THE KINGS takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours involving Arsenal
Arsenal have been looking to bolster their midfield all year, to help in their bid for the league title. As per earlier reports, one of their top targets is Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić.
Now Il Messaggero (via Fichajes) reports that Lazio are ready to sell the Serbian powerhouse as they feel his mind is no longer in Rome. However, the report states that they will not accept any offer less than €100m, despite his contract expiring next year.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal want to sign Barcelona defender Eric García in this window to add depth to their backline.
However, the report states that, García is only focused on Barcelona whom he has a contract with till 2026.
According to Media Foot, Arsenal have inquired to Real Madrid regarding a move for outcast winger Eden Hazard this winter.
Hazard has failed to replicate his performances for Chelsea at Real Madrid and the club have moved on from him. He is looking for new pastures to reinvigorate himself, and Arsenal could be a surprise location for him to revamp.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal are hell-bent on signing Barcelona starlet Alejandro Balde next summer to further improve their left wing.
Balde’s contract expires in 2024, with Barcelona wanting to renew the defender till 2027. However, the report states that attraction from other clubs is making the Catalans nervous of losing him.
Ukrainian publication Sport Arena has reported that Arsenal are inching closer to secure the services of Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Shakthar Donetsk were previously asking for a price of £100m for their electrifying winger but have now accepted whatever terms the Gunners are offering.
The London based club have suggested that 30%of the fees will be in bonuses, while the Miners want the amount to be 20%. And as soon as the two teams come to a conclusion about the payment structure, Mudryk could join Arsenal.
According to GiveMeSport, Arsenal’s transfer target Dusan Vlahovic is eager to join the current Premier League leaders.
The Serbian striker joined Juventus last January but has failed to make an impression in Turin.
With Gunners competing for multiple strikers across Europe, Vlahovic could be an interesting signing to replace the injured Gabriel Jesus.
With Arsenal galloping towards the Premier League title and Juventus suffering from financial problems, Vlahovic has shown keen interest in a transfer to the Emirates.
According to Calciomercatoweb, Arsenal along with fierce local rivals Chelsea are the favourites to land Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka.
Ndicka’s contract expires at the end of this season and is seen by many (including Arsenal) as a great option to sign as a free agent.
Italian news publication Correire dello Sport has conveyed that Arsenal are mulling over a swoop of transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio.
The Gunners have identified Milinkovic-Savic as the replacement of Youri Tielemans, with the latter’s possibility of joining Arsenal fading away.
The report suggests that Arsenal have already made contacts with the Serbian’s entourage to discuss a possible transfer.
The veteran midfielder’s transfer from Lazio is ‘highly likely’ and the Gunner could capitalize this opportunity to sign him.
Aston Villa’s boss Unai Emery is looking to sign former employee Mohamed Elneny from Arsenal, according to Sunday Mirror (via HITC). The Egyptian midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal, and could push for a move away from the Emirates.
The Gunners are prepared to let-go off Elneny for a fee in the region of £6m with his contract with the club expiring at the end of the season.
Arsenal want to sign a forward and are keeping tabs on Roma striker Tammy Abraham, according to La Repubblica (h/t Voce Giallo Rossa).
The former Chelsea man hasn’t been in great goalscoring form this term, scoring just 3 goals in 16 Serie A appearances. He is on Manchester United’s radar, too.
Arsenal are certain that they will complete the signing of Mykhaylo Mudryk this month, even though negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk have proved to be tough.
That is according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive Substack column for CaughtOffside, where he further claims that there are no deadlines in the negotiations.
“Of course Arsenal are confident, and Arteta too,” Romano stated.
“But reaching an agreement with Shakhtar is crucial, they were so strong in negotiations also in August when they turned down €30m from Everton when it sounded like a great bid. No deadlines have been mentioned in the negotiations, as of now; talks continue.”
According to a report in The Daily Mail, Mikel Arteta is desperate to bolster his options in attack, and is keen to add both Mykhaylo Mudryk and Joao Felix to his squad as he attempts to consolidate the club’s push for the Premier League title.
Atletico Madrid want £13 million up front loan fee, with additional costs taking the short-term deal to £16 million, which is fending off most suitors. Arsenal are hoping to negotiate a reduced price for Felix, who is also attracting interest from Manchester United.
Arsenal have reportedly joined Manchester City the race to sign 19-year-old PAOK wonderkid Giannis Konstantelias.
That’s according to a Standard Sport report, which claims the Gunners are set to send scouts to watch the talented teenager during January.Konstantelias, 19, is valued at around £10m and has garnered interest from a host of European clubs after shining in Super League Greek.
As per Fichajes, Arsenal are monitoring Real Sociedad attacking midfielder Brais Méndez who has caught the eye of manager Mikel Arteta.
Méndez has been phenomenal for Real Sociedad this season having scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in 24 games. Reportedly, he is valued at €50m by Real Sociedad.
According to Christian Falk, Arsenal have joined Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back Evan Ndicka.
The Frenchman’s contract expires this summer and has been offered a three-year contract. However, Arsenal are in talks with Ndicka’s agent, although it’s nothing concrete at the moment.
According to a report from Fichajes, Arsenal want to make Declan Rice one of their top signings ahead of the 2023-24 season and are ready to make a huge offer to West Ham.
Rice’s contract expires in 2024 and a lot of big clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea are interested in the services of the England international.
According to CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal will not be swayed into a bidding war by Chelsea’s approach as the two cross-London rivals go head-to-head for the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Mudryk has emerged as Mikel Arteta’s top target as they look to add some depth to their frontline for their ongoing title push and they have already made a bid of ‘under €70m’ with Shakhtar demanding in the region of €100m.
The Blues are hoping to trump the Gunners, but Mudryk seemingly has his heart set on a move to the Emirates.
Arsenal have more direct talks scheduled with Shakhtar on Mykhaylo Mudryk. And #CFC are meeting with Shakhtar representatives at Stamford Bridge. Mudryk wants the move to #AFC. pic.twitter.com/vVGSJxfuvb
According to Brazilian journalist Kaliel Machado Dorneles (h/t CaughtOffside), Arsenal are interested in signing 19-year-old right-back Lucas Kawan from Grêmio.
The journalist further claimed that the Gunners could face stiff competition from the City Group and would be sold for a high fee considering his contract expires in 2025.
According to a report by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney (h/t Gooner Talk), Arsenal are still £17.6 million short of meeting Shakhtar’s £88 million price tag for Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are meticulously monitoring the situation and are ready to match the asking price for the prodigious Ukrainian should negotiations between the Gunners and Shakhtar break down.
Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta has cleared the air around future signings at the English club.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Mikel Arteta has said that he’s looking to improve his squad in every window and the higher managerial hierarchy at the club makes the final decision.
Arteta revealed that looking at his current squad the Gunners need to bring reinforcements in every window to bolster their roster.
Arteta on new signings: “It’s a question for Edu and the board to respond. We are trying to improve the squad in every window”. ⚪️🔴 #AFC”This is no different, we will do our best because we cannot waste any window with the squad numbers that we have, so we shall try”. pic.twitter.com/BLywcafj6e
Calciomercato has reported that Arsenal could ignite their interest in Liverpool’s Arthur Melo. The Brazilian midfielder has failed to mark an impression at Anfield owing to his injuries.
And if the former Barcelona player could prove his fitness, Mikel Arteta could try and sign Arthur.
The Gunners need a strong bench strength for constant rotation and currently lack impactful players coming on from the bench, something Arthur can change.
According to a report from ESPN, Arsenal have extended Bukayo Saka’s tenure at the Emirates until 2024 by activating a clause in his contract.
The Gunner’s are competing to extend Saka’s contract beyond 2024 but this clause ensures that they won’t lose him until then.
The England international has received massive interest from multiple European elites, and the Gunners were hopeful to tie down Saka to a new deal as they continue their gallop towards the Premier League title.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have stepped-up their efforts to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk with a new bid.
The Gunners had previously offered Shakhtar an offer worth 40m plus 20m add-ons but the club had rejected the English club’s initial offer.
Arsenal have improved their proposal to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk, confirmed — as talks are on after €40m plus €20m bid rejected. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFCIt’s up to Shakhtar now, as @yehor__d reported.🔵 Chelsea, also interested in Mudryk in case Arsenal deal collapses. #AFC remain priority. pic.twitter.com/YBYWFSlZSy
Fichajes has reported that Arsenal is looking to offer Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo an offer worth €60m.
The Seagulls’ central midfielder is being chased by multiple English clubs with the Gunners submitting the first offer for the Ecuadorian.
Mikel Arteta has started with Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey in his midfield this summer, and will need a backup if he wants to continue his charge towards the English title.
As per Calciomercatoweb, Juventus want to include currently out-on-loan midfielder Arthur Melo in a deal for Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães.
The report states that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of the Brazilian midfielder, and Juventus are looking to make the most of it to sign his compatriot.
Arsenal are looking for reinforcements in order to help their strong run of form in the Premier League. According to reports in CalcioMercatoWeb, the Gunners are among a number of clubs eyeing a move for the Frenchman having been convinced by his excellent displays at the World Cup in Qatar.
It is suggested that Arsenal would also be willing to wait and secure the 27-year-old on a free transfer in just a matter of months time.
Arsenal have triggered the option to extend William Saliba’s contract by a further 12 months until June 2024 as talks on a new deal continue. Saliba has been exceptional in defence so far for the Gunners.
🚨 Arsenal have activated option to extend William Saliba contract until June 2024. Existing terms were due to end June 2023 & deadline to trigger extra 12 months was Dec 31. Arsenal did so in recent days. Talks continue over fresh deal @TheAthleticFC #AFC https://t.co/c2qfetlxJd
Arsenal and Manchester United are set to battle it out for the signing of promising midfielder Sivert Mannsverk from Scandinivian outfit Molde.
The 20-year-old has already made 25 times in the Norwegian top flight this term, and was called up to the senior international squad last month.
According to Jeunes Footeux, his progress has piqued the interest of both the Gunners and the Red Devils, who are now engaged in a straight tussle for his services. It is believed that Mannsverk could be available for around £9m.
Arsenal are reportedly to be interested in making a move for Inter Milan’s soon-to-be free agent defender Milan Skriniar.
The Slovakian international has been the subject of much transfer speculation recently, with clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur vying for his services.
And Italian outlet Calciomercato have said the Gunners are now amongst the clubs said to be keeping a close eye on his contract situation. A towering centre-back renowned for his tackling and heading, Skriniar is regarded as a world-class defender by many.
The Gunners are looking for a new defender and are planning to hijack Skriniar as Spurs and PSG seemingly lose ground in their pursuit of Skriniar.
According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal is exploring the option to sign Joao Felix on loan. After the injury to Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Arteta has been hunting for possible replacements with Felix’s name popping up on his list.
And with the Portuguese forward pushing for a move away from Spain, the Gunners want to sign Felix on loan as it’s a cheaper option.
The club is prepared to spend £8m for Joao Felix’s 6-month loan spell along with incurring his wages worth £250k-a-week.
Having rejected Arsenal’s opening bid of €60 million for Mykhaylo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk’s vice director has declared that the club will only accept a much higher offer for the Ukrainian winger.
“€60 million it’s not enough to sign Mudryk. Our director said that we need a bid closer to [Jack] Grealish fee than Antony to sell Mudryk,” Shakhtar vice director Carlo Nicolini stated.
