Arsenal drop Vinicius Jr bomb as club-record deal agreed

25 Jul 2026 21:02 BST |
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Tom Weber
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Arsenal started exploring a stunning deal for Vinicius Jr.

Plus, Celtic agreed a monumental signing, Chelsea closed in on Xabi Alonso’s next recruit and Man Utd’s midfield plans once again changed. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.

Arsenal want Vinicius Jr

Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr amid his ongoing contract stalemate.

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Celtic agree club-record deal

Celtic have agreed a club-record deal with Bodo/Glimt for striker Kasper Hogh.

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Chelsea step up Alajbegovic chase

Chelsea have accelerated their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic and could agree his signing as early as this weekend.

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Fresh Tchouameni hope

Man Utd once again have reason to believe that a deal for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni is possible.

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Costa tempted by Chelsea

Chelsea have been told that they are among the select few clubs that could tempt Diogo Costa to leave Porto.

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Howe’s Guimaraes admission

Eddie Howe has admitted that he can’t guarantee that Bruno Guimaraes will still be a Newcastle player come the start of the season.

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Kone twist

Man Utd’s pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone is causing frustration.

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Celtic’s goalkeeper battle

Celtic are stepping up their search for a Kasper Schmeichel replacement.

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Real Madrid barge into Diomande race

Real Madrid have turned the race to sign RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande completely on its head.

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Chelsea’s next Villa signing

Morgan Rogers is not the only new arrival at Chelsea from Aston Villa.

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Haaland verdict

A former Norway international is “convinced” that Man City striker Erling Haaland will play for Real Madrid one day.

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