Arsenal have submitted a bid for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, igniting a summer scramble that Manchester United are attempting to hijack while a separate deal for Italy international Sandro Tonali has been agreed, according to the latest transfer news.
The Gunners are expected to bolster their midfield options this summer, and Guimaraes is a prime target. However, United are plotting to hijack the move, setting up a potential tug-of-war. Meanwhile, Tonali's move appears to have been finalised, adding further intrigue to the window.
“Arsenal bid for Bruno Guimaraes as Man Utd hijack and Tonali deal agreed.”
As Arsenal explore alternatives, they have been linked with Manu Kone, who has been dubbed 'France's best' and is seen as a possible alternative to Guimaraes. The club's pursuit of midfield reinforcements comes as they look to build on last season's campaign.
Elsewhere, Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has agreed a bumper new contract, with the club expected to promote him to first-choice status as Guglielmo Vicario's future is in doubt. Kinsky is set to start the new season as the number one.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has also been busy, delivering a two-man update on injuries. He revealed the latest on Declan Rice, while also providing news on Elliot Anderson, who is dealing with some muscle tightness. Tuchel also issued an update on Reece James after the defender suffered a fresh setback, adding to England's defensive concerns ahead of the World Cup.
The summer window is heating up, with Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool all involved in key moves. While the Guimaraes saga unfolds and Tonali's deal is agreed, the landscape of the Premier League could shift significantly in the coming weeks.