Arsenal Target Jack Hinshelwood Amidst Brighton's Bids

The Premier League champions are moving early. Arsenal have stepped to the front of the queue for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Jack Hinshelwood, turning the 21-year-old into one of the headline targets of the window.

The Sun reports that Arsenal have already spoken to the midfielder’s representatives and are preparing a formal offer. Hinshelwood, an England U21 international who can also operate at right-back, has drawn a crowd: Manchester United have made enquiries and are planning a move of their own, while Manchester City are tracking him in the background.

Brighton would rather keep their academy product, but the stance is clear. A bid in excess of £43 million could force a serious conversation on the south coast.

Como turn to Delap after Kean setback

In Italy, Como’s ambition is starting to show. The newly emergent Serie A side, coached by former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, are looking to Chelsea forward Liam Delap as a loan option, according to The Daily Mail.

Delap, 23, has struggled to justify his £30 million move from Ipswich Town in 2025. Two goals in 41 games last season tell the story of a forward still searching for rhythm at Stamford Bridge. Como had been in talks for Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, but with those discussions collapsing, Delap has moved to the top of their list.

Neto set for Saudi switch

Chelsea’s reshaping of their attack is gathering pace. Pedro Neto is expected to be the next to go.

Sky Switzerland reports that Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have reached an agreement on personal terms with the 26-year-old winger. Neto had been linked with Arsenal and Manchester City, but the decisive money is coming from Saudi Arabia: Al Hilal are said to be ready to pay the €60 million Chelsea want.

The Portugal international is prepared to leave Stamford Bridge, with the move now hinging on the final details between the clubs.

Newcastle eye Baleba and close in on Dedić

Newcastle United are rebuilding their midfield, and Carlos Baleba has emerged as a key name. TalkSPORT reports that the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder, 22, is now a target for new manager Matthias Jaissle after the departures of Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali.

Manchester United’s long-standing interest in Baleba has cooled. The arrival of Andrey Santos and talk of a £120 million fee have pushed them away from the table, leaving Newcastle exploring the opportunity.

On the right flank of their defence, business is more advanced. Fabrizio Romano reports that Newcastle are set to complete the signing of Benfica full-back Amar Dedić, 23. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has already agreed terms with the club, with only the final stages left before he becomes a Magpie.

PSG close in on Ajax star Godts

Paris Saint-Germain are moving again in the forward market. L'Équipe reports that the French champions have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign winger Mika Godts for around €55 million.

Godts, 21, enjoyed a standout 2025-26 season in the Eredivisie, scoring 17 goals and providing 13 assists. Personal terms are agreed, and PSG’s long pursuit is finally close to paying off. A medical is expected in the coming days before the Belgium international completes his move to Paris.

Completed deals: Torres, Romero, Satpayev

Some of the window’s big moves are already over the line.

Ferran Torres has left Barcelona for European champions Paris Saint-Germain after the clubs agreed a €50 million fee. The Spain international now joins a reshaped PSG attack.

In defence, Cristian Romero has swapped Tottenham Hotspur for Atlético Madrid. Sources told ESPN that Spurs will receive €35 million plus a further €5 million in variables for the centre-back, who heads to LaLiga to anchor Diego Simeone’s back line.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have sent teenage forward Dastan Satpayev to Burnley on a season-long loan. The move comes immediately after Satpayev signed a six-year contract with the west London club, underlining their long-term faith in him despite the temporary exit.

Big names circling: Rodri, Quansah and Barça’s plans

At the top end of the market, Barcelona and Manchester City remain locked in talks over Spain international Rodri. A source told ESPN that Barça will return with a renewed offer, with City valuing the 30-year-old at more than €70 million. The total package of Barcelona’s latest proposal is expected to land in that region as negotiations continue.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are casting the net for defensive reinforcements and have added Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah to their shortlist. No direct talks have taken place yet, but intermediaries have explored the possibility of a deal.

The Ferran Torres-to-PSG deal, first agreed in principle for around €50 million, is now complete, with the forward due in Paris for his medical before officially signing.

Around Europe: pressure building on multiple fronts

The rumour mill is spinning hard.

• Manchester City midfielder Rodri is described as being on the verge of joining Barcelona after a breakthrough in talks between the clubs (Matteo Moretto).
• Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are potential rivals to Arsenal for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, though no formal bids or advanced negotiations have taken place yet (TeamTalk).
• Crystal Palace are closing in on Real Salt Lake teenager Zavier Gozo, a versatile midfielder already capped 16 times by the United States Under-20 side (Sky Sports).
• Everton have been told they must pay up to £25 million to sign Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Muñoz (Football Insider).
• Tottenham are still pushing for Manchester City winger Savinho, who is keen on the move (Standard).
• Paris Saint-Germain are holding firm on a £145 million valuation for Bradley Barcola, a figure Liverpool are currently unwilling to meet. As it stands, the only route to a deal is a drop in PSG’s asking price (Sky Sports).
• Bayer Leverkusen insist defender Jarrel Quansah is not available this summer despite links to Arsenal (Sky Germany).
• Coventry City are weighing a move for Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong, with Chelsea open to letting him leave Stamford Bridge this month (TalkSPORT).
• Borussia Dortmund have opened preliminary talks over Barcelona right-back Héctor Fort as they consider a move (Florian Plettenberg).
• Galatasaray are in discussions with Lyon over winger Malick Fofana, with talks ongoing (Nicolo Schira).
• Southampton are among the clubs interested in Feyenoord defender Anel Ahmedhodžić, who could be on the move this summer (Fabrizio Romano).
• Brentford have struck a deal with Independiente del Valle to sign 18-year-old midfielder Darwin Guagua (Fabrizio Romano).

The market is already restless, and the window still has room to twist. The next decisive call may come from north London: do Arsenal push their chips in for Jack Hinshelwood now, or risk watching another rising star slip into someone else’s colours?