“We’re not even considering a bid with €40m as fixed fee.”
Shakhtar vice director Nicolini on Arsenal-Mudryk deal: “€60m it’s not enough to sign Mudryk. Our director said that we need a bid closer to Grealish fee than Antony to sell Mudryk”, tells @calciomercatoit. 🚨🇺🇦 #AFC”We’re not even considering a bid with €40m as fixed fee”. pic.twitter.com/vQOmbfThaZ
Pep Guardiola wants to recruit Arsenal defender Ben White to Manchester City, according to the Italian publication Calciomercato.
White is allegedly on City’s radar as Guardiola looks to add fresh defenders to the Etihad. White is content with his situation at Arsenal, so a transfer to one of their Premier League rivals appears improbable.
According to The Telegraph, Arsenal have had a £55 million opening bid for top target Mykhaylo Mudryk rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Gunners have made it their priority to sign a winger during the January transfer window in a bid to boost their Premier League title challenge.
Mudryk has been identified as their top winter target after tracking his progress since last summer, but Shakhtar Donetsk have slapped a whopping £85m asking price on his head.
Arsenal are still in negotiations with the Ukrainian side and are expected to return with a fresh second offer for Mudryk, who is keen on a move to the Emirates.
According to Football London, Tielemans is currently in fresh talks with Arsenal about a move to the North London club. The Gunners have long been linked with a move to sign Youri Tielemans from Leicester City.
The Belgian has entered the final year of his contract. He will have less than six months remaining from next week, and the winter window will be Leicester’s final opportunity to recoup some of the initial investment.
If they don’t, he will walk away for free in the summer. Arsenal still have Tielemans on their list and are the front-runners in the chase to land his services.
Arsenal have placed a bid amounting to £55 million including add-ons for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk. However, Shakhtar are holding out for more money.
Mudryk has been followed by Arsenal all year along with other big European clubs. But, his heart is set on Arsenal and personal terms are more or less agreed upon.
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Arsenal are making good progress in their bid to extend Gabriel Martinelli’s contract, and Fabrizio Romano has the latest update.
Martinelli’s current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2024, although Arsenal has the option to extend it for another two years.
The Gunners faithful are desperate to see him put pen to paper on a new deal, and Romano has some positive news. While it’s not finalized yet, talks over a new long-term deal are into the advanced stages, and it’s getting ever-closer.
Negotiations between Gabriel Martinelli and Arsenal on new long term deal are progressing to the final stages 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFCIt’s not done or fully agreed yet, also nothing signed – but it’s getting closer.Martinelli, Saka and Saliba are #AFC priorities in terms of new contracts. pic.twitter.com/XP4JJlQ24Q
Arsenal have been heavily linked with Shakhtar Donetsk’s Mykhaylo Mudryk in recent months. And with the January transfer window fast-aproaching, the Gunners have the perfect opportunity to pounce.
Now, journalist Nicolo Schira has revealed on Twitter that Gunners talks over Mudryk move are in progress.
The revered transfer journalist said that while cash-rich Newcastle are also interested in the 21-year-old, the Gunners hold the upper hand, having already reached an agreement in principle with the winger.
Talks in progress for Mykhaylo #Mudryk to #Arsenal from #Shakhtar. The winger has already reached an agreement in principle with #Gunners, which pushing to sign him. #Newcastle are also interested in him. #transfers #AFC https://t.co/nSqLHWMJIF
Arsenal have triggered the extension option in Charlie Patino’s contract which will keep him at the club till 2025. His salary will remain the same.
The Gunners believe Patino has the potential to become a key first-team member in the future and will discuss a new long-term deal with his agents in the coming months.
Arsenal have now triggered the option to extend Charlie Patino’s contract, it will be valid until June 2025 — as first called by @charles_watts. Salary will be the same. ⚪️🔴 #AFCNegotiations with his agents will take place in the next months to discuss a new long term deal. pic.twitter.com/roTqAM6YZZ
Amid growing interest from Fulham for Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares, Mikel Arteta has commented on whether or not the player would be sold in January.
“We know where we are in terms of the squad and also the numbers that we have, so we’re going to be extremely cautious in what we do in this window,” Arteta conceded, probably hinting at keeping Cedric till the end of the season.
Arteta on Fulham interest in signing Cédric Soares: “We know where we are in terms of the squad and also the numbers that we have, so we’re going to be extremely cautious in what we do in this window”. ⚪️🔴 #AFCFulham interest is genuine, but nothing is advanced yet. pic.twitter.com/9xgf1ZOszo
According to Media Foot, PSG are still very interested in signing Arsenal defender William Saliba despite the Frenchman’s impending contract extension.
The French outfit are in constant dialogue with the Arsenal defender’s representatives over a potential summer move, with the open to moving back to his homeland as he strives for a permanent place in the France national team setup.
The Athletic reported in October Saliba’s deal has a 2023 expiration date with a 2024 extension option. Gunners are yet to enter in talks with the 21-year-old.
Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid creative attacker Joao Felix, with the Daily Record now reporting the Gunners are ahead of the queue to sign the Portuguese star.
The report adds that the Spanish club are ready to let Felix leave the club on loan, with a Premier League move on the cards. However, Los Rojiblancos wants Felix’s future club to pay his full wages, and will also demand a loan fee worth £8 million.
Manchester United are also said to be interested in Felix’s services, but Arsenal are in the pole position to sign the forward as they seek Gabriel Jesus’ replacement following his knee surgery.
According to Brazilian media outlet Lance, Gabriel Martinelli is on the verge of extending his contract at Emirates until 2027.
The Brazilian winger had attracted interest from across Europe after contract extension talks were delayed between the player and Arsenal.
But the Gunners were desperate to tie him down to a contract after his constant exploits for the North London outfit. Martinelli will now put pen to paper on a four-year deal, as his stature grows under Arteta.
A report from Fichajes has revealed that Arsenal have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.
The electrifying winger has had a breakthrough season in Manchester, helping the Red Devils secure victories from tricky situations.
With the addition of Garnacho, the Gunner’s forward battery could have more depth and quality with Arteta looking to guide Arsenal to the Premier League title.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal are planning to extend Charlie Patino’s deal by two years by triggering an extension clause in his current contract.
The 19-year-old has been with the club since 2015 and is largely considered as the club’s most talented academy prospect.
Currently loaned out to Championship side Blackpool, Patino has been a staple in the Blackpool midfield this season and has made 18 appearances, scoring twice and providing the same number of assists.
His exploits in the Championship have piqued the curiosity of a number of teams across Europe, with speculations in Spain stating Barcelona are interested in signing him.
Arsenal will try to look for signings in the January transfer market, according to Gunners coach Mikel Arteta.
“We are looking to strengthen the team. This squad still doesn’t have the luxury of not maximising every single window. We have to do that because it’s really important,’ Arteta said (quotes via Daily Mail).
“We have to get the right profile, it has to be the right player to take us to the next level.”
Arsenal are preparing themselves to trigger the release clause of former employee Ismael Bennacer, according to Corriere dello Sport via Sports Witness.
The Algerian midfielder has attracted interest from all over Europe after his exploits in Italy. And with multiple clubs competing for him, the Gunners want to meet the £44m mentioned in his release clause and sign Bennacer.
The Gunners currently sit at the pinnacle of the Premier League table, but if they want to continue their fairytale they’ll need to make some strong signings in January.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that there is no news regarding Gabriel Martinelli’s contract situation.
“No news on Gabriel’s new deal now, we are extremely happy with him – you can keep asking in the next weeks,” Arteta said.
Arteta on Gabriel Martinelli new deal: “No news on Gabriel’s new deal now, we are extremely happy with him – you can keep asking in the next weeks” ⚪️🔴🇧🇷 #AFC“Gabriel Jesus? It’s very difficult to put a timeframe, knowing him I prefer not to give a return date away”. pic.twitter.com/W5wKgv92eH
According to Repubblica, Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Adrien Rabiot in the January transfer window.
Juventus want to avoid losing the French midfielder for free in the summer and are willing to offload him for a cut-price deal. Arsenal want to capitalise on the opportunity and strengthen their midfield as they enter the second half of the season as Premier League leaders.
Arsenal are increasingly confident of signing Ferran Torres in the January transfer window, according to Dean Jones.
“[Arsenal] really like Ferran Torres, and they clearly believe he might become available because they inquired about him in the summer as well. So, if they’re sniffing around him again now, they sense that something’s up,” Jones told GIVEMESPORT.
Arsenal want to sign a versatile forward capable of covering for Gabriel Jesus while he recovers from injury.
Brighton have asserted that they will not sell Argentinian World Cup-winning midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister, in the upcoming transfer window despite interest from many clubs including Arsenal, reports Fichajes.
According to the report, Brighton currently are looking to extend the midfielder’s contract and aren’t interested in any offer no matter what the price is.
According to a report from Corriere dello Sport, Dusan Vlahović’s agent is well aware of the interest in the player from top European clubs, including Arsenal, stating that a transfer in January is not beyond the realms of possibility.
Juventus are adamant on keeping one of their biggest assets. However, the Bianconeri would be willing to sell the Serbian striker if an offer of at least £80 million arrives.
Arsenal are probably the team that are the most interested in signing the 22-year-old. but it remains to be seen if they will spend such a huge amount. Regardless, Vlahović has a seemingly high ceiling and is definitely one for both the present and the future.
It was reported a few days ago that Arsenal were interested in signing Isco. Now that his contract termination with Sevilla has become official, a report from Fichajes is stating that Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is keen to bring Isco to the Emirates Stadium.
Arteta believes that signing the former Real Madrid midfielder is a great market opportunity and that he can help the Spaniard revive his best form.
Arsenal are interested in signing Argentinian World Cup hero and Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, according to a report from AS.
Mac Allister played a significant role for the Albiceleste and was one of the best midfielders throughout the campaign. Gunners will be eyeing a move for the 23-year-old next summer.
According to El Nacional, Arsenal are in communication with former player and Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, who is most likely to leave Madrid in the upcoming window.
Ceballos has been reportedly linked with another former club of his Real Betis, however, the move is now doubtful, and he could make his return to London to help Arsenal in their bid for the Premier League title.
As per Daily Mail, Arsenal and Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli will renew with the Gunners in a deal which will see him go from earning £70,000 per week to £200,000 per week.
Martinelli has been impressive for Arsenal this campaign, helping them to top the league table before the World Cup break. With his contract expiring in 2024, there were worries he may leave, which are all but quelled now.
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According to 90min, the Gunners are prepared to drop their pursuit of Brazilian prodigy Danilo to accommodate the transfer of Youri Tielemans from Leicester City.
With Arsenal sitting at the pinnacle of the Premier League table, they will need to update their midfield if they want to win silverware this summer.
The Belgian international would bring experience and stability in the midfield and the Gunners would have to fork out a fee of around £20m to sign the veteran.
Evening Standard has reported that the Gunners are ramping up their process of signing Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid.
Los Rojiblancos have attached a price tag of £26m to the Brazilian forward and with the Gunners hunting for a forward, Cunha could be a valuable addition.
With Gabriel Jesus out injured, the Brazilian’s comrade could add the flair and finishing that the Gunners could miss in Jesus’ absence.
