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John Obi Mikel has sensationally claimed that Vinicius Junior is simply using Arsenal as a bargaining chip to land a lucrative new contract at Real Madrid. The former Chelsea midfielder believes the Brazilian superstar has no intention of moving to the Emirates Stadium despite mounting speculation regarding a record-breaking Premier League transfer.

Vinicius Junior has officially returned to Real Madrid training following his post-World Cup holiday, but intense speculation regarding a move to Arsenal continues to grow. The 26-year-old's agent recently fueled transfer rumours after posting a highly suggestive message upon landing in London.

Bernardo Silva has officially begun life as a Real Madrid player, completing his first training session at Valdebebas following his high-profile free transfer from Manchester City. The Portuguese playmaker, who arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu at the specific request of Jose Mourinho, admitted that the presence of his compatriot in the dugout made the move to Spain an easy choice.

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.