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Transfer news LIVE: Bruno Guimaraes nears Arsenal move, Liverpool target PSG duo, Vinicius Jr latest
Guimaraesâ announcement as an Arsenal player is expected to come soon after he was given permission to travel to complete his ÂŁ75m move
Bruno Guimaraes has received permission to travel to Arsenal and complete his ÂŁ75m move from Newcastle United. The 28-year-old midfielder will undergo a medical at the Premier League champions within the coming days after both clubs agreed a fee with an announcement of his signing expected shortly afterwards.
The deal represents a key piece of business of Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenalâs title defence - while Newcastle will be left to wave goodbye to another key player following the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer.
Arsenal will now turn to continuing their pursuit of Guimaraesâ international team-mate Vinicius Jr, although the Gunners believe it is increasingly likely that he stays at Real Madrid, who have significantly upped their new contract offer to the Brazilian star.
Liverpool, meanwhile, want to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain and have also lined up his teammate Ibrahim Mbaye in what could be a double swoop for Andoni Iraolaâs side. The European champions may be willing to let them go with Maghnes Akliouche is set to join from Monaco.
Elsewhere, Manchester United want to sign a left-back with Lewis Hall reportedly now set on a move to Old Trafford, but Newcastle are determined to stop the exodus and insist he is not for sale.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals with our live blog below:
Liverpool to pursue both Mbaye and Barcola?
Liverpoolâs links to Ibrahim Mbaye appeared to suggest a shift away from key target Bradley Barcola.
But Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport reports that the Reds would like both PSG wide players.
The two players could cost in excess of ÂŁ200m combined, with Andoni Iraola looking to upgrade the right wing area after Mohamed Salahâs exit.
Could the Reds really pull off a sensational double swoop for two of PSGâs attackers?
Mike Jones6 August 2026 09:00
Arteta pays tribute to Norgaard
"He played a tremendous role for us," Mikel Arteta said of the departing Christian Norgaard.
"When I brought him here I said that he could be our glue player. He has an incredible capacity to bring players together and keep the standards high.
"When he played, he had some really good moments as well. But I understand to fulfil that role for long periods is not easy.
"He had a massive opportunity with a manager and a club I know really well. I wish him all the best and thank you."
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:50
DONE DEAL! Norgaard completes move to Everton
Itâs been in the offing for a while but it was confirmed last night that Christian Norgaard has completed his move from Arsenal to Everton.
The 32-year-old midfielder joined the Toffees in a ÂŁ7m deal on a two-year contract.
Norgaard said: "I felt I needed a change and to play a bigger football role.
"When I spoke to David Moyes and others at the club involved in the transfer, I heard about the whole project and I was very intrigued.
âComing here just makes that feeling even stronger."
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:40
Arsenal believe Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid
The Independent understands that Arsenal now feel itâs increasingly likely that Vinicus Jr stays at Real Madrid.
Real have significantly upped their new contract offer to the Brazilian star and itâs much closer to what the player wants.
The feeling on all sides is that heâs now far likelier to stay with Madrid than make the switch to the Premier League champions.
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer6 August 2026 08:30
What next for Arsenal in the market?
Mikel Arteta called for Arsenal to be âambitiousâ in the transfer window and agreeing a fee Bruno Guimaraes, the captain of a Newcastle side who had already sold first-team stars Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali and lost their manager Eddie Howe, certainly ticks that box.
The fee of ÂŁ75m is big, but the Gunners have done well to come away from Newcastle having spent much less than Manchester City did in signing Elliot Anderson (ÂŁ116m), or indeed Tottenham Hotspur for signing Tonali (ÂŁ100m). Of course, Guimaraes is slightly older in profile.
After missing out on the signing of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, Arsenal still want to sign an attacker who can instantly improve the first team this summer and a defender to act as cover for the injured William Saliba.
Arsenalâs blockbuster pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr remains uncertain, and unlikely, even though the framework for personal terms has been agreed.
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:21
Why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes â and how he fits into Mikel Artetaâs midfield
Arsenal have agreed to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for ÂŁ75m as the Premier League champions prepare to land one of their key transfer targets before the start of their title defence.
The one word that explains why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian is the king of midfield âduelsâ â one of Mikel Artetaâs favourite buzzwords â but also brings his range of passing to increase the competition for places at the Premier League champions
Jamie Braidwood6 August 2026 08:14
Arsenal close in on Guimaraes with ÂŁ75m fee agreed
Arsenalâs move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes is finally nearing completion.
