Papers: Romero open to joining Arsenal but Spurs resist

Latest transfer news and headlines as Arsenal target Spurs captain Cristian Romero, and eye up move for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz after seeing Vinicius Jr bid fail; Everton and Crystal Palace discuss swap deal for Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson; Barcelona confident of signing Rodri

Saturday 8 August 2026 23:46, UK

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

Cristian Romero is open to joining Arsenal this summer - but Tottenham are adamant their defender will not be crossing the north London divide - Sunday Mirror

Everton and Crystal Palace are in discussions over a potential swap deal between Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson - Mail on Sunday

Barcelona are confident they can reach a compromise agreement with Manchester City for £68m-rated Rodri as they prepare a revised bid - Mail on Sunday

Arsenal are once again eyeing up a move for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz after seeing their ambitious bid to lure Vinicius Junior to the Premier League fall flat - Sunday Mirror

Enzo Maresca will choose his own Manchester City captain rather than put the decision to a team election and wants to inject some English influence into his leadership group - Mail on Sunday

Andy Carroll was sent off with a straight red card in Dagenham & Redbridge's first game of the season after an off-the-ball incident - The Sun

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Rangers have tabled an improved offer for PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech - The Scottish Sun

Greg Taylor would reportedly be OPEN to a stunning Celtic return this summer - just one year after leaving Parkhead for PAOK - The Scottish Sun

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