🚨 Arsenal move for Vini Jr Plan B, Liverpool to start €40m winger talks, Rodri decides between Real Madrid & Barcelona, Man Utd done deal, & more
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Arsenal
Vinicius Junior has made a final decision to stay at Real Madrid despite interest from Arsenal. (Radio Marca)
Arsenal threw everything at Vini Jr, with Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta trying their best to tempt him with a huge deal that would have been one of the biggest in Premier League history. (Hand of Arsenal)
Arsenal have asked to be kept informed on Ferran Torres’ situation as they look for a Plan B to Vini Jr, but PSG are felt to be in the strongest position, while Barcelona would also prefer the player to stay. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Bradley Barcola could be back on Arsenal’s agenda after missing out on Vini Jr, though Liverpool are ahead in the race for the PSG winger for the moment. (talkSPORT)
Arsenal made a surprise enquiry about signing Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero, but they won’t sell to their rivals and Atletico Madrid looks a more likely destination. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal have had scouts watching Shakhtar Donetsk forward Kaua Elias in action, with the 20-year-old scoring a hat-trick in front of them this week. (Sun)
Gabriel Martinelli is emerging as a popular potential option for Galatasaray this summer, with the Arsenal winger on their list alongside Rafael Leao. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Napoli have made contact over a potential move to sign Arsenal backup striker Gabriel Jesus this summer. (Alfredo Pedulla)
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Barcelona
Rodri’s agent: “Out of respect for Madrid, as they have been class, Rodri informed them that his decision is to join Barca.” (El Larguero)
Arsenal have asked to be kept informed on Ferran Torres’ situation as they look for a Plan B to Vini Jr, but PSG are felt to be in the strongest position, while Barcelona would also prefer the player to stay. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Barcelona are resigned to missing out on the signing of Julian Alvarez and are set to move on to other targets as alternatives to the Atletico Madrid striker. (Matteo Moretto)
Chelsea
Chelsea have reached a full agreement to finally sign Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria, who will join for a €19m fixed fee, plus €2m in potential add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)
Could Chelsea lose this important player to a Champions League giant? More info here!
Everton
Everton have an interest in Douglas Luiz this summer, though the former Aston Villa midfielder is leaning towards staying and fighting for his place at Juventus. (Football Italia)
Fiorentina
Real Madrid youngster Franco Mastantuono got a hero’s welcome as he arrived for his loan spell with Fiorentina - full story here!
Liverpool
Liverpool are set to open official talks over signing PSG youngster Ibrahim Mbaye, who could be available for around €40m. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Bradley Barcola’s future remains a hot topic, with the PSG winger favouring Liverpool, but with Arsenal possibly set to re-enter the race. (talkSPORT)
Liverpool are keen on Tottenham full-back Djed Spence and he’s said to be open to the idea of a move to Anfield - full details here!
Alternatively, the Reds are not thought to be making Spence a priority at the moment. (Ben Jacobs)
Raul Asencio has been offered to Liverpool via intermediaries, with Real Madrid open to a sale, but with the player himself preferring to stay at the Bernabeu. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City
Rodri’s agent: “Out of respect for Madrid, as they have been class, Rodri informed them that his decision is to join Barca.” (El Larguero)
Jeremy Monga has explained why he felt it was a “no-brainer” for him to choose Manchester City despite also being “very close” to joining Arsenal this summer. (BBC Sport)
Manchester United
Manchester United have had scouts watching Shakhtar Donetsk forward Kaua Elias in action, with the 20-year-old scoring a hat-trick in front of them this week. (Sun)
Manchester United have officially confirmed this exciting wonderkid signing - full story here!
PSG
Arsenal have asked to be kept informed on Ferran Torres’ situation as they look for a Plan B to Vini Jr, but PSG are felt to be in the strongest position, while Barcelona would also prefer the player to stay. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Bradley Barcola’s future remains a hot topic, with the PSG winger favouring Liverpool, but with Arsenal possibly set to re-enter the race. (talkSPORT)
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig have aimed a sly dig at Fabrizio Romano’s reporting of the Yan Diomande transfer saga as his move to Real Madrid has finally been made official - full story here!
Antonio Nusa has played down speculation over his future, insisting he’s only focused on RB Leipzig. (Sky Germany)
Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior has made a final decision to stay at Real Madrid despite interest from Arsenal. (Radio Marca)
Rodri’s agent: “Out of respect for Madrid, as they have been class, Rodri informed them that his decision is to join Barca.” (El Larguero)
RB Leipzig have aimed a sly dig at Fabrizio Romano’s reporting of the Yan Diomande transfer saga as his move to Real Madrid has finally been made official - full story here!
Raul Asencio has been offered to Liverpool via intermediaries, with Real Madrid open to a sale, but with the player himself preferring to stay at the Bernabeu. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham
Arsenal made a surprise enquiry about signing Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero, but they won’t sell to their rivals and Atletico Madrid looks a more likely destination. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham are hopeful of reaching an agreement with Micky van de Ven after positive and advanced new contract talks. (Ben Jacobs)
Tottenham have contacted Manchester United to enquire about a surprise potential deal to sign Benjamin Sesko, but he’s not available. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are keen on Tottenham full-back Djed Spence and he’s said to be open to the idea of a move to Anfield - full details here!