Arsenal push winger deals, weigh defensive cover
With William Saliba out for up to five months after back surgery, focus turns to an internal solution touted as a future ‘best CB in the world’ rather than signing Ezri Konsa.
Ex-Augsburg coach Sandro Wagner praises Arsenal’s inside dribbling and fluid play, citing Piero Hincapie, and stays open to a Premier League move after talks, though he turned down Ipswich.
Arsenal’s Charles Sagoe Jr, after a strong loan at Kalmar, is attracting AIK and Kalmar for a permanent move. The winger seeks regular minutes with no first-team space at Arsenal.
Report claims Bruno Guimaraes’ agents will offer Newcastle a cheaper replacement, Botafogo’s Danilo, to ease a sale to Arsenal. Newcastle want £100m and have resisted bids via intermediaries.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink rejects Graeme Souness’ view on Declan Rice, calling him ‘a hell of a player’ and £100m-plus. He says Rice can add goals and was key to Arsenal’s title win despite fitness doubts.
Arsenal plan new talks with Aston Villa to finalise Morgan Rogers, with a fee potentially reaching €100m. Personal terms to 2031 are agreed. Further moves for a defender, midfielder and striker are eyed.
Club Brugge boss Ivan Leko says Christos Tzolis is set to join Arsenal for £34m after being left out vs Heerenveen. The winger posted 22 goals and 29 assists and is viewed as Leandro Trossard’s replacement.
Arsenal are set to bid for Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa after William Saliba’s back injury. The 28-year-old, valued around £34m, can cover RCB and RB. Ben White and Jurrien Timber have also had fitness issues.
Opinion argues Ben White is the best in-house replacement for injured William Saliba at RCB, citing his 2021/22 form with Gabriel. Concerns are Timber’s availability and White’s own fitness.
Arsenal are open to selling Gabriel Jesus for around £20m as he enters his final year. Milan lead interest, with Juventus and Atletico enquiring. His £265k-a-week wages and desire to stay in Europe are key factors.
