Arsenal are poised to launch a £70million bid for Bruno Guimaraes. The Gunners have made Newcastle's influential captain their top transfer priority after missing out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea. Club-to-club talks have begun, with BBC Sport reporting that a £70m offer is imminent after accelerated negotiations. Personal terms have been agreed with the Brazil international, though Newcastle remain firm on their valuation.
Manchester United Tchouameni boost
Manchester United have been boosted in their pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni. Real Madrid teammate Eduardo Camavinga is also on their radar, along with midfielders Carlos Baleba, Manu Kone, Sander Berge, Danilo and Tyler Adams.
Chelsea and Liverpool moves
Chelsea want to sign Kerim Alajbegovic and Alex Scott after welcoming Morgan Rogers, and have agreed moves for wonderkids Benji Flowers and Harrison Bettoni. They are close to a deal for Maxence Lacroix. Liverpool have made an initial approach to Monaco for Maghnes Akliouche, as they also target Bradley Barcola and Rayan.
Other transfer news
Tottenham are eyeing Andreas Schjelderup and Rafael Leao as Cristian Romero prepares to exit. Roma have enquired about Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi, with Chelsea demanding around £17million. Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. Nottingham Forest have signed Xaver Schlager, and Hull have signed Matt Targett on a free transfer.
Arsenal are prepared to consider offers for captain Martin Odegaard, though a move this summer is considered unlikely. Rodri seems set to stay at Manchester City after Real Madrid were warned off signing him. Alex Scott is keen on a move to Chelsea after the Blues saw a £64million bid rejected for the Bournemouth midfielder.
