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Data shows Bruno Guimarães deal could be another Arsenal set-piece masterstroke

Brazilian excels at winning free-kicks and conjuring results from them, hence why the champions were willing to spend £75m Bruno Guimarães has broken a very niche record. His £75m move to Arsenal is the most expensive transfer for a midfielder aged at least 28. This should not be taken too seriously given the previous record holder, Zinedine Zidane, moved 25 years ago from Juventus to Real Madrid, and would have cost far more in 2026 money. But it shows how highly the Gunners rate the Brazilian to have spent so much on a player who will be in his 30s before the end of next year. It is a transfer for today, not tomorrow. The question is why. One reason is that Guimarães rarely misses matches. Another is that he can play anywhere across midfield in the 4-3-3 formation Mikel Arteta often deploys. These attributes could be priceless with Declan Rice managing long-term nerve pain in his hamstring and Martin Ødegaard playing 40% of possible Premier League minutes last season. Continue reading...

Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip

Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool yet to agree Bradley Barcola fee, plus more.

Sources: Rodri gives Barça green light over move

Rodri has given Barcelona the go-ahead to begin talks with Manchester City as they try to beat Real Madrid to a deal for the midfielder, a source has told ESPN.

Football Daily | Vinícius Júnior and a fantasy world of transfers in the football lull

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! “We were so close … At the end of the day, really, they made him an offer he couldn’t refuse … It shows where we’re trying to aim for the club … There has been a lot of stuff written in the papers that you have to take on the chin I’m afraid – they should be talking about how well the England cricket team are playing at the moment.” Words said not by Mikel Arteta about Arsenal missing out on Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian megastar signed a new Real Madrid contract, but by Glenn Hoddle in 2002, as Tottenham missed out on signing … yes, Rivaldo . That last sentence was probably a dead giveaway. Tottenham’s solution to the Brazilian-shaped hole in their transfer ambitions was to sign Robbie Keane to his boyhood club. What might Arsenal do next? Eye up Cristian Romero, you say ? Mikel Arteta said after Arsenal’s 3-1 loss to Betis that ‘sometimes it’s good to create even more fire in the belly’ (yesterday’s News, Bits and Bobs, full email edition). Having the squad eat American lettuce would probably be faster in that regard” – George Ronczy. Re: commemorative days of the year ( yesterday’s Football Daily ). According to the website, 7 August is International Beer Day, with (appropriately) 8 August being International Hangover Day. That’s well planned” – Mark Jones. You claim to have an ever-forgiving reader ( yesterday’s Football Daily ). That is some claim. Can you let us know who this poor, deluded sap is? That might go some way to proving it. It would also help the rest of us help to show them the error of their ways” – Peter Holford (no, I’m not the ever-forgiving reader). This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions . Continue reading...

Why can't the Premier League attract the world's best players?

Vinicius Jr chose to stay at Real Madrid, but why does the Premier League rarely attract global superstars at their peak?

The Vinicius Junior dream is over - so what do Arsenal do now?

No Morgan Rogers, no Vinicius Junior - what do Arsenal do now in their bid to improve their forward line this summer?

Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal

Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.

Barcelona step up Rodri interest after Real Madrid talks with Manchester City star stall

Barça ready to hijack rivals’ plans to sign Spain captain Manchester City will allow midfielder to go for £60m Barcelona have stepped up their attempts to hijack Real Madrid’s move to sign Rodri from Manchester City. While City have not given up hope that Spain’s World Cup-winning captain will sign a new contract after he entered the final year of his deal, they are thought to be willing to allow him to leave for about £60m. Despite weeks of talks with Rodri and his representatives, Real have yet to reach an agreement and Barcelona are hoping to take advantage. Continue reading...

Diomande joins Madrid in deal worth up to €140m

Real Madrid have signed teenage star Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, the Spanish club confirmed.

Real Madrid announce arrival of £115m Yan Diomande on seven-year contract

Forward becomes most expensive African player Club are in positive talks with Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid have sealed the €135m (£115.7m) club-record signing of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. After several weeks of negotiations that saw Paris Saint-Germain pull out of the race, the deal for Diomande – the 19-year-old who joined the German side from Leganés last summer and starred for Côte d’Ivoire at the World Cup – was finally struck on Wednesday afternoon, with Real announcing his arrival on a seven-year contract on Thursday. Continue reading...

Tzolis unfazed by Vini Jr rumours as fitness champion settles into Arsenal

At Arsenal, there is an excitement about whether Vinicius Jr could sign this summer. But on Saturday, they were given a decent reminder that Christos Tzolis now plays for the club on the left wing.

Arsenal agree £75m fee with Newcastle for Bruno Guimarães as clubs reach compromise

Magpies rejected opening offer of £70m on Monday Newcastle captain to travel from Spain training camp Bruno Guimarães is poised to leave Newcastle’s pre-season training camp in southern Spain and fly to London before a £75m move to Arsenal. The departing Newcastle captain is scheduled to undergo a medical in north London in the next couple of days after the two clubs finally compromised on the fee. While Arsenal had wanted initially to pay no more than £60m for the Brazil midfielder, who turns 29 in November and has two years remaining on his contract, Newcastle demanded a minimum of £80m. Continue reading...

Transfer rumors, news: Fenerbahce eye Man United's Rashford

Barcelona are reportedly looking to sign Manchester City's Rodri ahead of Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Tzolis unfazed by Vini Jr rumours as fitness champion settles into Arsenal

At Arsenal, there is an excitement about whether Vinicius Jr could sign this summer. But on Saturday, they were given a decent reminder that Christos Tzolis now plays for the club on the left wing.

Real to resume talks with Arsenal target Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr will resume contract talks this week as Arsenal wait in the wings.

Just under a month to go....what your PL club still needs to do in summer window

Arteta coy on Vini Jr. links, expects Arsenal moves

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to give anything away about his club's reported pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior but said he expects more moves before the end of the summer transfer window.

Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution

Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.