The summer transfer window, open until September 1, is seeing a flurry of activity among top football clubs. Arsenal is reportedly close to finalizing a £75 million deal for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.
Guimaraes is awaiting clearance to depart Newcastle's training camp in La Manga, Spain, to complete the move to the Emirates Stadium. The agreement between the clubs is said to be a compromise to end a prolonged transfer saga.
Meanwhile, Manchester United has agreed to a £14 million deal with Middlesbrough for highly-rated 22-year-old goalkeeper Radek Vitek. This fee includes potential bonuses, a 35% sell-on clause, and a buy-back option for the Czech player. Additionally, Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has been granted permission to travel to Spain to finalize his loan move to Celta Vigo, with an option to buy for approximately £3.5 million.
In other notable movements, Mohamed Salah is traveling to Turkey to finalize personal terms for a free transfer to Trabzonspor. The Turkish club has shared images of the former Liverpool forward in their club colors, indicating the move is imminent.
Elsewhere, Swansea City forward Kyrell Wilson has joined Belgian side KAA Gent for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. Wilson, a former Chelsea academy graduate, impressed during a loan spell at Falkirk last season. Swansea is also reportedly nearing an agreement for Valencia attacking midfielder Andre Almeida, with talks centered on an initial fee of £3 million, plus add-ons and a sell-on clause.
Middlesbrough is also set to see players depart, with Delano Burgzorg expected to join Preston for £2 million and Kaly Sene moving to Swiss club Young Boys.