Saturday 1st August, Transfer Rumours And Gossip
Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Newcastle United over the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães. The Gunners are expected to pay €90 million (£77 million) for the 28-year-old, although the transfer has yet to be completed.
Inter Milan are prepared to offer £30 million for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, but the Premier League champions are holding out for £35 million for the 25-year-old England international.
Inter Milan's pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has reportedly stalled over personal terms. The Argentina international's representatives are now exploring a move to Spain, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all keeping tabs on the 28-year-old centre-back.
AC Milan have made contact with Arsenal over a potential move for highly rated winger Ethan Nwaneri. The Serie A giants are considering a move for the 19-year-old as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
Real Madrid are reportedly unwilling to improve their latest contract offer to Vinicius Jr. Should the Brazilian forward fail to agree fresh terms, the Spanish giants could be willing to sanction the sale of the 26-year-old.
Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Czech Republic goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga in a deal worth around £25 million. The 24-year-old is expected to provide further competition in Eddie Howe's squad.
Hull City face stiff competition from Leeds United and West Ham United in the race to sign 21-year-old Ivorian midfielder Amadou Kone from Neom.
West Ham United are looking to complete the signing of English winger Morgan Whittaker from Championship club Middlesbrough before the start of the new season.
Middlesbrough are finalising a move for USA wing-back Max Arfsten from Columbus Crew in a deal worth up to £5.6 million.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have rejected an offer from Real Sociedad for Czech Republic defender Ladislav Krejci, with the Premier League side determined to keep hold of the 27-year-old centre-back.
