Arsenal sign Tzolis as Guimaraes links intensify

Arsenal could bank a sell-on windfall if Monaco sell Folarin Balogun, with several clubs interested and the striker valued at about €50m.
Per Mertesacker will become DFB managing director of sport in 2027, a move that could strengthen Kai Havertz’s backing in Germany alongside new coach Jurgen Klopp.
Arsenal are pushing for Bruno Guimaraes, and a report claims Martin Odegaard could be sold if the Newcastle captain arrives as Arteta reshapes midfield.
Arsenal’s interest in Aaron Wan-Bissaka could see Ben White move from right-back to centre-back, with William Saliba out injured and White viewed as internal cover.
Hale End graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman could be key to Arsenal’s title defence, especially early in the season during pre-season absences.
Arsenal are monitoring Como defender Jacobo Ramon, but any move is complicated by Real Madrid’s sell-on clause and buy-back options.
Arsenal have signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m on a long-term deal after a 22-goal, 29-assist season, with the 24-year-old arriving after Leandro Trossard’s exit.
Arsenal are interested in Eduardo Camavinga after Real Madrid were reported open to selling. Manchester City and Chelsea are also in the race for the £43m midfielder.
Christian Norgaard is reportedly unlikely to leave Arsenal this summer despite links with Brondby, with one Danish journalist saying a move is 'not a possibility'.
Arsenal are waiting on Julian Alvarez, with Arteta prioritising the striker if his preferred Barcelona move collapses. A Gyokeres-plus-cash bid could follow in August.
With Arsenal considering free agent John Stones as cover for William Saliba, attention has returned to his 2024 remarks describing the Gunners as 'clever, or dirty'.
Arsenal are interested in RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, with the 19-year-old winger’s 23 goal contributions and World Cup displays prompting talk of a club-record fee.
Arsenal are close to signing Cardiff winger Axel Donczew, 16, for their academy after missing out on Jeremy Monga.
Hamburg are pushing to re-sign Fabio Vieira after his loan spell, with executive Eric Huwer admitting they are 'fighting for him every day', but Arsenal want their price met.
Arsenal believe new signing Christos Tzolis is built for big occasions after his eight goals in 10 Belgian title play-off matches, plus his leadership and work rate.
Arsenal remain interested in Bradley Barcola, but Liverpool are reportedly leading the race for the £100m-rated PSG winger, with Bayern Munich also monitoring him.
Arsenal remain interested in Bruno Guimaraes, but Newcastle are frustrated no formal offer has arrived, with intermediaries used instead as they await a direct approach.
Arsenal are preparing a £70m bid for Bruno Guimaraes, with talks intensifying and the Newcastle captain reportedly open to a move to north London.
Arsenal have reportedly lodged a new £72m bid for Bruno Guimaraes after a £64m offer was rejected, with personal terms with the Newcastle midfielder said to be agreed.
Arsenal are linked with free agent John Stones as cover for injured William Saliba, with the piece arguing his experience could help develop young defender Marli Salmon.
Arteta’s squad revamp has already seen Jakub Kiwior, Karl Hein and Leandro Trossard leave, with Arsenal bringing in Christos Tzolis and more exits expected.