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Make us your Google favourite<\/span><\/p>\nWednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as a surprising update on Arsenal’s pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes emerged.<\/p>\n
Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\nPlus, Liverpool began plotting the hijack of a possible PSG deal, Chelsea found another regulatory loophole and Man Utd received a worrying update on a key target. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n
Newcastle star Guimaraes talks <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Bruno Guimaraes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nArsenal are finally in negotiations over a deal for Bruno Guimaraes – but the talks were surprisingly initiated by Newcastle.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Liverpool eye Akliouche hijack <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Maghnes Akliouche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLiverpool have opened talks over a deal for top PSG target Maghnes Akliouche.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Chelsea’s Garnacho loophole <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Alejandro Garnacho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAston Villa have bailed Chelsea out of another financial mess by signing Alejandro Garnacho.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Kone threat <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Manu Kone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMan Utd are facing a major threat in their pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Chelsea academy problem <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Morgan Rogers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nChelsea appear to have completely given up on their academy, and the signing of Morgan Rogers is further proof of this.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Porto scandal <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Cardoso Varela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nPorto wonderkid Cardoso Varela has been accused of identity fraud, but what’s actually behind these incendiary claims?<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Zirkzee wants out <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Joshua Zirkzee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nJoshua Zirkzee has – finally – greenlit his overdue departure from Man Utd.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Money not a problem for Italy <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Pep Guardiola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Italian federation insists that reaching a financial agreement with Pep Guardiola for the national team job won’t be an issue.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Hamburg “fighting” for Vieira <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Fabio Vieira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nBundesliga side Hamburg are still “fighting” to sign Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Scott wants Chelsea <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Alex Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nBournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is desperate to join Chelsea.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Bezos to invest in Liverpool? <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Jeff Bezos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAmazon founder Jeff Bezos has been approached over a potential investment in Liverpool.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\nRelated stories:<\/h2>\n
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Rashford links emerge as Bouaddi race over<\/b><\/p>\n
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Alex Scott approves Blues move as talks confirmed<\/b><\/p>\n
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Red Devils secure double wonderkid signing from rivals Man City<\/b><\/p>\n
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea deal ‘expected’ as Alex Scott talks opened<\/b><\/p>\n
Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\n\n
Read more about:<\/b><\/p>\n Serie A <\/span><\/p>\n Portuguese League Bwin <\/span><\/p>\n Bundesliga <\/span><\/p>\n Ligue 1 <\/span><\/p>\n Premier League <\/span><\/p>\n A. Villa <\/span><\/p>\n Arsenal <\/span><\/p>\n B’mouth <\/span><\/p>\n Chelsea <\/span><\/p>\n Hamburg <\/span><\/p>\n Juventus <\/span><\/p>\n Liverpool <\/span><\/p>\n Man City <\/span><\/p>\n Man Utd <\/span><\/p>\n Newcastle <\/span><\/p>\n Porto <\/span><\/p>\n PSG <\/span><\/p>\n Roma <\/span><\/p>\n Alejandro Garnacho <\/span><\/p>\n Alex Scott <\/span><\/p>\n Bruno Guimaraes <\/span><\/p>\n Cardoso Varela <\/span><\/p>\n F\u00e1bio Vieira <\/span><\/p>\n Joshua Zirkzee <\/span><\/p>\n Manu Kone <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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