Carioca Championship final Overview

Vinicius Junior has spoken for the first time since reports emerged linking him with a sensational summer move to Arsenal. The Real Madrid superstar is currently at the centre of a massive transfer tug-of-war as Mikel Arteta looks to bring the winger to the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has admitted that the club still has significant work to do in the transfer market following a summer of high-profile departures at the Etihad Stadium. While the Etihad giants have already made waves with a club-record signing, the Italian tactician is keeping the door wide open for further reinforcements amid links to Chelsea winger Pedro Neto.

Liverpool are monitoring Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye as the 18-year-old seeks increased playing time away from the French capital this summer. The Senegal international is keen on a potential move to Anfield, though Bayer Leverkusen are already in direct club-to-club negotiations for his signature.

Manchester City are reportedly braced for a sensational late attempt from Barcelona to sign midfield linchpin Rodri before the summer transfer window slams shut. The La Liga champions are ready to challenge rivals Real Madrid for the Spanish international, who is said to be questioning a potential move to the Bernabeu.