Transfer news LIVE: Vinicius Jr to Arsenal FC twist, Guimaraes boost; Man Utd deal agreed; Chelsea latest

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Transfer news LIVE: Vinicius Jr to Arsenal twist, Guimaraes boost; Man Utd deal agreed; Chelsea latest

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Transfer targets: Manu Kone, Vinicius Jr and Bruno Guimaraes could all be on the move

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The summer window is ramping up as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all strive to get some major signings sealed. Arsenal want Vinicius Jr and are prepared to offer a record contract to make a blockbuster transfer happen, while the Gunners have also been handed a new boost in their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes and learned exactly how much it would take to land Bradley Barcola.

Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Manu Kone and are still eyeing Real Madrid pair Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, while they also have growing interest in Carlos Baleba and Ollie Watkins. Chelsea are preparing a new bid for Alex Scott after clinching a deal for Maxence Lacroix, with John Stones said to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. Liverpool are plotting a huge offer for Barcola, though Yan Diomande is joining Real Madrid and Maghnes Akliouche looks to have chosen Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham are believed to be in advanced talks for Savinho after opening negotiations with Inter Milan over Cristian Romero, while Manchester City have emerged as a shock suitor for Chelsea star Pedro Neto. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

Chelsea plan new Alex Scott offer

Chelsea are pondering a fresh bid for Alex Scott.

The Bournemouth midfielder is very much in demand this summer after helping the Cherries into Europe last term and has also been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool.

Chelsea appear to be the most interested in Scott, however, having seen an opening approach worth £64m rejected last week.

Sky Germany now claim that the Blues are weighing up an improved second offer for the 22-year-old, who spent time with the England squad before the World Cup.

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Liverpool plot huge Bradley Barcola bid

The Bradley Barcola transfer saga is moving at pace now, with suggestions that Liverpool are plotting a huge bid for the PSG forward.

As already mentioned, it was reported on Sunday that any club wishing to sign Barcola this summer would have to pay a mammoth £145m.

Such an exorbitant price tag does not appear to have scared off Liverpool, who are keen to beat Arsenal in the fight for the France international as they try to replace Mohamed Salah.

According to transfer specialist Nicolo Schira, Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Barcola on a bumper contract until 2032 and are now planning to test the waters with PSG with an initial offer worth in excess of €100m.

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Tottenham in advanced talks for Savinho

Tottenham are said to be in advanced talks over a move for Savinho.

Spurs have been linked with a swoop for Manchester City’s Brazilian winger for months now.

The Sun report that negotiations over Savinho are well advanced, with the player becoming Tottenham’s new priority target during a busy summer window so far.

However, they appear to face stiff competition from AC Milan, who are believed to view Savinho as an ideal replacement for Rafael Leao.

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Arsenal and Liverpool told Bradley Barcola price

Arsenal and Liverpool have been told just how much it will take to land Bradley Barcola this summer.

The France forward has been a target for both Premier League giants as they seek to retool their respective attacks in this transfer window.

Liverpool appear to have been winning the battle for Barcola with Yan Diomande off to Real Madrid and Maghnes Akliouche seemingly choosing Paris Saint-Germain, while Arsenal are now focused on Vinicius Jr.

However, PSG are apparently demanding an eye-watering £145m for Barcola, per The Times, having been influenced by the recent prices for England duo Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson - who cost £117m and £116m respectively.

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Man Utd agree deal with Manu Kone

Manchester United look to be edging towards a deal for Manu Kone.

The France international has been identified at Old Trafford as an ideal third midfield signing this summer following the recent arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claim that Kone has now agreed personal terms with United and is eager to make the switch to the Premier League.

The Red Devils are said to be plotting an offer to Roma worth approximately £42.7m after Real Madrid withdrew from a transfer race that may also include the likes of Chelsea and Saudi club Al-Hilal.

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Arsenal handed new Bruno Guimaraes boost

Arsenal appear to have been handed a new boost in their high-profile pursuit of Vinicius Jr’s Brazil team-mate Bruno Guimaraes.

The Gunners have been trying to sign Newcastle’s influential captain for weeks now, but have been met by firm resistance at St James’ Park so far.

talkSPORT claim that Arsenal will step up their move for Guimaraes again this week, with Newcastle potentially already planning for life after the 28-year-old.

Reports in Brazil suggest that another Selecao international - Botafogo midfielder Danilo - is eyeing a return to the Premier League after links to Newcastle as Guimaraes’ replacement.

The former Nottingham Forest man is also said to be on Manchester United’s radar this summer.

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Arsenal prepare record offer for Vinicius Jr

Arsenal are prepared to make a record contract offer in order to pull off a blockbuster transfer for Vinicius Jr this summer.

It was first reported on Saturday that the Gunners were genuine suitors for the Brazil star, who has yet to agree a bumper extension to a deal at Real Madrid that expires next summer.

Now according to The Telegraph, Arsenal are willing to present Vinicius Jr with the most lucrative contract in the club’s history in order to secure what would surely be their biggest signing ever.

Vinicius Jr currently earns around £400,000 a week at the Bernabeu.

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Hilal want Ndiaye

Al-Hilal have made a move to sign Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, Fabrizio Romano reports.

The Saudi side want another statement signing having landed Crysencio Summerville from West Ham, and the Senegalese ranks highly on their shortlist.

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Millwall land Lisbie

Millwall have signed Kyrell Lisbie from Peterborough.

Barca pursue Kroupi

Sport reports that Barcelona have reactivated their pursuit of Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi. The Catalan club are expected to push hard to sign the French forward, who is currently viewed as their leading alternative to Julián Alvarez.

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