Manchester City have spoken with Pedro Neto's agents multiple times but a significant gap between their bid and Chelsea's asking price could hand Arsenal and other Premier League clubs a chance to sign the winger.
New Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle has urged fans to "keep the optimism" while acknowledging a leadership "vacuum" following the departures of Eddie Howe and key players including Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Matthias Jaissle was unveiled as Newcastle United manager at St James' Park, acknowledging a leadership vacuum and calling the summer of upheaval the start of a "transition" season.
Arsenal are seriously considering a move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde after William Saliba suffered a back injury at the World Cup, with Barcelona signalling they are open to a sale.
Cristian Romero has snubbed Arsenal and chosen Atlético Madrid as his preferred destination, with Tottenham having accepted the Spanish club's offer and a deal now close to being finalised.
The Carabao Cup second-round draw takes place on Monday evening, with Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and a host of Premier League clubs entering the competition for the first time this season.
Fikayo Tomori is expected to leave AC Milan this summer with his contract winding down, as Liverpool, Newcastle United, and newly-promoted Coventry City all register interest in the 28-year-old England international.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has dramatically pulled out of a proposed move to Newcastle United, leaving the club stunned as they search for midfield reinforcements following a turbulent summer of departures.
Arsenal have emerged as suitors for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with insider reports and shifting bookmaker odds suggesting the Gunners are serious contenders for the Portugal international.
Manchester United have made a formal enquiry to Club Brugge for 21-year-old left-back Joaquin Seys, with Arsenal also in the race for a player valued at €35m.
Bruno Guimaraes trained with Arsenal after Sunday's 3-2 friendly defeat to Borussia Dortmund and is expected to make his debut against Como on Wednesday, with a bigger role to follow in the Community Shield.
Arsenal have opened transfer talks with Galatasaray over Gabriel Martinelli as the Brazilian enters the final year of his contract, with Roma also emerging as suitors and a club-record sale possible if a left-wing replacement is secured.
Bradley Barcola has given Liverpool the green light on personal terms, but Arsenal are mounting a rival bid for the PSG winger as Liverpool continue to negotiate a fee with the French champions.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that both Jurrien Timber and William Saliba will miss the start of Arsenal's Premier League season, with the Dutchman still weeks from return and the Frenchman facing months on the sideline.
Mikel Arteta has hailed the arrival of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75m, saying the Brazilian warrior will ignite something different in the team as Arsenal look to defend their Premier League title.
Arsenal have shifted their focus to Juventus star Kenan Yildiz as their primary attacking target after Vinicius Junior signed a new long-term deal at Real Madrid.
Cristian Romero is a shock Arsenal transfer target this summer, but Tottenham Hotspur have made clear they have no intention of selling their captain to their north London rivals, with Atlético Madrid closing in on a deal.
Martin Zubimendi's future at Arsenal is under scrutiny after the club's £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes, with Chelsea's Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid both said to be pursuing the Spain international at a price of at least €90m.
Anthony Elanga was stretchered off during Newcastle's 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Valencia after a red-card challenge from Jose Gaya, but the Sweden international is believed to have avoided serious injury.
Arsenal have accelerated their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez after missing out on Vinicius Junior, but Diego Simeone insists the club have no intention of selling the Argentina international.
