Gabriel Jesus’ injury could force Arsenal into the transfer market to buy a new No9.
“Unfortunately on Thursday in the training session, just at the end he felt something in his groin,” Mikel Arteta said in a press conference.
“We’ll need to assess him. We need to have an MRI scan to see, but he wasn’t available for the game. We have to see [if it is a long-term injury].
“Probably tomorrow or Monday we’ll have the results to see if it’s a matter of days or weeks. We don’t know.”
LEICESTER CITY are looking to SELL striker Tom Cannon — with Sheffield United and Stoke both trying to raise the money.
The Foxes have decided to cash in on 21-year-old Cannon a year after signing him from Everton and they will seek a similar £7million fee.
As the Blades are finalising a takeover, they hoped to land him on loan for a promotion push but are now working on a loan-to-buy deal.
Stoke City are also long-term admirers of Cannon — but may be reluctant to put the money down immediately for the forward.
Cannon, who has one cap for the Republic of Ireland, is under contract for four more years but wants more game time.
Last season, he only made 13 appearances in the Championship for the Foxes.
Manuel Ugarte’s move from PSG is still ‘close’.
However, the Red Devils are being forced to wait before they sign the Uruguayan midfielder.
L’Equipe claim Ugarte is waiting for agent Jorge Mendes to give him the green light to travel to Manchester to ink a deal.
It’s believed ‘there is no longer any doubt’ he will join United, but the final details are being ‘ironed out.’
Man Utd are in talks to sign Fluminense midfielder Andre, according to reports.
"Wolverhampton and Manchester United are interested in the player. Negotiations are underway between the player's representative and the clubs," says journalist Aline Nastari.
"However, there is no offer on the table for Fluminense."
Liverpool were also lined with the player in the past.
Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Jonathan David.
The Reds are yet to open their cheque book this summer, as their fans await Arne Slot's first signing.
And according to Caught Offside, they are willing to splash the cash on the Canada international.
However, any deal with Lille could cost around £50million.
The Tractor boys have agreed a deal with Burnley for Dara O'Shea, according to The Telegraph.
Ipswich will reportedly pay £15million for the Irish defender.
Brentford were also reportedly said to be interested.
However, Kieran McKenna's side have won the race.
Saudi Pro League bosses are reportedly 'optimistic' of luring Mo Salah away from Liverpool.
The Egyptian has just one year left on his current deal with the Reds.
So far he has failed to agree a new deal, and could run down his contract and leave on a free.
TEAMtalk say the Saudis believe there's a good chance Salah could sign for one of their clubs.
Aston Villa have loaned out Finley Munroe.
The cousin of Declan Rice has joined German side Real Union for the season.
Fabio Vieira's loan move to Porto is finalised, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian wrote on X: "NO buy option as said yesterday, straight loan with Porto to cover Fábio’s salary.
"It was gonna happen only in case of Chico Coinceição’s exit… and goes to Juventus."
According to reports, Armando Broja's move to Ipswich is set to collapse.
The Guardian say the Suffolk club are already looking at replacements.
The story adds that the club have struggled to come to an agreement with the West London side.
Everton have also been linked with Broja.
Barcelona are reportedly close to signing Juventus outcast Federico Chiesa.
That's despite being unable to afford to register new midfielder Dani Olmo.
Reports in Italy claim Barcelona hope to strike a deal for Chiesa worth around £10million.
But when he will play is anyone's guess, with Barca still needing to offload several big earners just to register £60m Euro winner Olmo.
Armando Broja's move to Ipswich is close to collapsing.
The Chelsea striker looked set to join the newly-promoted side on a season-long loan.
And the deal would have become permanent for £30million has Ipswich survived the drop.
But SunSport understands Broja's loan looks set to fall through after medicals picked up an underlying Achilles problem.
Matt O’Riley is on the brink of swapping Celtic for Brighton in a record-breaking move.
The twice-capped Denmark midfielder, 23, would cost around £25million – the highest fee paid to a Scottish club.
It’s understood the two teams have agreed a sum in principle.
That means only small details need to be ironed out.
Tottenham forward Manor Solomon is set to join Championship side Leeds on loan.
The Israeli suffered a meniscus injury during the early stages of last season that left him sidelined for the rest of the campaign.
He was not included in Ange Postecoglou's squad for the 1-1 draw with Leicester and now looks set to join second-tier Leeds on a loan deal.
Scott McTominay is on the bench for Manchester United for their clash with Brighton today in what could be his final game for the Red Devils.
The Scotland international is closing in on a move to Napoli - who are expected to return with an improved bid after having a £21million offer rejected.
According to Fabrizio Romano, £25m will be enough to get the deal over the line.
