Newcastle want over £80m for Bruno Guimaraes
That is the number Newcastle have set. Arsenal are pursuing the Brazilian midfielder but the price tag is steep and Newcastle are not eager to sell (1). Guimaraes has been a long-term target and the club are still in the conversation, but nothing is close.
Stones picks Inter, Arsenal miss out
John Stones is heading to Inter Milan. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the England defender has a verbal agreement with the Italian club, snubbing interest from Arsenal and Liverpool (3) (8) (12). Stones was available on a free transfer this summer. Arteta had reportedly been involved in trying to convince him, but Inter won the race.
Vinicius Jr: Madrid send counter-offer, Arsenal wait
Real Madrid have sent a counter-offer to Vinicius Junior's camp to extend his contract, aware of Arsenal's interest (13). The Spanish club remain hopeful of agreeing terms after months of talks. Arsenal are monitoring the situation and are preparing a first official offer, but no formal bid has gone in yet (4). The wage demands would shatter your club's current structure, making this a long shot unless Madrid talks collapse.
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Martinelli stays put amid Vinicius speculation
Gabriel Martinelli has decided he wants to remain at Arsenal despite the noise around a potential Vinicius Junior arrival (2). No drama here. The Brazilian winger sees his future at the Emirates and is not pushing for a move.
Nico Williams back on the radar
Arsenal have revived interest in Nico Williams after his World Cup-winning summer with Spain (5). The Athletic Club winger has a long contract but a release clause that could make a deal possible. He is considered a marquee target, though Barcola and Vinicius are also on the list.
Dani Olmo enquiry made
Arsenal have made contact over a possible move for Barcelona's Dani Olmo (6). The attacking midfielder is another name being explored alongside the primary targets. Early stages.
Romero link raises eyebrows
Arsenal have been linked with Tottenham captain Cristian Romero (7). The idea is he could cover for William Saliba, but a cross-North London move for Spurs' skipper is about as likely as it sounds. File under unlikely.
Barcola wants England, Liverpool lead
Bradley Barcola has told PSG he wants a Premier League move (9). Arsenal are among the interested clubs, but Liverpool are the frontrunners. Barcola's camp reportedly prefers Anfield at this stage.
Alvarez decision looms
Atletico Madrid want Julian Alvarez to decide quickly on his future, with Arsenal among the clubs watching (11). Atletico see only two options: he stays or he goes abroad. No offer from Arsenal yet.
Fan reactions
The Vinicius saga has split opinion. Some fans are urging the club to go all-in, pointing to Sean Dyche's comment: "If you're Arsenal, get a foot on the throat now!" See thread. Others are more cautious, with the Madrid counter-offer news tempering expectations. The Barcola debate spilled over onto Liverpool's subreddit too, where one Arsenal supporter argued the London pull would have sealed the deal had Arsenal been properly at the table See thread.
