{"id":830724,"date":"2026-07-29T06:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T06:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/830724\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T06:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T06:54:10","slug":"transfer-news-live-liverpool-face-new-barcola-hurdle-despite-agreement-as-vinicius-jr-makes-arsenal-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/830724\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool face new Barcola hurdle despite agreement as Vinicius Jr makes Arsenal decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#post-2400221\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Vinicius Jr set to stay at Real Madrid <\/p>\n<p>Arsenal will have to turn to other transfer targets after it was reported by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11095\/13567839\/real-madrid-transfer-news-vinicius-junior-to-stay-at-the-santiago-bernabeu-beyond-this-summer-despite-arsenal-interest\">Sky Sports<\/a> that Real Madrid do not want to sell Vinicius Jr this summer. <\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid are reportedly confident that the Brazil winger, who emerged as a shock target for the Gunners as they aim to strengthen their attack, will agree a new contract after entering the final year of his deal. <\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.as.com\/soccer\/vinicius-sets-out-real-madrid-priority-amid-speculation-over-future-f202607-n\/\">AS<\/a> also reported that Vinicius, who is out of contract in 2027, will resume talks on a new deal once he returns from his summer holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid\u2019s agreement to sign RB Leipzig\u2019s Yan Diomande also added to the speculation &#8211; but the club want Vinicius to extend his deal, too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/07\/29\/07\/2277101847..\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 07:40<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400220\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Bradley Barcola &#8216;agrees to join Liverpool&#8217; <\/p>\n<p>Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has agreed to join Liverpool, according to a report in the French sports daily <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lequipe.fr\/Football\/Actualites\/Mercato-bradley-barcola-a-parle-a-andoni-iraola-et-a-donne-son-accord-de-principe-a-liverpool\/1707577\">L\u2019Equipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>It is undoubtedly a boost to Liverpool ahead of potentially facing competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal for the France international, but a deal remains some way off. <\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because PSG have set a price tag of \u00a3140m on the 23-year-old, and do not want to sell &#8211; especially as Real Madrid look likely to sign RB Leipzig\u2019s Yan Diomande. <\/p>\n<p>As previously reported, PSG are using the Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson deals as a benchmark, while Barcola remains under contract with the European champions. <\/p>\n<p>When asked about his targets this summer, Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said a wide player was top of his list.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/07\/29\/07\/2203507731..\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 07:36<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400139\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Arsenal &#8216;prepared&#8217; to break British transfer record to sign Julian Alvarez<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are prepared to break the British transfer record to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/arsenal\/andrea-berta-confident-strike-agreements-sign-julian-alvarez-atletico-madrid-exclusive\">Teamtalk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Independent first reported on Arsenal\u2019s interest in Julian Alvarez in April and a three-way battle between the Gunners, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona was expected this summer. Barcelona\u2019s approach for Alvarez angered Atletico and they have reportedly set their LaLiga rivals a deadline of July 31 to accept their offer, which will need to be around \u20ac150m.<\/p>\n<p>Having missed out on Morgan Rogers, Arsenal would arguably have more resources available should Barcelona fail to land their priority target and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is prepared to take a patient approach for the former Manchester City forward and Argentina international. Alvarez\u2019s preference would be Barcelona, and it would take a record bid from Arsenal to get the deal over the line.<\/p>\n<p>Flo Clifford29 July 2026 07:04<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400138\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Why do Arsenal want to sign Vinicius Jr?<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal want to land a major signing to improve their attack this summer and Mikel Arteta has been on the hunt for a superstar left winger for years.<\/p>\n<p>On his day, Vinicius Jr is the best left winger in the world and the 26-year-old only has one year left on his Real Madrid contract.<\/p>\n<p>If there would be a time to move for him, it would be now, given that the Spanish side would not want to lose him on a free next summer.<\/p>\n<p>Vinicius would instantly add firepower to Arsenal. He scored 22 goals last season for Real Madrid but talks over a new deal have stalled.<\/p>\n<p>Flo Clifford29 July 2026 06:04<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400137\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Eddie Howe offers update on future of Bruno Guimaraes<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted he \u201cdoes not know\u201d if captain Bruno Guimaraes will remain at the club next season but insisted he wants his best players to stay.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are prepared to step up their pursuit of Guimaraes but have been told that a fee of \u00a3100m will be needed to sign the Brazil international midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/football\/articles\/cpq8lpj530po\">BBC<\/a> report that Arsenal are preparing to test their resolve with a \u00a370m offer for Guimaraes, who is said to be keen on a move to London.