Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners ‘launch Gyokeres BID’, Sesko updates, Julian Alvarez BATTLE, Sane blow
ARSENAL are looking ahead to a busy summer transfer window after another trophyless season.
Sporting director Andrea Berta has a decision to make, as he has been in contact with RB Leipzig over a potential deal for Benjamin Sesko.
However, Arsenal have reportedly launched a formal Viktor Gyokeres offer which includes a huge signing-on bonus and wages eclipsing Kieran Tierney's.
Elsewhere, the Gunners have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane as North London rivals Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign the German.
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Major Rodrygo statement
New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is planning to keep "spectacular" Rodrygo at Santiago Bernabeu amid interest from Arsenal.
The Gunners are determined to land a striker during the summer transfer window.
The North Londoners, though, are facing competition from rivals Chelsea.
Rodrygo is a Real Madrid player.
He is a spectacular player and we will need him.
Xabi AlonsoNico Williams boost
Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams is reportedly house hunting in London.
This comes amid transfer speculation linking Williams with a move to Arsenal this summer.
Reports in Spain suggest the winger has already sounded out property ahead of a blockbuster switch.
The Spain international is high on the Gunners' summer wishlist - especially if they move on from Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal eye German forward
Arsenal have been linked with Stuttgart star Nick Woltemade ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to Caught Offside, the Gunners have made contact to sign Woltemade.
The forward's combination of height, technique and finishing ability has made him a sought-after profile, with Napoli also interested.
The Bundesliga outfit are understood to be open to negotiations if suitable offers are tabled.
Have a Look
Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has been offered to Arsenal this summer.
Lookman has been a revelation in Italy, amassing 20 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances this season.
According to GiveMeSport, the forward has been offered to the Gunners.
However, the Gunners are also looking at other targets, such as Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.
Alexander Isak prediction
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer is convinced Arsenal target Alexander Isak will not leave St James' Park this summer.
Got to keep him and they will, I’m pretty certain of that.
Because of their success this year, because they’ve got Champions League football, all of those things.
There’s not a worry in my mind that he’s going anywhere.
He’ll be a Newcastle player next season because he’s a very, very, very good player.
Alan ShearerJoan Garcia statement
Espanyol star Joan Garcia has spoken about his future amid interest from Arsenal.
The Gunners are keeping tabs on Garcia but face competition from Barcelona and Newcastle.
The goalkeeper admitting he is "calm" about the transfer speculation.
In the end, football, all the time, there is news is coming out, things are coming out. Until it becomes reality… it’s not always like that.
But well, I’m telling you, I’m very calm and then whatever has to be decided, I’m sure I’ll think about it a lot with my people and choose what will be best for me… and it will no doubt be like that.
Joan GarciaOllie Watkins hope
Aston Villa will accept offers for Ollie Watkins this summer following Arsenal's recent interest.
The Gunners made an offer to Villa for Watkins last January but saw it turned down.
But former scout Mick Brown claims the North Londoners may have more hope this summer if they were to renew their interest in the striker.
Aston Villa will look to sell Watkins this summer. They know he’s a player who has attracted a lot of interest and clubs will be willing to pay for.
Looking at their financial situation, they feel they’re going to have to sell players to help balance the books and avoid any sort of punishment.
Arsenal tried to sign Watkins in January and that interest hasn’t gone away.
Villa paid around £30million for him, and he’s been worth far more than that to them with what he’s achieved since he’s come in.
Now, they believe they can make a profit on him if clubs come in with offers.
It’s not their fault but it’s the situation they’re in, and he is seen as a sellable asset.
Mick Brown
Julian Alvarez interest
Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window.
According to , one of the Gunners' preferred options at centre-forward is ex-Manchester City hitman Alvarez.
That effort has seen many top clubs begin to circle the striker, including Barcelona, Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
But the same source claim the North Londoners are "pushing hardest" of the interested clubs to convince the Argentina international to jump ship.
However, it won't be easy to get a deal over the line with Atletico thought to be keen to keep hold of their star man and the 25-year-old seemingly happy to stay put too.
Atleti boss Diego Simeone insists the club "need" to keep hold of Alvarez, hinting that the club want to build around the forward to get the best out of him.
Strikers Arsenal are eyeing
Here’s which strikers Arsenal are targeting amid their search for an elite hitman:
- Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon)
- Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
- Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
- Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)
Jorginho confirms exit
Jorginho has confirmed his expected departure from Arsenal in June when his contract runs out.
The midfielder posted a lengthy video on expressing his gratitude to the club.
The Italy international joined the Gunners from Chelsea in January 2023 and amassed two goals as well as three assists in 79 appearances.
Announcing his exit alongside a clip of himself in action, Jorginho wrote: "Thank you, Arsenal."
Kaoru Mitoma linked
Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma is being targeted by Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Mitoma has been added to the Gunners' shortlist amid their search for attacking reinforcement.
The same source claims Real Madrid star Rodrygo is "considered the dream signing" for the North Londoners but a potential deal is currently stalling due to the forward's wage demands.
Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in the Japan international.
Benjamin Sesko statement
RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal as well as rivals Chelsea.
Sesko said he wants to play for a club that can bring the "best" out of him as he weighs up a summer transfer.
The club has given me a lot and continues to give me a lot every day. It's a great club to develop at.
[I want to] Play for a club that suits me, that brings out the best in me. That's the most important thing for me.
I'm currently a player for RB Leipzig, so I'm taking it day by day. If a transfer happens, and if it doesn't, then it doesn't.
Benjamin SeskoGyokeres contract offer
Arsenal have reportedly tabled a "formal offer" for Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres.
According to Correio da Manha, the Gunners have tabled an offer in the region of £62million for Gyokeres.
The North Londoners are also said to have sent a contract offer to the striker's agent after meeting him at the Women's Champions League final last weekend.
