Arsenal push for Morgan Rogers as No.9 plans take shape
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Arsenal are monitoring Marseille’s Mason Greenwood, with a reported €80m price tag. Arteta weighs forward options as the 24-year-old’s 48 goals in 81 games draw interest across Europe.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing an €80m bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, seen as competition for Gabriel Martinelli. PSG may demand more after their European success.
William Saliba reveals he is not at 100% due to back niggles but will ‘grit his teeth’. The Arsenal centre-back played 90 minutes in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal and remains available to face Iraq.
Arsenal value Gabriel Jesus at £18m-£20m and may sell, potentially freeing the No.9 for a new signing. Gyokeres and Havertz options noted, with targets including Julian Alvarez and Morgan Rogers.
Arsenal push for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers at about £85m, with Declan Rice leading a charm offensive. Rogers is open to talks. Gunners also eye a striker and could sell Gabriel Jesus, Trossard, Martinelli.
Napoli prioritise Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy, an Arsenal academy product, in a €18-20m move as Allegri seeks a permanent deal to bolster the right flank.
After Germany’s 2-1 win vs Ivory Coast, Arsenal fans urge the club to target Felix Nmecha, praising his 91% passing, two big chances created and an assist alongside Kai Havertz.
Arsenal beat Port Vale, Brighton and Chelsea en route to the final, edging Palace on pens, before losing 2-0 to Man City at Wembley. Eze, Nwaneri, Saka, Havertz and Gyokeres key in the run.
Ecuador media criticise Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie after a 0-0 vs Curacao, citing poor positioning and a missed header, as Ecuador take one point from two World Cup games.
Arsenal have made calls on Sandro Tonali. Newcastle value the 26-year-old at £100m+, with a contract to 2029 and an option. Man United also linked, but Arsenal seen as keen.
Patrick Vieira says Wenger’s lack of demanding edge stopped Arsenal winning more, contrasting him with Mourinho. He praises Arteta’s ruthlessness in reshaping culture.
Arsenal’s UCL league phase ends on 27 Jan 2027, just before Man City and then Liverpool. A potential semi-final could be split by a North London derby on 1 May.
Arsenal are close to signing 16-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga after a formal bid, with personal terms agreed, per Nicolo Schira. Romano says Arsenal are optimistic of a £13m deal.
Arsenal ‘officially join’ the race for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, with interest from PSG, Villa, Man United and Spurs. Fee could exceed €50m after strong Netherlands displays.
England may face ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey in Boston. The FA will let players decide on handshakes. Partey denies multiple charges and is available after missing Ghana’s opener.
Declan Rice wins Arsenal’s Player of the Season for a second straight year, joining Brady, Wright, Henry, Saka and Odegaard in back-to-back winners.
Arsenal fan Darren Bent says he would pick Riccardo Calafiori over England’s Nico O’Reilly, praising Calafiori as ‘the best in the league’ when fit.
Arsenal have made initial contact for Roma’s Manu Kone, valued at €50m amid FFP needs. Chelsea and Atletico Madrid also keen, with Roma open to selling at the right price.
Noussair Mazraoui hails Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi as ‘amazing’ after standout World Cup displays. Arsenal are keen but face competition, with calls to move quickly for the 18-year-old.
Declan Rice says he is fit despite a long-term back issue and hamstring neural pain, after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia. He vows to ‘put his body on the line’ and backs Bukayo Saka’s managed return.
Arsenal fans praise Viktor Gyokeres’ display in Sweden’s heavy loss to the Netherlands, noting his sharp runs and a superb cross, and suggest he was let down by team-mates.
Kenan Yildiz is open to joining Arsenal, but Juventus consider him not for sale and plan to build around him. A very large offer would be needed to change their stance.
