Bruno Guimaraes signs from Spurs, Hamann says prove it
Bruno Guimaraes is an Arsenal player. The midfielder joins from Tottenham and carries an immediate challenge: Dietmar Hamann says he is not world-class yet (5).
"They've got some very good players in there with Declan Rice and a couple of others, but he'll find his place," Hamann said. "To show he's top class, I think he's got to prove it now at Arsenal" (5).
Vinicius Junior was never coming
The Vinicius Junior saga was leverage. Mick Brown told Football Insider the deal was never going to happen, used by the player and his agent to secure a new contract at Real Madrid (2) (12).
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"Ultimately it was never going to happen," Brown said (2).
Romero picks Atletico Madrid over Arsenal
Cristian Romero has thanked Arsenal for their interest but chose Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone's persistence across three transfer windows sealed it (7).
Arsenal contact Club Brugge over Joaquin Seys
Arsenal have made contact with Club Brugge about defender Joaquin Seys as a possible summer signing (1).
Gyokeres: I feel much better this pre-season
Viktor Gyokeres says he is in far better shape than last summer. "I feel much, much better than probably last pre-season. I've had more weeks now and it feels very, very good physically" (9).
Arsenal lead race for £30m left-back
Arsenal are ahead of Manchester United in the chase for a £30m-rated left-back, though the player is not named in reports (3).
Konsa deal faces Villa resistance
Andrea Berta wants Ezri Konsa. Aston Villa are not budging. Arsenal's disciplined approach to fees makes this one difficult (4).
Juventus say no to Yildiz
Arsenal asked about Kenan Yildiz. Juventus refused immediately. That door is shut (11).
Pedro Neto on the radar
Arsenal are one of several clubs interested in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto this window (10).
Serie A circling Jesus and Martinelli
Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli have attracted interest from Serie A clubs (13).
Community Shield against Man City on Sunday
Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday. Ian Wright and Gilberto Silva both featured in past Shields. History says the result does not predict the title race (8).
Fan reactions
Arsenal fans welcomed Bruno Guimaraes with open arms after his first training session footage dropped online. There is also a warm farewell mood around Jenna Nighswonger, who has left Arsenal Women for Bay FC, and Christian Nørgaard, who posted a goodbye message. The Romero decision stung less with Guimaraes already in the building.