A five-year deal with an annual salary of £5.8m has reportedly been put on the table for the Sweden international.
Gyokeres roadblock
Arsenal could face an uphill task to lure Viktor Gyokeres to the Emirates as his influencer girlfriend has, according to , has reportedly made "promises" to try to keep the Swede at Sporting Lisbon.
Gyokeres statement
Viktor Gyokeres has issued a cryptic statement on his future with Sporting Lisbon.
The Sweden international said: "It is impossible to say, we never know what happens in football."
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Arteta confirms departures
Mikel Arteta revealed the identies of FOUR Gunners players set to leave the Emirates after their final-day clash with Southampton on Sunday.
The Spaniard said: "It was important to win it. It was important as well to say goodbye to a few players who have left our football club, to say thank you for their contribution
"Some of them, like Kieran [Tierney], they’ve been on this journey for six years with us.
Jorginho, we’re trying to hug him, [Pedro] Neto and Raheem [Sterling] as well.”
Credit: AFP Martinez return?
Arsenal reportedly want to bring Emi Martinez back to the club if David Raya leaves the Emirates.
Raya has been linked with. amove back to his homeland after two stellar seasons between the sticks for the Gunners.
And it's claimed the north Londoners could look to bring Argentina international Martinez back to the club should Raya move on to pastures new.
Gunners target makes transfer decision
Arsenal target Joan Garcia will reportedly meet with his agent to discuss his options this week, with the in-demand goalkeeper all but confirming his Espanyol exit.
The Gunners tried and failed to sign him last season but were not prepared to meet the Spanish team’s €30 million (£25m) price tag.
Now, the likes of Barcelona, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa, among others, have joined Arsenal in the race for the 6ft 3in stopper’s services.
According to Mundo Deportivo, via Sport Witness, Garcia has proposals from Barcelona, Villa, Newcastle, Napoli, and Bayer Leverkusen as the race for his signature heats up.
Gunners dealt Rodrygo transfer blow
New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has issued a hands-off warning over Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal.
Speaking at his unveiling on Monday, Alonso said: "He's a Madrid player and I will have a conversation with everyone because we need to do so.
"We'll get to know each other. He's a spectacular player and we need him."
Gyokeres partner makes fan promise
Viktor Gyokeres’ actress girlfriend has promised to convince the striker to stay at Sporting CP this summer.
That is despite reports elsewhere stating that Arsenal chiefs flew out to Lisbon over the weekend in an attempt to push ahead with their signing of the 26-year-old.
Aguiar, who hails from Lisbon herself, was at one point swarmed by fans and had to field questions about Gyokeres’ future.
Portuguese outlet A Bola claims the social media influencer said in the viral social media clip that she “promises” to try to persuade her superstar boyfriend to stay with the club for a third season.
Arsenal table Gyokeres contract offer
Arsenal have reportedly tabled a "formal offer" for Viktor Gyokeres.
Correio da Manha claim the north Londoners have tabled an offer in the region of £62million for the Sweden international.
The Gunners are also said to have sent a contract offer to Gyokeres' agent after meeting him at the women's Champions League final last weekend.
A five-year deal with an annual salary of £5.8m - which narrowly eclipses that received by outgoing Gunners defender Kieran Tierney - has reportedly been put on the table for Gyokeres.
Arteta's wife on their happy marriage
Lorena Bernal has opened up on the secrets behind her happy marriage with Mikel Arteta.
She told Hello!: “There isn’t just one secret to our marriage, but I’d say it’s important to understand and to accept that you’re two individuals sharing a life, not completing each other.
“You’re not there to teach them how to live; you’re there to grow next to them and support their growth. But you need to accept that each person has their own rhythms, pace and journey, and that acceptance makes it amazing.
“And of course, there’s the love underneath it, the foundation of admiration, respect for the other person… and having fun together.
“When we have time together, we do pretty normal things, because our life is the opposite of normal. So we go for a walk or we sit and have coffee. Doing nothing together is beautiful.”
Sesko shares his transfer thoughts
Arsenal and Chelsea target Benjamin Sesko claims he wants to play for a club that can bring the "best" out of him as he weighs up a summer transfer.
He said: "The club has given me a lot and continues to give me a lot every day. It's a great club to develop at." Sesko also added that in the future, he wants to "play for a club that suits me, that brings out the best in me. That's the most important thing for me.
"I'm currently a player for RB Leipzig, so I'm taking it day by day. If a transfer happens, and if it doesn't, then it doesn't."
Lewis-Skelly contract talks stumble
Arsenal's contract talks with Lewis-Skelly have ‘not been going well’, according to The Guardian's Jonathan Wilson.
Wilson said: “I think they need a holding midfielder especially if Thomas Partey leaves which seems likely-ish, or certainly a strong possibility.
“They need someone to sit next to Declan Rice — he’s best when he’s got a bit of freedom to get forward.
“They’ve got to sort out Myles Lewis-Skelly’s contract which expires next summer and I think talks have not been going well from what I hear and Real Madrid are sort of sniffing around there.
“Imagine Real Madrid wanting a highly-rated Premier League fullback for free, almost unimaginable isn’t it?”
Gunners lead race for Argentine
Arsenal are reported to be the club ‘bidding hardest’ for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez.
El Chiringuito revealed of late that Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich all want the Argentine forward, who’s played just one season in Madrid, and meetings with those clubs are set to begin this week.
A follow-up report from Marca suggests that the Gunners are doing their best to be the side who lands Alvarez. It’s stated the north London club are ‘bidding hardest’ for Alvarez.
Arsenal sporting director Berta is leading the charge for the striker. He signed Alvarez for Atletico last summer, and after 29 goals and seven assists this season, he knows what he can bring to a side.
