Arsenal target Guimaraes and Wan-Bissaka, move for Man City teen Parker
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Uli Hoeneß supports ex-Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker for a senior DFB role after leaving Arsenal’s academy. Mertesacker says working for the DFB ‘appeals’ and he would be available.
Arsenal open talks for 16-year-old Man City midfielder Xavier Parker amid competition from Bayern, Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Real Madrid. Gunners also in discussions for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.
Arsenal weigh Bruno Guimaraes, an immediate PL-ready option after a rejected £55m bid, against €100m-rated Lille prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi for midfield reinforcement.
Spurs sign Sandro Tonali for £100m and £280k-a-week. Report claims he preferred Arsenal, who refused the fee and wages to prioritise other targets.
Arsenal join race for Mexico teen Gilberto Mora, who broke Pele’s World Cup knockout start record. Club Tijuana midfielder has a £20m clause, with Liverpool also keen.
Arsenal are monitoring Ezri Konsa as defensive cover for Saliba and Gabriel, but Aston Villa are working to keep the England defender and plan to resist any summer bids.
Arsenal pulled out of a deal for Leicester’s 16-year-old Jeremy Monga, deeming the £10m valuation excessive, allowing Man City to move ahead.
Aston Villa set a £130m asking price for Morgan Rogers as Arsenal show interest. Elsewhere, Spurs plan £85m move for Eli Junior Kroupi.
Arsenal are ‘best placed’ to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, valued at £86m, after ‘close contact’ with his agent. Newcastle also want the 19-year-old.
Arsenal are set to sign Illan Meslier on a free from Leeds. Deal awaits medical. Move could trigger Tommy Setford loan, while Kepa Arrizabalaga’s £5m clause means his future remains uncertain.
Anders Limpar says signing Bruno Guimaraes could push Christian Norgaard to leave, with Arsenal’s midfield pecking order already crowded.
Arsenal players are starring at the World Cup as the quarter-finals are set.
Arsenal line up right-back replacements for Ben White, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka eyed. Talks to sign Bruno Guimaraes could accelerate after Brazil’s exit, with £65m mooted following a rejected £45m bid.
Arsenal are eyeing Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano after his World Cup displays, but face Liverpool and Man Utd competition. Mainz value the 25-year-old at £52m.
Beşiktaş and Arsenal have agreed a fee, reported at €18m-€20m, for Leandro Trossard. His agent and lawyer are set for final talks in Istanbul, with a four-year deal planned.
Ex-Arsenal full-back Nuno Tavares will stay at Lazio, rejecting moves including Porto and Beşiktaş, denying Arsenal a potential €7m via a 35% sell-on clause.
Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong is linked with Arsenal, with claims he wants a move amid a possible Stamford Bridge exit.
