🚨 Vini Jr AGREES terms with Arsenal, double deal HINT from agent, Liverpool hit possible Barcola obstacle, Chelsea's new midfielder bid, & more
All the latest transfer news from Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and more!
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Today’s top stories:
Christian Falk column: Kane future, Sesko interest, Barcola, & more!
Liverpool continue Bradley Barcola pursuit, and much more!
Arsenal
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Newcastle United for the €90m transfer of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. (L’Equipe)
The agent of Guimaraes has also posted an intriguing Instagram hint that also includes Vinicius Junior! Full story here!
Meanwhile, Arsenal are described as confident they’re in a strong position to sign Vinicius if he rejects a new Real Madrid contract. (Mario Cortegana, the Athletic)
It’s also been reported that Arsenal have now agreed personal terms with Vinicius, and that he’s set to inform Real Madrid of this key development. (Hand of Arsenal)
Arsenal want another player alongside Vini Jr from Real Madrid, with an unnamed star also on their agenda. (Alex Kirkland, YouTube)
Arsenal are in the mix to sign Sporting Lisbon wide-man Maxi Araujo as he’s keen on a move to the Premier League this summer. (Sun)
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Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to leave the club’s training ground to complete his transfer to Ajax. (Mundo Deportivo)
Ferran Torres is a top target for PSG, who are now accelerating their efforts to sign the Barcelona forward as he’s also eyed by Atletico Madrid. (Sport)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have had a long-standing interest in Bradley Barcola, as well as previous contact with the player’s representatives, but Liverpool are now leading the race for his signature. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Benjamin Sesko was wanted by Bayern while he was at RB Leipzig and he could be a target they explore again if his Manchester United future comes into doubt. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea
Chelsea are preparing a new and improved bid for Alex Scott, but there’s still the sense that Bournemouth will reject it and are serious about keeping the midfielder. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Chelsea remain in talks with Crystal Palace after their deal for Maxence Lacroix as they also target a move for Eagles midfielder Adam Wharton. (Sebastien Vidal)
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has strongly hinted at player sales as the Blues have made defensive trio Axel Disasi, Trevoh Chalobah, and Benoit Badiashile available. (BBC Sport)
Liverpool
Bayern Munich have had a long-standing interest in Bradley Barcola, as well as previous contact with the player’s representatives, but Liverpool are now leading the race for his signature. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Liverpool continue to hold discussions over Barcola but will NOT pay PSG’s €170m asking price for the French winger. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones could be closer to leaving as Inter Milan have improved their offer to get more within the range of the Reds’ asking price for the player. (the Athletic)
Liverpool could make a surprise move for this former Chelsea player - full story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City have accepted that Rodri wants to leave amid transfer interest from Real Madrid and PSG. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Manchester United have made enquiries about Lewis Hall and Alejandro Balde as they seek a new signing at left-back, but neither player looks likely to move this summer. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Benjamin Sesko was wanted by Bayern while he was at RB Leipzig and he could be a target they explore again if his Manchester United future comes into doubt. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
There is NO truth to rumours about Bayern potentially being ready to sell Luis Diaz to clubs in the Saudi Pro League. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Joao Palhinha remains a target for Aston Villa but has also impressed in Bayern training since his return from his loan spell at Tottenham. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Fabrizio Romano: “Manchester United are NOT done yet” - read his exciting update here!
Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes has sent an emotional farewell message to Eddie Howe on Instagram, as well as a possible hint over his own future - full story here!
Matthias Jaissle has signed his contract to become the new Newcastle United manager, with an €11m fee agreed with Al Ahli. (Fabrizio Romano)
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain have reached a breakthrough in negotiations to sign Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche for a deal worth €50m. Despite links with Liverpool, they were never contenders for the 24-year-old Frenchman. (Fabrizio Romano)
Ferran Torres is a top target for PSG, who are now accelerating their efforts to sign the Barcelona forward as he’s also eyed by Atletico Madrid. (Sport)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have told Vinicius Junior that their current contract offer is their final one, so he can take it or leave it, with a sale this summer not ruled out. (Marca)
Tottenham
Tottenham continue to pursue a deal for Savinho, but they could now face competition from AC Milan for the Manchester City forward. (Milan Live)
Inter Milan have moved a step closer to signing Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero, having made rapid progress on both terms with the player and a club-to-club agreement. (Alfredo Pedulla)
Roberto De Zerbi says he is expecting two or three more signings for Tottenham this summer in an exciting update - full quotes here!