Arsenal Close to Surprise Fourth Signing
Arsenal are close to sealing a surprise fourth signing of the transfer window, according to Brazilian journalist Bruno Andrade. The Gunners, who have already brought in Christos Tzolis, Illan Meslier, and made Piero Hincapie's loan permanent, are now targeting a new centre-back to ease injury concerns over William Saliba. No name has been revealed yet, but the move is described as imminent.
Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr Updates
Arsenal remain in advanced talks for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, and manager Eddie Howe admitted he has received no assurances from the Brazilian. “We’ve spoken numerous times. Assurances, I don’t think you can push too hard for those,” Howe said. Meanwhile, Vinicius Jr remains a real option for Arsenal amid a contract stand-off at Real Madrid, with fresh talks between the two camps.
Liverpool’s Bid for Barcola, Chelsea Signings
Bradley Barcola has chosen Liverpool and is prepared to push for a move, with the Reds preparing a bid worth up to €100 million (£85.7m), per TalkSport. Chelsea are set to announce the arrival of Danny Welbeck for a medical, alongside shock signing Jordan Henderson and Maxence Lacroix. Manchester United are targeting midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Manu Kone, and Carlos Baleba.
Other Key Moves
Tottenham were 24 hours away from lodging a bid for Eli Junior Kroupi before his metatarsal fracture, while they push for Savinho. Manchester City may lose Rodri to Real Madrid and are eyeing Marseille’s Geronimo Rulli as a backup goalkeeper. Jack Grealish is keen to return to Everton, and Manchester United could offer Marcus Rashford to Roma in a swap for Manu Kone. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: “A lot is happening… We know that we want to take this club to a different level. That is going to require a better squad, better individuals.”
