Arsenal title joy, transfer targets assessed
Arsenal are ‘moving aggressively’ to sign Botafogo midfielder Danilo after 10 goals and 3 assists, with a £34m fee mooted. He is seen as cover amid midfield injuries and potential exits.
Raphinha says he had offers from a ‘Blue team’ and a ‘Red team’ in London before choosing Barcelona in 2022, calling it the best decision of his career.
Chelsea join Arsenal in tracking Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi, though he is not for sale. Arsenal and Juventus also monitor Man City’s Tijjani Reijnders, and Timber is set for a new Arsenal contract.
Arsenal are monitoring Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall ahead of a possible £55m move, with Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea and Bayern also keen. Hall is open to the right opportunity but Newcastle want to keep him.
Gabriel Jesus says he often thinks about returning to Palmeiras, though the Arsenal forward is currently a Premier League champion.
Arsenal will wear their 25-26 red and white Adidas home kit with ‘Final Budapest 2026’ text for the Champions League final vs PSG, opting against an early debut of next season’s strip.
After Havertz’s injury, Berta pushed for ‘powerful’ Inter prospect Francesco Pio Esposito, but Arteta chose Eberechi Eze, beating Spurs to the Palace star. Esposito’s agent says he wants to stay at Inter.
Tottenham’s Roberto De Zerbi targets a £20m Southampton player who ‘dominated’ Arsenal, as Spurs line up summer moves amid relegation fight.
Inter Milan reportedly target Arsenal keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as a ‘perfect partner’ for new No.1 Josep Martínez, placing a move for Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario on hold.
Arsenal are eyeing Real Madrid’s 19-year-old defender Victor Valdepenas, who has a £43m clause. The versatile left-footer is on their shortlist, with Bundesliga interest also growing.
Report claims Arsenal could offer Gabriel Martinelli to beat Barcelona and PSG to Atletico’s Julian Alvarez, with the Gunners eyeing a statement striker after their Premier League title win.
Arsenal’s Merino details a ‘strange’ foot stress fracture that threatened his World Cup, but says he feels fit and ‘ready to go’ ahead of a possible return before the Champions League final.
Report claims a £45m player likened to Gabriel has agreed personal terms to join Arsenal, with Arteta preparing for Crystal Palace. Details on identity and deal remain unclear.
Arteta calls title win a ‘magical moment’, skipping final-day TV to barbecue at home before hearing ‘We’re champions’. He praises resilience, thanks Iraola, hails Guardiola, and updates Merino and Timber.
Predicted Arsenal XI vs Crystal Palace tips rotation with Jesus to start, Martinelli and Madueke in attack, Kepa in goal, Rice rested, Merino not expected to start ahead of the Champions League final.
Gabriel labels Viktor Gyokeres ‘strong’ but calls teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly ‘stronger’, tipping the academy talent for a midfield future given his power, balance and reading of the game.
Arsenal track Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored v Man City, but Cherries say he is not for sale. Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand set for Taca de Portugal farewell amid Arsenal interest.
