Latest transfer news today: Arsenal push for £100m signing as Spurs ‘reactivate talks’ for new winger

The Premier League rumour mill has kicked into full gear following the end of the 2025/26 campaign, with top-flight giants already moving to shape their squads for a pivotal summer transfer window.

Football Whispers takes a look at the three biggest headlines dominating today's news:

Arsenal set to launch Julian Alvarez move

Arsenal are reportedly preparing an ‘aggressive' push to sign Julian Alvarez this summer as they look to add a world‑class forward to Mikel Arteta’s frontline.

According to reports, the Argentina forward is keen to leave Atletico Madrid and has made his intentions clear to senior figures at the club, opening the door for the Gunners to strike.

They won’t have a free run at him, though, with Barcelona and Paris Saint‑Germain also monitoring the situation closely.

Even so, Arsenal are believed to be ready to meet Atletico’s £100 million valuation as they target a marquee addition capable of transforming their attacking options.

Aston Villa eyeing Harvey Barnes

Aston Villa are gearing up for a Champions League campaign next season, and reinforcements will be essential if they are to compete on multiple fronts.

Their search has led them to Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes, who can operate on either flank, with Unai Emery reportedly keen to add at least one wide attacker to his squad, per reports.

The 28‑year‑old still has two years remaining on his contract at St James’ Park, but a return to the Midlands could appeal given his family ties to the area.

Newcastle, however, are expected to demand close to the £38 million they paid Leicester City in 2023, and the situation may be further complicated by the likely departure of Anthony Gordon, which could make the Magpies more reluctant to sanction another sale.

Spurs reignite interest in Savinho

Tottenham Hotspur survived by the skin of their teeth this season, and the focus has now shifted to ensuring they are nowhere near another relegation scrap next year.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the club have ‘reactivated talks' to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, having seen a deal collapse last summer.

That breakdown came under Thomas Frank, but it appears Roberto De Zerbi is equally keen on the Brazil international as he looks to inject pace and unpredictability into his attack. Spurs will, however, face competition from Newcastle, who are also monitoring the situation.

Encouragingly for Tottenham, Savinho is said to be ‘open' to the move, though it remains unclear what kind of fee City would demand at this stage.

🚨⚪️ Understand Tottenham have now reactivated talks to sign Savinho this summer.

Initial discussions underway after last summer deal was on, then collapsed as Man City decided not to sell.

Savio, open to the move.

Newcastle also monitoring him.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 26, 2026