The Gunners are confident of finally singing the 28-year-old midfielder, whose future has been the subject of frenzied speculation for weeks ever since it emerged that he had indicated that he wanted to leave Tyneside for the Emirates Stadium.
Guimaraes reported for duty at Newcastleâs pre-season training camp in La Manga in Spain on Monday, just hours after Newcastle rejected an opening bid from Arsenal.
It now appears that significant progress has been made with the Premier League champions closing in on a cut-price ÂŁ75m deal which would see them finally capture a man they have long coveted.
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:07
Good morning!
Welcome to The Independentâs coverage of todayâs latest transfer news and gossip.
Newcastle officially have a new manager who will be keen to stop the exodus of players this summer while Arsenal continue to make shrewd signings as they aim to defend their Premier League title.
Liverpool are in the market for two PSG players and Man Utd are attempting to bring in defensive cover at left-back.
Letâs get stuck into it...
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:03
The real reason Chelsea signed Jordan Henderson
Jordan Hendersonâs move to Chelsea represents one of the more peculiar transfers of the summer. But dig a little deeper and the logic becomes at least more convincing. A player in the twilight of a glittering career is returning to one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Awkward spells with Al-Ettifaq and Ajax were followed by a more productive and defined role in an excellent Brentford season last term.
The real reason Chelsea signed Jordan Henderson
The England international is a surprise signing for Chelsea but, as Jack Rathborn explains, Xabi Alonso could lean on the 36-year-old to help establish his ideas at an unstable club
Mike Jones6 August 2026 06:00
Man United Women appoint Eva Olid as new head coach after Marc Skinner exit
Manchester United Women have announced the appointment of Eva Olid as their new head coach on an initial two-year deal with the option of a further year.
The move follows Marc Skinnerâs departure by mutual consent earlier this week, after five years at the helm.
Man United Women appoint Eva Olid as new head coach after Marc Skinner exit
Olid led Hearts to their first Scottish womenâs title in May
Mike Jones6 August 2026 05:00
Liveupdated
Transfer news LIVE: Bruno Guimaraes nears Arsenal move, Liverpool target PSG duo, Vinicius Jr latest
Guimaraesâ announcement as an Arsenal player is expected to come soon after he was given permission to travel to complete his ÂŁ75m move
Bruno Guimaraes has received permission to travel to Arsenal and complete his ÂŁ75m move from Newcastle United. The 28-year-old midfielder will undergo a medical at the Premier League champions within the coming days after both clubs agreed a fee with an announcement of his signing expected shortly afterwards.
The deal represents a key piece of business of Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenalâs title defence - while Newcastle will be left to wave goodbye to another key player following the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer.
Arsenal will now turn to continuing their pursuit of Guimaraesâ international team-mate Vinicius Jr, although the Gunners believe it is increasingly likely that he stays at Real Madrid, who have significantly upped their new contract offer to the Brazilian star.
Liverpool, meanwhile, want to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain and have also lined up his teammate Ibrahim Mbaye in what could be a double swoop for Andoni Iraolaâs side. The European champions may be willing to let them go with Maghnes Akliouche is set to join from Monaco.
Elsewhere, Manchester United want to sign a left-back with Lewis Hall reportedly now set on a move to Old Trafford, but Newcastle are determined to stop the exodus and insist he is not for sale.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals with our live blog below:
Liverpool to pursue both Mbaye and Barcola?
Liverpoolâs links to Ibrahim Mbaye appeared to suggest a shift away from key target Bradley Barcola.
But Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport reports that the Reds would like both PSG wide players.
The two players could cost in excess of ÂŁ200m combined, with Andoni Iraola looking to upgrade the right wing area after Mohamed Salahâs exit.
Could the Reds really pull off a sensational double swoop for two of PSGâs attackers?
Mike Jones6 August 2026 09:00
Arteta pays tribute to Norgaard
"He played a tremendous role for us," Mikel Arteta said of the departing Christian Norgaard.
"When I brought him here I said that he could be our glue player. He has an incredible capacity to bring players together and keep the standards high.
"When he played, he had some really good moments as well. But I understand to fulfil that role for long periods is not easy.
"He had a massive opportunity with a manager and a club I know really well. I wish him all the best and thank you."
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:50
DONE DEAL! Norgaard completes move to Everton
Itâs been in the offing for a while but it was confirmed last night that Christian Norgaard has completed his move from Arsenal to Everton.
