Arsenal Turn the Screw on Guimaraes as United Home In on Midfield Fix

• Arsenal ready a major move for Bruno Guimaraes; defensive cover also targeted
• Man United in ‘agreement in principle’ for Manu Kone; Tchouameni still tracked
• Liverpool step up winger search with Maghnes Akliouche and Bradley Barcola on the list

Arsenal Push Hard for Guimaraes, Eye Defensive Cover

Premier League champions Arsenal are preparing a huge bid for long-time target Bruno Guimaraes, with the Brazilian understood to be keen on London. It won’t be straightforward—Newcastle have already let Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali go this summer—but Mikel Arteta clearly wants another cornerstone in midfield. The Gunners are also moving for a centre-back after William Saliba was ruled out for an extended period with a back issue. Options under consideration include Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa and former Manchester City defender John Stones, who is currently a free agent. Arsenal have already announced the capture of 24-year-old forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.

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United Chase Midfield Steel as Liverpool Target Width

Manchester United aren’t done in midfield despite adding Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Reports in Italy say the club have reached an agreement in principle for France international Manu Kone, while Aurelien Tchouameni remains firmly admired. It’s a clear play for control in the engine room after a turbulent campaign.

At Anfield, Andoni Iraola has made it plain: the Reds definitely need to sign a winger. Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche has emerged as a leading target—also fancied by PSG—while Bradley Barcola remains on the radar. Expect Liverpool to add pace and unpredictability out wide before the window shuts.

Elsewhere: Maresca Coy, Van Bommel Lands Belgium, Deals Across the League

New Man City boss Enzo Maresca kept his cards close to his chest on James Trafford—“anything can happen”—and stressed Jack Grealish is a City player until told otherwise. Abroad, Belgium have appointed Marc van Bommel as head coach through Euro 2028, with Boudewijn Zenden among his assistants; Van Bommel promises a disciplined, ambitious and brave side.

Incomings continue: Daizen Maeda has completed his Ipswich medical ahead of a £10m move from Celtic, while newly-promoted Hull City confirmed the signing of Japan international Hidemasa Morita on a free, a two-year deal with an option. Manchester United youngster Sekou Kone returns to Lausanne-Sport on a season-long loan. In Italy, Andrea Pirlo is closing in on the Azzurri job after Pep Guardiola declined talks. And keep an eye on Lille prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued around €100m: Manchester City are keen to integrate the 18-year-old immediately, with Arsenal watching developments closely.

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