Manchester City have struck a deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, with the England midfielder set to undergo a medical at the Etihad Stadium. The transfer marks a significant move in a summer window that is rapidly gathering pace.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are preparing a fresh approach for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes after seeing their first verbal offer rebuffed. The Gunners are also among the clubs monitoring Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, though the French side have set a lofty asking price for the Morocco international, who is open to a switch to the Emirates.
“Arsenal readying second bid for Bruno Guimaraes after rejection; Elliot Anderson set for Manchester City medical.”
Manchester United remain in the driving seat for Mateus Fernandes, with reports indicating that the Red Devils have agreed personal terms with the West Ham midfielder. However, Tottenham Hotspur are accelerating their pursuit of Fernandes, adding further competition to the chase.
Tottenham have been the busiest Premier League club in the early weeks of the window, having already confirmed three deals and a fourth in goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who joined as a free agent. According to Alfredo Pedulla, Spurs are now pushing to sign both Cody Gakpo and Omar Marmoush, whose prices are described as 'sky high'. The club is said to see the market as an opportunity to forget last season and 'start over'.
With the World Cup dominating headlines, several European clubs remain active in the transfer market, with players impressing at the tournament increasing their value. Lille’s Bouaddi is one such player, while Manu Kone has also been linked with a Premier League move, with Arsenal touted as potential suitors. Kone is said to want to join the Premier League champions.
Sandro Tonali has also been linked with Tottenham, while Lucas Bergvall is expected to leave the club. The summer window continues to offer plenty of movement, with more deals expected in the coming days.