Manchester United are considering a shock move for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as Michael Carrick targets versatile options to bolster his squad. Newcastle’s Lewis Hall is also a target this transfer window, The Independent understands, with Eddie Howe’s departure perhaps hinting at a shift in strategy at the club that could see the left-back on the market.
A move for Lewis-Skelly would be more ambitious, but could Arsenal need to sell? The Premier League champions have made progress on a major deal for Vinicius Jr, though will have to pay a significant fee to capture the Brazilian from Real Madrid – particularly if Bruno Guimaraes is signed as well. Christian Norgaard is one fringe figure set for the exit after a single season at Arsenal; Everton is his next destination, it seems.
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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Everton target Arsenal midfielder as Idrissa Gueye replacement
The Merseyside club are in talks with the Premier League champions about a transfer of around £7m for the midfielder.
Arsenal still on the hunt for Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal may be the beneficiaries of Newcastle’s upheaval, too, with Bruno Guimaraes apparently pushing for a move to London.
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.
Manchester United also chasing Lewis Hall
United are meanwhile hopeful of a deal for Hall. He is open to the prospect amid a tumultuous summer for Newcastle United, as the owners assess strategy to build a new team.
Though it would still require a lot to actually get a deal done.
Manchester United consider intriguing move for Arsenal defender
The Old Trafford hierarchy have long-standing interest in the Lewis-Skelly and are aiming to see whether Arsenal would do business, given the English champions’ plan to spend big over the next few weeks.
