Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal FC book Guimaraes medical, Vinicius talks; Man Utd bid; Liverpool, Chelsea latest

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal book Guimaraes medical, Vinicius talks; Man Utd bid; Liverpool, Chelsea latest

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Transfer targets: Vinicius Jr, Bruno Guimaraes and Ibrahim Mbaye

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George Flood, Senior Sport Editor @ GeorgeFlood24

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The summer window is kicking up a gear as Arsenal agree a £75million fee for Bruno Guimaraes and grow confident of completing a club-record deal for Vinicius Jr, while the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham work hard on new signings of their own. Guimaraes is set to undergo a medical this week, while Vinicius is today set for talks with Real Madrid over a new contract.

Man Utd are said to have ended their interest in Myles Lewis-Skelly and are now looking at triggering Jorge Salinas’s release clause are deeming a deal for Lewis Hall too complicated to complete. Chelsea, meanwhile, are closing in on an agreement to sign Pep Chavarria, and could sell Pedro Neto to Manchester City.

Neto's exit should see Tottenham finally sign Savinho, and they also want Cody Gakpo from Liverpool. Interest in Nicolas Jackson has been denied amid rival reports of interest in Victor Osimhen. Liverpool want Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye to replace Mohamed Salah, who is set to join Trabzonspor, while West Ham hope to lure Manor Solomon from Spurs. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

Guimaraes hired super-agent to force Arsenal move

Bruno Guimarães enlisted agent Kia Joorabchian to help negotiate his move to Arsenal, which saw his Newcastle asking price drop by £25million.

The Telegraph report that the super-agent ‘softened’ Newcastle’s stance, before Guimarães told former manager Eddie Howe that he wanted to leave.

That, in part, lead to Howe leaving his post, and with it Newcastle’s chances of keeping hold of their captain.

Telegraph claim that Newcastle have identified an experienced replacement.

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Diomande back in Leipzig training

Yan Diomande is back in training with RB Leipzig, despite ongoing transfer talks with Real Madrid.

Uh oh, don’t tell Fabrizio Romano!

Clubs queing up to sign Martinelli

Several clubs interested in Gabriel Martinelli as Arsenal look to make room for Vinicius Jr.

CBS Sports report that Roma and Juventus are among the Serie A sides tracking the 25-year-old. Fenerbahce are also monitoring the situation.

Martinelli is not expected to rush any decision over his future, despite having just 11 months remaining on his current Arsenal contract. The club hold an option to extend it by a further year.

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Chalobah to have Como medical today

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is due to undergo a medical with Como today.

Chalobah is set to sign a five-year contract with the Serie A side, who are managed by former Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas.

Chelsea will receive an initial £25m, with a further £5m available in performance-related add-ons, taking the overall package to about £30m.

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Chelsea's Neto transfer stance revealed as Maresca eyes reunion

Chelsea would demand a big fee for Pedro Neto if they were to consider a sale this summer, writes Dom Smith.

Standard Sport reported last month that Chelsea are not actively looking to offload the Portugal winger, and that remains the case, despite interest from Manchester City and links to Tottenham and Liverpool, plus clubs in Saudi Arabia.

Sources close to Chelsea have described Neto as “highly, highly valued” and pointed to the inflated nature of fees in the current transfer market involving wingers to indicate that Neto would not be sold unless a very significant offer was made.

Sources at both clubs have denied that Tottenham made an enquiry about Neto’s availability earlier in the window.

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Fulham lead race for Shea Charles as £25m transfer talks progress

Fulham are advancing in talks over a deal for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles as they look to wrap up their third signing of the summer, writes Sam Tabuteau.

Standard Sport understands that Fulham are working on a deal worth around £25million for the former Manchester City academy graduate.

The 22-year-old has attracted plenty of interest this summer after an impressive season with Southampton, as they reached the Championship play-offs before being kicked out as a result of the Spygate scandal.

Leeds United have had two bids for Charles rejected, but it is now believed Fulham are leading the race for his signature.

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Pictured: Vinicius arrives for Real Madrid talks as Arsenal hopes grow

Vinicius Jr has been pictured arriving for crucial contract talks with Real Madrid, as Arsenal wait to pounce.

The Spanish giants are keen to tie Vinicius down to fresh terms, with his current contract set to expire next summer.

The Brazil star currently earns around €17.5million a year, and is reportedly looking for closer to €30m to sign an extension.

According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid have offered around €22m annually as they look to reach a compromise with the player, who returned to pre-season training on Monday.

Le Journal du Real posted a video on X on Wednesday morning of Vinicius arriving at Real Madrid’s training ground, and was said to be accompanied by his representatives.

Chelsea closing in on Chavarria

Chelsea are closing in on a move for Pep Chavarria, as Xabi Alonso continues an overhaul of the squad, writes Dom Smith.

Standard Sport understands an agreement between Chelsea and Rayo Vallecano - last season’s Conference League finalists - for Chavarria is close after the club began talks over a deal at the end of June.

The 28-year-old left-back has already agreed personal terms with the Blues, and will undergo a medical ahead of completing his move to Stamford Bridge once there is a club-to-club agreement.

Chavarria made 44 appearances across all competitions for Rayo Vallecano last season, including starting the aforementioned European final as the LaLiga side were ultimately beaten 1-0 by Crystal Palace, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the winner.

The Spaniard weighed in with three assists and scored once - against Atletico Madrid in a 3-2 loss.

Though, as previously reported by Standard Sport, Chavarria will not be the direct replacement for Marc Cucurella, who was sold to Real Madrid earlier in the summer for £51.8million.

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Why Newcastle will not get full £75m Guimaraes fee from Arsenal

Lyon are set for a transfer windfall after Arsenal agreed a £75million fee with Newcastle for Bruno Guimaraes.

After weeks of discussions between intermediaries, a second bid has been accepted by Newcastle for their captain. The Gunners will reported pay the full fee up front, with no further performance-related add-ons due.

Ligue 1 side Lyon will have been assessing negotiations carefully, having inserted a transfer clause in the £38m deal which saw Guimaraes move to Newcastle in 2022.

Lyon are due 20 per cent profit, which is worth around £7.4m.

That takes Newcastle's recouped fee down to £67.6m, so just under £20m profit on their initial outlay.

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Reijnders keen in £55m Nottingham Forest move

Nottingham Forest are exploring deal worth £55m for Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.

The Mail report that the Netherlands international is open to the move as he looks for more regular first-team football and a prominent role under Oliver Glasner.

Reijnders joined City from AC Milan last summer for £46.5 million and made 47 appearances across all competitions, although many came as a substitute.

Atletico Madrid showed interest earlier in the transfer window but were deterred by City's valuation.

Forest are also pursuing Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande and remain interested in Chelsea forward Liam Delap this summer.

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