According to BILD, Arsenal will have to shell out a fee of £10.4m for the services of Marcus Thuram.
Mikel Arteta had previously identified the French forward as an ideal replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus.
And now with the World Cup silver medalist pushing for a switch away from the Foals, the Gunners could pounce on this opportunity to bring Thuram to Emirates.
Borussia Monchengladbach would look to sell him in January for money instead of letting go off him for free in the summer of 2023.
Arsenal might not be able to sign one of Italy’s most promising players, Nicolo Zaniolo, as the Roma forward prepares to reach an agreement with the Giallarossi over a contract extension.
The Gunners did inquire about the player but, according to Football Italia, Zaniolo’s agent has revealed the player’s intentions to continue at Roma beyond 2024.
“There are no clouds on the horizon, we have an excellent rapport with Roma and Tiago Pinto and we’ve agreed that we’ll discuss a contract extension in the future when the club think it’s best. Now, the most important thing is to focus on work and performance on the pitch. The club know that we are ready to sit down and negotiate. I repeat that the rapport with Pinto is excellent and Zaniolo is happy in Rome and with fans,” said Zaniolo’s agent Claudio Vigorelli.
According to Fichajes, Palmeiras’ defensive midfielder Danilo Oliviera is one of the four players that Arsenal intend to sign.
Danilo has been on Gunners’ radars since a while and will shore up the midfield for Mikel Arteta.
According to Sportskeeda, Arsenal is the latest club to join the pursuit of free agent Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United player saw his contract being terminated after a revealing interview with Piers Morgan.
Now the Gunners are looking to bring in a replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus to lead their attack. Mikel Arteta’s team currently sit at the pinnacle of the Premier League and wants to capture the title at the end of the season.
With the Portuguese forward still looking to find a team that provides European football, North London could be an ideal home for the veteran striker.
Arsenal are interested in a cut-price move for the 23-year-old Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo at the end of the season and they are ready to make an offer of around €25 million in June, according to Radio Radio.
The Roma man has seen talks over a new contract reach an deadlock, raising doubts over his long-term future at the Italian capital.
The report claims that this opens the door for rival teams, Juventus and Milan, and that “the English sirens of Arsenal” can be heard. It’s suggested that Arsenal could even try to pounce for a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer.
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Arsenal are in pole position to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk in January.
Di Marzio said to Soccer News: “Mudryk is a really good player. AC Milan wanted him in the summer in case Rafael Leão left, but he was too expensive for Milan. Right now, Arsenal are trying to secure him because they know they are dealing with a very talented player. But whether it will work out in January… I don’t know.”
“But whether it will work out in January… I don’t know. That they are in pole-position to capture him is certain, though. But: Shakhtar are a tough negotiating partner and they are likely to ask around €35m for him.”
According to 90min, Arsenal are in regular contact with Adrien Rabiot’s entourage as the Frenchman eyes a move to the Premier League in the summer.
Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Spurs are the other Premier League teams that are preparing for a swoop for the Juventus midfielder, while Barcelona have also reportedly joined the race.
Manchester City are plotting a sensational signing for the next summer as they aim to sign Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, according to 90min.
City are willing to make Saka the highest-paid player at the Etihad Stadium and have held an active interest in the player, whose contract situation at Arsenal has dragged on for over a year.
With Saka’s contract with the Gunners expiring in 2024, City could make a huge effort to lure the 21-year-old England international.
Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco, who signed Sevilla six months ago, has been told by the club to leave due to disciplinary reasons.
Now, Arsenal, along with Spurs, were two teams that were interested in signing the Spanish playmaker in the summer, according to The Sun, and could consider making a January move for the player.
However, Wolves are another team that might be in the race, thanks to Julen Lopetegui and his past with Isco at the Spanish national team, Real Madrid, and Sevilla.
Arsenal want to bring a forward in January and have identified Wolves’ Pedro Neto as a target, according to The Express.
Neto is a versatile forward as he can operate both on the flanks and through the middle, and Gunners do need someone who can operate as a centre-forward in Gabriel Jesus’ absence.
Joao Felix is at crossroads at Atletico Madrid and is looking for a way out. There are multiple teams interested in the securing the services of the Portuguese international but the starlet is keen to move to Arsenal in January, according to reports in the Mirror.
Aston Villa are one of the team’s interested in the player but Felix wants to join Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal is competing to sign 18-year-old Ivan Fresneda, according to AS. The young defender has attracted interest from other English clubs, and Mikel Arteta wants to secure his signature before others.
The Gunners are at the pinnacle of the Premier League table and would want a handful of backups considering the hectic season that lies in front of them. The Spanish defender has a release clause of €30m which could increase with the amount of appearances he makes.
According to Sportsmole, Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson wants to extend his Gunner’s contract. The forward has failed to find constant starts at the Emirates but still wants to fight for a position in Arteta’s eleven.
Nelson has been a part of Arsenal’s setup since an early age and he doesn’t want to leave his boyhood club despite having minimal opportunities to showcase his talent.
“I’d love to stay. I’m 23 now so I’ve been here a long time and I’m Arsenal through and through.So to be playing, even in games just like this [friendlies], I’m delighted.”
said the forward
“Of course injuries are just a minor setback, but of course I just look towards the future and hopefully I can play many more years at the club.”
elaborated Nelson after Arsenal’s friendly against AC Milan.
According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Arsenal have approached Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s representatives to discuss a possible transfer.
The Serbian midfielder had an intriguing World Cup and with his Lazio contract coming to an end, the veteran is being chased by the Gunners.
Arsenal are currently leading the Premier League race heading into the New Year, and would like to maintain their spot until the end of the season.
And Savic could be a crucial piece for Mikel Arteta if he wants to lift silverware with the Gunners considering the busy schedule the North London outfit would have after resumption.
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According to Tuttosport, as relayed by football.london, Arsenal have asked for information from Dusan Vlahovic’s representatives regarding his availability in January.
Following Gabriel Jesus’ knee injury, the Gunners may be obliged to enter the transfer market for a striker solution next month in order to avoid falling behind in the Premier League title race.
And Mikel Arteta’s side are ready to reignite an interest in the Serbian, with suggestions emerging that Juventus would be willing to sanction a sale for the striker if they receive offers of around €80 million, the sum they paid to acquire him from Fiorentina a year ago.
THE KINGS Brazil has concluded that Arsenal will have to pay €50m for the signature of their Brazilian transfer target. The Gunners were eyeing 15-year-old Estevao from Palmeiras after monitoring Danilo and Endrick.
But the talent producing factory have put a hefty price tag on Estevao in an attempt to keep the followers away.
According to Sportsbible, the Gunners are eyeing another Atletico Madrid player namely Mario Hermoso. The veteran defender is on the way away from Spain and Arsenal are interested to get him onboard.
And with Arsenal already leading the race to sign Felix, there raid on Los Rojiblancos could be successful for the English outfit.
According to Fabrizio Romano in his Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside, no clubs, including Arsenal, are favourites to sign Portuguese superstar João Félix.
Félix has cut a frustrating figure at Atlético Madrid and wants to leave the club, having been on the periphery under Diego Simeone.
This comes across as a big blow to Arsenal potential plans as a lot of clubs are vying for the 23-year-old’s signature, meaning their plans to sign another forward might hit a roadblock.
According to multiple reports, Arsenal is looking to sign a replacement for Thomas Partey in the January transfer window. And one player who had caught their eye was Brazilian wonderkid Danilo, according to IG Esporte.
But unfortunately, the Gunners have changed their minds as they have their eyes laid on other transfer targets, according to The Athletic.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal is planning a swoop of Atletico Madrid’s forward Matheus Cunha.
La Rojiblancos are prepared to let go off their Brazilian striker with Wolves currently leading the race but Mikel Arteta will look to lure Cunha to the Emirates.
The Spanish manager needs to find a replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus, and his comrade could be the perfect cover.
According to Football.London, Arsenal have reignited their interest in Marco Asensio. The Spanish winger’s future in Spain is under major concern with an exit looking like a favourable option for both the parties.
With Gabriel Jesus out injured, it’s very crucial for Mikel Arteta to sign a forward to continue his title charge.
If they Gunners fail to land Mudryk, they could really aim to get Asensio to North London.
Arsenal are now one of the favourites to sign wantaway Atletico Madrid and Portugal striker Joao Félix in the winter, reports Marca.
Félix is no longer wanted at Atletico Madrid, and the forward wants to find his next club as soon as possible. With Gabriel Jesus’ long-term injury, Arsenal are looking for a striker to lead their front line, and see the Portuguese star as the ideal candidate.
According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal’s administration are confident that Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk and Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans will both join the club in the upcoming transfer window.
Tielemans has reportedly agreed a deal with Arsenal this summer and will join the club on a free transfer after his contract expires at the end of the season.
Mudryk has earlier stated he is keen on a move to Arsenal, however, Shakhtar Donetsk will hold out on a large fee, which the Gunners hope to bring down.
As per Fichajes, Arsenal are keen on signing Barcelona’s Spanish forward, Ferran Torres. The report suggests that Torres’ days are numbered at Barcelona and an exit could be on the cards.
Arsenal will be rivalled by cross-city rivals Tottenham Hotspur with AC Milan also being linked with a move.
According to CalcioMercato, Arsenal are keeping tabs on former academy player AC Milan midfielder Ismaël Bennacer’s contract situation.
As per the report, Bennacer’s priority is to renew with AC Milan, however, in case he does not extend with them, Arsenal may look to bring him back to The Emirates.
Arsenal could make a move for 21-year-old Benfica striker Gonçalo Ramos in the coming weeks, according to transfer insider Dean Jones (via Give Me Sport).
Ramos scored a hattrick in the Round of 16 against Switzerland in what was his first-ever World Cup start for Portugal. Manchester United have been scouting him since a long time, while Newcastle United, Leeds United, and Wolves are also said to be interested in the Portuguese international.
A report from SPORT indicated that Arsenal were interested in signing Memphis Depay, owing to Gabriel Jesus’ untimely injury at the World Cup.
However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now revealed, via his exclusive Substack column for CaughtOffside, that there have been no negotiations between any club and the player.
“At the moment, there are no negotiations ongoing between Depay and any other club. It could be a great opportunity for many clubs, for sure; but Barça have to decide if they want to sell Memphis or not,” said Romano.
Arsenal are reportedly considering Barcelona forward Memphis Depay to be an emergency cover for their injured talisman Gabriel Jesus, according to SPORT.
The Brazilian forward could be out of action for up to three months, and have identified Depay to be the short-term replacement.
A report from Fichajes suggests that Arsenal are closely monitoring Barcelona forward Ferran Torres.
The Spanish attacker was an influential cog in Luis Enrique’s attacking lineup scoring crucial goals.
With Barcelona possessing a strong forward battery without Torres, they wouldn’t mind letting go of the youngster if a lucrative bid arrives.
The former Manchester City player is well versed with the Premier League and could help the Gunners continue their hunt for silverware.
The Gunners have seen their bid for American international Yunus Musah being rejected by Spanish team Valencia, as per FCInterNews. The young midfielder was an influential player in the World Cup showcasing his talent in Qatar.
Reportedly the Gunners saw a bid being rejected by the Spanish club, as other English clubs are still chasing Musah’s signature.
According to the Mirror, Arsenal have agreed terms with Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka.