Bayern Munich director Max Eberl slammed Chelsea's huge squad when explaining the sale of Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United.
He said: "You can't go into the season with 35 players, or do like Chelsea with 45 players.
"We spent money on Olise, Palhinha and Hiroki. So as a club you have to generate money [De Ligt sale]."
Romelu Lukaku is making progress towards a permanent transfer to Napoli, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea and the Serie A side are "proceeding with formal steps" to get all the necessary paperwork signed.
It will be a three-year deal, with Lukaku already having spoke to Napoli boss Antonio Conte.
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has claimed Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze would not improve Erik ten Hag's side.
Speaking to CSGOLuck, he said: "Even Eberechi Eze won’t push Manchester United to the next level because they don’t get the ball in the right areas.
"The United way is about getting the ball to you forwards as quickly as possible but United are slow on the ball and they get picked off. No matter the type of player they bring in they won’t be able to express themselves because they won’t get the balls in the right areas.
"Mason Mount has suffered because he doesn’t get the ball in areas, they need a player like Michael Carrick, Paul Scholes or Roy Keane to win the ball back and get it to the right players quickly.
"Casemiro has gone backwards and Kobbie Mainoo had a great season last year but he’s so young. Ten Hag is asking a young man to do a job that takes time to learn.
"United need one player in the six position who will always play the first pass forward and not sideways. That’s what United have been doing and it’s crap. It’s easy to play against."
Rafa Benitez has revealed "five or six" Premier League clubs have made him managerial offers but insists he is waiting for the right "project".
Speaking on Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, he said: "I’m thinking about taking a job in the Premier League.
"That is not easy because I had offers – trust me, I had five or six offers from teams at the bottom of the table.
"I am realistic. I have the passion, I have the knowledge, I have the experience so I can make a difference. And the methodology, I like to be on the pitch coaching players and improving players, little things.
"Anthony Gordon is one of the examples, so we can improve players and make things happen."
He went on to add: "But, there are not too many [job offers at the top of the table]. Manchester United will not come for me, Chelsea will not come for me.
"So, there are teams that I will not coach because they will not come for me."
Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney could be back on Aston Villa's radar.
Reports tonight claim Villa Park and ex-Gunners boss Unai Emery fancies the former Newcastle target to boost his squad for the Champions League.
The Scotland star, 27, was on loan at Real Sociedad last season.
And if any senior defenders depart the Emirates this summer, Tierney must be one of the most likely candidates.
Romelu Lukaku is close to making a return to Italy after Napoli lodged a £25million bid, write JACK ROSSER and ANDY DILLON.
Chelsea are looking to offload a host of players before the end of the window next week, with ex-Man utd striker Lukaku among the big names in need of a way out.
Ex-Blues boss Antonio Conte has been keen on taking the Belgian to Napoli all summer.
The Serie A side initially hoped to sign Lukaku on loan with a view to a permanent deal.
The 31-year-old has spent the last two seasons on loan in Italy, firstly with Inter Milan and then Roma. However, Chelsea wanted a sale this summer and are close to getting their way, with the deal likely to include a sell-on clause.
Lukaku joining Napoli will mean striker Victor Osimhen can leave the Italian club.
Chelsea have kept tabs on the Nigerian all summer, though face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi Arabia.
Osimhen’s wages, close to £300,000, could prove an issue. Chelsea’s American owners have worked hard to reduce the overall wage bill at Stamford Bridge – and Osimhen’s salary would not fit the new structure.
The Carabao Cup third-round draw is set for a major change due to the Champions League.
Clubs competing in European competition enter at this stage.
Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur got a bye to this round due to their qualification into Europe.
The next round will take place in September across two midweek fixture dates.
This scheduling clashes with fixtures in the Champions League and Europa League.
So the EFL has implemented a change to the draw to avoid congestion.
The conditions will mean that a club in the Champions League will not be drawn against a team in the Europa League.
This means that their Carabao Cup matches will happen on the alternative week to their European obligations.
The draw will feature two different bowls to make sure the teams can be drawn correctly.
Napoli have emerged as serious contenders for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.
Sky Sports say the two clubs are in talks over the Scotland star.
Napoli are reportedly open to either a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy.
The Old Trafford academy product, 27, has also been linked with Prem rivals like Newcastle.
But Napoli could now be in pole position - with McTominay's value said to be around £21million.
Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira is expected to rejoin Porto on loan.
The Portuguese midfielder, 24, signed for the Gunners from his home-country giants in 2022.
He’s notched two goals in 33 games for Arsenal since then, mainly being used as a bit-part player.
Mikel Arteta omitted Vieira from last weekend’s squad against Wolves.
