Arsenal weigh big-money No 9 as winger and left-back options assessed
A former Chelsea figure says the ideal Arsenal signing was once recommended to Chelsea but ignored, claiming the player is now among the world’s best.
Arsenal are eyeing Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown after a 10 G/A, 7 clean-sheet season. The 22-year-old Germany international is valued around £35m and plays LB or LWB.
Before the final, Edu sent players a supportive note: ‘I’ll be in the stadium… Today is a day to make history! Let’s go, guys!!!’ PSG later beat Arsenal on penalties.
Opinion piece argues online banter around Arsenal has turned toxic and contrived, criticising rival jibes, club posts and fan channels for chasing clicks over genuine humour.
Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi is keen on a Premier League move, with Arsenal monitoring. Dortmund would sell for the right price as the forward’s pace and versatility attract strong interest.
Fabio Vieira may wait until August for a permanent exit after Hamburg held ‘intensive talks’ but declined a £17m option. Arsenal want near £13m, while HSV seek under £8.7m.
Finance expert Kieran Maguire says public money for an Emirates expansion over £500m is unlikely given London politics and the London Stadium precedent, despite Stan Kroenke’s stadium pedigree.
Arsenal lead the chase for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who is open to a move but may cost up to £100m. Man United could have an edge due to his past with Michael Carrick.
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal must upgrade centre forward and left wing to win the Champions League, arguing they will be at a disadvantage against Europe’s elite without improvements.
Christophe Dugarry slammed Arsenal’s approach in the PSG final as ‘simply unbearable’, saying they ‘did absolutely nothing’ after leading early. Gary Lineker called PSG’s win a victory for positive football.
Arsenal are in talks for Leicester’s 16-year-old Jeremy Monga, valued at over £10m. The winger debuted in the Premier League, excelled in the Championship and could join the Gunners’ youth pipeline.
Arsenal are tipped to rival Barcelona for Julian Alvarez, with reports claiming the Gunners could meet Atletico Madrid’s £130m price to reinforce the No.9 role after Lewandowski’s exit opened Barca’s move.
Joe Cole says Bukayo Saka is ‘not at his best’ but has grown as a leader under Mikel Arteta. Despite injuries and disrupted right-side partnerships, Saka remained Arsenal’s top open-play chance creator.
Arsenal have expressed interest in Porto winger William Gomes, 20, who has a £69m release clause after 15 goal contributions this season. United, Atlético, Roma and Newcastle are also keen.
Arsenal top the London derbies mini-league for a fourth straight season, unbeaten in 2025/26 with 10 wins and 2 draws, including two 4-1 wins over Spurs. Arteta’s derby win rate stands at 63%.
Arsenal admirers of Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand face Real Madrid interest, with Jose Mourinho pushing a move. Sporting may sell this summer, though Hjulmand is known to support Arsenal.
Arsenal are exploring a move for Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, with Hansi Flick praising his ‘aggressive’ pressing and clinical finishing. Torres, signed for £47m in 2021, previously worked with Arteta at Man City.
Report claims Arsenal will listen to offers for several players, including Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson, while Paul Scholes says Marcus Rashford would be a ‘great move’ for Arsenal if a Barcelona deal does not happen.
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal have made contact over Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored 13 Premier League goals, with PSG, Man City and Bayern also enquiring. He scored in both games against Arsenal.
Sixteen Arsenal players head to the 2026 World Cup, including Raya, Saliba, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli, Trossard and Gyokeres, with absentees including Ben White and Gabriel Jesus.
