{"id":865060,"date":"2026-08-20T14:06:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/865060\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T14:06:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:06:15","slug":"transfer-news-live-arsenal-settle-on-vinicius-alternative-man-utd-close-in-on-baleba-and-spurs-eye-double-man-city-raid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/865060\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal settle on Vinicius alternative, Man Utd close in on Baleba and Spurs eye double Man City raid"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Tottenham closing in on double deal for Manchester City pair<\/p>\n

Tottenham\u2019s pursuit of Savinho and Omar Marmoush is nearing an end. Spurs are close to sealing a deal worth \u00a3153m, including add-ons, for the Manchester City pair.<\/p>\n

\"TwoTwo Manchester City forwards could be joining Spurs (Getty)<\/p>\n

Miguel Delaney20 August 2026 14:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta responds to Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer talk<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta<\/a> says he is \u201c100 per cent\u201d certain Arsenal<\/a>\u2019s homegrown player Myles Lewis-Skelly will be staying at the club this summer. <\/p>\n

Lewis-Skelly has been rumoured to be of interest to rival clubs, including Manchester United, having played a key role for the Gunners in central midfield at the back end of last season\u2019s title-winning campaign. <\/p>\n

Asked how sure he was that the 19-year-old would remain an Arsenal player beyond the transfer deadline, the manager said: \u201c100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Winger Ethan Nwaneri has also been linked with a move away, but Arteta stressed the club need to nurture their academy products. \u201cThey bring something else,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need to look after them in a special way and protect them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford20 August 2026 14:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Copa Independent<\/p>\n

The Premier League is back \u2013 and so is Copa Independent! Our flagship football podcast has a new look for the new season as Lawrence Ostlere,Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly gather to preview the campaign ahead. Can anyone stop Arsenal? Who will go down? And what trends should you be looking out for? Available wherever you get your podcasts, or here.<\/p>\n

Copa Independent | The Premier League’s new era<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle20 August 2026 14:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Manchester clubs vie for Roma star<\/p>\n

Both Manchester City and Manchester United have their eye on France midfielder Manu Kone, with Enzo Maresca\u2019s side now throwing their hat into the ring, according to the Mail.<\/p>\n

The Roma star was linked to United earlier in the summer, with the Serie A side reportedly placing a price tag of around \u00a351m on him.<\/p>\n

A move for the 25-year-old would help supplement City\u2019s evolving midfield, especially after the departure of Rodri.<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford20 August 2026 13:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Amorim to raid Man City for Dias?<\/p>\n

AC Milan have highlighted Ruben Dias as a possible signing, with the Man City defender\u2019s contract expiring in 2029. <\/p>\n

The 29-year-old could remain part of Enzo Maresca\u2019s plans this term, though a new deal is likely to be required to secure his long-term future. <\/p>\n

Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a> reports that agent Jorge Mendes could facilitate a move and become the latest Portuguese investment under Ruben Amorim. <\/p>\n

After big signings in Diego Moreira and Goncalo Ramos, Dias could become another significant purchase as Milan look to rebuild under Amorim. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn20 August 2026 13:36<\/p>\n

<\/a>Chelsea to lock down Joao Pedro<\/p>\n

Sky Sports reports Joao Pedro is on the verge of signing a new six-year contract with Chelsea, which would extend his stint at Stamford Bridge until at least 2032, with the option to extend for another year.<\/p>\n

That news comes after Pedro pinched the No 9 shirt off Liam Delap, who we reported earlier could be about to return to Ipswich after an underwhelming spell with the Blues.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford20 August 2026 13:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Barcelona list three strikers as alternatives to Alvarez<\/p>\n

Barcelona are monitoring Lautaro Martinez, reports Marca<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The Argentina striker has shone for Inter Milan in recent seasons and could now prove to be an alternative to his compatriot after Barcelona failed to make progress in negotiations with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez. <\/p>\n

Deco is reportedly checking on the price of Martinez, while Villarreal forwards Georges Mikautadze, available for his buy-out clause at \u20ac78m, or Ayoze Perez are seen as alternatives. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn20 August 2026 13:05<\/p>\n

<\/a>Premier League 2026\/27 kits: Every home and away shirt ranked and rated<\/p>\n

The start of the new Premier League<\/a> season brings with it fresh threads across the top flight, and as ever there is an assortment of offerings.<\/p>\n

Some are magnificent pieces of design, sartorial artworks which will be admired for years to come. Others are deeply misguided creations which should not have seen the light of day.<\/p>\n

Here, we run the rule over this season\u2019s home and away editions. From worst to best, here are the Premier League 2026\/27 kits, ranked and rated:<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn20 August 2026 12:55<\/p>\n

<\/a>Arsenal explore move for Kenan Yildiz after missing out on Vinicius Jr<\/p>\n

The Basque has long identified the left side attack as a priority position to upgrade, with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr<\/a> having been the ideal target. The Brazilian’s decision to stay at the Bernabeu <\/a>caused Arsenal to reconsider the situation, and some thought has been given to waiting until either January or next summer when other deals could become possible.<\/p>\n

Miguel Delaney20 August 2026 12:25<\/p>\n

<\/a>Man City make Adam Wharton enquiry<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old could serve as a replacement for Rodri, as well as an alternative to Enzo Fernandez, with Chelsea imposing a deadline and a lofty \u00a3120m valuation on the Argentine star.<\/p>\n

But Ornstein details how Crystal Palace have no intention to sell before the deadline.<\/p>\n

\"AdamAdam Wharton is a target for Man City as they bid to strengthen their midfield (Getty)<\/p>\n

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