Today's PL summary — 4 Aug 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 4 Aug 2026.

1. Xabi Alonso has just completed his latest press conference with the Chelsea manager previewing his side's clash with Juventus, talking about the return of Mykhailo Mudryk, and.

([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/every-word-xabi-alonso-said-34399288))

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2. Newcastle transfer stance could force Man Utd into Arsenal move that would unlock major boost.

([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-newcastle-man-utd-skelly-34399372))

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3. Latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours as the Gunners move to sign Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior, and Mikel Arteta plans for a big summer ahead of their title defence.

([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-live-guimaraes-34399437))

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4. Tottenham Hotspur have splashed out in the transfer window this summer, but they're not stopping there with Nicolas Jackson now in the crosshairs.

([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-nicolas-jackson-tottenham-transfer-34401901))

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5. Senior Fifa duo pile pressure on under-fire president Wenger reveals he knew nothing about investment plan Gianni Infantino’s authority was dealt a further blow after his No 2,.

([source](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/04/arsene-wenger-gianni-infantino-grafstrom-criticise-world-cup-plan-fifa))

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6. Arsenal transfer timeline emerges as Andrea Berta takes hardline stance on move.

([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/fabio-vieira-hamburg-transfer-arsenal-34401531))

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7. Arsenal want to complete a transfer for Vinicius Junior but it won't come cheap as the Gunners look to take advantage of the star's stand-off with Real Madrid.

([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/vinicius-jr-arsenal-real-madrid-34400788))

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8. Xabi Alonso has spoken to reporters at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong ahead of Chelsea's pre-season friendly against Juventus.

([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/breaking-alonso-mudryk-transfer-plan-34401015))

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