Arsenal push youth signings, eye midfield and full-back moves
Transfermarkt rank Arsenal’s squad second in the Premier League at €1.25bn, behind Man City (€1.32bn). William Saliba hits €100m, joint-most valuable centre-back.
Everton player open to leaving, with Arsenal informed as agents hold talks. Toffees face a key summer under David Moyes. Details on the target and terms are yet to be disclosed.
Arsenal begin talks to sign a left-sided ‘Saka 2.0’, targeting a winger seen as one of the best. Move aims to bolster the flank opposite Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal and Man Utd interest in West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes at £80m could fund relegated West Ham and help them keep Jarrod Bowen.
Arsenal are tracking RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba as a long-term successor to Gabriel Magalhaes, while Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori are internal options.
Arsenal are monitoring Marcus Rashford after his 14 goals and 11 assists on loan at Barcelona. Man Utd want at least £26m, with Chelsea, Newcastle and Spurs also interested.
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal are pushing to sign 16-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga, with talks ongoing and the player open to the move.
Kai Havertz, after scoring in Arsenal’s Champions League final loss to PSG, discusses Germany No 9 battle with Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade, stressing teamwork before the World Cup warm-ups.
Arsenal confirm their 2026/27 retained list, noting contracts expiring on 30 June 2026 with talks ongoing. Piero Hincapie is linked with a permanent £45m move, but no final announcement yet.
Joe Cole urges Arsenal to move for free agent Bernardo Silva, praising his work rate and experience after leaving Manchester City.
Everton want Arsenal to cut their £20m price for Gabriel Jesus. Wages and injuries are factors, with Arsenal open to a sale as they assess attacking options.
Arsenal have enquired about Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra, valued at £43m. The 21-year-old won 248 duels last season. Newcastle, Man City and Inter are also keen.
Bayern reach verbal agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown, a left-back tracked by Arsenal. Fee up to €60m not agreed, so deal could collapse. Arsenal also assess right-backs Livramento, Fresneda, Palestra.
Arsenal have bid €60m for Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, but the offer was rejected. Lille want around €70m, with Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea also monitoring him.
Didier Deschamps says William Saliba is fit and could play ‘tomorrow’, easing fears over a back issue after Arsenal’s title parade and Champions League final.
Arsenal are linked with Atletico’s Julian Alvarez, prompting Atleti to eye Victor Osimhen as cover. Alvarez has 49 goals for Atleti and has rejected a new deal.
Opinion: Arsenal’s 2025/26 is hailed as best since 2003/04 after winning the Premier League and reaching the Champions League and League Cup finals.
Andre Harriman-Annous is shortlisted for Arsenal’s May Goal of the Month for a headed equaliser vs Leicester U18s. The Hale End forward was also runner-up in February.
Fabrizio Romano says movements are expected for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with Arsenal and Liverpool keen. The 23-year-old, a back-to-back Champions League winner, could seek more minutes.
Real Madrid have added Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori to their shortlist on José Mourinho’s recommendation, valuing his centre-back and left-back versatility.
