Today's PL summary — 28 Jul 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 28 Jul 2026.

1. Why is PSG forward Barcola wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal?

Bradley Barcola could be the most expensive transfer of this summer window with Liverpool and Arsenal among the clubs chasing the Paris Saint-Germain forward. But why is he so prized? He has achieved plenty already. But ([source](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13565590/bradley-barcola-to-liverpool-or-arsenal-psg-and-france-forward-is-quick-strong-versatile-intelligent-8211-and-in-demand))

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2. Stones verbally agrees Inter move amid Arsenal, Chelsea interest

John Stones has verbally agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer, according to Sky in Italy. ([source](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13567544/john-stones-transfer-news-england-international-verbally-agrees-deal-to-join-inter-milan-amid-interest-from-arsenal-and-chelsea))

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3. Josko Gvardiol signs new Manchester City deal as defensive rebuild begins

Croatia international Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year deal with the club ([source](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/josko-gvardiol-man-city-new-contract-b3022921.html))

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4. Vinicius Jr has already passed Arsenal transfer audition as Man City deadline approaches

Mikel Arteta will want to wrap up the signing of Vinicius Jr before Arsenal lock horns with Manchester City in the Community Shield. ([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/vinicius-jr-already-passed-arsenal-34362731))

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5. Roberto De Zerbi told who should be new Tottenham captain as transfer sale backed

Former Tottenham attacker Darren Anderton has been speaking about Cristian Romero's future and the prospect of Spurs appointing a new captain for the 2026/27 campaign ([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/tottenham-transfer-news-romero-captain-34364560))

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6. Milos Kerkez: ‘I’m delighted – Andoni Iraola is the perfect fit for Liverpool’

Full-back on being reunited with former manager, the shock of Arne Slot’s sacking and being mistaken for a bridegroom It has been quite the summer for Milos Kerkez. There was time at home in Serbia, holidays in Montenegr ([source](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/28/milos-kerkez-andoni-iraola-liverpool))

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7. Chelsea star leaves pre-season tour as Xabi Alonso moves to finalise next transfer

Chelsea are continuing their preparations for the 2026/27 season in Australia as Xabi Alonso shapes his squad. ([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/filip-jorgensen-transfer-chelsea-latest-34363849))

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8. Italy turn to Premier League winners to solve managerial crisis

Italy had previously shown interest in appointing Pep Guardiola and Andrea Pirlo after Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April ([source](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/mancini-ranieri-italy-manager-guardiola-b3023060.html))

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