Today's PL summary — 2 Aug 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 2 Aug 2026.

1. Arteta coy on Vini Jr. links, expects Arsenal moves

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to give anything away about his club's reported pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior but said he expects more moves before the end of the summer transfer window. ([source](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49507822/arsenal-vinicius-junior-transfer-mikel-arteta))

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2. Chelsea slap £70m price tag on star as Man City prepare surprise late bid

Chelsea have enjoyed a highly-fruitful summer transfer window thus far in terms of incomings, but could be set to lose one of their most influential players to Manchester City ([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-pedro-neto-city-transfer-34391469))

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3. Victor Osimhen 'approves Tottenham move' amid first bid reports

Spurs have reportedly made a first bid for the Galatasaray striker ([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-osimhen-b1292110.html))

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4. Chelsea 'deal done' after Arsenal bid 'turned down'; Romano reveals transfer 'agreement' - Football365

Chelsea 'deal done' after Arsenal bid 'turned down'; Romano reveals transfer 'agreement' Football365 ([source](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOUnZldXRKWHd0RjlsTTlNZVVQTUY0U3FCakxIcV92bEJxbTJyNWxZRFk2QVh6cFQ2S1NaSzZHZDZDX0k1dVMxVnVlNmR4SWhjMzViaG9xWFlabVlBQWN3c1paMWJjTGEzLTZ0QVlhTXY1VlBwNDBMa3VQMk51aTFNMWZSay1yQjUzUmNwT2RMSzF0aXE4Qkx0UVRiaWNQdmM1NzNpYlBRT25hcm16ZE1qUm9YZVVyakxzYWdSLQ?oc=5))

Fabrizio Romano (X)

5. Arsenal encouraged to hijack Liverpool's Bradley Barcola transfer talks

Gunners urged to keep on spending and sign Paris Saint-Germain star ([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-barcola-liverpool-b1292106.html))

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6. Arsenal risk exit as Man Utd take advantage of transfer plan as Bruno Guimaraes deal nears

Arsenal are making major moves in the transfer market as they attempt to sign Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior ([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-man-utd-34391406))

Football.London

7. Newcastle make revealing move ahead of Bruno Guimaraes transfer to Arsenal

Newcastle United are set to appoint Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, with the German set to hold talks with Bruno Guimaraes over the midfielder's future amid reports of an Arsenal transfer ([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-bruno-guimaraes-34392193))

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8. Man Utd prepare £60m bid for top target Lewis Hall as Fabrizio Romano confirms move 'approved' - Goal.com

Man Utd prepare £60m bid for top target Lewis Hall as Fabrizio Romano confirms move 'approved' Goal.com ([source](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPemdTRjRBVkxRdVNRVlExUWdNTUtkTmJxbDkxcU5MWTlodDVtTllCRHRDRUFpM1B2WGUwb29va1BnQ3V1VlV6STUyNW9uQXU2SzNuek4tWDA5NGw4eENvWnRIX28zOHpxS3lCdnZsYVJMVU9icWJWUlRidGVoTWFQYlNOWmQ1QVVfbjA2TVdueTUtekNiVFhXdHVjTWk0cUZWT0dwbHdibjJlZnVrT3c?oc=5))

Fabrizio Romano (X)