Mikel Arteta is pushing to sign Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior, telling the 26-year-old he is central to Arsenal's project, per AS. The Brazil international, who hasn't trained amid the saga, is reportedly aware of Arsenal's focus on him. Madrid haven't offered clarity on a new contract.

Atlético Madrid are eyeing Manchester City's Jack Grealish, seen as a tactical fit for Diego Simeone but likely requiring a rotation role. Inter Milan are negotiating €40 million for Cristian Romero from Tottenham, with negotiations ongoing over valuations. Barcelona remain unfazed by their failed €100 million bid for Julián Álvarez, adding Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi after Lewandowski's exit.

Liverpool and PSG have withdrawn from Yan Diomande's race, believing he's committed to Real Madrid, though Leipzig negotiations over add-ons delay the move. Other rumors include Arsenal's €90 million bid for Bruno Guimarães and PSG's pursuit of Zion Suzuki.