Latest transfer news today: Arsenal made £30m full-back enquiry as Man City close in on wonderkid deal

With the new Premier League season now less than a fortnight away, the transfer market is entering its most frantic phase.

Several clubs across the country are scrambling to finalise their squads, pushing through late negotiations as the countdown to kick‑off ticks away. Major moves have already reshaped the landscape, yet there’s a growing sense that the biggest twists of the window are still to come.

So with that in mind, Football Whispers breaks down today’s leading headlines.

Arsenal rival Man Utd for Joaquin Seys

Premier League champions Arsenal are among the English clubs leading the race for Club Brugge gem Joaquin Seys.

According to reports, tthe Gunners are rivaling Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the pursuit of the 21‑year‑old full‑back’s signature.

It is understood that both Arsenal and the Red Devils, who are targeting left‑back reinforcements, have already lodged initial enquiries in an effort to position themselves at the front of the queue.

The Belgium international is expected to command a fee of around £30 million after featuring at the recent World Cup, and that valuation is unlikely to deter Arsenal, who have scouted him extensively.

Ayyoub Bouaddi agrees Man City personal terms

Manchester City have taken another significant step toward securing one of Europe’s most coveted young talents.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Lille and Morocco starlet Ayyoub Bouaddi has now agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions ahead of a proposed summer move.

It had been anticipated that any deal for the 18‑year‑old would include a loan back to the Ligue 1 side, but indications suggest the midfielder is eager to make the switch to the Etihad Stadium sooner rather than later.

Bouaddi is expected to command a fee in the region of £60 million, with Enzo Maresca’s side seeing off strong competition from Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint‑Germain.

Aston Villa pushing to sign Joao Palhinha

Aston Villa are stepping up their attempts to sign Joao Palhinha ahead of their top-flight rivals.

Reports indicate the Villans are pushing to sign the Portugal midfielder following his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur last season, with Newcastle United also holding discussions over a potential deal.

The former Fulham star has been informed he is not part of Bayern Munich’s plans, alerting several English clubs, and Villa now appear to be at the front of the queue.

Unai Emery’s side are aiming to bring Palhinha in on a similar loan‑with‑option arrangement, though the Bundesliga champions continue to favour a permanent transfer.