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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Arsenal started exploring a stunning deal for Vinicius Jr.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Arsenal want Vinicius Jr <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr amid his ongoing contract stalemate.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Celtic agree club-record deal <\/h2>\n
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Celtic have agreed a club-record deal with Bodo\/Glimt for striker Kasper Hogh.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea step up Alajbegovic chase <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea have accelerated their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic and could agree his signing as early as this weekend.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Fresh Tchouameni hope <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd once again have reason to believe that a deal for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni is possible.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Costa tempted by Chelsea <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea have been told that they are among the select few clubs that could tempt Diogo Costa to leave Porto.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Howe’s Guimaraes admission <\/h2>\n
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Eddie Howe has admitted that he can’t guarantee that Bruno Guimaraes will still be a Newcastle player come the start of the season.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Kone twist <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd’s pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone is causing frustration.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Celtic’s goalkeeper battle <\/h2>\n
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Celtic are stepping up their search for a Kasper Schmeichel replacement.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Real Madrid barge into Diomande race <\/h2>\n
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Real Madrid have turned the race to sign RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande completely on its head.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea’s next Villa signing <\/h2>\n
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Morgan Rogers is not the only new arrival at Chelsea from Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Haaland verdict <\/h2>\n
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A former Norway international is “convinced” that Man City striker Erling Haaland will play for Real Madrid one day.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Mikel Arteta breaks the market as \u20ac100m admission made<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Three deals imminent as Diogo Costa truth emerges<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Manu Kone twist as dream midfield signing on<\/b><\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Chelsea to agree deal today as Ollie Watkins battle explodes<\/b><\/p>\n

Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\n

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