Today's PL summary — 25 Jul 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 25 Jul 2026.

1. Vinicius Jr price tag issue and the Chelsea dilemma after Arsenal step up transfer chase

Vinicius Junior is in the last 12 months of his Real Madrid contract and Arsenal are now exploring a deal for the Brazil international this summer ([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/real-madrid-vinicius-junior-chelsea-34350812))

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2. Liverpool receive huge Yan Diomande transfer update as £85m bid rejected

Liverpool target Yan Diomande is in high demand this summer, with several clubs circling for his signature ([source](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/real-madrid-liverpool-yan-diomande-37475261))

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3. The two players Roberto De Zerbi wants to sign as Tottenham boss drops transfer hint

Tottenham have already spent £237million this summer but Roberto De Zerbi wants more new signings ([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/roberto-de-zerbi-spurs-players-34350020))

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4. Report: Arsenal and Tottenham involved in £51m battle for ‘the entertainer’

Arsenal and Tottenham could be heading for another north London transfer battle after both clubs began monitoring RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. The Norwegian international is valued at around €60 million (£51 million), ([source](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/07/25/report-arsenal-tottenham-battle-for-the-entertainer/))

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5. Aston Villa 'open transfer talks' for £65m Ollie Watkins replacement as Arsenal circle

Aston Villa are dealing with mounting interest in Ollie Watkins as Unai Emery eyes a move for Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, whom he managed previously at Villarreal ([source](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-ollie-watkins-transfer-jackson-37475169))

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6. Arsenal's dream XI as Bruno Guimaraes signs and Julian Alvarez swap deal done

Arsenal are preparing to make a £70million bid for Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes, but Mikel Arteta also wants to strengthen his attack by signing Julian Alvarez ([source](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-bruno-guimaraes-julian-alvarez-37474552))

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7. Live blog: Waterford vs Spurs U18 - Tottenham Hotspur

Live blog: Waterford vs Spurs U18 Tottenham Hotspur ([source](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOZmZGMmliV29ta2M5cXJmb0x2cDN0b1FOY2EtaWFScllZMWxRYlM1ZTRGaXgyc2hNY2pfcFBWeFNCZC1ZZWxXeUJRdU04cHY4LVNyZ3Zhck1heHRhNGRRR29KeGJZSzdlZndRSzRJd1dUQlVlWWpOSWhpQ2J2S2lXeGs3aERqc29LRGN2LXh5MTA?oc=5))

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8. Arteta have two England World Cup stars on radar as Arsenal boss plans to make a statement

Arsenal’s preparations for the new season have been disrupted by a serious injury to William Saliba, forcing the club to reconsider whether another centre-back is needed before the transfer window closes. The French defe ([source](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/07/25/arteta-two-england-world-cup-stars-arsenal-boss-plans/))

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