Transfer news LIVE: Vinicius Jr to Arsenal salary, Liverpool face Barcola demand, Diomande deal

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He needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us."Enzo Maresca spoke to reporters for the first time as Man City boss26th Jul20:36 BSTAl Hilal open talks to sign Everton starFabrizio Romano claims Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have opened talks with Everton over a possible move for Iliman Ndiaye.It's claimed negotiations are at an early stage, but the Saudi club wants to sign one more star after securing the Crysencio Summerville move.Ndiaye is reportedly open to initial talks but Romano says the move will depend on Everton's stance.Manchester United were among the clubs reportedly keen on signing the Senegalese international.Iliman Ndiaye has impressed for Everton since joining the Toffees in July 2024(Image: Phil Oldham/Shutterstock)26th Jul20:29 BSTNewcastle plan to activate £29.5m release clauseNewcastle United have reportedly set their sights on Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, who has a £29.5m release clause according to the Daily Mail.The 24-year-old Czech Republic international is said to have turned down a move to Premier League new boys Hull City, despite the Tigers matching his release clause.The Magpies have reportedly enquired about Hornicek and are hopeful a deal can be agreed quickly.26th Jul20:10 BSTPSG 'withdraws' from Yan Diomande raceRMC Sport claims PSG have now withdrawn from the race to sign Yan Diomande with the back-to-back Champions League winners not willing to comply with RB LEipzig's demands.The French club had reportedly agreed terms with the player, but PSG are reportedly unhappy with the player's agents after agreeing terms.Real Madrid are now the frontrunners to sign the Ivory Coast international.Yan Diomande's next move is still up in the air(Image: Hugo Rivera/Jam Media/Getty Images)26th Jul19:40 BSTArsenal eye Bruno Guimaraes alternativeTeamTalk claims Arsenal will try to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott if they fail to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this summer.The report mentions Chelsea's £64m bid for the Cherries playmaker earlier this summer as a reference point for the Gunners.Bournemouth have reportedly made it clear that Scott is not for sale this summer, but that won't deter interested parties.26th Jul18:38 BSTArsenal's ready to 'break bank' to sign Vinicius JrThe Telegraph claims Arsenal are planning to improve Vinicius Jr.'s current £400,000 per week contract in order to lure him to the Emirates Stadium.It's claimed the figures have been discussed and would not be a barrier for the Gunners in their attempt to sign the Real Madrid star.Reports in Spain claim Real Madrid want to agree fresh terms with Vini Jr, who is entering the final 12 months of his contract.Mikel Arteta was tasking with offloading Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's £350,000 per week wages when he first came to the club, but they've since given Bukayo Saka £365,000 per week to keep him at the club.Vinicius Jr could be on his way to England this summer(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)26th Jul18:02 BSTChampionship club in talks with Man United starTeessideLive claim Middlesbrough have held initial talks with Manchester United regarding a move for goalkeeper Radek Vitek on a permanent deal.The shot stopper impressed on loan with Bristol City last season, though Boro have not yet progressed talks for the 22-year-old.There's understood to be plenty of interest in the United goalkeeper, who has made it clear he wants to be number one in the 2026/27 campaign.Speaking to BBC Sport earlier in the summer, Vitek said: "I'm ready to go somewhere again and hopefully be number one. I want to play every week and that's the goal for next season."26th Jul17:25 BSTConflicting Yan Diomande reportsSky Germany are disputing TalkSPORT's claim that Yan Diomande's move to Real Madrid was a 'done deal.'RB Leipzig, Real Madrid and the player's camp have reportedly all confirmed that no transfer fee has been agreed.The report says that while Los Blancos are leading the race to sign the Ivory Coast international, no deal has been agreed and PSG are still invovled in negotiations.Content cannot be displayed without consent26th Jul16:54 BSTChelsea reject third Como bidTalkSPORT claim Chelsea have turned down a third bid from Serie A side Como for Trevoh Chalobah as they hold out for their £35million asking price.Como's opening bid was in the region of £22million, which was rejected by the Blues, though they remain open to selling the 27-year-old.Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace, meaning Chalobah would move further down the pecking order.26th Jul15:47 BSTReal Madrid reach Yan Diomande agreement in principleTalkSPORT claim Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle to sign RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande.Jose Mourinho's side have reportedly agreed a five-year deal with the player ahead of a move to La Liga.Arsenal, Liverpool and PSG have all been tipped to sign the Ivory Coast international this summer, with the latter agreeing terms with the player weeks ago, but there's been no movement with Leipzig.26th Jul15:41 BSTEddie Howe outlines Bruno Guimaraes stanceNewcastle United boss Eddie Howe did not rule out a departure for captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer, having held talks with the player over the summer.

He will play an important role for Bayern this season - just like last year already.Madrid are credited with an interest in the France international, but also want Yan Diomande.(Image: Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)26th Jul13:30 BSTBradley Barcola to push for PSG price drop for summer transferThose close to Bradley Barcola will push for a move at a price below the £144million that PSG value their player at, according to talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Ben Jacobs.Liverpool are said to have held preliminary talks over Barcola, but there is reportedly no movement when it comes to Pedro Neto. However, both Barcola and Liverpool would look to agree a deal worth less than their £144million valuation this summer window.(Image: Getty Images)26th Jul13:05 BSTPSG's Barcola asking price emerges as winger exploring optionsParis Saint-Germain want at least £140million for Bradley Barcola, according to the BBC's Nizaar Kinsella.Barcola is said to be exploring his options, with Arsenal and Liverpool credited with an interest in the France international.

Kinsella claims they have also noted interest from multiple Premier League clubs, while Bayern Munich have been linked with the winger.(Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)26th Jul12:40 BSTLiverpool in talks with PSG over contract rebel Bradley BarcolaLiverpool are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over signing Bradley Barcola, according to Foot Mercato.The Reds are said to be the player's preference as they particularly appeal to the France international. Madrid, meanwhile, appear to be the frontrunners and are reportedly working intensively to reach an agreement with Diomande's club after making new contact.Yan Diomande's next move is still up in the air(Image: Hugo Rivera/Jam Media/Getty Images)26th Jul08:30 BSTManu Kone move as United offer Marcus Rashford to RomaManchester United have offered Marcus Rashford to Roma in their pursuit of Manu Kone, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.United are reportedly trying to reduce the £50million asking price by proposing that the England international moves to Italy's capital.