Newcastle still yet to receive Bruno Guimaraes bid

Newcastle are still yet to receive a bid from Arsenal for their captain Bruno Guimaraes, who is not expected to push for a move away, according to the Northern Echo.

Arsenal are prepared to step up their pursuit of Guimaraes but have been told that a fee of £100m will be needed to sign the Brazil international midfielder.

The BBC reported last week that Arsenal are preparing to test their resolve with a £70m offer for Guimaraes, who is said to be keen on a move to London.

Newcastle believe the fee Tottenham paid for Sandro Tonali should set the benchmark for any interest in their captain. Guimaraes is set to return to Newcastle for pre-season training on Friday.

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Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 09:59

Jordan Henderson given permission to join Chelsea

Jordan Henderson has been given permission to complete a free transfer from Brentford to Chelsea, reports the BBC’s Nizaar Kinsella. The 36-year-old will undergo a medical along with the 35-year-old Danny Welbeck as the Blues shift their strategy and add two experienced Premier League players to their young squad.

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Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 09:57

Tottenham linked with Man City’s Savinho

Tottenham have been big-spenders this summer but their transfer business may not be done just yet.

The Times reports that Spurs want to sign a forward and Manchester City winger Savinho remains a target.

Savinho is said to be keen on a move, according to the report, and has informed City of his decision.

Spurs, who have signed Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali this summer, would be required to pay £60m.

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Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 09:29

Real Madrid ‘open talks with Man City’ over signing Rodri

Real Madrid have opened talks with Manchester City over signing midfielder Rodri, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Ballon d’Or winner returned to his best as he led Spain to the World Cup and received the award for player of the tournament.

Previous reports stated the Spain hero was not one of Florentino Perez’s top transfer targets, but now things appear to have changed.

The 30-year-old has also been a long-term target for Real Madrid and the Spanish giants are now set to push for a move this summer.

Rodri, who has one year left on his Manchester City contract, is said to be keen on a return to Spain and it would be a popular move for president Perez to make.

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Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 09:09

Why Xabi Alonso has suddenly shifted transfer strategy to sign older players

The surprising pursuit of several players in their 30s this summer shows Chelsea have learnt lessons from a calamitous season dogged by inexperienced and ill-discipline – but will it fix the problem?

Lawrence Ostlere 29 July 2026 08:56

Chelsea finalising move for Danny Welbeck

Danny Welbeck has been granted permission to finalise his move to Chelsea and the 35-year-old striker is set to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge.

Welbeck emerged as a shock target for Chelsea as they aim to add experience to Xabi Alonso’s squad. He is set to sign a two-year deal after scoring 13 Premier League goals last season.

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Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 08:55

Vinicius Jr set to stay at Real Madrid

Arsenal will have to turn to other transfer targets after it was reported by Sky Sports that Real Madrid do not want to sell Vinicius Jr this summer.

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.

AS 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.

Real Madrid’s agreement to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande also added to the speculation – but the club want Vinicius to extend his deal, too.

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Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 08:50

Bradley Barcola ‘agrees to join Liverpool’

Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has agreed to join Liverpool, according to a report in the French sports daily L’Equipe.

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.

That’s because PSG have set a price tag of £140m on the 23-year-old, and do not want to sell – especially as Real Madrid look likely to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.

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.

When asked about his targets this summer, Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said a wide player was top of his list.

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Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 08:49