The summer transfer window is in full swing with just over two weeks until the new Premier League season begins. Clubs are working hard to finalise their squads before the window closes on September 1.
Arsenal close in on Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal are close to completing a transfer for Bruno Guimaraes. The midfielder was earmarked by the Gunners earlier this year and is on the verge of joining. According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal will pay £75million to Newcastle, with the two clubs having been locked in long negotiations.
Guimaraes is the latest big-name departure from St. James' Park, with a number of high-profile stars having left in recent months. He will provide cover and competition in the midfield positions for Arsenal, as they look to go back-to-back in the Premier League era for the first time ever.
Real Madrid set for crunch Vini Jr talks
Real Madrid are reportedly set for crunch Vinicius Junior talks amid ongoing interest from Arsenal. The Real Madrid ace has one year left on his contract, with Los Blancos having submitted an improved offer.
Premier League champions Arsenal are said to be the most keen, with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his forward options. Real Madrid aren't willing to go above their current offer, as per reports, with Vini Jr's camp pushing for an extra £7million in annual salary.
It's claimed by ESPN that Vini Jr, his entourage and Real Madrid will meet on Wednesday for the latest round of talks. If the winger doesn't put pen to paper on a new deal, Real Madrid could be forced to entertain offers, or risk losing him on a free.
Man Utd close to confirming latest summer transfer
Manchester United are reportedly close to confirming the permanent sale of goalkeeper Radek Vitek. Vitek spent last season on loan with Bristol City in the Championship and has emerged as a target for Middlesbrough.
The North East outfit came close to promotion last year, but were beaten in the play-off final by Hull City. It's reported by The Standard that the 22-year-old will travel to Middlesbrough to confirm a transfer. Vitek will get his wish of becoming a first-choice goalkeeper, with Senne Lammens having established himself as the Red Devils' No1.
