Abbie Meehan

A photo-led gallery profiles ten new or returning Premier League players and their partners ahead of the 2026–27 season. It highlights the relationships, marriages, engagements, social-media activity and careers of partners linked to players at Liverpool, Sunderland, Ipswich, Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Brighton, Coventry and Hull, with emphasis on their influencer and fashion profiles.

Liverpool have completed Ronald Araújo’s season-long loan from Barcelona with a £47 million option to buy, giving Andoni Iraola experienced cover in central defence and at right-back amid several injuries. Liverpool are also pursuing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, who reportedly agrees personal terms, although PSG maintain a £145 million valuation and negotiations remain ongoing. The club has already signed Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Muñoz, while Alexis Mac Allister has returned to training after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat.

Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after he allegedly passed a medical and agreed a four-year contract. Real Madrid’s six-year extension with Vinicius Jr is expected to end Arsenal’s pursuit of the winger. Guimaraes’ arrival could push Declan Rice into a deeper midfield role, although Jay Bothroyd believes the pair could form one of the Premier League’s strongest combinations. Arsenal are also linked with Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, but Villa’s reported £60 million asking price may be prohibitive, while Liverpool are competing for his signature.

Kelci-Rose Bowers, who previously played for AFC Bournemouth Women, has signed for non-league Hashtag United on a free transfer. She attracted criticism during the World Cup after wearing Argentina shirts while supporting her partner, Tottenham defender Marcos Senesi, despite having represented England at youth level. Bowers said she remains proud of England while also supporting Senesi and embracing Argentine culture.

Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, whose contract renewal talks have stalled and whose representatives are seeking wages comparable to Kylian Mbappe’s. Signing him would likely require Arsenal to break their transfer record. Separately, Arsenal are demanding at least £15 million for Fabio Vieira, while Hamburger SV reportedly expects to pay about £8.5 million; Hamburg chief Eric Huwer says the club will move on to another target if Arsenal reject its terms.

Valentin Barco’s wife Yaz Juareguy criticised Jude Bellingham for slapping her husband after Argentina’s World Cup semifinal win over England, calling the England star useless and defending Barco’s celebrations that reportedly provoked the incident. Footage showed Barco celebrating in England players’ faces after Argentina’s equaliser, prompting scrutiny of his sportsmanship. Paul Robinson described Barco’s behaviour as the worst sportsmanship of the tournament. Juareguy later deleted her initial post but continued defending her husband as backlash grew.