Arsenal are preparing to overhaul their defence after a knee injury to Ben White cast doubt over his future — with former Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka identified as a potential replacement, according to reports.
White has fallen out of favour behind Jurrien Timber at the Emirates, and the knee problem could complicate any exit. The Gunners board are scouting the market for new options, and Wan-Bissaka, with his top-flight experience, is seen as a possible understudy to Timber for the 2026/27 season as the club looks to defend its Premier League title.
“Arsenal eye Aaron Wan-Bissaka after Ben White knee injury clouds his future.”
Tottenham, meanwhile, are not slowing down their spending spree. Having already splashed £237m on Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, the Lilywhites are now chasing Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi. Reports suggest Roberto De Zerbi's side could offer as much as £85m for the forward, who is a wanted man after a standout Premier League season at the Vitality.
Across Manchester, Marcus Rashford's future hangs in the balance. The United forward — who spent a fruitful loan spell at Barcelona in 2025/26 — could fail to attract interest if he does not start England's World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway. United, meanwhile, have turned their attention to Bournemouth's Alex Scott as a midfield target. The Sun reports the Cherries value Scott at around £80m, and United are weighing up a permanent bid after missing out on Elliot Anderson and Fernandes.
In other news, Arsenal have reportedly secured an agreement to bring in goalkeeper Illan Meslier, though further details remain scarce.
With the summer transfer window in full swing and the new season looming, clubs are racing to reshape their squads — but injuries and high price tags threaten to derail even the best-laid plans.