandt is garnering interest from Leeds following his departure from Borussia Dortmund.
The 30-year-old midfielder is also being pursued by Ajax but Sky Sports News are reporting that he is understood to prefer a move to Elland Road because he is fascinated by the idea of playing in the Premier League.
Brandt would also be interested in a move to Serie A should a concrete proposal materialise soon.
Arsenal eyeing shock deal for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr
06:27 , Luke BakerA reminder of the big news that broke yesterday - Arsenal are keen to buy Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid.
The Gunners are exploring a blockbuster move for the Brazilian superstar and the idea has reportedly been approved by the club’s hierarchy.
There has been no club-to-club contact with Real Madrid yet, however.
It is unclear what Vinicius makes of the idea of joining the Premier League champions, and indeed leaving Madrid, although Jose Mourinho coming in as Real boss does complicate matters for the 26-year-old, who only has one year left on his contract.
Arsenal eyeing shock deal for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr
Kane ready to begin Bayern contract talks
01:33 , Luke BakerHarry 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.
