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Football Rumours Friday 7th August 2026

last updated Friday 07th August 2026, 8:42 AM



TRANSFER RUMOURS

  • Arsenal and Manchester United sent scouts to watch 20-year-old striker Kaua Elias score a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly for Shakhtar Donetsk, while AC Milan and Porto are also interested in the Brazilian.
    (Sun)


  • Negotiations between West Ham and Tottenham over 27-year-old Israel winger Manor Solomon are currently off for financial reasons, as the Hammers are not ready to agree to the bonuses Spurs would want should they secure a return to the Premier League.
    (Athletic)


  • Chris Smalling wants to see out the rest of his career back in England after his release by Saudi Arabian side Al-FayhaChris Smalling wants to see out the rest of his career back in England after his release by Saudi Arabian side Al-Fayha - Daily Mail Liverpool have intensified discussions with 18-year-old Paris St-Germain and Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye's representatives after the teenager made it clear he wants to leave the French champions.
    (Teamtalk)


  • Liverpool have no intention of pursuing a summer transfer move for Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25, despite their recent injury woes.
    (Daily Mirror)


  • Arsenal are reportedly interested in a shock move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero.
    (Athletic)


  • Ipswich and Everton are among the clubs hoping to attract 27-year-old Senegal international Krepin Diatta, a right-sided player who can fill several positions and a free agent after his contract at Monaco expired in June.
    (Footmercato)


  • Leeds United have signed Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.
    (BBC Sports)


  • Liverpool could rival Arsenal for the signing of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as Andoni Iraola desperately seeks a solution to his injury crisis.
    (Daily Mirror)


  • Sunderland are in pole position to sign Mozambique winger Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon, with Aston Villa, Brentford and Everton among the clubs with an eye on the 25-year-old.
    (Teamtalk)


  • Manchester United duo Joshua Zirkzee and Altay Bayindir are set to join Juventus and Celta Vigo respectively in the coming days.
    (Daily Express)


  • Ethan Nwaneri is being tracked by RB Leipzig with the Arsenal midfielder facing an uncertain future this summer after spending the second half of last season on loan at Marseille.
    (Sun)


  • Galatasaray have added 25-year-old Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli to their transfer shortlist.
    (Gianlucadimarzio)


OTHER STUFF

  • Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur.
    (BBC Sports)


  • Marcus Rashford is set to pocket an extra £4m if he stays at Manchester United due to a clause in his contract which has been activated because the club is back in the Champions League.
    (Daily Mirror)


  • Mo Salah will earn €17m (around £14.5m) a season after signing a two-year deal at Trabzonspor, a record for the Turkish league. He will will also receive a 20 per cent share of revenue from sales of shirts and merchandise bearing his name.
    (Times)


  • Ebbsfleet United have been suspended by the National League amid serious financial concerns with their first three games postponed.
    (Daily Mail)























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