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Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea bid rejected, Guimaraes to Arsenal and Man Utd blow
Jul 22 2026 06:48 · By Scott Trotter,Sports Writer · 8 Reads
Welcome to Mirror Football 's live transfer blog for Wednesday, July 22.
There's a month to go until the Premier League returns, and with pre-season getting underway across the division, the transfer action is picking up. Chelsea completed a deal to sign England star Morgan Rogers after footing up a £117million fee to set the pace for the summer.
Manchester United have already been busy reinforcing their midfield with Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, both arriving at Old Trafford. The Red Devils' business doesn't seem likely to end there as they remain linked to signing a new full-back such as Lewis Hall or Neco Williams.
Arsenal are set to welcome Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, but their bid to sign Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes is stealing the headlines. The Magpies remain adamant that their captain is not for sale but could they see an Alexander Isak repeat?
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, meanwhile, has said that Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson Becker will both remain at Anfield. The Reds prefer to add to their squad as they remain in the chase for Yan Diomande.
While it seems like the forward is returning to Manchester United for at least some time under Michael Carrick after a release clause expired, Marcus Rashford is apparently still attracting interest.
Manchester United were set to miss out on Crysencio Summerville to Roma, but instead, it is a move to Saudi Arabia that will see the Red Devils miss out. The Dutch international is set to join Al-Hilal in a £68m deal.
It all must feel very familiar for Newcastle United after their Alexander Isak transfer saga last summer...
Arsenal reportedly stepped up their efforts by opening talks with the Magpies for Bruno Guimaraes, but the Magpies have seemingly quashed the suggestion they have received an approach.
Chelsea had a bid for Bournemouth star Alex Scott rejected. The midfielder has turned down a new contract from the Cherries, who remain adamant that he is not for sale this summer.
