🚨 Vini Jr contract latest, Chelsea eye Arsenal star, Liverpool on alert for Premier League star, €150m double deal for Man United, & more
Some huge transfer updates in today's Briefing...
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Today’s top stories:
Plus Chelsea eye surprise Arsenal raid, and more!
Arsenal
Bruno Guimaraes is on his way to Arsenal but Newcastle United found one aspect of the Gunners’ strategy to sign him “bizarre”. (Keith Downie, Sky Sports)
The £75m Bruno Guimaraes deal should now be officially announced soon after the Brazil international completed his medical. (Fabrizio Romano)
Vinicius Junior had a meeting with Real Madrid yesterday and a former club chief expects him to reject a new deal, while Arsenal could “break the bank” for him - full story here!
However, Arsenal’s hopes of signing Vini Jr look to have been hit by two Fabrizio Romano updates here and here…
Vinicius has completely wiped his Instagram page, but what does it mean? Full story here!
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has informed the club that he’s a big fan of Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi as the Blues look for new midfield signings. (Simon Phillips)
Aston Villa are braced for Arsenal to bid again for £60m-rated England centre-back Ezri Konsa this summer. (Daily Mail)
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Aston Villa
Aston Villa are closing in on agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid after accelerating talks over the left-back. (Marca)
Barcelona
Roony Bardghji can leave Barcelona this summer and is reportedly not short of offers, though Barca will insist on a significant sell-on clause and buy-back option. (AS)
Chelsea
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has informed the club that he’s a big fan of Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi as the Blues look for new midfield signings. (Simon Phillips)
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is reportedly a transfer target for Chelsea as they explore opportunities to replace Robert Sanchez this summer. (Daily Mirror)
PSG manager Luis Enrique has given the club the green light to sign Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, whose asking price is around £75m. (Sun)
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has arrived in Italy for a medical with Como, with this transfer now just a matter of time. (the Athletic)
Crystal Palace are in ongoing negotiations to sign Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi on loan with an obligation to buy. (RMC Sport)
Marco Palestra on life at Chelsea: “I’m happy, I can’t wait to start playing the Premier League, as it’s so exciting. I know every game there is exciting, whether it’s against a big club or not. I can’t wait to get started, it’s wonderful.”
Liverpool
Newcastle United have informed Nick Woltemade that he can leave this summer, sparking interest from both Liverpool and Manchester United. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Liverpool are pushing on with their efforts to win the race for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye ahead of Bayer Leverkusen. (Fabrice Hawkins)
Liverpool have been offered the signing of Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio by intermediaries, though the player himself is not pushing to leave the Bernabeu. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham are in direct talks with Cody Gakpo’s camp as they step up their pursuit of the Liverpool forward. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester City
Manchester City have made direct contact over a potential transfer move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, who could replace Savinho if he ends up joining Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United
Newcastle United have informed Nick Woltemade that he can leave this summer, sparking interest from both Liverpool and Manchester United. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Manchester United are considering an ambitious €150m joint bid for Real Madrid duo Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga. (El Nacional)
Myles Lewis-Skelly was of interest to Manchester United, but Arsenal have no intention of selling the young talent to a major rival. (Football Insider)
Manchester United look closer to offloading Joshua Zirkzee following concrete talks with Juventus. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have informed Nick Woltemade that he can leave this summer, sparking interest from both Liverpool and Manchester United. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Newcastle are looking at Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a replacement for Arsenal-bound Bruno Guimaraes. (L’Equipe)
New Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle is also requesting this La Liga gem to strengthen his midfield - full story here!
PSG
PSG manager Luis Enrique has given the club the green light to sign Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, whose asking price is around £75m. (Sun)
Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior had a meeting with Real Madrid yesterday and a former club chief expects him to reject a new deal, while Arsenal could “break the bank” for him - full story here!
However, updates coming in this morning suggest Vini Jr has now agreed to sign a new Real Madrid contract and should put pen to paper soon - full details here!
Tottenham
Tottenham are in direct talks with Cody Gakpo’s camp as they step up their pursuit of the Liverpool forward. (Fabrizio Romano)
Atletico Madrid are trying to hijack Inter Milan’s €40m move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, with Diego Simeone determined to work with his fellow Argentine. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore looks to be on the verge of joining FC Koln on loan, with no option to buy. (Florian Plettenberg)