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Man City overtake Arsenal in the race for Bouaddi

Manchester City have taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, overtaking Premier League rivals Arsenal in the race for his signature. The reigning champions are in advanced negotiations to secure the highly-rated 18-year-old, with personal terms already agreed as the two clubs work to bridge the financial gap.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

Timber leaves Arsenal camp for recovery

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has departed the club's warm-weather training camp in Spain to return to London. The Netherlands international is continuing his rehabilitation from a groin injury that hampered the conclusion of his previous campaign.

RANKED: Arsenal's Vini Jr transfer alternatives

Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Junior always seemed like a stretch. It emerged in a bombshell revelation over the weekend that the Gunners were 'exploring' the possibility of striking a deal for the Real Madrid superstar as they seek to make a marquee left-wing signing, but at this stage it looks as though those explorations are going to come to nothing. So, where do they turn next?

White flag: Arsenal give up on Vinicius Junior deal

The player is close to renewing his contract

Real slammed for 'unforgivable mismanagement' of Vinicius amid Arsenal links

Real Madrid are facing a race against time to secure the future of Vinicius Junior as internal tensions and external interest from Arsenal threaten to end his era at the Santiago Bernabeu. With the Brazilian's current deal rapidly approaching its final stages, ex-Blancos goalkeeper Santi Canizares has questioned the board's handling of their prized asset.

Transfer grades for the biggest deals of the window so far

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.