Arsenal have been warned that signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle will cost around £100 million, while Julian Alvarez has rejected a move to the Gunners in favour of Barcelona. Meanwhile, Manchester United face competition from Chelsea for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone, and Liverpool have held fresh talks over Bradley Barcola.
Arsenal told Bruno Guimaraes price
Newcastle have told Arsenal that Bruno Guimaraes will cost around £100 million this summer, according to talkSPORT. The Magpies have no intention of selling their captain on the cheap, despite Arsenal hoping to strike a deal worth closer to £60 million. Contact between the clubs has been made and remains ongoing, but there is a significant gap in valuation. Newcastle are reluctant to weaken their squad further after selling Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Julian Alvarez rejects Arsenal move
Julian Alvarez has rejected the chance to join Arsenal, Spanish outlet Sport reports. The Gunners believed they had the edge on Barcelona for the Argentina attacker, but Alvarez has his heart set on a move to the Camp Nou. He moved from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid in 2024 for £81.8 million and has scored 25 La Liga goals in two seasons. He is currently preparing to face England in the World Cup semi-final.
Leandro Trossard completes Besiktas move
Leandro Trossard has completed his move to Besiktas after three-and-a-half years with Arsenal. The 31-year-old featured 174 times for the Gunners, scoring 36 goals and providing 34 assists, and was part of the Premier League title-winning side last season. A statement on Arsenal's website thanked Trossard for his valued contribution and wished him well for the future.
Man Utd face Chelsea battle for Manu Kone
Manchester United want to continue their midfield overhaul by signing Manu Kone from Borussia Monchengladbach, but face competition from Chelsea. The Red Devils have already signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans but see Kone as a key target. Crysencio Summerville also remains a target, but Marcus Rashford's future will play a part in their plans. Chelsea are also interested in Kone and are lining up a third bid for Pep Chavarria, while still tracking Maxence Lacroix.
Liverpool hold fresh talks over Bradley Barcola
Liverpool have held fresh talks over a move for Bradley Barcola after Paris Saint-Germain decided to sell the forward. The Reds are also interested in Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig, who has an asking price of at least £51 million, according to Sky Sports Deutschland's Philipp Hinze. Liverpool have already signed winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna but want more depth on the flanks after Mohamed Salah's departure on a free transfer.
Other transfer news
Michael Olise is intent on a move to Real Madrid, according to Footmercato. The 24-year-old moved to Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace in 2024 for £50.9 million and has contributed 27 goals and 34 assists in 66 Bundesliga appearances. The fee for a transfer could exceed £150 million. Everton are interested in Manchester City's Rico Lewis, with a valuation of around £30 million, and also Jack Grealish, but only willing to spend up to £10 million. Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli could follow Trossard out of the club amid interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, including Al Nassr. Fulham are ready to offer a contract to former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma, according to TalkSport's Alex Crooks. Juventus are considering a move for Folarin Balogun after his World Cup hat-trick, with AS Monaco likely to demand at least £42.5 million. William Saliba's back injury, which forced him off in France's semi-final loss to Spain, may alter Arsenal's transfer plans, potentially requiring a centre-back signing.
