Arsenal push Villa duo and Bouaddi moves as Trossard stance emerges
Arsenal scout Brazilian 21-year-old Breno Bidon amid midfield plans, but face competition from Atalanta who promise faster first-team chances. Gunners will monitor as talks develop.
Claims of Martin Odegaard agreeing a Galatasaray move are denied. His agent is with him on US duty with Norway, and the captain is ‘very happy’ at Arsenal.
Arsenal appoint Pascal De Maesschalck as academy director from Strasbourg, replacing Per Mertesacker on 1 August. Ex-Club Brugge and Monaco chief tasked with improving youth pathway and loan value.
Arsenal target Aston Villa duo Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa in a £165m swoop, with Konsa seen as cover at right-back and centre-back. City set to land Jeremy Monga after Enzo Maresca’s influence.
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Arsenal are weighing a move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola to strengthen the left flank, though Liverpool lead and PSG are reluctant to sell the £60m-rated France international.
With Bukayo Saka short of fitness after World Cup duty, 16-year-old Max Dowman could start Arsenal’s opener against Coventry City.
Arsenal join Spurs and PSG for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi after his 13-goal Premier League season. Cherries want around £80m, with both North London clubs weighing moves.
Arsenal lead Liverpool for Lille’s Ayoub Bouaddi by agreeing to loan him back, with Real Madrid, Bayern and PSG also keen.
Arsenal retain interest in Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, valued around £80m with two years left, but any move may wait until after his World Cup duty with Brazil.
Newcastle eye Leverkusen’s 19-year-old striker Christian Kofane, previously linked with Arsenal, though Leverkusen would only consider an exceptional offer.
Besiktas bid about £18m for Leandro Trossard, who wants roughly £8.5m per year, around £160k a week, to leave Arsenal.
Report claims Kepa Arrizabalaga has told Arsenal he wants to leave after limited action behind David Raya, seeking regular first-team football this summer.
Arsenal are exploring a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as Arteta seeks an elite addition, with Real Madrid’s stance leaving the race open.
Arsenal stepped back from a Sandro Tonali move as the total financial package grew, allowing Tottenham to advance for the Newcastle midfielder.
Sporting reject Atletico bid for Morten Hjulmand. With valuation unmoved, Arsenal, long linked with the captain, can still enter talks and match the price, despite Atletico’s reported agreement on terms.
After missing out on Jeremy Monga, Arsenal are confident in a ‘10/10 talent’ already secured for 2027, reflecting Arteta’s long-term identity-first approach.
Former Arsenal midfielder Lia Wälti leaves Juventus to join Brighton for an undisclosed fee.
Newcastle and Everton eye ex-Arsenal utility man Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon. Versatility at right-back and midfield appeals, though no bids yet and Lyon open to offers.
Jurgen Klopp’s expected Germany appointment could boost Kai Havertz, whom he has praised, potentially enhancing the Arsenal forward’s role for country and club.
Opinion suggests Arsenal’s 2025 hijack of Eberechi Eze spurred Tottenham’s current £237m spree under Robert De Zerbi, with Spurs moving early on big targets.
Manchester United are discussing a move for ex-Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, a year after landing prospect Chido Obi Martin, which could irk Gunners fans.