The French centre-back is the Gunner’s first signing of 2023, as Ndicka will join the North London outfit at the end of the season for a free transfer.
Mikel Arteta had swooped in before Ndicka’s other suitors to finalise a deal for the Gunners as he looks to add more strength to an already excellent backline at the Emirates.
Arsenal are in pole position to land the services of highly-rated Serbian hitman Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus, according to Calciomercato.
The report adds that Juventus are prepared to offload Vlahovic in the January transfer window, and that the north Londoners are at the front of the queue to bring the Serbia international striker to the Emirates Stadium in midway through the season.
Interestingly, Vlahovic was the priority target for Arsenal in the last January window before he switched to Juventus from Fiorentina.
However, the Serbian wanted only to move to Juventus and turned down a potential switch to the Emirates Stadium. Things haven’t gone as smoothly as Vlahovic would have wanted since his £63 million move to Turin, though.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal and Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli is attracting interest from Ligue 1 giants PSG who are monitoring his contract situation.
Martinelli has been impressive for Arsenal this season, having scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 14 league games. His contract expires in 2024, and as of now, there’s no hint of him extending.
PSG will be looking to sign him for a bargain in case he doesn’t renew, however, the report states that Barcelona and AC Milan are also interested in the Brazilian.
Juventus are currently being investigated by Italian authorities and UEFA for potential capital gains crimes and secret payments. This has opened the opportunity for Arteta’s side to sign Vlahovic and Juve target Milinkovic-Savic as well according to the reports.
Arsenal were among the teams monitoring former Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham, and with an injury to Gabriel Jesus, Gunners could be looking to fast-track their interest.
According to reports in the Radio Radio, Abraham is apparently unhappy at Roma and the English striker could be available for a fee of around £43m.
Arsenal are keen on signing Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah, who impressed at the World Cup playing for United States.
According to 90min, Arsenal have been monitoring the youngster’s progress ever since he left their academy in 2019, with Chelsea and Liverpool also keeping tabs on the player.
Valencia are eager to tie Musah down with a new contract. His current contract expires in 2026 and includes a €100 million release clause.
Arsenal have joined Paris Saint-Germain in the chase for Palmeiras’ latest wonderkid Estêvão Willian (born 24 April 2007), THE KINGS understands.
Estêvão plays as a winger and has been labelled as one of the hottest prospects from Brazil. Palmeiras have already rejected an offer from PSG, but Arsenal have been in touch with the 15-year-old’s representatives.
According to Corriere della Sera, via Tuttojuve, Arsenal will attempt to sign Sergej Milinković-Savić from Lazio with all their might in January.
The Serbian midfielder has just 18 months remaining on his current contract with Lazio and could be tempted to leave the Italian club in January, with Lazio also likely to be willing to sell the midfielder in a bid to earn profits.
According to 90min, Arsenal is looking to recall Falorin Balogun back to England midway through his loan spell in France. Balogun currently operates for Reims in Ligue 1 and has bagged eight goals in fifteen appearances for the French outfit.
Now with Gabriel Jesus out injured, Mikel Arteta could bring Balogun back prematurely to continue his title charge.
Arsenal are still weighing up the possibility of bringing Balogun back because otherwise they’ll have to spend big in January to recruit a striker.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal will have to shell out a hefty amount if they want to acquire the services of Leroy Sane.
The Bayern Munich forward is highly unlikely to make a return to England, meaning the Gunners will have to find Gabriel Jesus’ replacement somewhere else.
Fabrizio Romano in his Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside revealed : “There has been some speculation, but there are no talks between Bayern and Arsenal for Sane as of today.I don’t see Bayern selling Sane in January unless a crazy bid arrives – their plan is to continue with him.”
According to El Nacional, Arsenal are willing to match PSV’s €50m evaluation of Netherlands striker Cody Gakpo, to replace the recently injured Gabriel Jesus.
Jesus will undergo surgery to heal his injured knee, which will, unfortunately, see him miss 3 months of action or more.
To challenge for the Premier League title, Arsenal need a top marksman up front, and reportedly Gakpo is seen as the ideal choice, particularly after his performances at the World Cup.
According to France Bleu Azur (via Daily Cannon), Arsenal are considering Carlos Soler to bolster their midfield next season.
The PSG central midfielder is deemed surplus to requirements at the Parc des Princes as the Ligue 1 outfit are eyeing a new midfielder. Also, it’s not the first time the Gunners have been linked to Soler.
Inter could be tempted to sell Denzel Dumfries to Arsenal if they include right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu in the deal, according to Calciomercatoweb.
The report further states that Arsenal would pip both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur if they agree to Inter’s demands of including the Japanese international.
According to a report from Fichajes, Arsenal will have to shell out €70m if they want to acquire German winger Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich.
The electrifying winger has explored his goal scoring touch for the German giants but could be interested to switch to England owing to his previous connections.
The German has started just eight matches for Bayern Munich this summer and with Arsenal lacking some firepower in the final third after the injury to Gabriel Jesus, Leroy Sane could be given more minutes by Mikel Arteta.
As per Calciomercato, Arsenal is keeping close tabs on Ecuador’s World Cup sensation Piero Hincapie.
The Bayern Leverkusen defender impressed with some magnificent outings in Qatar and has popped on the radar of multiple European elites.
The South American defender has looked solid in defense and could garner massive experience if he decided to switch to Arsenal.
According to SportBILD, Arsenal have joined the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Djibril Sow, who has so far impressed with Switzerland at the ongoing World Cup.
Mikel Arteta is keen to reinforce his midfield as he has had to heavily rely on Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka this season.
Vitoria Guimaraes’ central midfielder Ibrahima Bamba is going to be among the top transfer targets for Arsenal in the coming summer, according to Calciomercato.
The Ivory Coast midfielder is one of the hottest young prospects to have emerged from the Portuguese top flight and is on the radar of a lot of big clubs across Europe.
According to journalist Pete O’Rourke (speaking to GIVEMESPORT), Arsenal are interested in the possibility of bringing Bayern Munich and Germany winger Leroy Sane to the Emirates.
Sane isn’t currently looking to move from Bayern Munich due to regular game time under manager Julian Nagelsmann.
However, as per O’Rourke, his connections to Arsenal through Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Jesus, and Oleksandr Zinchenko could make him consider a move to the current Premier League leaders.
Arsenal have been linked with Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk for a number of months now and have reportedly found a breakthrough.
According to the Mirror, via the Daily Mail, Arsenal have agreed a deal in the region of €40m for the 21-year-old winger dubbed as ‘Ukrainian Neymar’ thanks to Edu’s work.
According to Calciomercatoweb, Arsenal are interested in signing Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio in January, but face stiff competition from Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus.
The 26-year-old’s future has been the subject of much speculation over the recent weeks, with a number of clubs thought to be interested in signing him.
Asensio, who will be a free agent at the end of the season, has yet to sign a new deal with Los Blancos and could move to the Premier League for free next season.
Mykhaylo Mudryk has sparked speculation around his future transfer destination by admitting that he would prefer a move to Arsenal over Real Madrid if it meant he would be a regular starter at his potential new club.
As cited by the Metro, he said, “From a purely hypothetical perspective if there was the option of being a bench player for Real Madrid or a starter for Arsenal, I’d probably choose Arsenal.”
According to Inter Live, Arsenal are interested in signing Hakan Calhanoglu in 2023.Per the source, the 74-cap Turkish international’s creative ‘armoury’ could prompt ‘some rich clubs’ to compete for his signature, with the Gunners and fellow Premier League rivals Aston Villa especially mentioned.
The report adds that Calhanoglu could be sold if an offer of around €30m arrives on the table for him, even if he is one of Inter’s high-profile stars.
Arsenal’s Portuguese right-back, Cedric Soares, wants to look for better pastures elsewhere as he enters the final 18 months of his contract. Cedric has interest from other clubs and is looking to exit Emirates early in 2023.
According to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge, Arteta is said to be keen on retaining the player in January as he feels the squad might be a little bit light at the right back position.
Arsenal are reportedly plotting a move for Algeria and AC Milan midfielder, Ismael Bennacer. The 24-year-old left Gunners in 2017, having joined their academy system in 2015 as a 17-year-old.
According to reports in Italian outlet Calciomercato, Arsenal are trying to sign the player in January in a player plus cash move. The move would cost Gunners €20 million with Thomas Partey moving the other way, which is way off Milan’s valuation of €60 million for the player.
The Algerian has a contract until 2024 and Milan are trying to renew him as well.
Fabrizio Romano, in his exclusive Substack column for CaughtOffside, has revealed that Arsenal have no intentions of selling Mohamed Elneny in January.
The player has found himself on the periphery under Mikel Arteta, with Granit Zhaka and Thomas Partey doing incredibly well for the Gunners.
According to Daily Mirror, Arsenal are interested in recruiting Scottish wonderkid Jack Wylie from Rangers.
Due to Manchester United’s interest in the 16-year-old, the Gunners have intensified their pursuit of the teenager.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal are interested in signing Vitoria Guimaraes’ young midfielder Ibrahima Bamba.
The player has been on PSG’s radar for some time now and is one of the most exciting young prospects in the Portuguese first division.
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is a player that has piqued Arsenal’s interest following his growing influence for the Basque side and performances for the Spanish national team at the ongoing World Cup.
Read the full story by THE KINGS Espana.
According to Football London, Juventus are not giving up on the ambition of signing Gabriel Magalhães from Arsenal.
The Brazilian centre-back recently signed a renewal with the Gunners that will keep him at the club till 2027.
Cody Gakpo has been among the best players for the Netherlands at the ongoing World Cup, and is heavily rumoured to leave PSV in either January or the summer.
Amid rumours linking to Arsenal, among other clubs, the 23-year-old has shed light on all the speculation regarding his future.
“I focus now on the World Cup but it’s always nice to hear such rumours,” Gakpo stated (via Football London).
“I just try to focus here and do my best. I’m not surprised, I know what I’m capable of but it’s always a challenge to reach your highest level possible and I think I’m not near yet. I can improve in a lot of things.”
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea is apparently a target for Arsenal, according to Football London.
The contract of the American winger expires in 2024. Given that Pulisic hasn’t started discussing a contract extension with the Blues, a strong offer from the Gunners could persuade the player to move on.
According to Football London, The Gunners want to sign Leandro Paredes from Paris Saint-Germain, who is currently on loan at Juventus.
Even though he has been on the periphery under Massimiliano Allegri, Arsenal want to get the services of the Argentine player.
According to The Mirror, Arsenal is on the verge of beating Newcastle United to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk. The Ukrainian winger has been the Gunners’ top most priority and the player was heavily linked to a move to the Emirates.
Previously Mudryk had also expressed his desire to join the North London outfit after watching them this season. Shakhtar’s asking price has also dropped considerably from £90m to £40m for the 21-year-old.
According to Calciomercatoweb, Arsenal is preparing a swap deal for Ismael Bennacer and is looking to offer Thomas Partey in exchange along with €55m.
Partey’s stint with the North London club has been full of injuries and therefore Mikel Arteta is looking to bring in a less injury-prone midfielder. Bennacer has been a crucial player for AC Milan and would not mind switching to his former employees.
According to Givemesport via Dean Jones, Arsenal target Mykhaylo Mudryk is interested to sign for the Gunners. The Ukrainian international has been left impressed by Arsenal’s performances this season and wants to join the North London outfit.
