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Liverpool are hoping to swiftly add to the loan signing of Ronald Araujo by hashing out a deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola after reaching a reported agreement over personal terms. Barcola leads Liverpool’s list of transfer targets and the Reds are in talks with PSG over a fee, though the European champions are demanding £145m to sell the winger.

Arsenal’s busy transfer window looks set to continue as they move on from their disappointment in not signing Vinicius Jr. They are hunting alternatives in the forward line with Julian Alvarez and the aforementioned Barcola on their list but defensive reinforcements may yet come in the form of Cristian Romero. The Tottenham captain is rumoured to leave Spurs this summer and is eyeing up a switch to their closest rivals.

Meanwhile, Rodri looks set to leave Manchester City amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. The World Cup winning captain is into the final year of his contract and favours a move to Barca – who are considering a second bid after an initial offer of £38m was rejected. City seem to be making preparations for that outcome as they close in on the signing of World Cup breakout star Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.

Finally, Manchester United are still searching for a left-back with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall seemingly off the table they instead turned their interest on the likes of Antonee Robinson, Jorge Salinas and Joaquin Seys.

Arsenal exits?

Arsenal have welcomed Bruno Guimaraes through the door but that big arrival could spark the exit a few names.

Guimaraes’ signing means Martin Zubimendi, who only joined last summer and had an impressive debut season, may see his minutes threatened, and Football.London say Real Madrid want to take the Spaniard off their hands.

Meanwhile, Guimaraes may have to quickly say goodbye to a couple of his Brazilian countryman, who could be Italy-bound.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Gabriel Jesus is open to a move to Napoli, while the Mirror report that talks have opened with Roma over a switch for Gabriel Martinelli.

West Ham are also in talks with Arsenal to sign Reiss Nelson, the 26-year-old English winger who spent the past two seasons on loan at Brentford and Fulham, according to The Standard.

(PA Wire)

Micky van de Ven pens new long-term Tottenham deal

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has expressed enthusiasm over the club’s current trajectory following his decision to sign a new contract.

Reportedly securing a five-year extension, he was delighted to pledge his long-term future to the side, where head coach Roberto De Zerbi views him as a pivotal figure to build his team around.

“It’s a special moment to sign a new deal and a proud moment for me and my family,” Van de Ven said.

“I’ve always loved Spurs, from the first day I stepped in here. I love the club, I love the fans and I’ve developed really well here.

Will Castle11 August 2026 08:06

The problem Liverpool must address after Andoni Iraola’s losing Anfield bow draws Arne Slot parallels

When Anfield had last hosted Liverpool, as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson bade farewell and their teammates embarked on their final lap of honour, Arne Slot had remained sat in the dugout. It proved the last sighting of him in Liverpool. Some 11 weeks later, Slot’s successor was a visible presence on the edge of the technical area, Andoni Iraola’s constant clapping encouraging his players at the start of a new era. It began with echoes of the old: a 3-2 defeat to Monaco, with a lead lost at Anfield, with a goal conceded to a set-piece, had some similarities with Slot’s unravelling, even if the stakes were lower.

Iraola may hope the parallels with last season end when the competitive football starts. As it was, Liverpool outlined why they require Ronald Araujo and how their recruitment is unfinished.

Flo Clifford11 August 2026 07:30

The question that hangs over Elliot Anderson and the £100m-midfielder movement

There have been a number of big-money midfield signings this summer, though determining the value of players who don’t necessarily contribute in the pure terms of goals and assists can be tricky.

Richard Jolly ponders an interesting market trend:

The question that hangs over Elliot Anderson and the £100m-midfielder movement

Anderson’s £116m switch to Manchester City is only the latest in the trend of big-money moves for midfielders in the Premier League

Flo Clifford11 August 2026 06:00

Arsenal outgoings - could Zubimendi be on the move?

With Arsenal splashing £75m on Bruno Guimaraes, Mikel Arteta may be required to sanction some sales.

That has led Mundo Deportivo to report that Martin Zubimendi, who only joined Arsenal last year, could leave the club, but only if a potential suitor matches their £77m asking price.

Meanwhile, West Ham are exploring a move for Reiss Nelson who has entered the final year of his contract, as per Sky Sports.