Arsenal are set to make a shock bid for Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, according to reports. The England Under-21 international has emerged as a surprise target for the Gunners, who are said to have already held talks with his representatives.
Arsenal are now preparing an official offer, with Brighton believed to be demanding a fee between £43m and £51m for their academy graduate. Manchester United and Manchester City are also said to be weighing up moves for the player.
Liverpool boosted in Barcola pursuit
Liverpool are reportedly set to lodge a new bid for Arsenal target Bradley Barcola next week, with renewed confidence after Paris Saint-Germain signed Mika Godts. The Reds have been in protracted talks for the player throughout the summer as they look to add firepower to Andoni Iraola's front line.
Talks have been slowed by a difference of opinion over the player's valuation, with PSG standing firm on a price tag around £145m. The Athletic reported last week that Liverpool were almost ready to turn to new targets, but there is hope after PSG confirmed the signing of Godts in a deal worth up to £47m.
Osimhen plays down Arsenal links
Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen said he is focused on the task at hand as surprise links to Arsenal emerge. The Nigerian striker has been linked with a move to Arsenal, who are keen to add a blockbuster name to their attack this summer. He could be available for as little as £58m should the Gunners opt to move.
Asked to comment on the links after Galatasaray's Super Lig opener on Saturday, Osimhen played down rumours. "There are always rumours in transfer seasons," he said. "I will take care of my business. I am focused on my job, then we will see and think further."
Other transfer developments
Jean-Clair Todibo seems to be slowly approaching a move away from West Ham, with reports in France suggesting he has agreed personal terms over a loan to Marseille. Olympique are yet to open club-to-club talks with West Ham, though.
Liam Delap hopes to stay in the Premier League if he is to leave Chelsea this summer. The striker was markedly underwhelming in his first season with the club and has been linked with an exit as Xabi Alonso looks to trim the fat in his squad. Como are said to be interested, but reports from talkSPORT say he is hoping to remain in his home country.
John Stones scored just 12 minutes into his Inter Milan debut today. The English centre-back joined as a free agent earlier this summer after leaving Manchester City. Facing Real Betis in a pre-season friendly, he was introduced off the bench after 70 minutes and scored after 82.
Arne Engels has set his sights on steering West Ham back to the Premier League after his transfer from Celtic was confirmed. The Belgium international has signed a five-year deal for a fee which Standard Sport understands could rise as high as £25m if add-ons are met. That makes him the most expensive signing in Championship history, beating the £20.8m Burnley spent to sign Florentino Luis in July.
Enzo Fernandez was booed by the Chelsea fans as he returned to the matchday squad for the first time this summer. Chelsea imposed a deadline of 5pm on Friday for clubs to meet their £120m valuation for Fernandez. That passed without any offers being made, and Chelsea now expect the player to remain at the club until at least next summer.
Several clubs are interested in signing Christopher Nkunku this summer. The Frenchman has been left out of Ruben Amorim's plans at AC Milan and transfer listed. Per reports in Italy, Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are both interested, while Newcastle could bring him back to the Premier League.
Brentford have confirmed the signing of Darwin Guagua from Independiente del Valle, the same club which produced Moises Caicedo. He has signed a five-year deal and will spend this coming season on loan with Merida AD in the Spanish third tier.