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle believe the fee Tottenham paid for Sandro Tonali should set the benchmark for any interest in their captain, yet the Gunners are still said to be poised to \u201caccelerate\u201d their interest, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/football\/2026\/07\/21\/arsenal-to-step-up-100m-rated-bruno-guimaraes-move\/\">Telegraph<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And Howe told Sky Sports: &#8220;We&#8217;ve had some really good conversations, before the World Cup, during the World Cup and after the World Cup. What we speak about obviously has to remain private, but just a great player, a great person.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s going to happen with Bruno&#8217;s future. That&#8217;s for other people to speculate about, but also conversations that I&#8217;m not part of.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Flo Clifford29 July 2026 05:04<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400136\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Huge fee set for Bradley Barcola<\/p>\n<p>Widespread reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain are open to selling Bradley Barcola \u2013 but only for a fee of around \u00a3145m or more. Pricey! <\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/sport\/football\/article\/psg-want-145m-bradley-barcola-amid-interest-liverpool-arsenal-wtvzdc6wl?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_page=Sport&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1785074182\">The Times<\/a> suggest that Arsenal and Liverpool both have interest, though may be unwilling to pay the terms PSG desire with the French capital club using the Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson deals as a benchmark.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/07\/26\/15\/2286103705..\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Flo Clifford29 July 2026 04:03<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400135\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Inter Milan join race for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero<\/p>\n<p>Cristian Romero is expected to leave Tottenham this summer and Inter Milan want to sign the Argentina defender.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs would be willing to let Romero leave if they receive the right offer, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11095\/13566826\/cristian-romero-transfer-news-inter-milan-interested-in-signing-tottenham-captain-during-summer-window\">Sky Sports<\/a>, following a tumultuous season.<\/p>\n<p>Inter\u2019s sporting director Piero Ausilo has confirmed the Italian club\u2019s interest in the player, who previously played in Serie A with Alatanta.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s definitely a deal we are trying to sign with the player and the club [Tottenham],\u201d Ausilo said. \u201cThese things take some time but there&#8217;s definitely interest. Let&#8217;s see.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Flo Clifford29 July 2026 03:03<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400133\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Chelsea set to sign Maxence Lacroix as medical planned before \u00a352m move<\/p>\n<p>Maxence Lacroix will have a medical at Chelsea before a \u00a352m move to leave Crystal Palace, but what could the France international bring to Stamford Bridge?<\/p>\n<p>The 26-year-old centre-back is set to sign a six-year deal to boost the Blues\u2019 defence. Lacroix played in a back three under Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, a system previously favoured by Xabi Alonso, but the right-footed defender is also versatile and can play in a back four.<\/p>\n<p>He brings authority to defence as well as excellent recovery pace, and his arrival at Chelsea could lead to the departures of Trvevoh Chalobah and Axel Disasi.<\/p>\n<p>Flo Clifford29 July 2026 02:02<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400132\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Juventus boss claims Emiliano Martinez &#8216;wants to leave Aston Villa&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Emiliano Martinez wants to leave Aston Villa this summer, Juventus boss Luciano Spaletti has claimed.<\/p>\n<p>According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spaletti said: \u201cHe&#8217;s a goalkeeper who wants to change clubs, and we&#8217;re looking for competitiveness. But we currently have two [keepers].&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Juventus have placed Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez at the top of their summer wish list, but Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany revealed earlier this month that Martinez would not be sold.<\/p>\n<p>Aston Villa have already sold key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Flo Clifford29 July 2026 01:02<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2400131\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 earWyi\"><\/a>Chelsea make surprise move for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are in talks to sign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/morgan-rogers-cole-palmer-chelsea-xabi-alonso-b3022143.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">veteran striker<\/a> Danny Welbeck from Brighton, according to Press Association sources.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old has emerged as a surprising target to reinforce the Blues\u2019 attacking options, following an impressive season where he netted 13 Premier League goals in 37 appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Flo Clifford29 July 2026 00:02<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Vinicius Jr set to stay at Real Madrid Arsenal will have to turn to other transfer targets after&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":830725,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[563],"tags":[64,63,310534,36143,403728,596,11013,10981,244207,8212,154628,403727,296524,13198,2020,588,85,8824,69802,363508],"class_list":["post-830724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-club-soccer","tag-color-image","tag-estadio-ramon-sanchez-pizjuan","tag-football","tag-horizontal","tag-la-liga","tag-match-sport","tag-photography","tag-real-madrid-cf","tag-sevilla-fc","tag-seville","tag-soccer","tag-spain","tag-sport","tag-sports","tag-stadium","tag-vinicius-junior","tag-warm-up-exercise"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=830724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/830725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=830724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=830724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=830724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}