Although Shakhtar’s asking price of £88m might play a hindrance in the transfer, Mudryk’s willingness to join the Premier League leaders could help in the negotiations.
Arsenal has emerged as the latest contender to acquire Adrien Rabiot from Juventus according to Calciomercato.
Rabiot has reportedly demanded an increase in his wages to € 10m-a-year, a fee the Italian giants can’t afford considering their financial issues.
The Gunners are looking to bolster their midfield with Rabiot’s signature and are prepared to meet his wage demands.
According to El Nacional, Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has caught the eye of La Liga giants Real Madrid who look at him as a replacement for Eden Hazard in the squad.
Saka has impressed since his first touch of a football at Arsenal, and this season has taken his performances to the next level, already replicating them at the World Cup with two goals in his first game.
Early reports have stated that he is close to renewal with Arsenal, however, interest from Real Madrid could change his mind. The Gunners will hold out for a price of €90m irrespective for the England winger.
Arsenal have surprised many with their form so far this season, heading the Premier League table before the World Cup break, 5 points ahead of Manchester City.
However, manager Mikel Arteta knows that they need more depth to see it through till the last matchday. As per Fichajes, the Gunners are considering making a move for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá to reinforce their midfield.
Paquetá has not quite adapted to life at West Ham after his €42m transfer from Lyon this season. Perhaps he would be better suited to Arteta’s style of football.
Bukayo Saka is set to agree a new deal with Arsenal that is set to see his current wage of £70,000 a week be tripled, according to the Daily Mail.
Gunners are keen on tying down the England star whose current contract runs down in 2024.
Arsenal will remain at the top of the Premier League table over Christmas, and the Gunners board have already started planning for the January transfer window to provide manager Mikel Arteta with enough armoury to have shot at Premier League glory.
According to ESPN, Arteta will be provided the additional funds to sign a new central midfielder and winger when the transfer market reopens in January as they look to consolidate their table-toppers position.
While they conducted most of their business during the summer window itself, spending well over the £100 million-mark, they failed with their pursuits of winger Raphinha, and holding midfielder Douglas Luiz, indicating that some powder has been kept dry to plug squad gaps in January.
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Palmeiras over a potential winter swoop for 21-year-old defensive midfielder Danilo.
The highly-coveted Brazilian midfielder was subject of heavy transfer interest from the Gunners back in the summer, with Mikel Arteta scouring the market for a defensive-minded central midfielder to provide back-up and competition to Thomas Partey. It seems the Palmeiras wonderkid has remained a priority for Premier League leaders.
According to ESPN, Arsenal are in the hunt to sign Danilo and could acquire him for a reduced €24 million transfer fee, however the north London giants may face stiff competition from Ajax and Monaco.
According to journalist Dean Jones via Give Me Sport, Arsenal are monitoring the progress of FC Dallas striker Jesus Ferreira for some time now, and will scout him during the World Cup, with the 21-year-old expected to spearhead the line for the USMNT in Qatar.
Ferreira, 21, has enjoyed a stellar goal-scoring campaign in MLS this term, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists in 35 league appearances.
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal have entered the competition for highly-rated Las Palmas midfielder Alberto Moleiro.
Moleiro has impressed with Las Palmas this season which has caught the eye of many clubs. Arsenal will have to battle Manchester City, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Real Madrid for his signing.
Mikel Arteta and company are going behind an old transfer target once again. According to journalist Pete O’Rourke Arsenal could revive their interest in Palmeiras starlet Danilo.
The Brazilian outfit had previously asked the Gunners to fork out a transfer fee of €35m , and the negotiations broke down.
But with Arsenal currently leading the Premier League table and having a hectic schedule ahead of them, they’ll need backups in many positions.
The young prodigy has been fantastic this summer and would want to make his big-money move to England if the Gunners are prepared to meet Palmeiras’ asking price.
In an interview with Football FanCast, O’Rourke revealed “He’s been a long-term target, Danilo.
“Arsenal have been watching him for a long time, they did consider trying to sign him in the summer but were not able to get that deal done. So it’s something they’re planning to revisit in January.”
Arsenal could fasten up their pursuit of Dutch forward Cody Gakpo, according to Football.London.
The talismanic forward has been on Gunner’s radar for quite some time and now with Arsenal looking for reinforcements in attack, the North London outfit could chase Gakpo.
Although Mikel Arteta would be aware that he could receive severe competition from Manchester United who is also chasing Gakpo’s signature.
As per Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, Arsenal are interested in Toulouse’s young attacking midfielder Fares Chaibi, and are keeping close tabs on the 19-year-old sensation, sending scouts to watch him at a match between his parent club and Strasbourg in October.
Chaibi rose through the ranks at Toulouse after arriving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. He is having a breakout season under Philippe Montanier, featuring in 13 Ligue 1 games. The versatile 19-year-old has also registered two goals and four assists in the league.
According to Football Insider, Arsenal have informed all their sponsors that they’re close to renewing Bukayo Saka for a deal which will see him earn around £200,000-a-week.
Saka was Arsenal’s player of the season and top-scorer in the last campaign and has started this season brightly as well, scoring 4 goals and providing 6 assists in 14 league games.
The deal will most likely be announced after the World Cup, states the report, thus quelling any doubt in people’s mind about Saka’s renewal.
Arsenal have entered the competition to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot in January, as per Calciomercatoweb. Rabiot’s contract with Juve expires in June, and the Bianconeri could reportedly cash in on the Frenchman for €10m.
Earlier reports have suggested that Arsenal are looking to sign a central midfielder in the winter transfer window, to help in their bid to secure their first Premier League title since 2004. Rabiot is seen as the perfect addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad, that too for a low price.
Edu Gaspar has committed his future to Arsenal and has been promoted to the role of Sporting Director.
The Brazilian who joined Arsenal in 2019 as the Technical Director was also a member of Arsenal’s Invincible squad.
We are delighted to announce that Edu Gaspar has been appointed as our first-ever Sporting Director.
As per Football.London, Arsenal have entered the chase for highly-rated and sought-after Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Arsenal have started the season on the front foot and are currently on top of the Premier League table before the World Cup. If the Gunners were to maintain their form and end up as league winners, they could reportedly overtake current favourites Liverpool to sign Bellingham.
According to Calciomercatoweb, Arsenal are exploring the option of bringing out-of-favour Barcelona winger Ferran Torres in January.
Ferran Torres signed for Barcelona in the last season’s winter transfer window, however, has seen minimal playing time this campaign. Despite good performances in recent matches, Barcelona could cash in on him to make up for the revenue loss caused by their early exit from the Champions League.
As per the article, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sees Ferran Torres as an ideal option to rotate with Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, and Gabriel Martinell.
According to Football.London, Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares is the subject of interest of Villarreal, Bayer Leverkusen, and local rivals Fulham.
Soares has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal and is struggling to find any minutes on the pitch. However, Arsenal would reportedly like to keep him as squad depth to help in their bid for the Premier League title this campaign.
Arsenal has received a major shock in their pursuit of Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans. According to The Daily Mail, the Foxes have maintained close contact with Tielemans’ agents and are positive that the midfielder will continue his journey with them. The 25-year-old’s contract with Leicester ends next summer and Arsenal’s hopes of signing him for free could be off the table.
Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his squad in order to compete on all fronts and Arsenal has been linked with multiple players. According to CalcioMercatoWeb, Arsenal are set to battle it out with Chelsea for the signature of Inter’s Denzel Dumfries.
The Gunners are willing to shell out £31 million for the Dutchman, who is also good friends with another Arsenal target, Cody Gakpo.
Charlie Patino, Arsenal’s 19-year-old midfield gem on loan at Blackpool in Championship, is on Barcelona’s radar, according to Calciomercato.it.
The Catalans are aiming to sign the youngster in the 2023 summer transfer window and reinforce the midfield that will see the departures of Sergio Busquets and possibly Franck Kessié.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are still working on a new contract for their star youngster Gabriel Martinelli.
The Brazilian’s contract expires in 2024, with an option to extend for another year. However, it now seems like the 21-year-old will be rewarded with a new long-term contract with probably a salary raise.
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As per TUTTOmercatoWEB, Arsenal are one of the many English clubs pondering signing AS Roma marksman Tammy Abraham next summer.
Abraham hasn’t replicated his impressive performances from last season, however, AS Roma won’t be looking to sell him in the winter transfer window.
If his performances remain below par they may look to sell Abraham next summer. Arsenal may see this as an opportunity to provide Gabriel Jesus some competition.
As per journalist Ekrem Konur on Twitter, Arsenal had sent their scouts to observe SC Internacional midfielder Mauricio.
According to Konur, Arsenal weren’t the only team who sent their scouts to monitor the talented midfielder, with representatives from Real Madrid also present in Brazil to report on Mauricio.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal are one of three Premier League clubs along with rivals Liverpool and Aston Villa hoping to sign Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze.
Reportedly Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to reinforce his side by signing a winger in the winter transfer window, and the Gunners see Chukwueze as one of the possible candidates.
Arsenal are looking at options to add depth to their squad in order to compete in the Premier League title race. The Gunners have identified Udinese’s Rodrigo Becao as a potential target, according to Tutto Udinese.
The North London side is ready to offer £12 million for the signing with Everton and Tottenham Hotspur interested as well.
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk stated in an interview that between being on the bench for Real Madrid and starting for Arsenal, he would prefer the latter.
Mudryk has caught the eye of many European clubs with his performances this season. In the Champions League, the 21-year-old Ukrainian winger has scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists.
Arsenal are hoping to land his signature during the winter transfer window, with the player himself stating he hopes to secure a move by January.
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According to Fichajes, Arsenal are keeping tabs on in-form Newcastle United winger Miguel Almirón. Almirón has rejuvenated under Eddie Howe’s management this season and has helped Newcastle United reach 3rd place heading into the World Cup break by scoring 8 goals.
Arsenal are reportedly in the market for a winger to add to their already talented attacking options. However, they will need to outbid Atletico Madrid, who as per the report are favourites to land Almirón.
According to Fabrizio Romano, in his Daily Briefing column for Caught Offside, Marcus Thuram is set to leave Borussia Mönchengladbach at the end of the current season, when his contract expires.
Arsenal are said to be keeping an eye on the Frenchman, and a move to the Premier League in January is on the cards as Mönchengladbach would be keen to offload the player in return for some fee.
Fichajes has reported that Arsenal is the latest team chasing Memphis Depay from Barcelona this January. The Dutch international has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Lewandowski and Raphinha at Camp Nou.
While for the Gunners, Mikel Arteta is looking to make some reinforcements in his forward battery to lead them to the Premier League title.
Another plus point for the North London side would be that Depay wouldn’t cost them a fortune considering he’s prepared to leave Spain for free.
According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal could have Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram handed to them. The French forward has been on Mikle Areta’s wishlist but the Gunners couldn’t get their man.
But now with Thuram’s contract expiring in 2023 and with Borussia Monchengladbach being dependent on sales money to make signing themselves, the German club could be forced to sell Thuram in January itself.
The other option is if Thuram extends a contract in Germany which is looking unlikely considering the interest he’s receiving from all around Europe.
This would seem like a win-win situation for the North London outfit considering they are also planning to bring attacking reinforcements in January and Thuram could tick all the boxes for them.
