Arsenal transfer moves gather pace as Trossard deal agreed
Sources dismiss Martin Odegaard to Galatasaray claims. Arsenal target Morgan Rogers could cost £130m, so sales like Leandro Trossard may fund business.
Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, fresh from a 96th-minute Brazil winner, is tipped to start centrally vs Norway. Gunners fans back a switch to an attacking midfield role after his impact against Japan.
Arsenal are offered Jules Kounde as Barcelona consider sales. The versatile defender could be a Ben White alternative if he departs, though Kounde is happy at Barça.
Arsenal push for Bruno Guimaraes after a £45m verbal bid was rejected. Reports split on price, with £65m touted as a tipping point, while Newcastle insist the captain is ‘priceless’ and plan a huge new deal.
Arsenal weigh move for free agent Stefan Ortega as experienced deputy to David Raya if Kepa Arrizabalaga leaves. Other options include Mathew Ryan, Yann Sommer and Illan Meslier.
Celtic sign 16-year-old keeper Warren Lyall on his first pro deal, beating Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to the Dundee academy prospect.
Arsenal and Chelsea admire Ruben Dias after another big Man City season, with City’s stance key to any potential move.
Lille chief Olivier Letang warns Arsenal and rivals they may need over £100m for Morocco and Lille teen Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after his World Cup quarter-final run and rapid rise.
Arsenal hold talks for Bayer Leverkusen’s 19-year-old striker Christian Kofane, with his camp calling him a ‘€100m player’. Interest suggests Arteta wants a long-term No 9 despite Viktor Gyokeres’ presence.
Champions Arsenal face Girona on 1/8, Real Betis on 5/8, Borussia Dortmund on 9/8 in the Emirates Cup, and Como on 12/8 before the Community Shield. PPV on arsenal.com expected. World Cup returnees may join late.
PSG’s Bradley Barcola interests Arsenal and Liverpool. The forward is open to Arsenal, with London appeal cited, but PSG are reluctant to sell.
Declan Rice is managing a painful injury but is still expected to start England’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, with his minutes to be managed if required.
Bournemouth value Alex Scott at about £80m. With Arsenal interested, the piece argues that fee is excessive and the club should look elsewhere for midfield reinforcements.
Arsenal appoint Pascal De Maesschalck as academy director to replace Per Mertesacker, aiming to strengthen Hale End’s pathway after breakthroughs for Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis‑Skelly.
Gabriel Magalhaes hails former target Raphinha as the world’s best shooter. Arsenal failed to land him from Leeds as he chose Barcelona, with suggestions he could have improved the left flank.
Arsenal show tentative interest in Ezri Konsa. Arteta keen, but Villa want around £60m. Konsa’s versatility suits Arsenal.
William Saliba helps France to a 1-0 win and clean sheet v Paraguay but receives modest local ratings, despite standout stats and composure alongside Dayot Upamecano.
Myles Lewis‑Skelly’s value is touted as soaring amid a midfielder‑inflated market after his strong end to 2025/26 and England breakthrough, though the view is Arsenal should keep him.
Arsenal and Besiktas agree €20m package for Leandro Trossard, pending personal terms. The 31-year-old, with one year left on his deal, is at the World Cup and will decide after the tournament.
Man City beat Arsenal to 16-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester in a deal worth up to £12.5m, a fee branded an ‘insane price’ by journalists.
