Arsenal step up wide options as exits gather pace
Arsenal’s bid for Bruno Guimaraes was rejected and, with reports stating there is no release clause in his deal, they must negotiate with Newcastle to sign the midfielder.
Arsenal are considering free-agent keeper Illan Meslier as potential backup to David Raya amid uncertainty over Kepa Arrizabalaga’s future.
Emmanuel Petit brands Aston Villa’s £130m price for Morgan Rogers ‘ridiculous’. Rogers wants Arsenal, but a deal hinges on Villa lowering demands.
Arsenal are boosted in pursuit of PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who is open to leaving and could be sold as PSG assess offers. Liverpool also monitor the situation.
David Seaman urges Arsenal to sign Marcus Rashford, who reportedly has a £40m clause, noting it could mean moving on Martinelli or Trossard.
Arsenal’s Declan Rice says he is ‘good as gold’ after icing his quad in England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo and expects to be ready for the Mexico last-16 tie.
Man City aim to sign 16-year-old Arsenal midfielder Mishel Nduka after his deal expired. Arsenal have offered improved terms, with Man Utd, Liverpool and Spurs aware.
Arsenal release eight academy players, sell Jakub Kiwior to Porto and loan out Karl Hein. Piero Hincapie joins for £34.5m. Moves pursued for Rogers, Barcola, Alajbegovic, Tzolis, Alex Scott and Bruno Guimaraes.
Free agent Dusan Vlahovic, once urged to join Arsenal over Juventus by Antonio Cassano, is available and could add striker depth if terms suit.
Arsenal hold talks over Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic after his 17 G/A season at Salzburg. Rogers, Barcola, Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes also under consideration.
Arsenal reportedly agree €20m sale of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas as they eye a new left winger, with Bradley Barcola among targets.
HSV sporting director Kathleen Krüger wants Fabio Vieira permanently after his loan but says Arsenal’s €22m price is ‘out of the question’. Hamburg aim to negotiate, with Forest also keen.
Arsenal join Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City in pursuit of 17-year-old Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora, a World Cup starter. A Premier League move in 2027 is claimed.
Santi Cazorla, 41, retires after aiding Oviedo’s 2025 LaLiga return. The ex-Arsenal playmaker won FA Cups in 2014 and 2015 and Euros in 2008 and 2012, and donated image rights to Oviedo.
Roma reportedly agree personal terms with Nicolò Tresoldi, linked with Arsenal, but must negotiate Club Brugge’s €30m fee. A sale of Artem Dovbyk could fund the move.
Concerns for Arsenal as Declan Rice clutches his hamstring, Bukayo Saka lacks sharpness amid Achilles issues, and William Saliba’s back is monitored during the World Cup.
Julian Alvarez wants a transfer, but Atletico president Enrique Cerezo insists he is not for sale. Arsenal are tracking the striker, who has a €500m clause and is under contract to 2030.
Six Arsenal players have assisted at the 2026 World Cup, a club record: Martin Odegaard 3, Viktor Gyokeres 2, Bukayo Saka 2, Gabriel 1, Declan Rice 1, Leandro Trossard 1.
Arsenal could net around £6m from Nuno Tavares’ potential €20m Lazio sale due to a 30-40% sell-on clause, with Porto and Fiorentina interested.
