CloseWith the new Premier League season on the very immediate horizon, Adam Clery explores Arsenal's chances of retaining their title for the first time since the 1930sArsenal are exploring a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz as Mikel Arteta seeks to complete his transfer plans for an assault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season. The Gunners are agreed to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, but the left side of attack has long been identified as a priority position and the 21-year-old Turkey international is high up on their list of targets. Liverpool have had a £50m offer for Yankuba Minteh rebuffed by Brighton, as they step up their search for a successor to Mohamed Salah, and have agreed a deal with Inter Milan to sell Curtis Jones. Liverpool are also interested in Bradley Barcola, but there has been a substantial difference in their valuation of the France international and Paris Saint-Germain’s, with the Champions League winners looking for £145m.Manchester United are ready to splash more than £60m on Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, ending a pursuit that begun last summer and bringing in further reinforcements to their midfield, while Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial £75m. Spurs also want to sign Omar Marmoush, while City have identified Brazilian winger Allan as a possible replacement. Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below How Liverpool's search for a winger led them to Yankuba MintehEarlier this summer Liverpool submitted a package of £86m for Yan Diomande, but he instead left RB Leipzig for Real Madrid. They are also interested in Bradley Barcola, but there has been a substantial difference in their valuation of the France international and Paris Saint-Germain’s, with the Champions League winners looking for £145m.Liverpool have also looked at PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye. Their approach for Yankuba Minteh came as they explore if some targets are available and attainable.(PA)Richard Jolly, Senior Football Correspondent Braidwood21 August 2026 07:41Liverpool see bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by BrightonLiverpool have had an offer for Yankuba Minteh rebuffed by Brighton as they step up their search for a successor to Mohamed Salah. The Merseyside club bid £50m for the winger, which Albion received and rejected.Minteh, who is out for around eight weeks, would not be available immediately anyway but Liverpool turned their attentions to the Gambia winger as they explore multiple options to strengthen on the flanks.Liverpool have signed one winger already this summer, in Victor Munoz from Osasuna, but their main aim in the remainder of the window is to bring in another wide forward. They also took Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo on loan but the majority of their transfer budget is reserved for a winger.Minteh cost Brighton £30m when he joined from Newcastle two years ago and is reportedly willing to move to Liverpool. He has scored nine goals in 66 games for Albion.Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh has been knocked back (PA)Richard Jolly, Senior Football Correspondent21 August 2026 07:33Explained: Arsenal's Kenan Yildiz as they explore move for forward Arsenal are looking into whether a deal for Juventus' Kenan Yildiz is possible in this window, as Mikel Arteta seeks to complete his transfer plans for an assault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season.Arteta has long identified the left side attack as a priority position to upgrade, with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr having been the ideal target.The club would probably have moved for Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi had it not been for his injury, and that does represent an option for January.Yildiz has nevertheless been high up on their list of targets, with Arteta especially keen on the Turkish international. The fact he is 21 years old would also represent a shift back to signing talents who can evolve. As with Kroupi, however, thought has been given to waiting until future windows.The future of Julian Alvarez also weighs over this. The Argentine has been Arsenal's main target after Vinicius, but interest cooled when it became apparent he wanted to stay in Spain and go to Barcelona.(Getty)Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer21 August 2026 07:28Tottenham agree £75m Savinho deal Tottenham have agreed to sign Savinho from Manchester City for £75m, according to Sami Mokbel at BBC Sport, as Spurs finally close in on the forward who they have wanted for over a year. An initial £75m fee has been agreed, with a further £10m in add-ons, while Tottenham are also interested in signing Omar Marmoush from Manchester City as Roberto De Zerbi bids to strengthen his attack. Manchester City are interested in Brazilian winger Allan as they look for a replacement for Savinho.The Palmeiras player has a €100m release clause in his contract, though City could look to secure him for a lower fee.(PA Archive)Jamie Braidwood21 August 2026 07:19Mikel Arteta made Arsenal champions – here’s how he can define a new Premier League eraWith stability and squad depth the Gunners can capitalise on an unpredictable top-flight season and win back-to-back titles for the first time since 1935 says Miguel Delaney.Mike Jones21 August 2026 07:10The transfer reality holding Man United back from the next step under Michael CarrickUnited have missed out on two of their top targets and look short of the firepower to outbid their rivals ahead of a first full campaign under Carrick and the ultimate aim to challenge for the title once more, writes Richard Jolly.Mike Jones21 August 2026 06:14Ranking every Premier League team before the most unpredictable season in yearsArsenal’s strength and depth makes them our favourites to defend their title but who will challenge them?Mike Jones21 August 2026 05:20The four unsolved problems threatening to derail Liverpool’s seasonTaking over an unfinished squad and an injury prone defence while tasked with fitting in last year’s expensive signings and replacing Mohamed Salah means Andoni Iraola inherits many of the issues that plagued Arne Slot’s second season, writes Richard Jolly.Mike Jones21 August 2026 04:26ICYMI: Arsenal agree Ezri Konsa deal with Aston Villa to boost title defenceArsenal have agreed to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for around £50m.Mikel Arteta was eager to bolster his defence after the serious injury to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber’s return to fitness.There was an awareness that one more injury in this area of the pitch could leave the champions short.Konsa, who featured for England during the World Cup this summer, is expected to undergo a medical in north London today.The 28-year-old would likely compete with Cristhian Mosquera to deputise for Saliba alongside Gabriel Magalhaes and could make his debut against Aston Villa next week.Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer21 August 2026 03:30ICYMI: Tottenham plan double Man City raid in expensive attacking revampTottenham are interested in Omar Marmoush as well as Savinho as they could make two signings from Manchester City.Savinho is a long-term target for Spurs, who considered a £50m move for the Brazilian winger last summer.But they are also keen on Marmoush as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his forward line and continue his expensive revamp of a squad who only just avoided relegation last season.Richard Jolly21 August 2026 02:40