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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal agree Guimaraes deal; Man Utd medical; Barcola decision; Chelsea, Liverpool latest
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Transfer targets: Manu Kone, Bradley Barcola and Bruno Guimaraes
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The summer window is stepping up a gear with Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool all in talks to wrap up major deals as pre-season begins. Arsenal are pursuing Bruno Guimaraes and Morgan Rogers, with both midfielders equally keen to join. The Newcastle captain is said to have agreed personal terms on a five-year contract, while the progress on Aston Villa star will come after the World Cup. Bradley Barcola will cost £130million, and Christos Tzolis is another target.
Man Utd have pulled the plug on Ederson's move from Atlanta following concerns over his fitness, and could now turn to Manu Kone, Carlos Baleba or Alex Scott, who is also attracting interest from Chelsea and the Gunners. Michael Carrick is also an admirer of Crysencio Summerville. Chelsea are still working on deals for Pep Chavarria and Maxence Lacroix.
Tottenham remain interested in Savinho and Rafael Leao, while Cody Gakpo's situation at Liverpool. Links with a £100m move for eli Junior Kroupi rumble on. Liverpool are undeterred by Paris Saint-Germain's asking price for Barcola. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Chelsea make bid for Mexico star Quinones
Chelsea have made an offer to sign Mexico striker Julian Quinones following his impressive performances at the 2026 World Cup.
That’s according to Saudi outlet Asharq Al-Awsat, who report that the 29-year-old recently signed a new contract with Al-Qadsiah at the end of last season.
Quinones became the first Saudi Pro League player to score at a World Cup after netting Mexico's opener against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.
He also scored against the Czechia, Ecuador and England, after finishing as the Saudi Pro League's top scorer with 33 goals for Al-Qadsiah last season.
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Chelsea set eyes on Camavinga swoop
Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to sign Eduardo Camavinga.
Per reports in Spain, Alonso would make the Frenchman a “key part” of his team.
The report from El Nacional adds that Los Blancos would be willing to listen to offers in the region of €80m (£68m).
The final decision may fall to the player, though, and he could be pushed to depart after Aurelien Tchouameni extended his deal.
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Man Utd set for double announcement
Manchester United are closing in on the signings of Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow as they look to step up their summer transfer business.
Standard Sport understands that while Man Utd are yet to reach a full agreement for either player, there is an expectation that both deals will be finalised imminently.
As reported earlier in the week, United have agreed to pay Chelsea £48million plus an additional £2m in performance-related add-ons for Brazilian midfielder Santos.
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Junior Kroupi wants to join Tottenham
Eli Junior Kroupi wants to join Tottenham.
That’s according to TEAMtalk, who report that the Bournemouth striker prefers a move to Spurs over Paris Saint-Germain because he wants regular first-team football rather than a squad role behind PSG’s established stars.
As a result, PSG have shifted their focus to Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, with personal terms reportedly agreed and club negotiations progressing.
Tottenham now believe they are in a stronger position to land Kroupi, who is viewed as a priority target by Roberto De Zerbi as the club continues reshaping its attacking options this summer.
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Arsenal reach Bruno Guimaraes agreement
Arsenal are said to have agreed personal terms with Bruno Guimaraes.
The influential Newcastle captain is a key transfer target for Mikel Arteta this summer and his club future looks set to be resolved following Brazil’s shock last-16 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Norway last weekend.
Arsenal have received plenty of encouragement from Guimaraes’ camp regarding a potential transfer, with the Gunners set to formalise their interest as a result - though Newcastle remain adamant at this stage that he will not follow the likes of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon through the exit door at St James’ Park.
French outlet L’Equipe report that Guimaraes now has an agreement with Arsenal on a five-year contract that would run until 2031.
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Porro on new Tottenham contract
Here is what Pedro Porro has said to the Spanish media about signing a new Tottenham contract.
“I’m very happy with the renewal because it came at an important moment in my career.
“I felt backed by the club, and that says a lot about them.”
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The five best quotes from Xabi Alonso's first interview as Chelsea manager
Xabi Alonso has touched down at Cobham to get his career as Chelsea boss underway, and has outlined his plans for his managerial tenure in a lengthy first interview.
Pre-season preparations are already well underway, with a first match of the summer against Tottenham in Australia just over three weeks out, but Alonso took some time out before taking his first training session to undertake a wide-ranging interview with the club’s in-house media team.
The Spaniard touched on a variety of subjects, from his plans for pre-season and debuting at Stamford Bridge to the source of his own passion for football.
Here, Standard Sport picks out the five best lines from Alonso’s first interview as Chelsea manager...
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Trossard set for Besiktas move
Leandro Trossard will arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday to finalise his move to Besiktas.
That is according to reports in Turkey, who claim Arsenal will receive a fee in the region of €20million.
Meanwhile Trossard is set to sign a three-year contract with the option of a further year.
Gunners clearing space for a left-wing signing, perhaps?
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Palhinha's next move
Last week, Joao Palhinha bid farewell to Tottenham after his season-long loan came to and end.
Now, reports in Portugal claim the midfielder is close to joining Benfica from Bayern Munich.
A reunion with Marco Silva is on the cards.
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Hull to sign Elliot Stroud
Hull are set to sign Sweden international Elliot Stroud.
According to talkSPORT, Stroud has rejected an offer from Genoa to move to the Premier League new boys from Mjallby.
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