Arsenal dealt Timber blow as Saka managed
Real Madrid’s £130m bid for Arsenal-linked Julian Alvarez is rejected by Atletico, who point to his release clause. Arsenal and Barcelona track the striker amid Atletico’s social media jibes.
Arsenal pursue 16-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga, but a pro deal activates on 10 July, meaning a transfer would require a fee rather than simple compensation, per local reporter Josh Holland.
Aston Villa prepare a £21.6m bid for Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martin, who is linked with Arsenal and Barcelona. La Real want his £43.1m clause paid.
Arsenal consider Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White as an alternative to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. Forest would demand well above £60m after his 18 goals and seven assists last season.
Arsenal admire Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento but will not meet a fee above the £58m right-back record. Alternatives eyed include Wesley Franca, Ivan Fresneda, Vanderson and Marco Palestra.
Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka is still managing an achilles issue, not at 100%, and will be handled carefully. Declan Rice is fully fit. Saka unlikely to start and finish every England match.
When told to rejoin Chelsea, Kai Havertz replied ‘You wish. You wish.’ The Arsenal forward, now a Premier League champion, underlines his commitment to the Gunners.
Juventus have enquiries in for Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and Bayern’s Nicolas Jackson as they chase a striker. Their €22m Sorloth bid is rejected, with Atletico valuing him at €40m.
Jurrien Timber misses the 2026 World Cup with a groin injury despite late training and Champions League final minutes. Koeman calls up Lutscharel Geertruida instead. Timber says he is ‘heartbroken’.
Teddy Sheringham touts a surprise Arsenal move for Trent Alexander-Arnold amid struggles at Real Madrid, with Ben White and Jurrien Timber having injury-hit seasons. Player insists he will stay in Madrid.
Arsenal contact Newcastle over Sandro Tonali and see him as depth, but Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz is ‘not for sale’ after a rejected approach. Focus also on adding a left winger like Nico Williams or Rafael Leao.
Arsenal’s first World Cup players were Wales duo Dave Bowen and Jack Kelsey in 1958, starring in a run to the quarter-finals where Pelé’s Brazil won 1-0.
Yves Bissouma leaves Tottenham on a free, vindicating Arteta’s choice not to sign him. Arsenal instead added Jorginho and then £105m Declan Rice, among several calls now seen as correct.
Arsenal ask Juventus for info on Kenan Yildiz. Arteta keen and Berta pushing, but Juve want over €100m despite missing Champions League. Yildiz can play left flank or No 10.
Arsenal get boost as Nico Williams reassesses Athletic Bilbao future. Arteta remains a long-term admirer, with Williams ‘open’ to the Premier League and seen as a left-wing upgrade amid rival interest.
Roy Keane calls John McGinn a ‘pub player’ on off days, before conceding he’d have him in his squad. Arsenal legend Ian Wright defends the Aston Villa captain’s consistency.
Arsenal face Man United, PSG and Real Madrid for West Ham’s relegated prospect Mateus Fernandes. Competition could drive up the fee as the midfielder weighs options.
Arteta and Berta told Josh Kroenke Arsenal must ‘attack the market’, improving from a position of strength to avoid stagnation. Ownership are aligned to back further squad upgrades.
Erling Haaland jibes Arsenal, claiming he ‘scores in every game’ against them. Record stated as 6 goals in 11. Despite his brace last season, Arsenal beat City to the title.
ESPN rank Saliba 7th, Saka 9th and Odegaard 10th for the World Cup, but place Declan Rice 16th and Gabriel Magalhaes 44th, prompting debate among Arsenal fans.
Leeds step up move for Sporting CB Ousmane Diomande, long admired by Arsenal. Farke’s side want a quick deal, pressuring the Gunners to act if they are serious.
Man United see £80m-rated Mateus Fernandes as a midfield priority and compare him to Declan Rice. Arsenal remain the benchmark after last season’s title win.
Real Madrid scout Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori, 24. Elsewhere: Tottenham weigh Gleison Bremer, Man United eye Lewis Hall and Karl Darlow, while City and United chase Elliot Anderson.
