Vinicius chase: first bid going in, Real Madrid expected to say no
Arsenal are pushing for Vinicius Junior. Mikel Arteta is leading the talks personally, and the club have greenlit possible first-team exits to fund the move (1) (3). That opening bid lands soon. Real Madrid are expected to reject it (9). Vinicius' agency has called reports linking him to Arsenal "false and damaging" (13). Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness put it bluntly: "It will mean some sales of some description. They want to try and make him a marquee player" (1).
Bruno Guimaraes deal is nearly done
Fabrizio Romano says Bruno Guimaraes is "expected to become an Arsenal player shortly" (4). Newcastle have accepted the offer and Matthias Jaissle is already planning for a replacement midfielder (2) (12). Guimaraes is set to hand in a formal transfer request at Newcastle's training camp (12). One of the biggest deals of your summer is happening right now.
Girona swept aside 4–1, Tzolis scores on debut
Your team started pre-season with a rout. Arsenal 4–1 Girona on Saturday, and new signing Christos Tzolis scored on his first start (11) (15). Kai Havertz was also on the scoresheet. Afterwards he set the tone: "We want all the trophies. That's what we're here for. We won the Premier League now, but there's a lot more that we can do" (11).
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Saliba cover: Konsa or a kid from Real Madrid
With Saliba potentially facing an extended absence, Arsenal are weighing two very different solutions. Ezri Konsa brings Premier League experience from Aston Villa. Jacobo Ramón, a young centre-back from Real Madrid's academy, is the long-term bet. West Ham's Konstantinos Mavropanos has also been mentioned (7).
Barcola floated as Vinicius alternative
Arsenal have been advised to look at PSG winger Bradley Barcola as the Vinicius negotiations grind on. Liverpool are already in the frame for the Frenchman, so any move would mean hijacking their deal (5).
Outgoings: Norgaard to Everton, Tomiyasu on trial
Everton are pushing for Christian Norgaard (14). Separately, former Gunner Takehiro Tomiyasu made an unofficial debut on trial at Crystal Palace and could sign on a free (16).
