Arsenal explore forward moves as Saliba given reassuring update
Romano’s upbeat Arsenal transfer update hints at forward reinforcements, raising doubts over Leandro Trossard’s regular role after the club’s Champions League final loss and title parade.
Craig Bellamy backs ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey to become Wales manager one day. Ramsey has begun his UEFA Pro Licence and briefly coached Cardiff after retiring.
Opinion piece lauds Arsenal’s fans and players for a classy title parade a day after Champions League final heartbreak, praising Arteta’s leadership and the club’s standards.
Fábio Vieira wants a permanent HSV move after 7 goals and 6 assists on loan. Arsenal may accept €10-15m, though HSV prefer a single-digit fee. A four-year deal is prepared if clubs agree.
Barcelona claim an £86.5m bid for Julian Alvarez, with Arsenal keen. Micah Richards urges Arsenal to add a striker, a left-sided winger and a box-to-box midfielder to defend their title.
Nuno Tavares, sold by Arsenal with a 35% sell-on, is set to stay at Lazio after positive talks with incoming coach Gennaro Gattuso, with Luca Pellegrini likely to depart after Alfonso Pedraza’s arrival.
Report claims Mikel Arteta wants Bradley Barcola, Dani Olmo and Tino Livramento to strengthen champions Arsenal after a title win and Champions League final, with feasibility to be assessed.
Arsenal remain interested in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Relegation could force a discounted sale. Chelsea, Aston Villa, PSG and Man Utd also in the race for the 21-year-old.
Arsenal track Chelsea full-back Josh Acheampong, 20, but Fabrizio Romano and Nizaar Kinsella say Chelsea view him as ‘untouchable’ after 30 appearances in 2025-26, making a summer move unlikely.
Marcus Rashford’s camp think Arsenal could move if Barcelona do not buy him permanently. He returns to Man United under Michael Carrick while Arsenal weigh forward options.
Right-back Josh Nichols, 19, leaves Arsenal for NK Kustošija on a free from 1 July. The academy graduate debuted in the 2024 Carabao Cup and seeks regular senior football in Croatia.
Police say six people were stabbed and 24 arrested along or near Arsenal’s title parade route on Sunday.
William Saliba has a back problem but initial tests are ‘reassuring’. He is expected to join France’s World Cup camp, with Arsenal monitoring the defender’s fitness closely.
Arsenal want Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and could discuss a part-exchange. Potential outbound names floated include Martinelli, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Ben White, Fabio Vieira, Gabriel Jesus and Ødegaard.
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal have called about Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi after his 13-goal debut season. Man City and PSG also track him, with Bournemouth keen to keep the forward.
Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand, valued at €40m despite an €80m clause, interests Arsenal and Man United, but José Mourinho’s Real Madrid admiration could complicate a Premier League move.
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia said they ‘proved to everyone’ they can do anything and admitted luck played a part in the shootout.
Arsenal, Aston Villa and Leeds have met Kerim Alajbegovic’s camp. Leverkusen re-signed the 18-year-old from Salzburg for £7m and may listen near £18m amid Serie A interest. He is in Bosnia’s World Cup squad.
Arsenal are monitoring Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi as they continue to assess elite options despite David Raya’s status. Juventus also admire the Italian, who seeks a No 1 role.
Nicolo Schira says Arsenal have enquired about Rafael Leão. The AC Milan winger is open to a Premier League move, with Man Utd also interested. He wants a new chapter after rows and inconsistent form.
