Arsenal transfers: Trossard exits as Alvarez path opens
New images of Arsenal’s 26-27 away kit emerge ahead of a 23 July release.
Christian Nørgaard, limited to 101 league minutes last season, is attracting Crystal Palace. Arsenal are open to offers, though the midfielder has yet to decide his future.
Leandro Trossard agrees Besiktas switch for €18m plus €2m add-ons. He flies to Istanbul for medical, set for a 3-year deal. The 31-year-old leaves Arsenal with 36 goals and 34 assists since 2023.
Troy Deeney says Nico O’Reilly should be dropped vs Argentina, insisting criticism of Arsenal winger Noni Madueke is excessive, and backs England to win comfortably.
Newcastle land England U17 winger Kyran Thompson from Arsenal on a scholarship. The 16-year-old rejected five proposals, including Tottenham, seeking a clearer pathway to first-team football.
Declan Rice expects to start the semi-final vs Argentina after a sickness scare. The Arsenal midfielder has resumed training and remains pivotal for Thomas Tuchel’s England.
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke have taken Arsenal players’ combined England caps past 1,000, with 73 Gunners representing the Three Lions since 1906.
Arsenal Women sign 19-year-old winger Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig.
Everton revive interest in ex-Arsenal academy right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa for about £17m, while Leeds chase Tarik Muharemovic and Sunderland move for Thomas Meunier.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is weighing up leaving Arsenal to be a number one despite Arteta wanting him to stay. No formal offers yet, release clause expired, and any move would need talks with Arsenal.
Rio Ferdinand claims Saliba could be prised away after winning the Premier League, but the defender is tied to 2030 and focused on Arsenal’s Champions League push despite a back injury needing surgery.
Atletico Madrid will not sell Julian Alvarez to Real Madrid or Barcelona, and the forward is open to Arsenal, potentially clearing a £100m move if the Gunners act.
Arsenal fans back Mikel Merino for a bigger role after Spain heroics, hailing his late winners and versatility alongside Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi.
Man United’s move for Youri Tielemans could make Aston Villa less willing to sell Morgan Rogers, complicating Arsenal’s pursuit or inflating the fee.
Report claims Bruno Guimaraes has no release clause and Newcastle want around £100m, with no exit pact, suggesting Arsenal should consider alternatives.
Arsenal hold talks with Club Brugge over winger Christos Tzolis as they assess options to replace Leandro Trossard. No bid yet. Brugge want a record sale after rejecting Crystal Palace’s €40m in January.
Arsenal are seen to miss a bargain as Man United close on Youri Tielemans for about £35m, a versatile midfielder who fits the Gunners’ needs.
