Romano shuts down Bruno Guimaraes noise
Fabrizio Romano has called out false reporting on the Bruno Guimaraes situation (3). Reports claimed the deal was done, but Romano says otherwise. A Brazilian journalist at ESPN Brasil had said Guimaraes to Arsenal was agreed since the weekend, with Newcastle furious about the leak (Reddit). Romano insists the full truth has not been told.
Vinicius talks: Real Madrid delay, Arsenal wait
Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior were expected to resume contract talks this week, but ESPN Brazil's Gustavo Hoffman reports no negotiations are scheduled (7) (15). The delay is on Madrid's side. They have not contacted Vinicius and his team to resume talks (Reddit). Your club remain the main interested party if his renewal stalls (2) (6).
Wilshere: Vinicius would be a statement
Jack Wilshere believes signing Vinicius Junior would show the club are not resting on last season's title. "It would definitely be a statement from Mikel [Arteta] and the club that they won the league last year and they're not resting on that," Wilshere said. "They're ready to go again and want to improve, not just on the pitch but also on the commercial side" (11). He also backed a move for Bruno Guimaraes to partner Declan Rice.
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Havertz: We want every trophy
Kai Havertz has set the tone ahead of the Community Shield against Manchester City. "We want all the trophies. That's what we're here for," he said. "We've won the Premier League now, but there's a lot more that we can do" (5). The season starts with a statement chance against Pep Guardiola's side.
Nwaneri valued at €50m as German clubs circle
RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are tracking Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal want €50m for the youngster (10). No bid yet, but the Bundesliga interest is firm.
Arsenal Women: Nighswonger heading to Bay FC
Arsenal Women are selling defender Jenna Nighswonger to Bay FC for around £150,000 (1). She spent last season on loan at Aston Villa. Liverpool's Taylor Hinds and Smilla Holmberg of Gotham have been linked as potential replacements.
Fan reactions
The Guimaraes story has split opinion. Some fans are treating Bruno Andrade's claim of a done deal as credible given his ESPN Brasil ties, but Romano's rebuttal has others urging caution. The bigger buzz is around Vinicius, where Hoffman's report that Madrid have not even scheduled talks has raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, a detailed scouting breakdown of new signing Christos Tzolis is doing the rounds, with fans digging into his dribbling and movement ahead of the season. Read the transfer roundup
