Five transfer rumours to keep an eye on as Cristian Romero linked with controversial move

Here are five transfer rumours to watch out for ahead of the new Premier League season...

• Arsenal are targeting a shock move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, and have been linked with PSG winger Bradley Barcola and Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez as they seek to strengthen their squad this summer.
• Manchester City midfielder Rodri favours a move to Barcelona as he enters the final year of his contract, with the Spanish club weighing up a second bid following a rejected initial offer of £38m.
• Liverpool are set to sign defender Ronald Araujo on an initial loan deal from Barcelona with a £47m option to buy after the player completed his medical, and they remain keen on sealing a deal for PSG’s Barcola.
• Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has joined Arsenal in a £75m deal, prompting Newcastle to consider Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as a replacement.
• Manchester United are aiming to bring in a left-back and have identified Antonee Robinson, Jorge Salinas and Joaquin Seys as potential targets, with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall seemingly off the table.