Arsenal will be looking to make minor changes to their squad this summer as they attempt to end Manchester City's Premier League dominance.
The Gunners have already been linked with several big names but, for now, it remains to be seen whether or not Edu will sanction another spending spree with Benjamin Sesko being heavily linked with a move to the Emirates. Last year, Arsenal spent over £200million on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
They made plenty of sales too, though, so perhaps Mikel Arteta will plot another clear-out – Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson, in particular, face uncertain futures in north London. Whatever happens this summer, Arsenal won't want any progress going to waste with the Manchester clubs, Liverpool and Chelsea all expected to wheel out the war chests.
The Gunners took the Premier League title race down to the final day, so next term they'll be looking to finally get their hands on some silverware.
With that being said, stay with us at football.london as we bring you all the latest news and transfer gossip LIVE!
KEY EVENT
Sesko transfer latest
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Benjamin Sesko. He explains how United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all being considered by the 21-year-old.
“Now, Sesko has to decide whether he wants to stay at Leipizg and extend his contract or leave and probably go to the Premier League. So, first step has to be this one. Then, which clubs? They all remian in the race, nothing has been decided yet, I can guarantee about that," Romano said in a video on his YouTube channel.
“Sesko is still taking his time to decide between Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. These three clubs are in the race, everything is still open, Sesko has not accepted anything yet. He has all the projects in front of him, so it’s up to Benjamin Sesko basically to decide what he wants to do.”
Isaac Seelochan
'Toney would be a fantastic signing'
Teddy Sheringham has explained why Arsenal would be a great destination for Ivan Toney amid transfer interest from the Gunners.
"I think Ivan Toney would be a fantastic signing for Arsenal," he told Genting Casino.
"He is a fantastic player who would enhance the current side. I don't know what's happened to his form, but I think a player of his stature can give a lot to a football team, he is a leader who knows his position and is coming into the prime of his career. I think he would be a great asset."
Isaac Seelochan
Arsenal's most likely signing
Brentford striker Ivan Toney is Arsenal's most likely signing this summer according to the bookmakers at Betfair.
Below are the odds in full...
Ivan Toney 13/8
Viktor Gyokeres 3/1
Victor Osimhen 9/2
Bruno Guimaraes 9/2
Alexander Isak 5/1
Evan Ferguson 13/2
Marcus Rashford 9/1
Michael Olise 22/1
Isaac Seelochan
'Arsenal ahead of United for Sesko'
The Athletic's David Ornstein has revealed that there is a feeling Arsenal are ahead of Manchester United for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
“He’s a high performer, and he was attracting interest when he was at Salzburg,” he said via tbrfootball.
“We come to the modern day and I’ve spoken before about how highly Arsenal think of him. He’s pretty much top or very prominent on their list of candidates.
“Things aren’t actually happening with him just yet, there are lots of conversations, his agent has been very active on social media.
“Manchester United, it’s more complicated there because of the managerial situation, financial situation, football situation the feeling is that a club like Arsenal are perhaps ahead of them at this time because they’re very settled, very competitive and it’s a good time to be involved at Arsenal.”
Isaac Seelochan
Elneny opens up on emotional departure
Mohamed Elneny has opened on his emotional departure from Arsenal, revealing he was too 'heartbroken' to join in the traditional post-season lap of honour at the Emirates.
After a stint spanning seven-and-a-half years with the Gunners, during which he clocked up over 150 appearances and clinched an FA Cup and two Community Shields, the Egyptian midfielder is set to leave North London. His exit comes after he wasn't offered a new contract by the club.
Read more here
Isaac Seelochan
Rangers interested in ex-Arsenal youngster
Rangers are interested in former Arsenal star Reuell Walters, according to our colleagues at the Daily Record.
The 19-year-old defender would be available cross-border for around £350,000 in compensation. He has admirers on the Ibrox coaching staff but they are looking to prioritise funds for other positions in Philippe Clement’s squad.
Rangers will keep a watching brief on Walters but are unlikely to move unless they move on a right-back. Walters has a string of interest in both the English Premier League, Championship and in Europe.
