Vinícius Júnior has ended summer speculation over his future by agreeing a new six-year contract with Real Madrid. Arsenal had been heavily linked with a move for the Brazil international, who had entered the final 12 months of his deal at the Bernabéu. A tumultuous 2025-26 campaign in which Real failed to win a trophy … Read more
You know when it became really obvious that the sun was setting on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool career? It had nothing to do with the transfer links, the fist-pumping after big games or even his own silence on his future – it was all the talk of individual trophies. “I want to be the first right-back … Read more
Nottingham Forest eye Tijjani Reijnders, Tottenham want Savinho and Nicolas Jackson, Real Madrid resume Vinicius Jr contract talks and Chelsea close in on Pep Chavarria. Manchester City‘s Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 28, has emerged as a £55m target for Nottingham Forest. (Mail, external) United States striker Folarin Balogun, 25, has been offered to Tottenham via … Read more
Available for 29 days Andros Townsend, Don Hutchison and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton join Aaron Paul to talk FIFA, Gianni Infantino and transfers. The BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan gives the latest on Infantino’s future, less than a week after his plans to sell stakes of FIFA competitions to private investors were announced. Are his … Read more
After beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on Saturday evening. It marks a return to action for the Premier League champions, who will want to show their success last season was not a one-off. Retaining the English title is incredibly difficult if you … Read more
Arsenal have been in touch with Vinicus Jr’s agency to present an initial offer to the Brazilian, according to reports in Spain. The Real Madrid star currently faces an uncertain future after entering the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu. The club remain confident that they can convince Vinicius to agree terms on … Read more
Arsenal may be champions for the first time in two decades, but the challenge is staying at the top. And that requires serious investment this summer, with the Gunners’ biggest acquisition so far being Christos Tzolis on the left wing. So with some huge deals shaping up in the coming weeks, what’s the best-case scenario … Read more
Manchester City brace for Real Madrid’s Rodri bid, Leeds set to sign James Trafford for £40m, Crystal Palace agree terms with Raphael Le Guen and Real Madrid set for Vinicius Jr talks amid Arsenal interest. Paris St-Germain have no plans to pursue a move for Manchester City‘s World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri. (Sky Sports), external … Read more
Arsenal are weighing up what would be one of the most sensational transfers of all time, but the odds are stacked against them in their bid to pull it off. Over the weekend, it emerged that the Gunners are considering an approach for Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Júnior, while Los Blancos were, in turn, intensifying … Read more
Paris St-Germain want £145m for Bradley Barcola, Real Madrid set Vinicius Jr price, Arsenal to accelerate Bruno Guimaraes talks, plus more. Paris St-Germain want £145m for 23-year-old France forward Bradley Barcola, with Arsenal and Liverpool interested. (Times – subscription), external Arsenal have not opened talks over signing Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, but Real Madrid have … Read more