Arsenal Lead Pursuit for Jack Hinshelwood Amidst Transfer Buzz
Arsenal have moved to the front of the queue for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Jack Hinshelwood, with the Premier League champions preparing a formal offer for one of the most coveted young midfielders in England.
The Sun reports that the Gunners have already spoken to the 21-year-old’s camp and are readying a bid, with Brighton braced for interest from several heavyweights. Manchester United have made enquiries of their own and are planning a move, while Manchester City are keeping a close eye on the England Under-21 international.
Hinshelwood’s versatility — equally comfortable in midfield and at right-back — only sharpens that interest. Brighton would prefer to keep their academy product, but a fee in excess of £43 million could force a decision on the south coast.
Como turn to Delap after Kean setback
In Italy, ambitious Como are looking to the Premier League for firepower. The Daily Mail says they are exploring a loan move for Chelsea forward Liam Delap after talks collapsed over Fiorentina striker Moise Kean.
Delap, 23, has endured a difficult spell at Stamford Bridge since a £30 million switch from Ipswich Town in 2025. Two goals in 41 games last season tell the story of a forward still searching for rhythm at elite level. Cesc Fabregas, now in charge at Como, is keen to revive Delap’s career in Serie A and add depth to his attack.
Neto set for Saudi switch as Chelsea reshape attack
Chelsea’s attacking overhaul is set to continue with Pedro Neto closing in on a move to the Saudi Pro League. Sky Switzerland reports that Al Hilal have reached an agreement on personal terms with the 26-year-old winger and are ready to trigger the €60 million price required to sign him.
Neto had been on the radar of Arsenal and Manchester City, but Al Hilal’s financial muscle and the player’s readiness to leave Stamford Bridge have tilted the deal towards Saudi Arabia.
Newcastle target Baleba and close in on Dedić
Newcastle United’s midfield rebuild is gathering pace. TalkSPORT reports that Brighton’s Carlos Baleba has emerged as a key target for new manager Matthias Jaissle after the exits of Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali.
The 22-year-old has long been admired by Manchester United, but their interest has cooled following the arrival of Andrey Santos and talk of a £120 million valuation. That has opened the door for Newcastle, who are looking to add energy and presence in the middle of the pitch.
On the flanks, a deal is almost done. Fabrizio Romano says Newcastle are set to complete the signing of Benfica full-back Amar Dedić. The 23-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international has already agreed terms with the club and is expected to bolster Jaissle’s options at right-back.
PSG close in on Ajax star Godts
Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of landing one of the Eredivisie’s standout performers. According to L’Équipe, they have agreed a fee of around €55 million with Ajax for winger Mika Godts.
The 21-year-old Belgium international has accepted personal terms with the French champions after a summer-long pursuit. Godts lit up the 2025-26 season, scoring 17 goals and providing 13 assists in the Eredivisie, and will now undergo a medical before completing his move to Paris.
Done deals: Torres and Romero on the move, Satpayev loaned out
PSG have already made one high-profile attacking addition. Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has joined the European champions in a €50 million deal.
At the other end of the pitch, Cristian Romero has completed a switch from Tottenham Hotspur to Atlético Madrid. Sources told ESPN that Spurs will receive €35 million plus a further €5 million in variables for the centre-back.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have sent teenage forward Dastan Satpayev to Burnley on a season-long loan immediately after tying him down to a six-year contract in west London.
Barça push for Rodri, Arsenal eye Quansah
The Rodri saga is far from over. A source told ESPN that Barcelona will return with a renewed offer for the Spain international as talks with Manchester City continue. City value the 30-year-old at more than €70 million, and Barça’s latest proposal is expected to reach that region in total package.
Arsenal, still hunting defensive reinforcements, have added Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah to their shortlist. There have been no direct club-to-club talks yet, but intermediaries have explored the conditions of a potential deal.
Other whispers suggest movement could be closer than it seems. Matteo Moretto reports that City midfielder Rodri is on the verge of joining Barcelona after a breakthrough in negotiations, although no official confirmation has arrived.
Market undercurrent: Osimhen, Savinho, Barcola and more
Across Europe, clubs are jostling for position.
TeamTalk reports that Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United could rival Arsenal for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, though none of the three Premier League sides have yet made a formal bid or entered advanced talks.
Crystal Palace are close to securing Real Salt Lake teenager Zavier Gozo, according to Sky Sports. The versatile midfielder already has 16 caps for the United States Under-20 side and would be another addition to Palace’s growing crop of young talent.
Everton have been told they must pay up to £25 million to prise right-back Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace, Football Insider reports, while Tottenham remain in pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, with the player understood to be keen on the move, says the Standard.
PSG’s stance on Bradley Barcola is clear. Sky Sports reports the French club are holding firm on a £145 million valuation, a figure Liverpool are currently unwilling to meet. Unless PSG soften their demands, the deal looks stuck.
Bayer Leverkusen, for their part, insist defender Jarrel Quansah is not available this summer, according to Sky Germany, despite reports linking him with Arsenal.
Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong could be on the move, with TalkSPORT claiming Coventry City are weighing up a swoop and Chelsea open to letting him leave this month.
Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Barcelona right-back Héctor Fort, with preliminary talks already under way, reports Florian Plettenberg. Galatasaray are in discussions with Lyon over winger Malick Fofana, says Nicolo Schira, while Southampton are among the clubs tracking Feyenoord defender Anel Ahmedhodžić, according to Fabrizio Romano.
And as Premier League clubs circle established names, Brentford are again looking to the future. Romano reports they have struck a deal with Independiente del Valle to sign 18-year-old midfielder Darwin Guagua.
The money is moving, the dominoes are lining up. When the first of these big midfield deals finally drops, how quickly will the rest of the market follow?
