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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal ‘lead race’ to sign £50m target, Tottenham reach Gakpo ‘agreement’, Fernandez latest

Jack Hinshelwood is the latest name to be linked with the Premier League champions as they continue talks with Jarell Quansah

Arsenal could turn their attention to Brighton’s £51m-rated midfielder Jack Hinshelwood as they continue talks with Bayer Leverkusen over signing England international Jarell Quansah. The Premier League champions have been keen to sign a defender following the injury to William Saliba and the 23-year-old Quansah, formerly of Liverpool, would be able to cover both centre-back and right back positions.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are set to make a third bid of around £60m for Rodri, but are still set to fall £10m short of Manchester City’s valuation of the Ballon d’Or winner. The deal could yet influence the speed of any move for Enzo Fernandez, with his former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pushing for the midfielder's signature. Chelsea’s deadline of 5pm on Friday passed without City submitting their £120m bid, and the club expect Fernandez to now stay for the upcoming season.

Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, according to reports in the Netherlands, while Spurs are also close to signing Manchester City winger Savinho and have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in expressing interest in Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen. Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli has rejected the chance to join the Turkish club as part of a deal.

In other news, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has completed his transfer to Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Ferran Torres, the scorer of the winning goal in the World Cup final, from Barcelona. Crystal Palace have completed the signing of right-sided player Anan Khalaili on a five-year contract.

Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below

Arsenal in talks with Jarrel Quansah

Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Jarell Quansah and have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for the England international.

Mikel Arteta wants to add a defender to his squad following the injury to William Saliba and there is a gap between Arsenal and Aston Villa when it comes to the valuation of Ezri Konsa.

Quansah, who joined Leverkusen from Liverpool last summer, can play at both centre-back and right-back, so fits what Arteta wants from a member of his defence.

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 12:44

Chelsea news: Liam Delap attracts interest from Como

Italian side Como have expressed their interest in signing Chelsea striker Liam Delap, according to the Mail.

Chelsea are set to demand £50m for the 23-year-old striker, who is also of interest to several Premier League teams.

Como will be playing in the Champions League next season under Cesc Fabregas and have also agreed a deal to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

Meanwhile, Napoli have agreed a deal Benoit Badiashile on an initial loan.

TalkSport reported that Coventry are keen on signing 20-year-old defender Josh Acheampong, while the Independent understands Hull City have interest in Tosin Adarabioyo, but he wants to stay.

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 11:59

Crystal Palace sign Anan Khalaili - where does Daniel Munoz go?

Crystal Palace have announced the signing of highly rated right-sided player Anan Khalaili from Belgian Union Saint-Gilloise on a long-term deal.

Khalaili, 21, arrives in a £21m deal and can play on the right side of midfield or in attack. But do Palace see him as a replacement for Daniel Munoz?

The Colombian is a target for Everton and the Eagles are set to demand up to £25m for the 30-year-old wing-back.

Khalaili becomes Palace’s fifth summer signing for Palace after Oscar Mingueza, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand.

“We are very excited to have completed this signing and we are delighted that Anan has chosen to continue his journey with Crystal Palace,” said Palace chairman Steve Parrish.

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 11:16

DONE DEAL! PSG sign World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Spain’s World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona.

Torres, who scored the winning goal in the World Cup final, joins the European champions in a £42m deal and signs a five-year deal.

Could Barcelona now turn their attention to signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid? And what does the arrival of Torres at PSG mean for the future of Bradley Barcola?

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 10:40

Barcelona assess options - beyond Arsenal target Julian Alvarez

Barcelona have been linked with Julian Alvarez all summer but the LaLiga champions are now looking at different options in attack due to Atletico Madrid’s refusal to sell, reported Miguel Delaney in his Inside Football newsletter.

Barcelona have opened up their search for a new striker to include Inter’s Lautaro Martinez in addition to Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has insisted that Alvarez will not be sold to their rivals.

Arsenal are said to be monitoring the situation and could make a late play if Barcelona, who are Alvarez’s top choice, begin to assess different targets.

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 10:31

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal fans have nothing to worry about over contract situation

Mikel Arteta said he is feeling “comfortable” about his contract situation at Arsenal and told fans they have nothing to worry about.

Arteta, who led Arsenal to Premier League glory last season, has entered the final 12 months of his deal but expects to extend his deal soon.

“They don’t have to worry about any of that, because I want to be here,” he said last night.

“I am extremely happy. I feel very grateful to work with the people that I work with and when we have the possibility, we will resolve that. And that’s it.

“There is always another priority, I think! That’s the way we have been treating it, I think because everybody feels comfortable that the time on the contract is not going to be an issue.

“I think because my will, certainly, is to be here and I am very happy here. My feeling from the club is the same one. That is why everyone is doing things in a really organic way.”

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 09:41

Inside Man City’s midfield rebuild and the £300m question that will shape their future

The exits of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders leave Enzo Maresca free to create his own midfield: but as the season starts in earnest in Sunday’s Community Shield it is still unclear who those solutions will be

Inside Man City’s midfield rebuild and £300m question that will shape their future

The exits of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders leave Enzo Maresca free to create his own midfield: but as the season starts in earnest in Sunday’s Community Shield it is still unclear who those solutions will be

Richard Jolly, Senior Football Correspondent15 August 2026 08:50

Tottenham confirm departure of Cristian Romero

Tottenham have confirmed the departure of Cristian Romero ahead of his move to Atletico Madrid. A great player on his day, a liability as a centre-back and captain on others, Spurs will be happy to get this deal done.

He posted on Instagram: “When I arrived, I had a clear dream: to leave my name in this club’s history. I knew the only way was through hard work, sacrifice and achieving something that had seemed so difficult for so long: lifting a trophy again. And we did it.

“The journey wasn’t perfect, but I don’t want that to define my goodbye. I choose to remember the happy moments, the lessons, the people who stood by me and, above all, the love I received during these five years.”

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 08:30

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli rejects Galatasaray move

Gabriel Martinelli has turned down the chance to join Galatasaray after the Turkish club explored a bid for the Arsenal winger.

It is known that Arsenal want to upgrade their attack this summer and Martinelli was reportedly part of talks for striker Victor Osimhen.

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 08:28

Arsenal 'leading race' to sign Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood

Arsenal are in contention to sign Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood.

That’s according to The Sun, who report that Mikel Arteta is a fan of the 21-year-old. Hinshelwood can play across the midfield as well as at full-back. He scored four goals in 27 Premier League appearances last season.

Brighton would value their academy graduate at around £43m, leading to the £50m range.

Jamie Braidwood15 August 2026 08:25