Arsenal face Saliba scare, weigh winger moves
West Ham may sell Konstantinos Mavropanos to raise funds, with Arsenal among suitors. The ex-Gunner could be available, though right-back remains Arsenal’s likelier defensive need.
Opinion piece argues Arsenal already have Trossard’s replacement in-house after his exit, suggesting Arteta’s evolution is under way.
Arsenal prepare a €40m bid for RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa after his World Cup rise. Leipzig want €60m, with Newcastle and Juventus keen. Trossard’s exit increases urgency for a new left winger.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is open to leaving Arsenal after a season behind David Raya. With Illan Meslier signed, the 31-year-old seeks first-team football following costly cup errors.
Arsenal consider PSG’s Bradley Barcola to bolster the left wing, with Liverpool also interested. Morgan Rogers remains the top target but Aston Villa demand a huge fee.
Arsenal’s stars have 9 World Cup goals from five players, second only to PSG’s tally. Scorers include Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz.
Report claims Arsenal risk tapping-up questions over Bruno Guimaraes amid interest, with Newcastle insisting the midfielder is not for sale. Any breach would need to be proven.
Arsenal’s window gathers pace as Mikel Arteta starts pre-season, with a major signing reportedly close by Monday.
Arsenal track Atletico’s Julian Alvarez but he will decide after the World Cup, with Barcelona preferred and a €500m clause. Arsenal agree £17m sale of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, eyeing a left-sided attacker.
Arsenal are expected to bid around £30m for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis as a Trossard replacement after agreeing his £17m Besiktas move. Tzolis hit 22 goals and 29 assists in 2025-26.
William Saliba limps off for France with a back issue in the World Cup semi-final vs Spain, saying ‘My back is gone’. The centre-back had been managing niggles, raising Arsenal concerns before 2026-27.
Roma seek at least €60m for Manu Koné. Manchester United are leading the race, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea also in contact. No agreement confirmed despite reports of a €53m deal.
Juventus discuss ex-Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun if a Kolo Muani move from PSG stalls. Monaco want at least €50m after his 19 goals, while Juve weigh a package near €40m for Kolo Muani.
Speculation piece links a £100m target to Arsenal over Man City, drawing ‘Merino vibes’ after the Spaniard’s World Cup impact.
Hamburg push to sign Fábio Vieira permanently after his loan, but need Arsenal to cut their price below €10m. Arsenal want more and may wait for higher bidders as Vieira is expected to leave.
Tottenham monitor Morgan Rogers as Arsenal prepare a £90m-£100m bid. Villa value the winger at £130m, with the player keen on a move. A Spurs swoop would challenge Arsenal’s pursuit.