According to the latest reports, Arsenal has identified Jesper Lindstrom as their next transfer target. BILD in Germany has reported that the Gunners are closely monitoring the Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder.
The North London outfit has already approached Lindstrom’s agent and negotiations are underway between the two parties. Lindstrom’s signature could cost the Gunners £26m but they are ready to pay the amount considering they are planning a rebuild in January for their title charge.
According to El Nacional, Arsenal have been linked with a move for Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati. The 20-year-old winger is reportedly disappointed with his lack of fitness and is considering a move away from Camp Nou.
Arsenal are one of the many suitors for Fati in the Premier League, with the forward wanting to play in England. However, the report states that Arsenal’s interest in him is in a preliminary stage and hasn’t advanced into something serious.
Fichajes has reported that Arsenal are chasing Real Betis’ midfielder Nabil Fekir. Real Betis are going throwing a financial crunch and the easiest way of getting out of it is offloading big names from their roster.
The 27-year-old French midfielder has been an influential player in the middle of the park for Betis and could create havoc in the Premier League. The Gunners would have to reportedly pay €30m for his services.
Premier League leaders Arsenal is enjoying a fairytale season as they look to consolidate their lead on the top. All of this has been possible because of the efforts of their Spanish manager Mikel Arteta. But the Gunners could be on the verge of losing their mastermind according to TEAMtalk.
Manchester City and Barcelona are closely monitoring Arteta and the two clubs could fish for the Spaniard. At Manchester, Pep Guardiola hasn’t signed a new deal yet and the club could look for his disciple as a successor.
While at Barcelona, Xavi’s consecutive shortfalls in the Champions League could be the reason of his departure.
Youri Tielemans has already signed an agreement with Arsenal that will see him play for the Gunners next season, according to Voetbal Primeur (via Mundo Deportivo).
Tielemans’ contract with Leicester City expires at the end of the next season, with many top clubs vying for the player’s services.
According to Fabrizio Romano’s revelations to CaughtOffside, the Gunners will have to pay a fees in the region of £35m for the services of Seko Fofana. The RC Lens midfielder is being circled around by European giants with Liverpool leading the race for his signature. But with Arteta planning to spend big in the January transfer window, Fofana could be destined to join the North London club for a hefty amount.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are prepared to splash out a whopping amount of £56m for the signature of Ukrainian winger Mykhaylo Mudryk according to journalist Dean Jones, who spoke to GIVEMESPORT.
The young forward has been on the Gunners’ wishlist and the current Premier League leaders are ready to go all lengths to acquire his services. Mudryk is currently valued at £56m according to Shakhtar Donetsk and the North London outfit could fork out the amount considering how Arteta has expressed his desire to spend big in the upcoming transfer windows.
Palmeiras midfielder Danilo, who has been heavily linked to a move to Europe, specifically Arsenal, has denied all the rumours regarding the same.
THE KINGS had reported earlier this year that Arsenal had bid £20 million for the player, which was rejected by Palmeiras. However, it is believed that the Gunners are serious in their ambition to chase the player.
“About going abroad, there is still nothing. As I have always said, I leave it to my agents (to sort out). I’m still focused on Palmeiras,” Danilo told Band Sports in an interview.
Arsenal are contemplating letting Marquinhos leave on loan in January. According to Standard, Arsenal might let the Brazilian leave in search of consistent minutes.
A loan move was discussed in the summer as well and it remains to be seen with what decision is made with a hectic schedule in the second half of the season for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta spoke his thoughts on Arsenal’s squad depth and need for reinforcements in the upcoming window following a shock exit to Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
“That’s [January] a window that is open and we’ll have to discuss the opportunities that we have, the capacity that we have for any changes and be in the market for opportunities. So it’s a lot of options that are open.” said Arteta in the post-match conference.
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Football.London has reported that Arsenal could wait until the end of the season to purchase Youri Tielemans from Leicester City. The Belgian midfielder has been heavily linked to the Gunners on multiple occasions and a January move looked possible. But according to latest news Arsenal’s managerial hierarchy could wait for Tielemans’ contract to finish at the King Power Stadium. The midfielder’s contract comes to an end at the end of the season and the club want to purchase him for free instead of spending big bucks on him.
According to reports from England, Arsenal are the latest team to approach French forward Marcus Thuram. The Borussia Monchengladbach striker has scored 12 goals along with 4 assist this season and is being targeted by other European giants. With Arsenal looking to bring reinforcements in January, Thuram could be on Mikel Arteta’s wishlist.
Arsenal are looking to strengthen their attack and give Arteta more firepower in the upcoming transfer window. The North London side has shown interest in Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, as a potential option, according to Fichajes.
Gunners face competition from Aston Villa for the signature of Villarreal’s winger.
Arsenal are currently top of the Premier League and are further looking to strengthen in the upcoming window. According to reports from 90min, The Gunners are looking at a host of attacking options like Cody Gakpo and Mykhailo Mudryk.
The latter has received a seal of approval from national teammate, Oleksandr Zinchencko.
Arsneal apparently interested in signing 20-year-old Ivorian defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba, who plays for Vitória Guimares in Portugal, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Arsenal are interested in the player because he has repeatedly displayed flashes of his talent and potential.
Arsenal are seemingly at the front of the queue for Tielemans’ signature, with Express recently reporting earlier this month that the north Londoners are in pole position to sign him on a free transfer next summer.
Those claims have now been backed by Spanish outlet Fichajes, which states the Gunners are ‘ahead of Barcelona in the bid’ to sign Leicester City.
Tielemans has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the King Power Stadium, which has led to intense speculation surrounding his Foxes future.
Despite Xavi making him ‘new objective’ to bolster his club’s midfield, and the Catalans have already opened talks with the Leicester player, but Arsenal remain in pole position, and could close the Tielemans’ deal by paying a ‘small fee’ to sign him in January.
Arsenal will ‘have to move fast’ if they want to secure the services of in-demand Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to Fabrizio Romano via CaughtOffside, who claims the Gunners will have to pay as much as €65 million for the talented 21-year-old, in what is set to be a heated race for his signature.
After being linked with moves to Brentford, Arsenal, and Everton in the summer, the Ukrainian sensation has been exceptional this season. He has seven goals and seven assists in 14 games across all competitions, and sparkled in Champions League.
Speaking to Sky Sports in an interview, Crystal Palace Wilfred Zaha stated his commitment and dedication to Palace amidst multiple transfer rumours.
Zaha’s contract with Crystal Palace expires next summer, with Arsenal and local rivals Chelsea looking to sign him on a free transfer.
Despite the links to bigger clubs, Zaha says he is only focusing on Crystal Palace and his contract and future are things which can be looked at later.
According to the Mirror, Arsenal have lodged a transfer request for Vitoria Guimaraes’s defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba.
Mikel Arteta’s side has requested to be kept up to date on the development and availability of the 20-year-old holding midfielder, who is rated at around £26.5 million.The Gunners are said to be interested in signing Bamba in the future. However, with multiple bidders, including Atalanta and Villarreal, the Portuguese outfit may be tempted to strike a January deal with one of his other suitors.
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their January pursuit of Leicester City playmaker Youri Tielemans as the Foxes eye a replacement for the Belgium international.
According to 90mins, the East Midlands outfit are one of several clubs closely monitoring French midfielder Enzo Le Fee who has been impressing for FC Lorient.
The Leicester midfielder is in the final year of his contract at the King Power Stadium. And with the Foxes are keen to avoid losing the 25-year-old for free next summer, the Gunners are ready to pounce on the situation.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal are interested in signing Real Betis star forward Nabil Fekir next season for a fee of €45m.
Despite recently renewing with Real Betis, the report states that Fekir wouldn’t mind a transfer to a different league. Arsenal will face competition from local rivals West Ham and Newcastle United for the Frenchman’s signature.
According to Calciomercato Arsenal is inching closer to capturing the signature of Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakthar Donetsk. The wonder kid has been on the radar of some of Europe’s elites and reportedly he’s close to joining the Gunners. Although Juventus are also chasing the youngster, it’s reported that Mudryk is Arsenal’s top target and they could purchase him in January itself.
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on versatile winger Alex Baena, who continues to impress for Villarreal in his breakthrough season after spending the last season on loan at Spanish club Girona.
Baena, 21, has taken his game to new heights this season, and has showed excellent productivity in the attacking third, recording 11 goal contributions from 16 games, of which 4 goals have arrived in the Europa League.
His current deal at Villarreal runs until 2025, and he has a rather reasonable release clause worth €35million.
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Wilfried Zaha is fully aware of interest in him from Arsenal and Chelsea and is in no rush to put pen to paper on a new lucrative long-term deal with Crystal Palace. That’s according to a report from The Sun, which claims the London duo could be able to sign Wilfried Zaha on a free transfer next summer when he is out of contract at Selhurst Park.
Arsenal will reportedly need to fork out a sum of €35 million if they wish to sign in-demand versatile attacker Noah Okafor from RB Salzburg next summer, according to Calcio Mercato.
Okafor, 22, has scored nine goals across all competitions this season, with 3 goals in 5 UEFA Champions League outings, and has become a regular for his club and country, Switzerland.
His stellar performances and consistent form has not gone unnoticed on the continent, with Arsenal, AC Milan, and Leeds United all pinning him down as a potential target for next summer.
Arsenal are the Premier League leaders, and according to coach Mikel Arteta, the Gunners could do with another strong addition to the squad who could help them maintain the position.
“With the position that we are in right now, it demands as well another level of player,” Arteta said in a press conference ahead of their UEFA Europa League clash against FC Zurich.
“That player has to be available. We will look at everything and let’s see what we can do”.
Arsenal will pursue a winter swoop for 21-year-old Palmeiras midfielder Danilo, with Gunners hierarchy set to back up head coach Mikel Arteta with further additions to boost their title bid if reports from The Express are to be believed.
Arteta sought another defensive-minded midfielder in the final days of the summer transfer market, and he targeted Aston Villa playmaker Douglas Luiz, launching three bids in the process, all of which were rejected.
With the former Manchester City man penning a new deal at Villa Park, the Gunners have now realigned their radars to Palmeiras star-boy Danilo.
According to Fichajes via talkSPORT, Atletico Madrid are keeping close tabs on William Saliba, who has yet to sign a new contract at Arsenal.
Following a number of loan spells during the first three years of his Arsenal career, the Frenchman has managed to establish himself in north London and has swiftly emerged as one of the Premier League’s best defenders this season.
However, with him entering the final 18 months of his contract and no extension in place, a host of elite clubs across Europe are circling for his signature, including Atletico Madrid, whose manager Diego Simeone believed to be a big fan of the 21-year-old’s defensive talents.
According to The Telegraph, Kieran Tierney’s departure from the Emirates could be imminent, with the player frustrated with the lack of regular game-time this season.
Tierney’s Arsenal career has been obliterated with niggling injuries. This led Mikel Arteta to bring a new left-sided defender during the summer transfer window in the form of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
That combined with the fact that Takehiro Tomiyaso has now shifted to the left after Ben White’s conversion to right-back this season has seen Tierney fall further down the pecking order.
Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli said that all he wants is a pen so that he can sign an extension with the Gunners.
Before Arsenal’s final Europa League group match against FC Zurich, the Brazil international was questioned by the media regarding his ongoing contract negotiations.
