The summer of 2026 has ignited a whirlwind of midfield transfers, with Bruno Guimarães joining Arsenal and Manchester United making several signings. Notably, Real Madrid has set its sights on Martín Zubimendi, a key player for the Gunners.

Despite the unexpected nature of a potential sale, Mikel Arteta may consider offloading Zubimendi to pursue other targets. Arsenal is reportedly eyeing Pedro Neto, a winger linked with Liverpool and Tottenham, alongside Kenan Yildiz from Juventus.

As part of a reshuffle at the Emirates Stadium, several players, including Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Reiss Nelson, are on the departure list. Nelson, now 26, is rumored to be headed for a loan to West Ham, marking his third consecutive loan in London. Meanwhile, Martinelli has attracted interest from Roma and Galatasaray, while Napoli is keen on Jesus.

At Chelsea, the so-called “bomb squad” is still active, with attempts to offload Benoît Badiashile, Axel Disasi, and David Datro Fofana. Badiashile could join Jesus at Napoli, having struggled for game time under various managers.

Manchester United has shifted focus from Lewis Hall of Newcastle, now targeting David Raum from RB Leipzig to strengthen the left-back position. The club hopes Raum will perform better than past signings like Brandon Williams and Alex Telles.

Leeds United is also making strides in the transfer market, with Nico Elvedi of Borussia Mönchengladbach potentially adding depth to their defense. In contrast, forward Joe Gelhardt may be on his way to Wrexham as part of financial adjustments.