Transfers
Transfer news and rumours, cross-checked.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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Myles Lewis-Skelly faces an Arsenal minutes squeeze
Jeremie Aliadiere says Myles Lewis-Skelly may need to leave Arsenal for game time as Bruno Guimarães nears a £75m move after his medical.
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Alistair Johnston Everton transfer cools as Celtic hold out for £15million
Everton have offered around £12million plus add-ons for Alistair Johnston, but Celtic want around £15million or more and talks are still open.
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Ezri Konsa transfer: Arsenal weigh a second bid as Villa hold firm
Arsenal are preparing a second bid for Ezri Konsa after Aston Villa held firm on a £60m valuation. Liverpool are also watching the defender.
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Vinicius Junior contract renewal reaches the final stretch
Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid future appears to be heading toward renewal after multiple reports of positive talks, with Arsenal's hopes fading.
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Victor Osimhen offered to Atletico Madrid as transfer race heats up
Victor Osimhen has been offered to Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Tottenham, but Atletico have turned him down as salary demands and valuation complicate
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Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal deal met by Arteta silence
Arteta refused to discuss Bruno Guimarães after Arsenal’s reported £75m agreement with Newcastle, with a medical due in the coming days.
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Raúl Asencio transfer stalls as Liverpool are sounded out
Liverpool have been contacted about Raúl Asencio, but the Real Madrid defender wants to stay and no formal talks have begun.
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Vinicius Junior closes in on Real Madrid renewal as Arsenal wait
Vinicius Junior is closing in on a new Real Madrid contract after rapid talks and an improved offer, leaving Arsenal’s pursuit fading.
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Matteo Ruggeri close to Aston Villa agreement, but the deal is not done
Aston Villa have an agreement in principle for Matteo Ruggeri, with the fee reported at up to €25m. The move still needs the player’s approval.
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Ezri Konsa chase gathers pace after Bruno Guimarães deal
Arsenal are set to return for Ezri Konsa after moving on Bruno Guimarães, but Aston Villa want about £60 million and a new contract.
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Cody Gakpo fits Tottenham's case on numbers
Tottenham's interest in Cody Gakpo is backed by strong attacking numbers, positional versatility and Liverpool's reluctance to lose another forward.
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Manchester United transfer news as two exits close
Manchester United are close to two exits involving Altay Bayindir and Radek Vitek, but the club's next move remains unclear.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal transfer agreed for £75 million
Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal transfer agreed for a £75 million fixed fee, with the Newcastle midfielder due for a medical in Spain.
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Ross Stewart close to Swansea free transfer
Swansea City are close to signing Ross Stewart on a free transfer after his Southampton exit, with Vitor Matos wanting a different kind of striker.
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Vinicius Jr contract talks turn positive after new offer
Real Madrid have improved their contract offer to Vinicius Jr after positive talks, with Arsenal watching and Mourinho reportedly influencing the discussion.
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Manchester United’s Newcastle double raid runs into one clear warning
Manchester United want Lewis Hall and Nick Woltemade, but Newcastle are set to keep Hall while Woltemade is expected to be available.
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Charlie Crew joins Walsall on season-long loan from Leeds United
Walsall have signed Leeds United midfielder Charlie Crew on a season-long loan, and he arrives as their 11th summer signing.
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Joshua Zirkzee Juventus loan gathers pace as United change stance
Joshua Zirkzee’s Manchester United future is moving towards a Juventus loan, with reports saying United have shifted from wanting a sale.
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Yan Diomande Real Madrid transfer nears €140 million
Real Madrid have a breakthrough Yan Diomande transfer agreement, with a €125 million guarantee and a package that could reach €140 million.
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Mikey Moore set for Köln loan as Tottenham plan another development move
FC Köln are in advanced talks with Tottenham over a straight loan for Mikey Moore, with no option to buy after 47 Rangers appearances.
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Liverpool raise Bradley Barcola bid as PSG hold firm
Liverpool have raised their Bradley Barcola offer, but PSG still want around €150m. Ibrahim Mbaye remains a fallback if the deal drags on.
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Crystal Palace set to sign Tomiyasu as March is considered
Crystal Palace are set to sign T. Tomiyasu on a free transfer after a successful trial, while Solly March is only being considered.
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Cristian Romero race tightens as Atletico Madrid prepare bid
Atletico Madrid are preparing to challenge Inter for Cristian Romero, with Tottenham open to around €40 million and the defender's La Liga preference
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Lewis Hall one left-back chase Manchester United cannot force
Newcastle are refusing to sell Lewis Hall, leaving Manchester United to weigh a £60m-plus move. Some reports put the price over £62m.
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Shea Charles Fulham lead race after Leeds bids are rejected
Fulham are advancing in talks for Shea Charles after Leeds United had two bids rejected, with a reported £25m deal under discussion.
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Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal transfer agreed for £75m
Arsenal have agreed a £75m deal for Bruno Guimaraes after six weeks of intermediaries, while Newcastle dislike the route the transfer took.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi close to Manchester City move, but Lille want a loan-back
Manchester City have agreed terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi, but Lille want a loan-back and Real Madrid’s Rodri talks keep the deal unsettled.
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Giorgio Scalvini transfer race tightens around Atalanta's valuation
Giorgio Scalvini is wanted by Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United, with Atalanta holding out for £40m to £42m and doubts over fitness.
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Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United after Barcelona snub
Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United after Barcelona passed on a £26m deal, with his future still undecided and pressure mounting.
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Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal transfer agreed at £75m
Arsenal have agreed a £75m deal for Bruno Guimaraes, with Newcastle settling for a compromise fee and Lyon due a sell-on payment.