“I am very happy at Arsenal, I’ve said it many times. This is my club. I love it here, I love the city, I love the club, I love everything about Arsenal,” Martinelli said (quotes via Daily Star).
“I want to stay, I’m very happy. I just need to get a pen.”
Fabrizio Romano, in his exclusive Caught Offside Substack column, revealed that Arsenal had a chance to sign Benfica left-back Álex Grimaldo.
The Benfica man has been in great form, and could’ve been a good addition to Mikel Arteta’s side. However, they went for Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko instead.
Arsenal have reportedly received a massive boost in pursuit of their Juventus star Manuel Locatelli, according to the Italian outlet Calciomercatoweb, who claim the Bianconeri could be open to cashing in on their star man for a fee of around just €35m in favour of a Jorginho free transfer next summer.
Locatelli, a long-time target for the Gunners, joined the Old Lady from Sassuolo on a two-year loan deal with an obligation to buy, rejecting Premier League interest in the process. However, he has struggled to showcase his talent under Juve boss Max Allegri, and could well be on the move.
Reiss Nelson, 22, has admitted that he would “love to commit” to Arsenal and put pen to paper on a new deal to stay at his boyhood club.
“I only have some months left on my contract. Getting a new deal would be amazing and I would love to commit to the club,” he told to reporters.
The Hale-End academy graduate came off the bench against Nottingham Forest over the weekend, and bagged a brace and an assist in the space of eight minutes.
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Arsenal’s interest in Orlando City star Facundo Torres has been confirmed by the player’s agent.
Edgardo Lasalvia, the player’s representative, has told ESPN that there is genuine interest from the North London giants, albeit “there is still nothing advanced” as of yet.
Lasalvia has also confirmed that he will have a meeting with Gunners’ renowned South American talent scout Toni Lima in the near future.
Reiss Nelson is yet to find his footing at Arsenal and has struggled for game time, playing just three league games in the last two seasons. Three clubs were reportedly keen on signing the England international on loan this summer but Arteta was really impressed with his approach in training and decided the keep the winger, according to Fabrizio Romano via his substack column.
According to the Evening Standard, Arsenal are targeting Orlando City’s Facundo Torres to provide competition to Bukayo Saka on the right wing.
The Gunners are impressed with the Uruguay international, who scored 9 goals and recorded 10 assists in the 2022 season of MLS.
Arsenal want to extend the contract of William Saliba, according to David Ornstein.
The 21-year-old centre-back has been one of the best players for the Gunners and has quickly become a fan favourite at the Emirates Stadium. With his contract expiring in two years, the Premier League leaders want to tie him down for the foreseeable future as soon as possible.
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Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in signing Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton-Diaz, as per The Sun.
The Chile international’s contract at Blackburn is set to expire in the summer of 2023 and reportedly, the club won’t be offering him a new contract.
He would be available on a free in 2023, with Sevilla, West Ham, Newcastle and Nice interested in him.
Arsenal are the favourites to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to Express.
The Gunners are chasing the Belgian central midfielder for quite some time now, and it looks like the Leicester City man will end up moving to the Emirates ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Arsenal is the latest team to join the race to get Gustav Isaksen’s signature reports Calciomercato. The Italian media outlet suggested that the Gunners face tough competition from two other English clubs while AC Milan looks like the front-runner for his services. The Danish player has been in exceptional nick lately and the North London outfit could break the bank to get him to the Emirates.
With Mikel Arteta keen on increasing the depth of his squad, Arsenal have identfied Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka as a potential cover for Gabriel Magalhaes.
Ndicka’s contract at Frankfurt is set to run out at the end of the season.
Transfer insider Ben Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “Arsenal like the player. They’ve certainly done their legwork and their due diligence and their scouting on him. There’s a lot of interest in the player, not just from the Premier League but from all across Europe as well.”
Arsenal will have to pay more than the €100m Manchester United paid for Antony this summer to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk, stated Shakhtar Donetsk director Carlo Nicolini in an interview with Calciomercato.
Nicolini further confirmed Arsenal’s interest in Mudryk. The Ukrainian winger has shined for Shakhtar Donetsk this season, particularly in the Champions League, which has caught the eye of many big European clubs. However, they will have to offer a large sum to prise him away from Shakhtar.
According to The Sun, Arsenal are lining up bids for three exciting youngsters as they look to add depth and quality to Mikel Arteta’s squad in January.
Arsenal are expected to bid for Palmeiras star Danilo, Villarreal winger Yeremi Pino and Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Arsenal are already discussing a long term contract for Sporting Director Edu, as per Daily Mail.
Edu has attracted the interest of top European clubs after Arsenal’s recent resurgence and recruitment strategy.
However, Arsenal are eager to make sure the former midfielder is tied down to a long-term contract.
Arsenal will hand manager Mikel Arteta £50 million to spend in the winter transfer window, as per The Sun.
The Gunners have had a solid start to the season and sit in first position in the Premier League table, and the management are reportedly ready to back their manager as they look to rival Manchester City for the title.
According to 90min, Arsenal are looking to sign Crystal Palace star Wilfred Zaha on a free transfer next summer.
Zaha’s contract expires next summer with the winger looking to take the next big step in his career. Reportedly, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is an admirer of him and is monitoring his situation.
Arsenal are said to be monitoring the contract situation of Liverpool midfielder, Naby Keita, in order to add depth to their midfield. According to 90min, Liverpool haven’t made any progress in terms of offering a new deal to the Guinean midfielder and he could leave the club for free next summer.
Arsenal are among the host of clubs interested in securing the services of Juventus and USMNT midfielder, Weston McKennie. According to Ben Jacobs of CBS, several Premier League clubs have scouted McKennie including Arsenal but they are yet to make any advances yet.
McKennie could potentially move to Premier League in January.
As per Calciomercatoweb, Arsenal are looking to exchange Albert Lokonga+€50m for the transfer of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić.
The report states that the offer of the promising midfielder along with a substantial amount of cash could make Arsenal favourites for signing Milinković-Savić.
According to Fabrizio Romano, via his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, there is a very good chance that Arsenal target and Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back Evan Ndicka will leave the club on a free transfer.
Arsenal were linked with the French defender, and could now really pursue the player’s signature given his willingness to be a free agent. The Gunners, though, are bound to face a lot of competition.
According to Calciomercato, Shakhtar Donetsk are demanding €35 million for their superstar Mykhaylo Mudryk from Arsenal.
The same report states that Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is ready to approach the Ukrainian side for the player, but Shakhtar won’t let Mudryk go easily. A lot of other clubs are also monitoring the winger.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Arsenal will battle it out with Real Madrid in the race to sign 23-year-old Dutch attacker Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven.
The transfer market has taken notice of Gakpo as a consequence of his spectacular output over the last year or so.
But in the latest season, he has taken his goal-scoring exploits to a whole new level with 24 goal contributions from 19 competitive outings, and is now among Europe’s most exciting and consistent attackers.
Gakpo, 23, was the subject of interest from Arsenal over a move in the 2022 summer transfer window. And the Gunners could revive their interest in him next summer but they will have to fend off competition from Real Madrid, while PSV Eindhoven are likely to ask over €50 million for him.
Arsenal’s Brazilian centre-back Gabriel Magalhães, who was subject to a lot of transfer rumours lately, has signed an extension with the Gunners till 2027, the club announced last night.
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According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Arsenal, among a host of other top clubs across Europe, are keeping tabs on Celtic’s 17-year-old prodigy Rocco Vata.
An attacking midfielder, the teenage sensation has been a part of Celtic’s Under-23 team since he was 15 years old. Although Celtic do not intend to sell him just yet, he is valued to be around €2 million.
Mikel Arteta wants to bring in a left-sided centre-back that can compete with Gabriel Magalhães, according to Evening Standard, and have expressed keen interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Evan Ndicka.
The 23-year-old runs out of contract at the end of the 2022-23 season, and although Frankfurt want to extend his contract, they might be tempted to sell the player in January should he refuse to sign a new contract.
According to Diario Sport, Arsenal have reportedly entered the race to sign Palmeiras starboy, Endrick. The Gunners face stiff competition from Spanish giants, Barcelona and Real Madrid, to secure the signature of the 16 year-old.
Arsenal Sporting director, Edu Gaspar, could play a vital role in bringing the young Brazilian to Emirates.
According to Fabrizio Romano, two European heavyweights are keen on luring Arsenal’s technical director, Edu Gaspar, away from the Emirates following his incredible work for the North London side.
No contacts have yet been made but the clubs have held internal talks with Edu’s name being discussed. The Brazilian seems to be fully committed to the Arsenal project, however, as he seeks to bring the Gunners back to glory.
William Saliba, a centre-back, and Bukayo Saka, a right winger, have emerged as two of the mainstays at the Emirates Stadium, delivering great performances for Arsenal.
Having attracted a lot of interest from top clubs across Europe, Fabrizio Romano has cleared the air regarding the duo’s future in his exclusive column for CaughtOffside.
“Arsenal are optimistic about the contract situation of both William Saliba and Bukayo Saka. Saka and Saliba have become two key players for Arsenal, particularly this season,” said Romano. “I’m told there’s nothing concrete with any other clubs as of now.”
Juventus could propose a swap deal involving Arsenal’s Albert Sambi Lokonga, which would see American midfielder Weston McKennie go the other way, according to a report from Calciomercato.
Juve haven’t had the best start to the season, lying on 8th place in the Serie A table. Their exit from the UEFA Champions League group stage is all but confirmed too. However, the club continues to show its faith in coach Massimiliano Allegri.
McKennie is not in Allegri’s plans, although he did start in the 1-0 win over Torino.
According to CalcioMercato, Arsenal will be looking to complete the signing of Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans during the winter transfer window.
Arsenal tried to sign Tielemans this summer, however, they were unable to secure a deal. The Gunners will be looking to sign the midfielder before his contract expires in the summer, to avoid competition with other clubs states the report.
Arsenal has been handed a subtle shock by Todd Boehly’s recent interest in Bukayo Saka. Mikel Arteta had previously confirmed that the Gunners and Saka are trying their best to keep the youngster at the Emirates despite different rumours. But Football London has reported that the Blues could be preparing a contract to lure him to Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal joins Manchester United and Bayern Munich to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen reports Fichajes. The striker has been in red-hot form this season and could be a lethal option for the current Premier League leaders. The Gunners are intrigued to get Osimhen on board in the 2023 transfer window.
Arsenal have entered the race to sign Lazio’s €120 million rated midfielder, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Fichajes. The Serbian midfielder has 18 months left on his contract and hasn’t agreed to a new deal.
Arsenal will have the battle it out with PSG and Juventus in order to secure the services of 27 year-old as they look to bolster their squad.
Arsenal central defender William Saliba has yet to put pen to paper on a new contract at the Emirates and is being courted by French champions PSG.
That’s according to journalist Ben Jacobs, who says the Frenchman’s contract situation is slightly more complicated than that of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli owing to PSG’s high interest in acquiring the Arsenal centre-back’s services.
Saliba, 21, has established himself as a mainstay for Mikel Arteta since returning from his successful loan spell at Marseille.
The Frenchman, whose current deal runs until 2024, has been in exceptional form for the Gunners this season, pushing them to the top of the Premier League table.
Aston Villa have made an official statement to announce that Arsenal target Douglas Luiz has committed his long-term future to the club.
