Arsenal are prepared to offer Vinicius Junior the biggest contract in the club’s history, according to the Daily Telegraph, as the Gunners look to pull off a stunning coup for the Real Madrid star. Vinicius currently earns a weekly salary of £400,000, but Arsenal would seek to enhance those terms to increase their chances of signing the Brazilian.
Across London, Liverpool are working to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over Bradley Barcola, as reported by the Daily Mail. The Reds face a monumental challenge, however, as PSG values the winger at £145m — a fee that would force Liverpool to break the Premier League transfer record.
“Arsenal offer Vinicius Jr record contract; Liverpool face £145m Barcola bid; Chelsea target Henderson and Welbeck.”
Real Madrid, meanwhile, have verbally agreed personal terms with Yan Diomande, according to Sky Germany. Paris Saint-Germain had also reached a deal with the Ivory Coast international last month, but the Spanish side are now in pole position. PSG, having missed out on Diomande, are now plotting a surprise swoop for former Manchester City forward Ferran Torres, per RMC Sport.
Manchester United are offering Marcus Rashford to Roma in an attempt to reduce the transfer fee for Manu Kone, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims. However, the sports newspaper describes any deal as unlikely due to the player’s £325,000-a-week wages.
Chelsea are also making headlines, exploring a shock move for Jordan Henderson, who has been granted a free transfer from Brentford. Additionally, the Blues have entered shock talks over a move for 35-year-old Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, as Xabi Alonso targets a new forward.
The summer transfer window continues to deliver dramatic twists, with clubs scrambling to reshape their squads before the new season.
