The summer transfer window enters its final three weeks as Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all work to finalise huge deals before the transfer deadline. The Gunners are desperate to bolster their attack and defence, having unveiled Bruno Guimaraes. Kenan Yildiz is a target, but Bradley Barcola may be easier to sign, amid interest in Julian Alvarez and Iliman Ndiaye. Ezri Konsa is the leading target at the back, with Tottenham captain Cristian Romero set to choose Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United and Chelsea Updates
Manchester United have moved on from Lewis Hall, with Newcastle refusing to do business, with David Raum now said to be a key target ahead of Antonee Robinson and Jorge Salinas. Youngster Louis Page should join from Leicester. Chelsea are wrapping up the signing of Pep Chavarria, before assessing the market for further opportunities. Manchester City are set to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85million.
Tottenham and Liverpool News
Tottenham have sold Manor Solomon to West Ham, and announced a new contract for Micky van de Ven, and are expected to step up interest in Cody Gakpo and Savinho, with Omar Marmoush, Florin Balogun and Georges Mikautadze also of interest. Liverpool have announced the loan signing of Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo, and will now focus full attention on concluding talks with Paris Saint-Germain for Barcola.
Arsenal's Transfer Targets
Arsenal have Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz on their list of potential targets as they search for a new left winger. The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive 2025-26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 47 appearances for Juventus across all competitions. According to BBC Sport, Yildiz's ability to play across the frontline appeals to Mikel Arteta. However, Yildiz has recently signed a new four-year contract and will prove a very difficult deal to do should Arsenal make a move.
Liverpool's Araujo Signing
Ronald Araujo's shirt number has been revealed after his move to Liverpool was completed. The Uruguay international has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan deal from Barcelona, and will provide much-needed depth and experience in central defence. Sky Sports have reported that the Reds have agreed an option to buy Araujo permanently next summer for around £47.14m (€55m), should the 27-year-old enjoy an impressive spell on Merseyside.
Other Transfer Rumours
Christian Kofane has said he feels comfortable at Bayer Leverkusen, amid links to Arsenal. After impressing against the Gunners in the Champions League last season, Kofane's agent, Eric Depolo, sparked speculation over a summer transfer. Depolo went as far to suggest that Arsenal were in pole position to sign Kofane, due to the presence of Mikel Arteta and William Saliba. This is was despite claiming Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, Brentford, Barcelona and Bayern Munich were also interested in the 20-year-old.
Manchester United know how much it will cost to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. Man Utd remain on the market to bolster their options in the engine room following deals for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Camara has emerged as a new target for Michael Carrick's side, though Monaco are demanding €50million (£42.7m) for the 22-year-old. Reports claim the French side will stick to their valuation of Camara and have no intention of accepting a lower fee.
Quotes and More News
Ronald Araujo has said about joining Liverpool and getting to partner Virgil van Dijk: "We all know what a great player Virgil is. He’s a real reference point for the team and he’s a kind of role model and reference for me personally as well. I’m looking forward to lining up alongside him hopefully and spending time with him both on the field and off it as well. I am excited to have that opportunity and enjoy learning from him, playing alongside him. With hard work, I think we can achieve good things together as a partnership and as a defence."
As per Fabrizio Romano, Cristian Romero could soon be an Atletico Madrid player as the La Liga side are set make a bid for the Tottenham defender. The Argentina international is said to have already given his green light to Atletico as talks enter the final stages. Crucially, Atleti don’t have much competition for Romero’s signature as Spurs never considered selling to north London rivals Arsenal, while Barcelona remain focused on signing Rodri.
PSG have submitted a €50million (£42.7m) bid for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. According to reports in France, an agreement between the two clubs is moving into the final stages as a verbal agreement has already been reached.
Tottenham and head coach Roberto De Zerbi have highlighted Micky van de Ven’s leadership qualities after the defender signed a new contract. It was announced on Monday night that the 25-year-old had committed his future to Spurs by putting pen-to-paper on fresh terms, though there could be further good news for the Dutchman imminently. Cristian Romero is widely expected to leave Tottenham this summer, as negotiations with Atletico Madrid are said to have commenced - but no formal bid has been submitted yet. Inter Milan, Barcelona and Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in the central defender, though any deal with the Gunners appears a non-starter given the rivalry between the two clubs. Should the Argentine depart before the transfer window closes, Spurs will have to appoint a new captain and the club’s statement when confirming Van de Ven’s new deal suggests he will be a leading contender.
West Ham have confirmed the signing of Manor Solomon from Tottenham, and are in talks with Arsenal for Reiss Nelson. As revealed by the Hammers on Monday evening, Solomon has swapped north London for east London, signing an initial three-year contract, with the option for a further year. Standard Sport understands the transfer is worth £5million up front, plus a further £2m in add-ons. Spurs have also reportedly added a 10 per cent sell-on clause into the deal. Solomon will wear the No10 shirt at the London Stadium - vacant since Lucas Paqueta departed in the January transfer window - and the 27-year-old wants to help West Ham seal an immediate return to the Premier League.
