Tottenham Pursue Gakpo as Arsenal Targets Guimarães

Tottenham have found a taste for big spending, and Cody Gakpo is the latest name on their oversized shopping list. The Dutchman’s first full season at Liverpool drifted badly off course; now his future might be about to follow.

Reports in England agree on one thing: Spurs will need serious money to even start the conversation. Figures of around £70m are being floated for the 25-year-old, a fee that would shove him straight into the bracket of cornerstone signings rather than squad depth.

Liverpool’s stance, though, is wrapped in careful language. The Mail insist the club “have no plans to sell Gakpo” and that only a “huge sum” would force a rethink. The Athletic echo that there is “no intention of selling”, yet in the same breath note that Liverpool would weigh any offer against other business in this window, including Morgan Rogers’ move to Chelsea. That’s not a door slammed shut. It’s a door on the latch, waiting to see who knocks hardest.

For Tottenham, who have already shown they’re willing to back Ange Postecoglou in the market, the equation is simple: if they truly want Gakpo, they will have to lean on that XXL chequebook again.

Mudryk interest builds as Lampard’s Coventry join the queue

Over at Chelsea, another expensive winger is attracting attention for very different reasons. Mykhailo Mudryk, newly cleared to play again after a doping ban, has become a talking point across the Premier League.

The Mirror report that “multiple Premier League clubs” have contacted Chelsea to ask about his availability. Only one is named: Coventry City, now under the charge of Frank Lampard, back in management and back circling Stamford Bridge talent after two previous spells in the Chelsea dugout.

The Sun add more colour, claiming two further top-flight sides have made enquiries, with three more clubs from Europe also in the mix. It’s enough for the Mirror to run with the inevitable headline: “Mud Fight”. For Chelsea, it’s a reminder that even a stuttering, high-fee signing can still draw a crowd in a market starved of wide players with raw pace.

Coventry’s midfield rebuild, though, doesn’t stop there.

Coventry, Hull and Ipswich jostle for Iroegbunam as Hull chase Kömür

Coventry are also tracking Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, who has quietly built a reputation as a tidy, athletic option in the middle of the park. They’re far from alone.

Clubs in Italy are watching him, while Hull City and Ipswich Town are also on the list of suitors. Hull’s interest in midfield reinforcements runs even deeper. They have already seen a second bid rejected for Augsburg’s Mert Kömür, underlining their determination to upgrade the spine of their team before the new campaign kicks off.

Arsenal push on Guimarães and eye a blockbuster week

Across north London, Arsenal are working on a very different level of deal. As revealed by the Guardian, they have opened formal negotiations with Newcastle United for Bruno Guimarães, one of the Premier League’s most influential midfielders.

The two clubs are thought to be around £10m apart in their valuation of the 28-year-old, a gap that in this market can close quickly if both sides truly want it to. Arsenal know what Guimarães would bring: control, aggression, and a high ceiling in the biggest matches. Newcastle know what they would be losing.

The Express go even further, suggesting Arsenal “can complete as many as six transfer deals just this week”. It is an ambitious claim, but the list of names attached to the Emirates is undeniably eye-catching.

Guimarães is joined by Vinicius Júnior and Ferran Torres on the reported radar. Any move for Torres looks complicated at best. Barcelona are said to want a new deal for the forward, while Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid have also shown interest. When those clubs hover, Arsenal face a fight just to stay in the conversation.

Outgoings could help shape that push. Milan are keen on Gabriel Jesus, whose role in Mikel Arteta’s plans has been shrinking. Fábio Vieira and Christian Nørgaard are also described as unwanted, with Arsenal ready to reshape the depth of their squad to raise funds and free space.

The recruitment drive doesn’t stop at the top end of the market. Arsenal are once again trying to steal a march in youth recruitment, targeting some of the most promising teenagers in the country. Blackburn’s 18-year-old forward Igor Tyjon is on the list, as is Cardiff’s 16-year-old midfielder Axel Donczew. Crystal Palace’s Mylo Bernard, a 16-year-old forward who can operate across the front line, is also being tracked. Arsenal want the present and the future in the same window.

West Ham chase Solomon and Parrott as Sunderland slam the door

West Ham, meanwhile, have turned their attention to wide areas and the forward line. They need a winger and believe Tottenham’s Manor Solomon could be the answer. The 27-year-old has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at Spurs, but his ability to drive at defenders and operate off either flank appeals to the Hammers.

Negotiations are said to be under way, though Fiorentina are also in the race, forcing West Ham into a straight duel with the Serie A side for his signature.

Up front, the picture is even more crowded. Sunderland have made their position clear: Wilson Isidor is not for sale. That stance has pushed West Ham towards AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott, with an £18m bid being prepared.

Parrott’s name has long been associated with potential rather than end product, but his development in the Netherlands has not gone unnoticed. The problem for West Ham is the queue. Porto, Como, Ajax, Real Betis and PSV Eindhoven are all tracking the striker, turning his next move into one of the more intriguing subplots of the window.

In a market where every decision feels like a gamble, the clubs willing to back their conviction with hard cash will define the shape of the season before a ball is even kicked.