Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães and are preparing an official bid. The club plans to offer around £70 million; Newcastle is expected to reject the initial proposal as they remain reluctant to lose a key player. Mikel Arteta is pushing internally for the signing to strengthen his midfield.

Manchester United have made an enquiry over a move for Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. José Mourinho is reportedly willing to sanction the France international’s departure if it helps finance a transfer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri. United are looking for a defensive midfielder after Casemiro’s exit, and Tchouaméni’s age, experience and availability make him an ideal fit.

Chelsea are favourites to sign teenage sensation Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen, while Arsenal are weighing up John Stones and Ezri Konsa after William Saliba’s extended injury. Borussia Dortmund’s opening offer for FC Cologne winger Said El Mala was rejected, and other rumors include Real Madrid and Manchester City eyeing RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé.

The transfer window remains highly fluid, with clubs jockeying for talent as deadlines approach.