Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal prepare huge bid for Guimaraes, Man Utd close in on new midfielder – UK Times

Newcastle are reported elsewhere to be desperate to keep Bruno Guimaraes this summer having already parted with Sandro Tonali (to Tottenham) and Anthony Gordon (to Barcelona) in this window. Richard Jolly wrote on the problems the club are facing after the Tonali deal was confirmed.

Will the Newcastle exodus continue? The BBC report that Arsenal are preparing to test their resolve with a £70m offer for captain Bruno Guimaraes, who is said to be keen on a move to London.

Another day dawns with yet more hectic wheeling and dealing around Europe set to take place as sides scramble for signings after the World Cup. Some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs are among the busiest transfer operators – we’ll have all of the latest throughout the day.