Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal prepare record-breaking Vinicius Jr offer, Chelsea eye shock move for England striker, Liverpool learn Barcola price

Chelsea are in talks to sign veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton, according to Press Association sources.

The 35-year-old has emerged as a surprising target to reinforce the Blues’ attacking options, following an impressive season where he netted 13 Premier League goals in 37 appearances.

Meanwhile, Juventus are expected to step up their pursuit of Guglielmo Vicario after the goalkeeper was left out of Tottenham’s pre-season tour squad.

Vicario was not included in Spurs’ 35-man touring party which started the journey to New Zealand on Thursday morning.

A club statement confirmed a “minor injury” meant the Italy international stayed back in England.

However, after Vicario lost his first-choice role to Antonin Kinsky at the end of a difficult 2025-26 campaign, the 29-year-old had already received the green light to leave and his absence from Tottenham’s summer tour will only offer further encouragement to Juventus.

Emiliano Martinez wants to leave Aston Villa this summer, Juventus boss Luciano Spaletti has claimed.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spaletti said: “He’s a goalkeeper who wants to change clubs, and we’re looking for competitiveness. But we currently have two [keepers].”

Juventus have placed Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez at the top of their summer wish list, but Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany revealed earlier this month that Martinez would not be sold.

Aston Villa have already sold key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans this summer.

Maxence Lacroix will have a medical at Chelsea before a £52m move to leave Crystal Palace, but what could the France international bring to Stamford Bridge?

The 26-year-old centre-back is set to sign a six-year deal to boost the Blues’ defence. Lacroix played in a back three under Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, a system previously favoured by Xabi Alonso, but the right-footed defender is also versatile and can play in a back four.

He brings authority to defence as well as excellent recovery pace, and his arrival at Chelsea could lead to the departures of Trvevoh Chalobah and Axel Disasi.

West Ham have insisted that defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is not for sale, despite their relegation to the Championship, with Brentford sniffing about.

The Bees are keen to add the attack-minded left-back to their ranks, although they have a number of other options in the position.

And the Hammers have made it clear that they plan to keep the 21-year-old Senegalese star as they plot an immediate return to the Premier League.

Cristian Romero is expected to leave Tottenham this summer and Inter Milan want to sign the Argentina defender.

Spurs would be willing to let Romero leave if they receive the right offer, according to Sky Sports, following a tumultuous season.

Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilo has confirmed the Italian club’s interest in the player, who previously played in Serie A with Alatanta.

“It’s definitely a deal we are trying to sign with the player and the club [Tottenham],” Ausilo said. “These things take some time but there’s definitely interest. Let’s see.”

Roma are becoming frustrated by Manchester United’s approach for their France international midfielder Manu Kone, according to Corriere dello Sport in Italy.

The same outlet reported that United had “reached an agreement in principle” with the 25-year-old, but are yet still to make a bid.

After signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, Michael Carrick’s side still need reinforcements following the departure of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte suffering a long-term injury at the World Cup.

They also missed out on the signing of Elliot Anderson, who joined rivals Manchester City on a £116m deal.

Kone, who played for France at the World Cup, is valued by Roma at around €50m, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and Al-Hilal are also interested.

Chelsea have turned down a third offer from Como for centre-back Trevoh Chalobah as they hold out for £30m + £5m in add-ons.

According to talkSPORT, Chalobah has been a major target for the Italian club, coached by ex-Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, but their latest proposal of £25m + £5m was deemed not enough.

The 27-year-old England international reportedly remains keen on move and is still likely to leave, with the imminent arrival of Maxence Lacroix pushing him further down the pecking order.

Widespread reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain are open to selling Bradley Barcola – but only for a fee of around £145m or more. Pricey!

The Times suggest that Arsenal and Liverpool both have interest, though may be unwilling to pay the terms PSG desire with the French capital club using the Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson deals as a benchmark.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted he “does not know” if captain Bruno Guimaraes will remain at the club next season but insisted he wants his best players to stay.

Arsenal are prepared to step up their pursuit of Guimaraes but have been told that a fee of £100m will be needed to sign the Brazil international midfielder.

The BBC report that Arsenal are preparing to test their resolve with a £70m offer for Guimaraes, who is said to be keen on a move to London.

Newcastle believe the fee Tottenham paid for Sandro Tonali should set the benchmark for any interest in their captain, yet the Gunners are still said to be poised to “accelerate” their interest, according to the Telegraph.

And Howe told Sky Sports: “We’ve had some really good conversations, before the World Cup, during the World Cup and after the World Cup. What we speak about obviously has to remain private, but just a great player, a great person.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen with Bruno’s future. That’s for other people to speculate about, but also conversations that I’m not part of.”