Arsenal set to sign Newcastle captain Guimaraes
Arsenal set to sign Newcastle captain Guimaraes.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Arsenal set to sign Newcastle captain Guimaraes — Friday, August 7, 2026
Ter Stegen loans to Ajax; Arsenal close on Guimaraes; multiple Premier League transfers confirmed including Norgaard to Everton. France have advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after beating Morocco in the quarter-finals, while FIFA has opened an investigation into alleged racist abuse involving social media influencer IShowSpeed during Argentina's match against Cape Verde; meanwhile, Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach, and Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered a season‑ending ACL rupture at the World Cup.
Biggest developments
Norgaard signs for Everton from Arsenal
Christian Norgaard joins Everton from Arsenal for £7m.
Ajax signs Marc ter Stegen on loan from Barcelona
The 34-year-old goalkeeper joins on a season-long loan.
Important posts & threads
Transfer update: Arsenal to announce Bruno Guimaraes deal
Arsenal to announce Bruno Guimaraes deal; Vinicius Jr contract decision; new Chelsea signing close.
Latest Football News: Bruno Guimarães medical at Arsenal, Nørgaard to Everton
Bruno Guimarães completes medical at Arsenal – £75m deal; Nørgaard joins Everton from Arsenal.
Bullish takes
- France's progression to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Morocco in the quarter-finals highlights their strong tournament form and depth of attacking talent led by Kylian Mbappe and others, positioning them as serious title contenders in the 2026 World Cup.
Critical takes
- FIFA's investigation into alleged racist abuse involving IShowSpeed during Argentina's match against Cape Verde underscores ongoing concerns about fan behavior and racism at major international tournaments, despite repeated efforts to enforce stricter standards.
Rumors & speculation
Unverified — read with care
- medium confidenceArsenal considering next move after Newcastle reject first bid for Bruno Guimaraes
Why this matters
Transfer window activity accelerates with key Premier League moves and loans reshaping squads post-World Cup.