Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal medical, Liverpool signing jets in, Man Utd prepare £60m bid

Welcome to Mirror Football's transfer news live blog on Monday, August 3.

The transfer window is entering the business end of the summer with less than three weeks to go until the Premier League kicks into action. Arsenal are primed to make a splash as they attempt to get some major deals over the line to launch their title defence.

The Gunners are reportedly nearing a move for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes and are primed to move for Vinicius Junior s hould the Brazilian winger be unable to agree a new contract with Real Madrid. An approach for Julian Alvarez hasn't been ruled out either.

Manchester United, meanwhile are looking to add a third midfielder following the signings of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. However, they are being increasingly linked to Magpies full-back Lewis Hall following Eddie Howe's departure.

Elsewhere, Liverpool are said to be interested in a big-money move for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola , while Tottenham's heavy spending could continue with a move for Victor Osimhen.

Manchester United are preparing a £60m bid for Newcastle defender Lewis Hall, per TeamTalk. If successful, it would become the Red Devils' most expensive signing of the summer.

Andoni Iraola has confirmed that summer signing Victor Munoz is arriving at Anfield early, following Spain's World Cup win.

Bruno Guimaraes will undergo an Arsenal medical on Monday, according to the Times . They claim an £80m deal has been done, with an upfront fee of £70m expected.