Today's PL summary — 5 Aug 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 5 Aug 2026.

1. Tottenham are weighing up the sale of club captain Cristian Romero, who has been on an extended break following his involvement in the World Cup with Argentina.

([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-news-cristian-romero-34408189))

Football.London

2. AS Monaco and USMNT striker Folarin Balogun has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk has the latest.

([source](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49534606/transfer-rumors-news-spurs-eye-usmnt-star-balogun-alongside-osimhen-jackson))

ESPN FC

3. Virgil van Dijk played a key role in Liverpool's pursuit of Cody Gakpo a few years ago, so the Reds captain could have something to say if Tottenham Hotspur come knocking.

([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/cody-gakpo-need-virgil-van-34406500))

Football.London

4. Tottenham transfer news: Middlesbrough advancing in Ashley Phillips talks.

([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-phillips-middlesbrough-b1292412.html))

Evening Standard Football

5. Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as they look to strengthen their attack this summer.

([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/cody-gakpo-spurs-transfer-liverpool-34405672))

Football.London

6. The Arsenal dressing room have delivered their thoughts on Vinicius Junior's potential move to Arsenal with talks ongoing about the Brazilian joining Mikel Arteta's side.

([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-vinicius-real-madrid-transfer-34408928))

Football.London

7. Bruno Guimarães is close to completing his move from Newcastle United to Arsenal, sources have told ESPN.

([source](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49534772/arsenal-agree-deal-sign-bruno-guimaraes-newcastle-sources))

ESPN FC

8. Why Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill are not playing for Chelsea against Juventus.

([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-why-palmer-colwill-are-not-playing-b1292433.html))

Evening Standard Football