Arsenal push on Guimaraes as Arteta signals ambition
Arsenal are reportedly willing to pay over €100m for Joao Pedro, but Chelsea have no intention of selling and are instead close to agreeing a new contract with the forward.
Mikel Arteta said Viktor Gyokeres 'is going to stay', ending exit speculation after reports linked the striker with a swap deal. He scored 21 goals in his first Arsenal season.
Everton are closing in on Christian Norgaard in a £7m deal after the Arsenal midfielder struggled for minutes and sought a fresh start this summer.
Ezri Konsa is reportedly open to talks if Arsenal make a suitable offer, but Aston Villa want at least £60m for the defender as Arteta seeks cover for injured William Saliba.
Bruno Guimaraes is increasingly confident of joining Arsenal, with a five-year deal agreed and talks with Newcastle close on an £80m-plus fee.
Manchester United are exploring a move for Myles Lewis-Skelly, though Arsenal want to keep the defender despite possible sales to balance further transfer business.
Arsenal have reportedly made a 145m euro offer for Vinicius Junior, with reports also suggesting personal terms are advancing as Real Madrid weigh his contract situation.
Illan Meslier was punished under a new time-wasting law in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Girona, with the referee awarding the hosts a corner instead of a booking.
Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Blackburn forward Igor Tyjon for about £2m plus add-ons. The 18-year-old has entered the final year of his contract after rejecting new deals.
Arteta refused to discuss Vinicius Junior but said Arsenal are 'very ambitious', 'really active' and expect transfer movement after a 4-1 win at Girona.
Max Dowman scored and assisted as Arsenal thrashed Girona 4-1, with Christos Tzolis also on target in the Gunners' first pre-season game in front of fans.
Arsenal are targeting three more signings - a winger, Bruno Guimaraes in midfield and a centre-back - with Ferran Torres also linked through a similar contract-based approach.
Asked when Vinicius Junior would join Arsenal after the 4-1 win over Girona, Arteta responded with a smirk, fuelling excitement over the Real Madrid forward.
Tzolis impressed with a goal in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Girona, while 16-year-old Dowman scored, assisted and strengthened his case for first-team minutes.
Arsenal fans praised Christos Tzolis after his debut goal in the 4-1 win over Girona, highlighting his direct running, finishing and early promise on the left.
Arsenal are linked with Adam Guram, a Croatian youngster described as the 'new Ivan Perisic', with Chelsea also reportedly keen.
