Bruno Guimaraes appears destined to leave Newcastle for Arsenal, with Chris Waddle explaining to GOAL why a switch to Emirates Stadium holds obvious appeal for the Brazil international. A £75 million ($101m) transfer is being mooted, with the South American midfielder set to line his pockets in north London while competing for more major honours.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has called on the club to continue their ambitious recruitment drive, insisting that the Gunners must land elite talent like Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior to maintain their domestic dominance. The Italian defender believes that bringing in players of the highest calibre is the only way for the Gunners to improve upon their historic previous campaign.
Manchester United have been tipped to have secured the signing of the season following their cut-price acquisition of Belgian international Youri Tielemans. Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given believes the Red Devils have pulled off a masterstroke in the transfer market, while also hailing shot-stopper Senne Lammens as the club's most complete keeper in years.
Real Madrid’s proposed move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ground to a halt following a breakdown in contract negotiations. The Spanish international was open to returning to Liga, but major disagreements over personal terms and transfer fees now leave the transfer on the brink of collapse.
Cody Gakpo is seeing a move away from Liverpool speculated on, with Michael Owen admitting to GOAL that a summer transfer to Tottenham “could happen”. The Reds are in danger of leaving themselves short on wide attacking options, but a Netherlands international that has been at Anfield since January 2023 is considered to have been “consistently poor”.
Barcelona are reportedly ready to throw a massive spanner in the works for Real Madrid as they explore a sensational deal to sign Manchester City linchpin Rodri. The Blaugrana have held talks with the Spain international's camp as they look to capitalise on his desire to return to his homeland.
David Raya is the “most unfortunate goalkeeper in world football”, ex-Arsenal shot-stopper Graham Stack has told GOAL, but the Spain international is also considered to be the “best” that the Premier League has to offer. Raya savoured title glory with the Gunners last season, winning another Golden Glove, but remained rooted to the bench during a triumphant World Cup campaign at international level.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has hit out at Mohamed Salah's decision to join Turkish side Trabzonspor, claiming the Egyptian icon is still far 'too good' to be playing in the Super Lig. The forward has ended months of speculation by agreeing to move to the Akyazi Arena following his emotional departure from Anfield as a free agent.
The Reds will have to shatter the Premier League transfer record again to land their top summer target, but the fleet-footed 23-year-old could pay back that investment tenfold over the coming years
Wrexham are being backed to avoid any Wayne Rooney-esque mistakes in the managerial department, with former Red Dragons star Lee Trundle telling GOAL that Phil Parkinson “deserves another full season” at the helm. With Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac calling shots at the Racecourse, there has been talk of a big-name boss being sought.
Chelsea's latest recruit Marco Palestra has expressed his immense excitement at beginning his Premier League journey following a high-stakes transfer battle. The Italy international, who recently completed a move to Stamford Bridge, is already getting a taste of English intensity during the club's pre-season tour.
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has delivered a chilling warning to the St James' Park faithful, suggesting that the club could be spiralling toward a relegation battle. Following a summer of absolute turmoil that saw manager Eddie Howe resign and the squad’s core ripped out, the Irishman believes the current state of the club is enough to justify the fans' deepest anxieties.
The winger is locked in showdown talks with Los Blancos with the aim of finally agreeing a new contract, but the Spanish giants are ready to cash in if they come to nothing as the Gunners circle - that would be a big mistake
Newcastle legend Shay Given has backed Eddie Howe to eventually lead the England national team following his departure from St James’ Park. The former Magpies goalkeeper believes Howe possesses all the qualities required to succeed Thomas Tuchel at the Three Lions' helm but expects the tactician to take a hiatus from the dugout first.
Christian Norgaard has officially left Arsenal to join Everton in a permanent £7 million summer transfer. The experienced Danish midfielder departs north London after just one season, revealing that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta actively encouraged his exciting move to Goodison Park.
Arsenal have been heavily linked with an ambitious raid on Real Madrid for Vinicius Junior, but ex-Blancos star Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why a “statement signing” at Emirates Stadium remains unlikely. The Premier League title holders have been exploring a deal that would bring a Brazil international to north London that likes to be the “main man”.
Arsenal have taken a massive step toward reinforcing their title-winning squad after reaching a £75 million agreement to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days to finalise a move that has left some former stars questioning the logic behind the deal.
Juventus are accelerating negotiations to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee on loan this summer. The Red Devils have given the green light to evaluate a temporary deal after the Dutchman expressed a strong desire to return to Serie A.
Mikel Arteta remained coy when questioned about Arsenal's pursuit of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes following a pre-season clash in Dublin. With reports circulating that a massive £75 million deal has been struck between the two Premier League rivals, the Gunners boss faced the media to address the speculation surrounding the Brazilian midfielder.
Michael Owen has warned Liverpool against paying an "extortionate" £145 million fee for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The Reds are looking for a new forward following Mohamed Salah's departure, but Owen insists his former club must walk away if PSG's asking price remains too high.
Arsenal target Vinicius Junior is expected to reject a move to London in favour of signing a new contract with Real Madrid. The attacker sparked major rumours on Wednesday by deleting his social media history, but a strong relationship with manager Jose Mourinho has swayed his final decision. The Gunners will now likely see their ambitious pursuit end in failure.
Former Brighton winger Solly March is currently weighing up a highly controversial free transfer to fierce rivals Crystal Palace. The experienced forward is eager to remain in the Premier League after departing the Seagulls, while Palace are also reportedly closing in on the signing of former Arsenal and Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of the new season.
Vinicius Junior has sparked intense transfer speculation by abruptly deleting his entire Instagram history, despite receiving a massive new contract offer to remain in Spain. Arsenal are closely monitoring the situation as they look to strengthen their squad, but Jose Mourinho is determined to keep his star forward ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Newcastle United have officially confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following a successful stint at Al-Ahli. The German manager has already joined the squad in Spain and expressed his huge excitement about the long-term vision of the club, despite taking over just a fortnight before the season begins and facing several major player exits.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reassured supporters regarding the fitness of Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill after both players missed the pre-season friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong. The Blues suffered a narrow defeat on Wednesday, but Alonso confirmed the absences were merely precautionary measures following minor contact injuries sustained earlier in the tour.
Arsenal have been told that while Vinicius Junior would undoubtedly become the best player at the Emirates, his arrival could potentially dismantle the hard-earned collective spirit fostered by Mikel Arteta. The Gunners are reportedly weighing up a sensational move for the Real Madrid superstar, but figures within the game are urging caution over the financial and social impact on the squad.
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