Arsenal push big moves for Morgan Rogers and Manu Koné
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, Man of the Match in the 0-0 v Spain, says he is an Arsenal fan and praises David Raya after a seven-save display that sent his Instagram following soaring.
Romano says Arsenal are in talks to make a big move for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. Villa want £100m, sales may be needed. Rogers, 23, is at the World Cup and is said to expect an Arsenal switch.
Spurs’ 19-year-old Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic is drawing Barcelona, Bayern and Brighton interest after a standout Hamburg loan, with parallels to William Saliba’s development path at Arsenal.
Olivier Giroud says his only career regret is not winning the Premier League with Arsenal in 2016, praising Arsène Wenger’s faith and backing Viktor Gyökeres’ adaptation under Arteta.
Leandro Trossard impressed in Belgium’s 1-1 v Egypt, nearly creating a late winner. Mikel Merino came on as Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde. David Raya was unused.
Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Manu Koné and are pushing to meet Roma’s €50m price before June 30, with the French midfielder Arteta’s top target amid Roma’s need to raise funds.
Nicolo Schira reports Arsenal have registered interest in Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, with an £86m valuation. His duels, tackles and recoveries fit Arteta’s possession model.
Arsenal and Newcastle are reportedly leading the race for free agent Óscar Mingueza. Arteta is pushing, with Champions League football a draw. The versatile ex-Barcelona defender can cover full-back and centre-back.
Arsenal are set to sign 16-year-old Leicester attacker Jeremy Monga, with a compensation fee to be agreed. The academy recruit could be loaned later to aid development.
Arsenal and Newcastle are monitoring Inter prospect Francesco Pio Esposito as Inter work on a new deal. The 18-year-old forward is viewed as a long-term option alongside Lautaro Martínez.
Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign a winger seen as an upgrade on Leandro Trossard, with a deal said to be possible immediately.
Spanish TV claim Atletico and Arsenal have a ‘completely sealed’ deal for Julián Álvarez at €50m plus Viktor Gyökeres. The same report says Atleti told Barça he is not for sale.
In 2017 Arsenal’s £92m move for Thomas Lemar collapsed late, scuppering Alexis Sanchez’s £55m switch to Man City. Sanchez left months later for Man United in a swap for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Adidas Originals’ 1992 EQT-inspired Arsenal retro kit and jacket leak, featuring navy base, red sleeves, white Trefoil and classic ‘Victoria Concordia Crescit’ crest, launching later this summer.
Arsenal aim to move on Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson after loan returns, following exits for Jakub Kiwior and Karl Hein, to streamline the squad and raise funds before the window closes.
Teenage midfielder Max Dowman wins Arsenal’s 2025/26 Goal of the Season for his solo run vs Everton, sealing a vital win. He became Arsenal and the Premier League’s youngest scorer at 16 years 73 days.
Arsenal are linked with Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, hailed ‘incredible’ by Oliver Glasner. Palace resist a sale, with Chelsea and Real Madrid also keen and a fee likely above £43m.
Piece argues England should copy Arsenal’s set-piece strength under Nicolas Jover, with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka key providers, to gain an edge at the World Cup despite rival fans’ mockery.
