Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal reach Bruno Guimaraes ‘agreement’, Salah’s new club confirmed, Liverpool get Barcola boost | OneFootball

Arsenal are close to signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United after both sides reached an “agreement” over an £80m deal for the midfielder.

After Arsenal’s opening bid for the 28-year-old was knocked back, talks between the clubs progressed on Tuesday and Guimaraes is now close to getting his move.

The deal represents a key piece of business of Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal’s 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’s pursuit of Vinicius Jr continues, too, although Real Madrid are said to have offered fresh terms to the Brazilian after his return to training this week.

Manchester United want to sign a left-back, meanwhile, 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.

Liverpool want to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, and the European champions may have already landed his replacement: Maghnes Akliouche is set to join PSG from Monaco.

Why is Mohamed Salah signing for Trabzonspor?

Mohamed Salah is just two seasons removed from an outstanding Premier League campaign where he scored 29 goals and made 18 assists in 2024-25, so to see the 34-year-old end up in the Super Lig is somewhat surprising.

But the forward scored just seven league goals in his final season at Liverpool, with his minutes diminished amid a falling out with former Reds boss Arne Slot, so it also makes sense that Salah’s range of suitors was somewhat limited.

Still, the assumption was that Salah would have the pick of clubs from the Saudi Pro League or the MLS, or even an illustrious European side who could offer him the chance for a final campaign in the Champions League.

Trabzonspor, by contrast, are generally viewed as the fourth-biggest side in Turkey, behind Istanbul giants Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, and Besiktas.

Jamie Braidwood5 August 2026 09:15

Trabzonspor reveal Mohamed Salah pictures ahead of move

Mohamed Salah has chosen his next club: Turkish side Trabzonspor.

The Liverpool icon, who left Anfield as a free agent at the end of last season, has arrived in Turkey ahead of the move and has been pictured by the club wearing the team’s colours ahead of signing his contract on Thursday.

“Trabzon, are you ready? See you very soon,” he said in a video shot onboard a private jet and posted on social media on Wednesday.

Tijjani Reijnders to Nottingham Forest?

This would be a surprise move. Nottingham Forest have been linked with Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.

Forest have shown an interest in the Netherlands international, according to the Daily Mail, as they look to replace Elliot Anderson - who went the other way and joined Man City this summer.

The former Milan midfielder is valued at around £55m, while Forest have also been linked with Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall.

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Jamie Braidwood5 August 2026 09:00

Romero set for Inter move?

Cristian Romero is likely to head to Inter Milan this summer after being linked with a Tottenham exit.

That’s because the Argentina centre-back has “chosen” Inter, according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport.

Romero could link up with John Stones, who joined the Nerazzurri on a free transfer after leaving Man City.

The newspaper states a five-year deal is on the table and that Spurs will bank €35m (£30m) plus another €5m (£4.3m) in bonuses.

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Jack Rathborn5 August 2026 08:45

Arsenal to complete Bruno Guimaraes deal in next 48 hours?

Bruno Guimaraes will become an Arsenal player in the next 48 hours, according to the BBC’s Sami Mokbel.

The Newcastle midfielder will undertake a medical and is now set to become a Gunner by the weekend.

That timeline will mean the Brazil international could feature in the Emirates Cup on Sunday against Borussia Dortmund.

Jack Rathborn5 August 2026 08:30

Tottenham distance themselves from Nicolas Jackson

Tottenham have distanced themselves with reports linking the club for a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

Jackson, 25, has returned from a season-long loan at Bayern Munich and is available for another move this summer.

Spurs have already spent £237m this summer and although they have not ruled out a move for another attacker - with Cody Gakpo and Savinho linked - there will be no move for Jackson.

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Jamie Braidwood5 August 2026 08:00