Arsenal Target Hinshelwood as Brighton Prepare for Bids

The champions have made their move. Arsenal are leading the chase for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, with The Sun reporting that the Gunners have already contacted his camp and are preparing a formal offer.

Hinshelwood, 21, is high on Arsenal’s list after his breakout season on the south coast. Comfortable in midfield and capable of filling in at right-back, the England U21 international fits the technical, versatile profile Mikel Arteta has built his squad around.

Arsenal are not alone. Manchester United have made enquiries and are plotting a push of their own, while Manchester City are keeping a watching brief. Brighton would rather keep their academy product, but the stance is clear: a bid above £43 million could force a serious conversation.

The champions have fired the first shot. Now they wait to see who follows.

Fabregas’ Como eye Delap escape route

In Italy, Como are lining up a move that would raise a few eyebrows in west London. The Daily Mail reports that the ambitious club, coached by former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, want Chelsea forward Liam Delap on loan.

Delap, 23, endured a miserable campaign at Stamford Bridge after his £30 million switch from Ipswich Town in 2025. Two goals in 41 games told its own story. Confidence drained, minutes inconsistent, the move never really ignited.

Como initially chased Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, but those talks collapsed. Now Delap is the name on their list, with Fabregas looking to rebuild a talent whose development has stalled in the Premier League spotlight.

Neto set for Saudi switch as Al Hilal close in

Chelsea’s attacking overhaul is gathering pace. Pedro Neto is next in line for the exit, with Sky Switzerland reporting that the winger has agreed personal terms with Al Hilal.

Neto, 26, had attracted interest from Arsenal and Manchester City earlier in the window, but the Saudi Pro League side are the ones willing to meet the price. Al Hilal are ready to pay the €60 million Chelsea want, clearing the way for the Portugal international to leave Stamford Bridge.

A move that once looked destined to stay within the Premier League now appears headed for Riyadh.

Newcastle push for Baleba and close in on Dedić

Newcastle United’s midfield rebuild has a clear target. TalkSPORT say the club are keen on Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as new manager Matthias Jaissle looks to reshape his engine room after the departures of Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali.

Baleba, 22, has long been admired by Manchester United, but their pursuit has cooled following the arrival of Andrey Santos and talk of a £120 million valuation. That has left Newcastle exploring whether there is room to strike a deal.

While that chase gathers pace, another looks almost done. Fabrizio Romano reports that Newcastle are set to complete the signing of Benfica full-back Amar Dedić. The 23-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international has agreed terms with the club, giving Jaissle a dynamic option on the flank as he stamps his identity on the squad.

PSG land Godts after long pursuit

Paris Saint-Germain have finally got their man. L'Équipe report that the French champions have reached agreement with Ajax to sign winger Mika Godts for around €55 million.

The 21-year-old Belgium international enjoyed a standout 2025-26 season in the Eredivisie, racking up 17 goals and 13 assists. PSG have chased him all summer and now have personal terms agreed as well.

Only the formalities remain. Godts is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days before completing his move to Paris, another young attacking piece added to a squad in constant evolution.

Torres, Romero, Irankunda and Satpayev on the move

The deals are already rolling in at the top level.

• Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has joined European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a €50 million transfer. The move, long in the works, adds further depth to PSG’s frontline.
• Tottenham Hotspur have sanctioned Cristian Romero’s exit to Atlético Madrid. Sources told ESPN that Spurs will receive €35 million plus a further €5 million in variables for the centre-back, ending a turbulent spell in north London and handing Atlético a proven, aggressive defender.
• Sporting CP have secured one of the window’s more intriguing moves. Australia international Nestory Irankunda has left Watford for Portugal in a deal worth an initial €15 million, with add-ons potentially taking it to just over €18 million. Bayern Munich are set to collect 40% of that package due to a sell-on clause from his 2025 move to Vicarage Road.
• Chelsea, meanwhile, have sent teenage forward Dastan Satpayev to Burnley on a season-long loan, shortly after tying him down to a six-year contract. It’s a familiar Chelsea pattern: secure the asset, then send him out to grow.

Barça keep pushing for Rodri as Arsenal eye Quansah

At the elite end of the market, Barcelona are not backing down. A source told ESPN that the Catalan club will return with a renewed offer for Spain international Rodri as negotiations with Manchester City continue.

City value the 30-year-old at more than €70 million, and Barça’s latest proposal is expected to land in that region. It is a high-stakes pursuit, and one that could define their midfield for years if they find a breakthrough.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are scouring the defensive market and have added Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah to their shortlist. No direct talks have taken place, but intermediaries have sounded out the possibility of a deal. For now, it is interest rather than a concrete move, but the Gunners’ intent to strengthen at the back is unmistakable.

Rodri to Barça, Osimhen race and more

The rumour mill shows no sign of slowing.

• Manchester City midfielder Rodri is described as being on the verge of joining Barcelona after a breakthrough in talks between the clubs. (Matteo Moretto)
• Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United could join Arsenal in the hunt for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, though none of the three Premier League sides have yet submitted formal bids or entered advanced negotiations. (TeamTalk)
• Crystal Palace are closing in on Real Salt Lake teenager Zavier Gozo. The versatile midfielder already has 16 caps for the United States Under-20 side. (Sky Sports)
• Everton have been told they must pay up to £25 million if they want Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Muñoz. (Football Insider)
• Tottenham remain in pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, with the player keen on making the move. (Standard)
• Paris Saint-Germain are holding firm on their £145 million valuation of Bradley Barcola, a figure Liverpool are currently unwilling to match. For now, the only route to a deal is clear: PSG would have to soften their stance. (Sky Sports)
• Bayer Leverkusen insist defender Jarrel Quansah is not available this summer, despite reports linking him with Arsenal. (Sky Germany)
• Coventry City could move for Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong, with the London club open to letting him leave this month. (TalkSPORT)
• Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a move for Barcelona right-back Héctor Fort, with preliminary talks already under way. (Florian Plettenberg)
• Galatasaray are in discussions with Lyon over winger Malick Fofana as they explore another wide option. (Nicolo Schira)
• Southampton are among the clubs interested in defender Anel Ahmedhodžić, who could be on his way out of Feyenoord. (Fabrizio Romano)
• Brentford have struck a deal with Independiente del Valle to sign 18-year-old midfielder Darwin Guagua. (Fabrizio Romano)

The numbers are huge, the names even bigger. The only certainty now is that this window still has room for one more shock.