Real Madrid to put two Man Utd targets up for sale?
Real Madrid could make two Manchester United targets available for purchase – French midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga – in order to free up funds so they can sign Spain midfielder Rodri from Manchester City, according to El Nacional.
This comes after reports that Barcelona are growing in confidence that they can successfully pip their rivals to the signing of Rodri, who are set to make an approach.
Mike Jones7 August 2026 11:02
Manchester United complete transfer of Altay Bayindir
Manchester United have agreed to loan out goalkeeper Altay Bayindir to Celta Viga.
The loan is for the whole season and the Spanish club have an option to buy for a fee of around £3.5m.
United would also have a high sell-on clause included as well.
Bayindir will join Celta Vigo for the season (Getty)
Mike Jones7 August 2026 10:49
Vinicius Jr signs Real Madrid contract extension to end Arsenal hopes
Vinicius Jr has penned a contract extension with Real Madrid until 2032, ending Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Brazilian superstar this summer.
Their interest came as contract negotiations between Vinicius and Madrid were stalling, with there initially being considerable distance in stances on a new deal as Vinicius’ camp demanded a proposal comparable to Kylian Mbappe’s.
Mike Jones7 August 2026 10:47
Liverpool have no plans to sell Cody Gakpo after Tottenham links
Liverpool have no plans to sell Cody Gakpo, despite Tottenham expressing their interest in the 27-year-old Netherlands forward.
Gakpo has four years left on his deal and Liverpool would not sanction a move without a direct replacement – although they have been linked with Bradley Barcola this summer, and the PSG star will not come cheap.
Spurs have also been linked with Manchester City forward Savinho, with Roberto De Zerbi keen to improve Tottenham’s attacking options.
(PA)
Mike Jones7 August 2026 10:31
LaLiga club Elche have approached Brighton over a loan deal for midfielder Facundo Buonanotte.
Last season, he had loan spells at Chelsea and Leeds and could be set for a future away from the Seagulls.
(PA)
Mike Jones7 August 2026 10:15
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.
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Mike Jones7 August 2026 10:02
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 have signed Monaco’s France international winger Maghnes Akliouche in a £42.8m deal.
Could PSG have already lined up Barcola’s replacement in the 24-year-old Akliouche?
Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:51
Manchester United may find it difficult to prise Lewis Hall out of Newcastle but there are options on their list of left-backs.
Reports claim that they are looking at Antonee Robinson of Fulham with talkSPORT saying the American impressed during the World Cup.
Here at The Independent we have previously reported that Myles Lewis-Skelly could be an option with United questioning Arsenal about a deal being possible.
Finally, Spanish outlet AS claim Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas is being monitored. Mundo Deportivo go further be claiming that Man Utd are ready to trigger Salinas’ €16m (£13.7m) release clause.
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Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:39
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.
(Reuters)
Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:23
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.
Why Arsenal Want Bruno Guimaraes So Badly
Mike Jones7 August 2026 09:12