The 32-year-old midfielder joined the Toffees in a ÂŁ7m deal on a two-year contract.
Norgaard said: "I felt I needed a change and to play a bigger football role.
"When I spoke to David Moyes and others at the club involved in the transfer, I heard about the whole project and I was very intrigued.
âComing here just makes that feeling even stronger."
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:40
Arsenal believe Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid
The Independent understands that Arsenal now feel itâs increasingly likely that Vinicus Jr stays at Real Madrid.
Real have significantly upped their new contract offer to the Brazilian star and itâs much closer to what the player wants.
The feeling on all sides is that heâs now far likelier to stay with Madrid than make the switch to the Premier League champions.
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer6 August 2026 08:30
What next for Arsenal in the market?
Mikel Arteta called for Arsenal to be âambitiousâ in the transfer window and agreeing a fee Bruno Guimaraes, the captain of a Newcastle side who had already sold first-team stars Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali and lost their manager Eddie Howe, certainly ticks that box.
The fee of ÂŁ75m is big, but the Gunners have done well to come away from Newcastle having spent much less than Manchester City did in signing Elliot Anderson (ÂŁ116m), or indeed Tottenham Hotspur for signing Tonali (ÂŁ100m). Of course, Guimaraes is slightly older in profile.
After missing out on the signing of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, Arsenal still want to sign an attacker who can instantly improve the first team this summer and a defender to act as cover for the injured William Saliba.
Arsenalâs blockbuster pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr remains uncertain, and unlikely, even though the framework for personal terms has been agreed.
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:21
Why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes â and how he fits into Mikel Artetaâs midfield
Arsenal have agreed to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for ÂŁ75m as the Premier League champions prepare to land one of their key transfer targets before the start of their title defence.
The one word that explains why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian is the king of midfield âduelsâ â one of Mikel Artetaâs favourite buzzwords â but also brings his range of passing to increase the competition for places at the Premier League champions
Jamie Braidwood6 August 2026 08:14
Arsenal close in on Guimaraes with ÂŁ75m fee agreed
Arsenalâs move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes is finally nearing completion.
The Gunners are confident of finally singing the 28-year-old midfielder, whose future has been the subject of frenzied speculation for weeks ever since it emerged that he had indicated that he wanted to leave Tyneside for the Emirates Stadium.
Guimaraes reported for duty at Newcastleâs pre-season training camp in La Manga in Spain on Monday, just hours after Newcastle rejected an opening bid from Arsenal.
It now appears that significant progress has been made with the Premier League champions closing in on a cut-price ÂŁ75m deal which would see them finally capture a man they have long coveted.
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:07
Good morning!
Welcome to The Independentâs coverage of todayâs latest transfer news and gossip.
Newcastle officially have a new manager who will be keen to stop the exodus of players this summer while Arsenal continue to make shrewd signings as they aim to defend their Premier League title.
Liverpool are in the market for two PSG players and Man Utd are attempting to bring in defensive cover at left-back.
Letâs get stuck into it...
Mike Jones6 August 2026 08:03
The real reason Chelsea signed Jordan Henderson
Jordan Hendersonâs move to Chelsea represents one of the more peculiar transfers of the summer. But dig a little deeper and the logic becomes at least more convincing. A player in the twilight of a glittering career is returning to one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Awkward spells with Al-Ettifaq and Ajax were followed by a more productive and defined role in an excellent Brentford season last term.
The real reason Chelsea signed Jordan Henderson
The England international is a surprise signing for Chelsea but, as Jack Rathborn explains, Xabi Alonso could lean on the 36-year-old to help establish his ideas at an unstable club
Mike Jones6 August 2026 06:00
Man United Women appoint Eva Olid as new head coach after Marc Skinner exit
Manchester United Women have announced the appointment of Eva Olid as their new head coach on an initial two-year deal with the option of a further year.
The move follows Marc Skinnerâs departure by mutual consent earlier this week, after five years at the helm.
Man United Women appoint Eva Olid as new head coach after Marc Skinner exit
Olid led Hearts to their first Scottish womenâs title in May
Mike Jones6 August 2026 05:00
Related Coverage
- Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes â BBCBruno Guimaraes transfer news: Arsenal agree ÂŁ75m fee for Newcastle midfielder
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- Arsenal agree deal with Newcastle to sign Bruno GuimarĂŁes - sources â ESPNArsenal set to announce Guimaraes deal after medical as contract revealed
- ESPNArsenal set to announce Guimaraes deal after medical as contract revealed â London Evening Standard
