Arsenal Transfer News Today: Evanilson wanted as exit stance confirmed

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Arsenal transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Evanilson and Viktor Gyokeres.

Bournemouth striker Evanilson has been added to Arsenal’s list of transfer targets for 2027, according to The Daily Briefing.

The Brazilian has scored in five consecutive Premier League games for Marco Rose’s side, and Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly the leading contenders to finalise a deal next year as both clubs look to bolster their forward line.

It’s claimed that Evanilson is valued at €60 million by the Bournemouth hierarchy, although they are expected to resist any offers in January.

Viktor Gyokeres has confirmed that he wants to stay at Arsenal, despite strong rumours suggesting that he may leave the club in 2027.

The Sweden international played a prominent role during his debut campaign at the Emirates Stadium last year, but he has fallen behind Kai Havertz in the pecking order this term and his long-term future at the club has already been called into question.

Gyokeres still has over three-and-a-half years remaining on his current Arsenal contract, and despite the club’s interest in a host of different strikers across Europe, he has no intention of leaving the north London giants in 2027.

When asked if he wants to remain at Arsenal while on international duty with Sweden, Gyokeres told Fotbollskanalen: “I want to. It feels good when I've played. We've won most of the games.

“It was a tough loss in the cup (against Fleetwood Town). Otherwise it's felt good for myself and the team. I've been doing well lately when I've been playing. Right now it feels good.

“The communication with [Mikel] Arteta is good. We talk about football and how we should play. Before a match, if I'm going to start, we talk about the opponents and what I should think about.”

Arsenal have made contact with Bournemouth over a deal for Alex Scott during the upcoming transfer window.

That is according to The i Paper, who report that Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have all made “exploratory” checks as they eye a move for the England midfielder, although Mikel Arteta’s side would favour a transfer next summer.

In fact, Bournemouth have no interest in selling him in January, as per The Telegraph, which could play into Arsenal’s hands.

Martin Zubimendi has struggled for game time at Arsenal this season and he has been heavily linked with an exit in recent days, with Atletico Madrid among the clubs keeping close tabs on his situation.

However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has poured cold water on rumours suggesting that he is in talks to join Diego Simeone’s side in January.

“First point, at the moment there are no negotiations ongoing between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal,” the transfer expert told his YouTube channel. “Second point, they are not working on a swap deal involving Martin Zubimendi and Julian Alvarez. Third point, Zubimendi has clarified that he is not desperate to leave Arsenal, and also Atletico Madrid are not going to invest €65 million, €70 million or €80 million on Martin Zubimendi in January.

“He is a player they like, for sure. Zubimendi is super appreciated by Atletico, but that is it. There are hundreds of players appreciated by Atletico. There is no active negotiation ongoing.

“The player will be very expensive, and also Zubimendi has already said that he is not desperate to leave Arsenal. Obviously, he hopes to play more. He wants to play more, but at the moment there are no active negotiations with Atletico Madrid.”

Arsenal have been told that Club Brugge are open to selling January transfer target Nicolo Tresoldi, with the Belgian club having put a lavish asking price on the striker.

The Gunners have been tracking the striker for several weeks and Brugge are now open to transfer offers, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, who claim the Belgian side are “ready to sell” Tresoldi in January.

It will, however, take a huge price to persuade them to release their most important players. The Italian source claims this is around €60m. Brugge are unlikely to deviate significantly from this valuation. In previous big negotiations, clubs have spent weeks trying to drive a price down only to make little headway.

Arsenal youngster Jack Talbot has officially signed his first professional contract at the Emirates Stadium, as confirmed by the club.

“It's a very special day for me and family,” Talbot told the Arsenal website. “I've been at the club for a long time, so to be here now signing my professional contract is obviously a very proud moment for me and my family.

“Definitely a lot of ups and downs, a lot of learning over the 10, 11 years that I've been here, but the main message is just work hard, keep believing in yourself and eventually you'll get to where you want to be.”