Luiz, 24, joined Villa from Man City in the summer of 2019 and was the subject of multiple bids from the Gunners late in the summer transfer window.
The Brazil international has reportedly put pen to paper on a three-year contract at Villa Park until 2026.
Arsenal are among the clubs that could sign wantaway Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix, but face stiff competition from Premier League rivals, Chelsea and Manchester United.
That’s according to Fichajes, who name the Premier League league leaders as a possible destination for the 22-year-old Portugal international as head coach Mikel Arteta looks to add further firepower to his frontline.
The Gunners are said to be willing to make space in their squad for someone as talented as Felix but lack the financial impetus to compete with Chelsea and Man Utd in a potential bidding war for his services.
According to Calciomercatoweb, Arsenal will have to compete with Real Madrid for the signing of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez.
While Arsenal’s signing of Gabriel Jesus indicates their interest has cooled off Martínez, they could still try to sign him in the future.
However, the report states that Real Madrid have a slight advantage in the race, with the Los Blancos looking for a replacement for Karim Benzema.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal will compete with league rivals Liverpool and Chelsea for the signing of Rennes winger Jérémy Doku in January.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly sees Doku as an important addition to their squad during the winter, in order to continue their title charge.
Granit Xhaka’s transformation has been absolutely extraordinary this season, as he looks a completely different player to the one who has been written off on so many occasions in the past.
The Switzerland captain, 30, has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League in his reinvented attacking midfield role and his stellar form has helped Arsenal to the top of the table.
The Gunners midfielder could now be in line for a new deal in North London, with Football Insider reporting that Arsenal are planning to open talks with the midfielder over fresh terms after the 2022 World Cup.
Xhaka’s current deal at the Emirates expires in just over 18 months, although Arsenal are understood to have the option to extend it for another year until the summer of 2025.
According to a report from THE KINGS Brazil, Arsenal will battle it out with London rivals Chelsea in the race to sign Corinthians’ young defender Robert Renan.
Renan, 19, is making waves across the globe with his impressive performances for the Brazilian side, and is now earning traction from perennial rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea.
The London duo are said to have held talks with the players entourage in a bid to understand transfer costs involved to bring the defender to English shores.
Contracted until December 2024, Corinthians own 55% rights of the defender and will insist that his €50 million buyout clause must be paid before any deal can take place.
AS Roma have emerged as contenders to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who continues to be linked with Arsenal, as per RomaGialloRossa.
Luiz was heavily linked with Arsenal during the summer but the Gunners were unable to agree a deal with Aston Villa. The Brazilian’s contract at Villa is set to expire at the end of the season and could be a free agent.
Arsenal, however, will face competition to sign him with Serie A side AS Roma apparently setting their sights on him.
As per IlRomanista, Arsenal are looking to sign Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka next summer to reinforce their defence.
Ndicka was pivotal for Frankfurt’s Europa League success last year, while also making the Bundesliga Team of the Season.
Irrespective of William Saliba renewing, Arsenal would be looking to sign Ndicka.
As per journalist Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Arsenal will not be a part of the race for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, due to their inability to offer a high salary other clubs can.
Bellingham has caught the eye of many clubs including Arsenal’s rivals Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea, who will be looking to sign him next year.
Despite Arsenal’s impressive form and playstyle this season, they will be unable to match the offers given by other clubs for Bellingham.
According to Football.London, Arsenal are looking to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić next summer to reinforce their midfield.
Milinković-Savić is reportedly being monitored by many clubs, including Arsenal’s rivals Manchester United. In order to sign him from Lazio, a team will have to dish out £65.8m.
Arsenal have been in direct contact with Gabriel Martinelli over a new deal to keep him at the Emirates. The 21 year-old has expressed his desire to continue at Arsenal and wants improved terms in a better contract for his performances, reports Mail Online.
The Gunners are still in the race to sign PSV superstar, Cody Gakpo. After a failed move to Leeds United in the summer and a strong start to the season, Gakpo is believed to no longer want Leeds move in January. This has opened up doors for Arsenal, reports David Ornstein for The Athletic.
As per Todofichajes, Arsenal have joined the race for Villarreal winger Yéremy Pino, who is highly rated by manager Mikel Arteta.
Pino is being monitored by local rivals Chelsea along with Arsenal, however, both clubs will have to pay his €80m release clause, to sign him from Villarreal.
Arsenal seem keen to bring the 23 year-old to Emirates to further bolster Arteta’s squad.
Contract talks between AS Roma and Nicolo Zaniolo seems to have hit a roadblock due to differences in wage demands. The Italian demands a bonus of €300k based on appearances which the club disagrees on. The club also hope to include a €50 million release clause into the contract, reports Ciro Venerato.
This has opened the door for teams to swoop in.
According to Defensa Central, Arsenal’s scouts have been very impressed watching Real Madrid’s, Federico Valverde and want to bring him to the Emirates. The Uruguayan has been in exceptional touch for the current Champions League holders and reportedly the Gunners’ scouts, who were originally there to witness Mykhaylo Mudryk, were blown away by Valverde’s performance against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Arsenal is preparing to offer their young Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli a contract to extend his stay at the club. Martinelli’s current deal expires in 2024, and the Gunners want to offer him a contract that sees him stay at the club until 2026, with an option for a further year according to Football Insider. The player had been heavily linked to Chelsea, but Arsenal aren’t prepared to lose their man to their rivals.
Arsenal are set to face competition from Italian giants Juventus in the race to sign Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, as per Italian outlet Calcio Mercato.
The 24-year-old England international is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season, although Man United have the option of triggering a one-year extension.
Arsenal have become the latest club to enter the race for FC Porto’s prolific striker Mehdi Taremi. That’s according to a report from A Bola (via Sport Witness), which claims the Gunners have targeted the 30-year-old Iranian international for the winter transfer market.
Arsenal are set to miss out on signing PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo with Leeds United winning the race for the young dutchman, as per The Mirror.
Leeds United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Gakpo and are going to finalise a £30m deal with PSV Eindhoven for him.
According to the Daily Record, Arsenal is reportedly eyeing another young Rangers starlet namely Jack Wylie. The young defender has been in exceptional form for Rangers and Scotland’s U-16. The Gunners are quite satisfied with his outings and want to bring him to the Emirates. The Gunners could face some competition from Leeds United who is also in the race to get Wylie’s signature.
As per football.london, Arsenal are no longer interested in Wolves winger Pedro Neto after he suffered an ankle injury which will keep him out till next year.
Arsenal were looking to sign Neto to give Bukayo Saka competition, but are now reportedly interested in Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Spanish outfit Real Betis are concerned that Arsenal might once again be interested in signing their Argentine midfielder Guido Rodriguez. The player has had some outstanding performances in the past few weeks, which could reignite Arsenal’s interest in him, according to Fichajes.
Rodriguez’s contract expires in the summer of 2024, and Arsenal could go for their man in the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to French outlet Media Foot (via Teamtalk), Arsenal are reportedly interested in a move for Club Brugge forward Ferran Jutgla next summer.
Jutgla, 23, has enjoyed a superb start to the season following his move to the reigning Belgian Pro League Champions from Barça B.
The Spaniard has scored eight goals and contributed five assists in all competitions for Blauw-Zwart, including two goals in the Champions League.
Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kanté after he failed to agree a contract renewal with the Blues, reports getfootballnewsfrance.
As per the report, Kanté is looking to stay in London even if he leaves Chelsea and is therefore considering joining either both Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur.
According to Football Insider, Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Manchester United star Marcus Rashford ahead of a possible move in 2023.
The 24-year-old’s current contract at Old Trafford expires in 2023. And while the Red Devils do have the option to extend his existing deal by a further year, they have yet to activate that extension.
This situation has put a lot of Rashford’s suitors on alert, with Arsenal among those keeping a close eye on him ahead of a potential move for the £50 million-rated attacker next summer, as per the report.
According to Mirror, Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign Rennes attacking midfielder Lovro Majer, who has been labelled the “next Luka Modric”.
Majer, 24, only moved to Ligue 1 in 2021 from Dinamo Zagreb, yet after just one full season with Rennes, he could be on the move once again, with a host of European clubs monitoring his development and vying for his signature.
The report adds the Croatian international could cost the Gunners in the region of £52 million.
Arsenal are considering a straight swap offer involving Albert Sambi Lokonga in their pursuit to sign Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli, according to Italian outlet CalcioMercatoWeb.
Locatelli, 24, is currently at Juventus on a two-year loan deal from Sassuolo. There is an obligation to buy included within the deal, but the player is reportedly not in manager Massimiliano Allegri’s long-term plans.
As for Lokonga, the 22-year-old has struggled to secure regular game time since arriving at the Emirates from Anderlecht in 2021 for a fee of around €17.5 million.
As per the report, a direct player exchange is thought to be a concrete possibility between the two sides.
Arsenal are looking to bolster their midfield. However, the Gunners are not currently in talks to sign Juventus’ Manuel Locatelli, according to CaughtOffside.
Arsenal were heavily linked with the Italian international last season before he ended up moving to Juventus.
Bukayo Saka has been offered a new contract at Arsenal after buying an executive box at the Emirates Stadium, as per football.london.
Saka has earlier been linked to Manchester City, who according to the report, can offer Saka more than Arsenal’s £200,000-a-week renewal deal.
While City would guarantee more money and accolades, Saka’s roots at Arsenal would reportedly influence his renewal.
Saka was influential for Arsenal last season, having scored 12 goals in 43 games. He already has 5 goal contributions in 9 games this season.
William Saliba has suggested early talks have begun over a fresh Arsenal deal, with his current contract expiring in 2024.
Saliba, 21, joined the Gunners in a £30m deal from French outfit AS Saint-Étienne in 2019 but has spent most of his Arsenal career out on loan spells in his native France.
The French central defender made his debut this season and his exceptional form has helped him nail down a spot in the first XI.
And it seems Arsenal have already held preliminary talks with the player’s agents over a new contract for the France international. When asked about about the prospect of signing a new deal after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, the defender said: “We will see. They talk a little bit. We will see.”
Chelsea are currently keeping an eye on Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s contract situation, as per caughtoffside.
Martinelli’s current deal expires in 2024, with the Gunners hoping to renew the in-form Brazilian’s contract and ward off interest from other clubs.
According to the report, Martinelli is seen by Chelsea as an upgrade over their struggling forwards Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech.
As per football.london, Arsenal and Liverpool are in a race to sign Nordsjaelland striker Andreas Schjelderup who has been labelled the next “Erling Haaland”.
Schjelderup has broken into Nordsjaelland’s first team this season and has already scored 5 goals in his first 10 appearances.
Arsenal are supposedly looking to sign the NXGN talent early, so that they don’t miss out as they did with Haaland when he was playing for FK Molde.
Arsenal will compete with Spurs for the signature of Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio in 2023, as per football.london.
Asensio’s contract expires in 2023, with the Gunners hoping to sign him for a small fee or for free to add more depth in attack, as per the report.
Asensio is supposedly frustrated with his lack of game-time and his agent Jorge Mendes is pushing for a transfer away from Madrid.
The move from Highbury to the Emirates stadium in 2006 led to a period of low spending at Arsenal. However, with the arrival of Mesut Ozil in 2013, Arsenal began a spending spree which has seen them accumulate an expenditure of more than £600m on new players.
