Arsenal move for Donczew as Vinicius interest remains at an early stage
Arsenal have been boosted by Ben White and Jurrien Timber travelling for Girona. White says his knee is 'all good', while William Saliba begins a long back rehabilitation.
Arsenal have agreed a deal for Cardiff 16-year-old Axel Donczew after a medical. The attacking midfielder is set to join the academy this week, pending paperwork.
Arsenal have suffered a blow in their search for a marquee forward, with Vinicius Jr reportedly set to reject their interest and resume contract talks with Real Madrid next week.
Arsenal are monitoring Vinicius Junior and would offer a club-record wage to sign him, but no talks with Real Madrid have begun as they seek a new left winger.
Arsenal are reportedly tracking Tottenham captain Cristian Romero as they seek centre-back cover with William Saliba sidelined, though Inter are also pushing for a deal.
Arsenal are set for fresh talks with Newcastle over Bruno Guimaraes after a £70m bid fell short. Personal terms are in place, but a deal depends on Newcastle's stance.
Arsenal are looking for a superstar to transform their attack.
Saliba's back injury leaves Arsenal short at right centre-back, with Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Marli Salmon now crucial for Arteta.
Barcelona fear Julian Alvarez is using their interest to strengthen talks with Arsenal or Atletico Madrid, while the Gunners keep a close eye on a possible summer deal.
Arsenal want PSG winger Bradley Barcola but value him at €90m, below PSG's €120m demand. Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also interested in the 20-goal-contribution attacker.
Arsenal face PSG competition for Ferran Torres, who could leave Barcelona with his deal in its final year, though the Spanish club still hope to secure a new contract.
Inter and Juventus are in contact with John Stones' agent over a free transfer, despite interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. Stones is keen on a move to Italy.
Christos Tzolis has arrived from Club Brugge for £34m and impressed with an assist against MK Dons, offering Arsenal encouragement amid focus on Vinicius Jr.
Vinicius Junior would add elite goals and big-game quality, but his freedom and pressing raise tactical questions in Arteta's structured Arsenal system.
