Overview
- Manchester United are close to signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson for roughly £35–38m with the move expected to be finalised once World Cup commitments end.
- United have opened contact with Real Madrid over Aurélien Tchouaméni, who Real may only sell for around €100m (£85m) and would require heavy spending to secure.
- Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães with reports that an approach near £65m could prompt negotiations.
- The Gunners are also working on other recruitment moves, reportedly booking a medical for free‑agent goalkeeper Illan Meslier and showing interest in World Cup standouts Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola.
- Liverpool have made first approaches for Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano and enquired about Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora as clubs respond to rapidly rising valuations by making early contacts and layered shortlists.