Arsenal have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr with a transfer for the Brazilian winger now seen as a possibility after his contract talks in Spain have stalled. The Gunners are also targeting Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and a report from the The Times says he will have a medical with the club today.
In order to facilitate two huge deals – both would need fees near to or in excess of £100m – Arsenal may need to sell. Christian Norgaard is set for the exit after a single season at the Emirates with Everton is his next destination, it seems. Myles Lewis-Skelly could also be an eye-raising sale with Manchester United exploring their options to bring the defender to Old Trafford as Michael Carrick looks to bolster his squad.
United’s aim is for a left-back with Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall also in the mix though it may prove more difficult to prize him out of St. James’ Park given the sale of Sandro Tonali and, probably, Guimaraes already in this window.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have announced the surprise signing of Danny Welbeck, with Jordan Henderson soon to follow, and Mohamed Salah appears to have a new club, finally, after leaving Liverpool on a free.
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Man United keeper targeted by Spanish club
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is a target for Spanish side Celta Vigo, according to Mail on Sunday.
Bayindir is currently second-choice keeper behind Senne Lammens at Old Trafford, though the arrival of Karl Darlow could threaten this.
Newcastle reject Arsenal bid for Guimaraes
Newcastle have rejected an opening bid from Arsenal for Bruno Guimaraes.
The clubs remain in talks over the midfielder who is reporting back to Newcastle training at their pre-season camp in La Manga, Spain.
Guimaraes’ preference is to leave Newcastle and join the Gunners and he has informed the club of his desire.
He has two years left on his deal plus a club-held option for a third.
Newcastle still awaiting formal bid for Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle are still awaiting a formal bid from Arsenal for skipper Bruno Guimaraes, according to PA.
Widespread reports on Saturday evening claimed the Magpies had accepted a bid of £80m from the Gunners for their captain and a medical had been arranged for Monday, although sources on Tyneside were mystified by the suggestion.
Indeed, they insist there has still been no direct contact between the clubs over the 28-year-old Brazil international, who has indicated he wants to leave St James’ Park for the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Arsenal’s desire to add Guimaraes to the squad which lifted the Premier League title for the first time since 2004 last season is long-standing and well-known, although the Magpies have grown increasingly irritated by the speculation without action which has surrounded their player for weeks now.
Hull close in on Benfica striker
Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic is close to joining Hull City, according to Record.
Talks have progressed over the terms of a deal that will likely see the Croatia forward join initially on loan.
Manchester United consider intriguing move for Arsenal defender
The Old Trafford hierarchy have long-standing interest in the Lewis-Skelly and are aiming to see whether Arsenal would do business, given the English champions’ plan to spend big over the next few weeks.
Juventus turn to Gugleilmo Vicario after ending Emi Martinez pursuit
Juventus have ended their pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, according to Fabrizio Romano, following a reported gap in valuation.
It means the club are now exploring a loan deal for out-of-favour Tottenham stopper Guglielmo Vicario, per Sky in Italy.
Juventus had also explored the conditions of a deal for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki but face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and costs could be prohibitive.
Spurs interested in Gakpo
Sticking with Tottenham, Spurs are interested in Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo with Roberto de Zerbi wanting another wide attacker.
Liverpool will not let Gakpo leave without a replacement lined up so there is work to be done on that front.
Gakpo also has four years remaining on his deal with the Reds meaning Tottenham would need to spend on a potentially high transfer fee.
Romero gathering interest
Cristian Romero is expected to leave Tottenham this summer and there are reports of interest in the defender from Italy and Spain.
Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan both remain interested in Tottenham’s captain.
It was only a year ago that Romero signed a new deal and was made captain of the club but a summer exit would not be a surprise.
