Transfer news LIVE: Bruno Guimaraes nears Arsenal move, Liverpool target PSG duo, Vinicius Jr latest

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Transfer news LIVE: Bruno Guimaraes nears Arsenal move, Liverpool target PSG duo, Vinicius Jr latest

Guimaraes’ announcement as an Arsenal player is expected to come soon after he was given permission to travel to complete his £75m move

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 the Brazilian star.

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.

Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals with our live blog below:

Tottenham distance themselves from Nicolas Jackson

Tottenham have distanced themselves with reports linking the club for a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

Jackson, 25, has returned from a season-long loan at Bayern Munich and is available for another move this summer.

Spurs have already spent £237m this summer and although they have not ruled out a move for another attacker - with Cody Gakpo and Savinho linked - there will be no move for Jackson.

Mike Jones6 August 2026 10:18

Sanchez having medical at Bournemouth

Juanlu Sanchez is set for a medical with Bournemouth ahead of his more from Sevilla.

The 22-year-old right-back travelled to England yesterday ahead of finalising an £11.2m move to the Premier League.

Mike Jones6 August 2026 10:01

Chelsea close in on signing of full-back Pep Chavarria

Chelsea are close to signing a replacement for Marc Cucurella in Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria.

Xabi Alonso helped identify the Spaniard, who is 28. He is set to be Chelsea’s 10th signing of the transfer window.

Mike Jones6 August 2026 10:01

Man Utd 'learn Lewis Hall decision'

Newcastle are determined to keep Lewis Hall this summer, even if Manchester United are interested in a £60m transfer.

The 21-year-old Hall has emerged as Manchester United’s No 1 target for left back but Newcastle do not want to sell another first-team player this summer, with Bruno Guimaraes set to follow Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon out of the club.

That’s according to The Athletic, who report that Newcastle are insisting that Hall is not for sale.

Mike Jones6 August 2026 09:46

Why Arsenal want Bruno Guimaraes so badly

Arsenal look likely to bring Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes into the club this summer, but what will the Brazilian midfielder bring to Mikel Arteta's side?

Archie Corbett takes a look at Bruno's strengths, his suitability for Arsenal's tactical setup, and which of the current Arsenal squad would benefit the most from his arrival.

Mike Jones6 August 2026 09:30

Liverpool get Bradley Barcola boost?

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?

Mike Jones6 August 2026 09:16

Liverpool to pursue both Mbaye and Barcola?

Liverpool’s links to Ibrahim Mbaye appeared to suggest a shift away from key target Bradley 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.

Could the Reds really pull off a sensational double swoop for two of PSG’s attackers?

Mike Jones6 August 2026 09:00

Arteta pays tribute to Norgaard

"He played a tremendous role for us," Mikel Arteta said of the departing Christian Norgaard.

"When I brought him here I said that he could be our glue player. He has an incredible capacity to bring players together and keep the standards high.

"When he played, he had some really good moments as well. But I understand to fulfil that role for long periods is not easy.

"He had a massive opportunity with a manager and a club I know really well. I wish him all the best and thank you."

Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:50

DONE DEAL! Norgaard completes move to Everton

It’s been in the offing for a while but it was confirmed last night that Christian Norgaard has completed his move from Arsenal to Everton.

The 32-year-old midfielder joined the Toffees in a £7m deal on a two-year contract.

Norgaard said: "I felt I needed a change and to play a bigger football role.

"When I spoke to David Moyes and others at the club involved in the transfer, I heard about the whole project and I was very intrigued.

“Coming here just makes that feeling even stronger."

Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:40

Arsenal believe Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid

The Independent understands that Arsenal now feel it’s increasingly likely that Vinicus Jr stays at Real Madrid.

Real have significantly upped their new contract offer to the Brazilian star and it’s much closer to what the player wants.

The feeling on all sides is that he’s now far likelier to stay with Madrid than make the switch to the Premier League champions.

Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer6 August 2026 08:30

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