{"id":67833,"date":"2026-08-08T14:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T14:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/67833\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T14:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T14:28:16","slug":"transfer-news-live-arsenal-identify-vinicius-jr-alternatives-and-liverpool-agree-barcelona-defender-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/67833\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal identify Vinicius Jr alternatives and Liverpool agree Barcelona defender deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Newcastle eyeing move for ex-Spurs midfielder Hojbjerg<\/p>\n

Newcastle are exploring a move for Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s according to Sky Sports News, who say the 31-year-old is valued at around \u00a315m.<\/p>\n

Newcastle will be looking to replace Bruno Guimaraes after his \u00a375m move to Arsenal and the Danish international is one option the Magpies are considering. <\/p>\n

Hojbjerg has Premier League experience having played for Tottenham and Southampton.<\/p>\n

\"HojbjergHojbjerg is a Danish international (Getty)<\/p>\n

Luke Baker8 August 2026 15:23<\/p>\n

<\/a>The cold truth behind Mohamed Salah\u2019s move to Turkey\u2019s fourth-biggest club<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah will be something of an incongruous sight at Trabzonspor \u2013 a stark drop in prestige from Liverpool \u2013 but the move to football\u2019s growing, lucrative retirement home does offer intrigue, Richard Jolly writes:<\/p>\n

Luke Baker8 August 2026 15:02<\/p>\n

<\/a>Jesus could be off to Napoli if Lukaku domino falls<\/p>\n

Gabriel Jesus could be heading out the Arsenal exit door this summer and Napoli is a possible destination, providing Romelu Lukaku moves on.<\/p>\n

Fenerbahce are interested in signing Lukaku from Napoli and the Belgian striker is open to joining the Turkish club.<\/p>\n

Napoli would be seeking around \u00a38.6m for the 33-year-old and his departure could help pave the way for Jesus to move to Naples. <\/p>\n

According to Sky Sports News, two exits are required before Napoli can consider bringing in the Brazilian and Arsenal are understood to want around \u00a318m-\u00a320m for Jesus.<\/p>\n

\"GabrielGabriel Jesus could be leaving Arsenal (Getty)<\/p>\n

Luke Baker8 August 2026 14:42<\/p>\n

<\/a>Man City agree cut-price deal for new Gianluigi Donnarumma deputy<\/p>\n

Manchester City have agreed a \u20ac2m (\u00a31.7m) deal to sign Geronimo Rulli to give Gianluigi Donnarumma a new deputy.<\/p>\n

City have moved quickly to find a replacement for James Trafford, who joined Leeds for an initial \u00a340m this week.<\/p>\n

Rulli, who will sign a two-year deal at the Etihad Stadium with an option for a third year, will join from Marseille after two seasons as the French club\u2019s regular goalkeeper.<\/p>\n

It will be the 34-year-old\u2019s second stint on City\u2019s books, though he is yet to debut for them after being signed in 2016, loaned to Real Sociedad and then bought by the Spanish club.<\/p>\n

\"GeronimoGeronimo Rulli will join Man City as a back-up goalkeeper (Getty)<\/p>\n

Richard Jolly8 August 2026 14:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Solomon to West Ham off as Hull swoop<\/p>\n

West Ham have ended negotiations with Tottenham over a move for Manor Solomon due to financial reasons, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n

The Hammers want to pay \u00a35m but are not willing to agree to the promotion bonuses Spurs are after.<\/p>\n

That could be a boost for Hull City, with The i Paper reporting that Hull are interested in the Israeli winger.<\/p>\n

\"WestWest Ham have pulled out of a Manor Solomon deal (PA)<\/p>\n

Luke Baker8 August 2026 14:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Manchester United told Lewis Hall not for sale<\/p>\n

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United have been told that Lewis Hall is not for sale by Newcastle as the Tyneside club bid to hold on to at least one key figure this summer. <\/p>\n

\"LewisLewis Hall appears to be staying at Newcastle (Getty)<\/p>\n

Luke Baker8 August 2026 13:42<\/p>\n

<\/a>Guimaraes ‘hopeful we can achieve our dreams’ at Arsenal<\/p>\n

In his first official interview since joining Arsenal, Bruno Guimaraes has said he is hopeful \u201cwe can achieve our dreams\u201d at the Gunners.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Arsenal\u2019s club media channels following his \u00a375m move from Newcastle, Guimaraes said: \u201cI feel good, I feel amazing. I\u2019m glad for the opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the first time I spoke to (Andrea) Berta and Mikel (Arteta) I was excited. I just felt inside of me that I need a new challenge in my life and I think to be an Arsenal player is going to be an exciting challenge in my life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think after playing two World Cups, I\u2019m at the point of my life, I think I need a challenge like this.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I\u2019m in the right place to do it. I\u2019m so excited to start.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have tough games to play this season so the squad is going to be very, very important and I\u2019m hopeful we can achieve our dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"BrunoBruno Guimaraes has joined Arsenal from Newcastle (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Luke Baker8 August 2026 13:31<\/p>\n

<\/a>DONE DEAL! Bruno Guimaraes joins Arsenal for \u00a375m<\/p>\n

It\u2019s finally official. Bruno Guimaraes has joined Arsenal in a \u00a375m deal from Newcastle.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old midfielder joins on a four-year deal and the contract includes a further one-year option.<\/p>\n

Guimaraes arrived at Newcastle in January 2022 and leaves the club after making 195 appearances, scoring 31 goals along the way.<\/p>\n

Luke Baker8 August 2026 13:18<\/p>\n

<\/a>Van de Ven nears Spurs extension<\/p>\n

Micky Van de Ven is close to agreeing a new long-term contract with Tottenham Hotspur, according to Sky Sports.<\/p>\n

Van de Ven\u2019s current contract runs until 2029 and is entering his fourth season at the club.<\/p>\n

\"MickyMicky van de Ven is nearing a new deal at Spurs (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Luke Baker8 August 2026 13:14<\/p>\n

<\/a>DONE DEAL! Another goalkeeper leaves Man United<\/p>\n

Bayindir isn\u2019t the only goalkeeper leaving Old Trafford, with Radek Vitek having completed his switch to Championship side Middlesbrough.<\/p>\n

United have managed to secure a pretty hefty fee of up to \u00a314m from a second-tier side and have also inserted a buy-back clause into the deal, along with matching rights and a 35 per cent sell-on clause to profit from any potential future sale.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old impressed on loan at Bristol City in the Championship last season.<\/p>\n

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