Daily News 19

Tag: 2026 summer transfer window

  • Emmanuel Petit: Arsenal ‘Probably a bullet dodged’ by avoiding Vinicius Jr signing

    Emmanuel Petit: Arsenal ‘Probably a bullet dodged’ by avoiding Vinicius Jr signing

    Arsenal have reportedly been informed they dodged a bullet by failing to secure the signature of Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid during the 2026 summer transfer window.

    Gunners End Pursuit After Contract Extension

    The North London club were heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian winger throughout the window. However, their interest cooled significantly after the 23-year-old committed his long-term future to Los Blancos by signing a lucrative new contract extension at the Santiago Bernabéu.

    Transfer Strategy Shifts Focus

    With the Real Madrid star no longer attainable, Arsenal’s recruitment team is now expected to pivot toward alternative attacking targets as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

  • ‘Marcus feels like a new one’: Michael Carrick on Manchester United’s chances of making signings before the 2026 summer transfer window closes

    ‘Marcus feels like a new one’: Michael Carrick on Manchester United’s chances of making signings before the 2026 summer transfer window closes

    Michael Carrick Coy on Further Manchester United Signings

    Michael Carrick has remained non-committal on whether Manchester United will make any further signings before the 2026 summer transfer window closes on September 1, 2026.

    Speaking after Manchester United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich Town, Carrick said he was pleased with the club’s transfer business but offered no clear indication about potential late additions:

    “Always difficult to say with so little time left, pleased with business, better group and a team.