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Arsenal are preparing a huge bid for Bruno Guimaraes as the Premier League champions chase more reinforcements in a busy summer at the club. Guimaraes is a long-time target, and is said to be keen on a move to London – though Newcastle United have already let Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali go this summer.

Mikel Arteta’s side are also set to sign a centre-back this summer after it was confirmed that Premier League title winner William Saliba has been ruled out for an “extended period” with a back injury. The Gunners could turn to Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa or former Manchester City centre-back John Stones, who is available as a free agent, while they have announced the signing of 24-year-old forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.

Manchester United are still interested in adding another midfielder after signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans and have “reached an agreement in principle” with France international Manu Kone, according to reports in Italy. Aurelien Tchouameni remains a target, too. Alejandro Garnacho has joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea, after their record signing of Morgan Rogers.

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has set out his targets for the transfer window and has confirmed the Reds “definitely need to sign a winger”. Liverpool have now reportedly turned their attention towards Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, who is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain, while PSG’s Bradley Barcola is also still a target.