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• Why Vinicius Junior IS worth the risk and the money for Arsenal: Better defensive numbers than you would think, how he would fit into Mikel Arteta's system and the link to Bruno Guimaraes signing3 August 2026, 4:30 pm
  For all his brilliance, it's impossible not to ignore that lingering doubt about whether Vinicius really is the right fit for Arsenal. Or, more specifically, for Arteta.
  
• Newcastle REJECT Arsenal bid for Bruno Guimaraes as he joins team-mates in La Manga, Chelsea agree £26m deal to sell Trevoh Chalobah to Como... and Preston skipper is set for controversial £3m exit to Wrexham: WINDOW WATCH3 August 2026, 4:22 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• West Ham set to battle clubs across Europe for former Tottenham wonderkid Troy Parrott - as Hammers chase FOUR other signings ahead of Championship promotion push3 August 2026, 4:20 pm
  SIMON JONES: The Republic of Ireland international has interest from Ajax, Como, PSV Eindhoven and Real Betis but Alkmaar are reluctant to sell to a Dutch rival.
  
• Inside the Chelsea tour where Xabi Alonso wowed his new players: The new methods stars raved about, an emergency alarm, how squad reacted to Mykhailo Mudryk news, a run club and Australian hosts' cheeky dig at Cole Palmer3 August 2026, 4:02 pm
  KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: A few within the Chelsea squad have heaped praise on their new head coach's training regime, while adding they have liked how Alonso is not as rigid as others.
  
• Why Liverpool tour leaves Andoni Iraola with a host of questions: How his No2 stepped in to fix injury crisis, the left-sided problem, two youngsters pushing to start Premier League opener and what's already changed from Arne Slot reign3 August 2026, 4:00 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: 'Quicker, quicker, come on,' bellows Andoni Iraola, blowing on a whistle on a lanyard in front of stunning views of Chicago's skyline. But there is no time to stop and admire it.
  
• Furious UEFA warned Gianni Infantino NOT to destroy botched World Cup plan documents with lawsuit threatened before FIFA president abandoned his plot3 August 2026, 3:59 pm
  European football's governing body had previously led the rebellion, announcing that their 55 member nations would boycott the World Cup if the plans weren't scrapped.
  
• Jordan Henderson's move to Chelsea confirmed: England midfielder, 36, joins Blues after ripping up Brentford contract3 August 2026, 3:31 pm
  Chelsea have confirmed their signing of Jordan Henderson on a free transfer, after Brentford allowed the 36-year-old to terminate his contract a year earlier than expected.
  
• Three Premier League clubs, including a newly-promoted side, enquire over Mykhailo Mudryk after £89m Chelsea winger's doping case is resolved3 August 2026, 2:51 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Chelsea have received multiple approaches about Mykhailo Mudryk from clubs following the news of his return to football - including three from the Premier League.
  
• Bruno Fernandes back with Manchester United after World Cup - as Benjamin Sesko aims for return from shin injury3 August 2026, 2:07 pm
  Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is among the latest World Cup contingent to report back to the club's Carrington headquarters for pre-season training.
  
• Gianni Infantino begs Trump for help as he fights to save his job: 'Isolated' FIFA president 'set for White House talks' after failed bid to sell World Cup3 August 2026, 1:49 pm
  Infantino sparked an open revolt when The Times first revealed his bombshell plans to sell a .2 billion (£3.1bn) stake in FIFA's flagship tournament to a private equity firm led by Joshua Kushner.
  
• Mauricio Pochettino finally agrees huge new contract to STAY as USA head coach until 2030... despite World Cup disaster on home soil3 August 2026, 1:47 pm
  The 54-year-old's initial contract expired at the end of the World Cup, where the USMNT suffered a dispiriting 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Belgium in the round of 16.
  
• Revealed: The stumbling block in Vinicius Jr's talks with Real Madrid... as Arsenal wait to pounce3 August 2026, 1:44 pm
  The Brazilian star has only one year remaining on his deal at the Bernabeu and the Premier League champions are weighing a stunning move before the start of the new campaign.
  
• John Stones seals Inter Milan move, Brentford close in on £41m deal for Mamadou Sangare... and Man City's talks over Ayyoub Bouaddi reach crucial stage as they also offer £1.8m for Marseille keeper: WINDOW WATCH3 August 2026, 11:24 am
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments.
  
• England and Wales withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president - days after his plan to sell the World Cup was scuppered3 August 2026, 9:42 am
  Wales have stuck their head above the parapet and become the first nation to explicitly stand against Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president.
  
• New Arsenal star CHRISTOS TZOLIS hopes to emulate his hero Alexis Sanchez - and reveals how difficult spell at Norwich shaped his career3 August 2026, 9:34 am
  The 24-year-old winger joined the Gunners in a £34million transfer from Club Bruges last month, where he struck an extraordinary 40 goal contributions in 36 league appearances last season