Arsenal move for Meslier, eye Rogers and set Saliba price
Report teases a £65m Premier League midfielder who wants to join Arsenal as an upgrade on Martin Zubimendi.
Arsenal’s Mikel Merino scores a late winner for Spain to beat Portugal 1-0 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s tournament career.
Arsenal face academy setbacks as Kyran Thompson rejects a deal and heads to a rival, while 16-year-old Mishel Nduka’s future is 50/50 amid uncertainty after Mertesacker’s exit and new boss De Maesschalck’s arrival.
PSG, Real Madrid and Barcelona eye William Saliba. Arsenal set an asking price around £128m, effectively signalling the ‘world-class’ centre-back is not for sale.
Arsenal hold talks for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at £100m. The 18-year-old Morocco midfielder impressed in 2025-26, with Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea and Real Madrid also keen.
Arsenal bid $25m to beat Liverpool to 17-year-old Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora after his World Cup displays. Guimaraes remains a priority but Mora talks progress, with no decision yet.
Opinion piece claims Arsenal let a Julian Alvarez-type talent leave for £4m, reflecting poor sales despite on-pitch success.
Arsenal weigh a move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka after Ben White and Jurrien Timber injuries. West Ham could sell following relegation, with Wan-Bissaka viewed as a defensively solid backup option.
Opinion: with Gabriel Jesus set to leave, Arsenal urged to hijack reported €35m Fenerbahce move and sign boyhood fan Ollie Watkins to compete with Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal consider a fresh bid for Bruno Guimaraes after a £55m verbal offer via intermediaries was rejected. Newcastle insist he is not for sale, but Bruno is tempted by Champions League football.
Gossip: Arsenal make Morgan Rogers their main target, amid wider Premier League transfer talk.
Arsenal agree to sign Illan Meslier on a free after his Leeds exit. He completes a medical, initially set as third-choice behind David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga, but could be No 2 if Kepa departs.
Arsenal reportedly agree personal terms with Roma’s Manu Kone, fee around £43m. Besiktas in talks for Leandro Trossard, with a £15.5m deal touted as Arsenal look to raise funds.
