CloseArsenal 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. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and reports with our live blog below:Arsenal consider two centre-backs as cover for William Saliba after major injury blowArsenal are on the hunt for a new centre-back, too, after news of a back injury to William Saliba that could sideline the Frenchman for the foreseeable future. Jack Rathborn reports on the two options that have emerged as possibilities to cover for him.Harry Latham-Coyle24 July 2026 07:30Can Newcastle keep Bruno Guimaraes?Newcastle are reported elsewhere to be desperate to keep Bruno Guimaraes this summer having already parted with Sandro Tonali (to Tottenham) and Anthony Gordon (to Barcelona) in this window. Richard Jolly wrote on the problems the club are facing after the Tonali deal was confirmed.Harry Latham-Coyle24 July 2026 07:15Arsenal prepare big bid for Bruno GuimaraesWill the Newcastle exodus continue? The BBC report that Arsenal are preparing to test their resolve with a £70m offer for captain Bruno Guimaraes, who is said to be keen on a move to London.Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes is an Arsenal target (PA Wire)Harry Latham-Coyle24 July 2026 07:07Transfer news LIVEAnother day dawns with yet more hectic wheeling and dealing around Europe set to take place as sides scramble for signings after the World Cup. Some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs are among the busiest transfer operators – we’ll have all of the latest throughout the day. Harry Latham-Coyle24 July 2026 06:54