Arsenal Target Hinshelwood as Brighton Faces Bids

The Premier League champions are moving early. Arsenal have made Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Jack Hinshelwood a priority target and are preparing a formal offer after sounding out his camp, according to The Sun.

The 21-year-old, an England U21 international who can also slot in at right-back, has drawn interest from across the league. Manchester United have made enquiries and are planning their own move, while Manchester City are tracking his situation.

Brighton would rather keep their academy product, but the stance is clear: a sale could be sanctioned if any bidder goes beyond £43 million. With three of England’s heavyweights circling, that figure is about to be tested.

Fabregas’ Como turn to Delap

In Italy, Como’s ambition is starting to bite. The newly emergent side, coached by former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, are looking at a loan move for Chelsea forward Liam Delap, reports The Daily Mail.

Delap, 23, has endured a difficult spell at Stamford Bridge since his £30m move from Ipswich Town in 2025. Two goals in 41 games last season tell the story of a striker still searching for rhythm at elite level.

Como had targeted Fiorentina’s Moise Kean, but talks collapsed. Delap is now the name at the top of their list as they hunt a forward who needs minutes as badly as they need goals.

Neto set for Saudi switch as Chelsea reshape attack

Chelsea’s attacking overhaul is gathering pace. Winger Pedro Neto is close to a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Al Hilal reported to have reached an agreement on personal terms, according to Sky Switzerland.

Neto, 26, had been linked with Arsenal and Manchester City, but the Saudi club are ready to meet the €60m valuation to secure the Portugal international. He is prepared to leave Stamford Bridge, another high-profile exit in a summer of churn in west London.

Newcastle target Baleba and close in on Dedić

Newcastle United’s midfield rebuild is underway. Brighton’s Carlos Baleba has emerged as a key target for new manager Matthias Jaissle as the club look to replace Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali, TalkSPORT reports.

The 22-year-old has long been admired by Manchester United, but their interest has cooled after the arrival of Andrey Santos and suggestions of a £120m asking price. That leaves Newcastle in a stronger position if Brighton soften their stance.

On the flanks, a deal is far closer. Newcastle are set to complete the signing of Benfica full-back Amar Dedić, 23, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has agreed terms with the club, with only the final details left to wrap up.

PSG close on Godts after long pursuit

Paris Saint-Germain are about to land another attacking talent. L’Équipe reports that the French champions have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign winger Mika Godts for around €55m.

The 21-year-old Belgium international has agreed personal terms after a summer-long chase. His numbers last season in the Eredivisie were eye-catching: 17 goals and 13 assists in a standout 2025-26 campaign.

The deal is expected to be completed in the coming days, with Godts due to undergo a medical before sealing his move to Paris.

Done deals: Torres, Romero, Satpayev

The market is not just talk.

• Ferran Torres has left Barcelona for European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a €50m move. The Spain international heads to Ligue 1 looking for a fresh start in a star-studded attack.
• Cristian Romero has completed his switch from Tottenham Hotspur to Atlético Madrid. Spurs will receive €35m plus a potential €5m in variables for the centre-back.
• Chelsea, meanwhile, have sent teenage forward Dastan Satpayev to Burnley on a season-long loan, shortly after tying him down to a six-year contract. A long-term bet, with immediate minutes elsewhere.

Big names in motion: Rodri, Quansah and Barça’s plans

Barcelona’s summer strategy is clear: reshape the core. The Catalan club will return with a renewed offer for Spain international Rodri as talks with Manchester City continue, a source told ESPN. City value the 30-year-old at more than €70m, and Barça’s latest package is expected to land in that region.

At the back, Arsenal have added Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah to their shortlist as they search for a new defender. No direct club-to-club talks have taken place, but intermediaries have been exploring the possibility of a deal.

Torres’ move to PSG, first agreed in principle for around €50m, is now over the line, with the forward set to complete his medical and officially join the French champions.

Elsewhere in the rumor mill

The dominoes at the top level could fall quickly:

• Manchester City midfielder Rodri is described as being on the verge of joining Barcelona after a breakthrough in talks between the clubs (Matteo Moretto).
• Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United could yet challenge Arsenal for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, though none of the three Premier League sides have submitted formal bids or entered advanced talks (TeamTalk).
• Crystal Palace are finalizing a move for Real Salt Lake teenager Zavier Gozo, a versatile midfielder already capped 16 times by the United States U20s (Sky Sports).
• Everton have been told it will take up to £25m to prise right-back Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace (Football Insider).
• Tottenham remain in pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, who is keen on the move (Standard).
• PSG are holding firm on a £145m valuation of Bradley Barcola, a price Liverpool are currently unwilling to meet. For now, the only way that deal happens is if the French club lower their demands (Sky Sports).
• Bayer Leverkusen insist defender Jarrel Quansah is not available this summer, despite links with Arsenal (Sky Germany).
• Coventry City could move for Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong, with the London club open to letting him leave this month (TalkSPORT).
• Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a move for Barcelona right-back Héctor Fort, with preliminary talks already held (Florian Plettenberg).
• Galatasaray are in talks with Lyon over winger Malick Fofana as they explore another attacking option (Nicolo Schira).
• Southampton are among the clubs interested in Feyenoord defender Anel Ahmedhodžić, who could leave this summer (Fabrizio Romano).
• Brentford have struck a deal with Independiente del Valle to sign 18-year-old midfielder Darwin Guagua (Fabrizio Romano).

From Hinshelwood at Brighton to Rodri in Manchester, the next few weeks will decide who shapes the title race and who gets left chasing shadows.