Bruno Guimaraes has received permission to travel to Arsenal and complete his £75m move from Newcastle United. The 28-year-old midfielder will undergo a medical at the Premier League champions within the coming days after both clubs agreed a fee with an announcement of his signing expected shortly afterwards.
The deal represents a key piece of business of Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal’s title defence – while Newcastle will be left to wave goodbye to another key player following the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer.
Arsenal will now turn to continuing their pursuit of Guimaraes’ international team-mate Vinicius Jr, although the Gunners believe it is increasingly likely that he stays at Real Madrid, who have significantly upped their new contract offer to get the Brazilian to agree to an extension.
Liverpool, meanwhile, want to sign Bradley 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 with Maghnes Akliouche is set to join from Monaco.
Elsewhere, Manchester United want to sign a 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.
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Vinicius Jr reaches agreement over Real Madrid contract
Vinicius Jr has reached an agreement over a new contract with Real Madrid, according to The Athletic.
The Spanish giants upped their offer to try and keep the Brazilian winger at the Santiago Bernabeu amid strong interest from Arsenal.
The Gunners had grown increasingly sceptical over the likelihood of a blockbuster move and now it appears that Vinicius will pen a new deal in Madrid after being offered a package that “reflects his importance to the club and their project”.
Kang-In reacts to Atletico move
South Korea winger Lee Kang-In spoke about joining Atletico Madrid
The 25-year-old signed a five-year contract with the LaLiga side who paid around €40m to PSG.
He said “I’m very pleased and very happy to join this great club, with a lot of desire for everything, to meet my team-mates, to know the club, to know the coach, to meet the entire coaching staff and then to meet fans who have told me that they are the best in the world.”
Juventus pursuing Zirkzee
Juventus are said to be interested in Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee and hope to bring the forward in on a loan deal.
Zirkzee is down the pecking order under Michael Carrick and could be keen on the move though the right deal will need to be struck for all parties.
Juve have already signed Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic so there is no urgency on their part to get Zirkee’s move done.
Palace to sign Tomiyasu
Crystal Palace look set to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu.
The former Arsenal defender has been training with the Eagles following a stint with Ajax last season.
He is now expected to join up with Pierre Sage’s team for the start of the Premier League campaign.
Moore being sent on loan… again
Tottenham’s Mikey Moore is heading to Germany to complete a loan move to FC Koln as he heads out on loan once more for the 2026/27 season.
Moore had several clubs in England and Europe interested in signing him, but the club and player feel this is an ideal step after a successful season at Rangers.
There is no option or obligation to make the deal permanent.
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.
Luis Figo implores ‘deceitful’ Gianni Infantino to resign as Fifa president
Luis Figo has implored Gianni Infantino to resign as pressure mounts on the much-criticised Fifa president following his foiled attempts to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Infantino was forced to abandon his plans – namely to sell stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa tournaments to private investors – after public uproar last week, with Uefa confirming a boycott of Fifa events if the plan was voted through.
Mohamed Salah mobbed by fans as he is welcomed to Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah is going to be a very popular signing in the city of Trabzon.
His move from free agent to Trabzonspor will ignite interest in the Turkish league this year, especially if he rediscovers some of his previous form.
Arsenal to complete Bruno Guimaraes deal in next 24 hours?
Yesterday, it was reported by the BBC’s Sami Mokbel that Bruno Guimaraes will become an Arsenal player in the next 48 hours.
Well a day has gone by meaning the next 24 hours should see more movement on that front if Mokbel’s timeline is correct.
The Newcastle midfielder was doing a medical (either yesterday or today) and is set to become a Gunner by the weekend.
That timeline will mean the Brazil international could feature in the Emirates Cup on Sunday against Borussia Dortmund.
Rodri prefers Barcelona to Real Madrid?
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is destined to join Barcelona after deciding to join the Catalan giants over Real Madrid, reports The Athletic.
Rodri could link up with eight of his World Cup winning Spain teammates: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal.
The decision would come as a bitter blow to Real Madrid, who were linked from much earlier in the summer, while Man City will now search for a replacement.
