Transfer news

Arsenal have agreed a £51 million deal plus add-ons to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. According to reporting by The Athletic and BBC Sport, the final compromise fee is slightly lower than Villa's initial €60m (£51.4m) asking price, but the package bridges the valuation gap through structured add-ons. The 28-year-old England international has already said his goodbyes to teammates at Bodymoor Heath and is scheduled to undergo his medical on Thursday ahead of signing a long-term contract

Julián Álvarez has been left out of Atlético Madrid’s squad for their upcoming league fixture after manager Diego Simeone noted the forward needs more preparation time to reach top form. Club executives, including CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, have maintained a resolute stance that the player is not for sale despite strong interest and prospective bids reaching up to €200 million.

Not for sale. Diego Simeone on Julián Álvarez: “The club has made a decision, which Miguel Ángel Gil Marin has explained very well”. “From a sporting perspective, we’re very happy to have a player like Julián, and we’ll help him continue to grow and improve”.

OFFICIAL: Bruno Guimarães joins Arsenal from Newcastle for £75m fee. Contract until June 2030 plus option for further season.

Newcastle United has confirmed Bruno Guimarães is moving to Arsenal in a deal worth £75 million, with sporting director Ross Wilson noting the player's desire to leave and CEO David Hopkinson confirming the financial details. The move follows an official summit, with club executives stating the fee reflects the highest for a player in that position at that age and benefits both parties.

Alvarez is currently scheduled to return to training on Monday, August 10. He has requested a critical, face-to-face showdown with manager Diego Simeone to formally state his desire to leave

Bruno Guimarães has completed his medical at Arsenal ahead of signing a four year contract at the club. Mikel Arteta already spoke to Bruno today, excited to welcome him as Arteta wanted Guimarães for years… and now he’s joining. £75m move, to be announced soon.

Everton have completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Arsenal for a fee in the region of £7m. “When I spoke to David Moyes and others at the club involved in the transfer, I heard about the whole project and I was very intrigued.