Isaac Seelochan
Toney backed over Watkins
Darren Bent has backed Arsenal to sign Ivan Toney over Ollie Watkins this summer.
"I am probably going to go Toney. It’s the way we play. I think link-up play, I think Toney is slightly ahead," he said on talkSPORT.
"But movement and pace, Watkins has got it. I think finishing as well. It’s a flip of a coin. Out of the two, I would say Watkins is more deserving of going because of the goals and the season he has had. But Toney against Belgium was very, very impressive.”
Isaac Seelochan
Arsenal could have Olise edge
Arsenal could benefit from a double secret weapon in the transfer race for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise this summer.
The winger has been named in France’s preliminary squad for the Olympic games held in Paris. The games officially start on Friday, 26 July.
Gunners legend Thierry Henry is taking charge of the team for the games, meaning that he could potentially put in a good word for the club to Olise. He’s not the only Arsenal connection who the player will be spending a lot of time with.
Full story here
Isaac Seelochan
£51m Neves bid
Manchester United have seen a £51million bid for Arsenal-linked Joao Neves rejected according to claims by Record in Portugal.
It is said that Benfica won't accept anything under £100m for the talented midfielder.
The 19-year-old has scored four goals and provided three assists in 75 appearances across all competitions so far for Benfica. He has also made six senior appearances for the Portugal national team.
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Arsenal 'approach' Tsyhankov
Arsenal have made an approach to sign Girona star Viktor Tsyhankov, it is claimed.
Spanish publication AS claim that the Gunners and AC Milan have established contact with Tsygankov’s entourage with a view to a summer transfer.
The report also claims that Mikel Arteta is ‘in love’ with Tsygankov and believes the player would be a ‘perfect’ addition to his squad.
Tottenham are also thought to be interested in the winger who reportedly has a €30m (£25.5m) release clause.
Isaac Seelochan
Zubimendi update emerges
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is someone Arsenal have been admirers of in recent times.
The 25-year-old is under contract until 2027, meaning the Gunners are unlikely to strike a cut-price deal for his services this summer, and is believed to be protected by a release clause worth €60million (£51m).
Read more here
Isaac Seelochan
Good morning
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Arsenal.
Not long to go now until the transfer window opens on June 14 with plenty of anticipation over who the Gunners will sign this summer.
A striker appears to be the key position that the club must look to sign but further additions in midfield may also strengthen Arsenal further.
Stay tuned for live updates throughout the day.
Mark Wakefield
Ian Wright left Wenger ‘livid’ after one of ‘greatest Arsenal moments'
Arsenal icon Ian Wright has reflected on one of his "greatest moments" which marked the beginning of the end for him under Arsene Wenger.
Wright was still a prolific goalscorer in the Premier League when Wenger arrived as the club's new manager in September 1996. He would go on to finish that season second in the scoring chart, finding the back of the net 23 times.
MORE HERE.
Mark Wakefield
Latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip
Latest Arsenal transfer news with Edu hoping to hand Mikel Arteta his dream midfield this summer ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
MORE HERE.
Mark Wakefield
Emi Martinez opens up on Arsenal exit
Emiliano Martinez has opened up about his tough departure from Arsenal, detailing how former boss Unai Emery played a pivotal role in his exit.
The Argentine shot-stopper, who lifted the World Cup trophy, joined Ben Foster on the 'Fozcast' to delve into his journey and the moment he knew his time at Arsenal was up under Emery's management.
Martinez recounted: "So Arsene Wenger, the legend, was standing in front of you, you're going to be my number one [but] he was signing me, contract and money wise, like a number two and I was number three."
"[Emery said] 'Emi look, I give you this because I'm thinking you're going to be my number one'. When he left, I was 23, 24 and then I went on loan to Getafe where I didn't play and then Unai Emery came in and was like sorry mate but you played for Rotherham, Sheffield Wednesday, you know, teams that he didn't even know."
Kieran Horn
Osimhen transfer problem
Arsenal will be hoping to sign a striker in the summer transfer window. The Gunners scored 91 goals in the 2023/24 Premier League season, more than every other team except Manchester City.
RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko is the most heavily linked currently, but there are other names in the frame.
Victor Osimhen has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and the Gunners have shown an interest in the Napoli forward, however there is a clear problem.
Read the full story by clicking here
Kieran Horn
Arteta delivers Arsenal transfer update
Mikel Arteta has delved into Arsenal's transfer plans for the upcoming summer window.
Speaking to CNN, he said: “[We] look again. All the margins, squad-wise, the process that we have at the football club, our methodology, especially on how we can make our players better, more competitive, more consistent and cause them to raise the level and be better than the previous season.
“I think our focus has to be with what we have already in house. ‘How can we be better? There are margins and there are players that can still develop and be better and that’s the objective that we have.”
Kieran Horn
Arsenal verdict on VAR vote revealed
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham along with the other Premier League clubs are poised to vote in favour of retaining VAR at the division's imminent meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, in Harrogate. Wolves require 14 clubs to vote in favour of ditching the technology. However, according to The Telegraph, this seems unlikely.
Click here to read the full story
Kieran Horn
Man City 115 charges update
Arsenal have been handed an update on the 115 financial charges facing Manchester City, as per The Times' Matt Lawton.
In his report, it is claimed an arbitration hearing between City and the Premier League will start on June 10 and will last for two weeks.
Kieran Horn
Chiesa transfer twist
Juventus winger Federico Chiesa could be on the move this summer according to reports from Sky Sports Italy.
The 26-year-old, also linked to Liverpool and Chelsea, is said to have been informed he has not part of Thiago Motta's plans, who is expected to be appointed Juventus head coach soon.
As such, a departure this summer looks likely, especially with just one year remaining on his contract, and he thus could be a great option for the Gunners considering their need to provide cover for Bukayo Saka.
Kieran Horn
Transfer audition hope for dream Rice partner
Mikel Arteta and Edu will be desperately hoping Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton heads to this summer's European championships.
For the final 28 minutes of the friendly victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wharton showed exactly why he has become the talk of the town. During his first six months at Selhurst Park, the 20-year-old has been immense and his cameo from the bench may have done wonders for his chances of being named in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad.
Jude Bellingham and Rice have already nailed down two midfield spots but exactly who takes the other one is unknown. Out of Conor Gallagher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kobbie Mainoo and Wharton, Arteta will definitely be hoping it is the latter in order to get a closer look at how he functions alongside Rice.
Bruna Reis
David Raya update
Arsenal are expected to make David Raya's move from Brentford permanent in the coming days.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano who says: "In the next few days, Arsenal will proceed with their first signing of the summer with the permanent transfer of David Raya.
"Arsenal will be triggering the buy option of £27m. There already was a pact between Arsenal and Brentford to make the move permanent in the summer of 2024."
Bruna Reis
Arsenal's VAR stance revealed ahead of Premier League meeting this week
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are poised to vote in favour of retaining VAR at the division's imminent meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, in Harrogate. Wolves instigated an unprecedented vote among top-flight clubs last month and will require 14 clubs to vote in favour of ditching the technology. However, according to The Telegraph, this seems unlikely.
Read more here.
Bruna Reis
Arsenal make contact for winger
According to reports, Arsenal have made an approach for Girona winger Viktor Tsygankov over a move to the Emirates.
However, they face competition from Italian giants AC Milan. Club’s sporting director, Quique Cárcel suggested the club may be willing to negotiate if a significant bid was made.
He said: "We are open to receiving important offers." Tsygankov's release clause is said to stand at €30m (£26m).
Bruna Reis
Arsenal given clear run to complete Victor Osimhen transfer but there's a problem
Arsenal are hoping to sign a striker in the summer transfer window.
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Gunners are the only team currently in the frame to sign him. But there is a problem.
Arsenal are "far from the clause" to sign him. Osimhen, has a release clause of £110million to sign him this summer.
Read more here.
Bruna Reis
Chelsea 'prepared' to trigger Benjamin Sesko release clause
According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea retain a strong interest in Sesko and are also confident they can land the RB Leipzig star.
The 21-year-old, who is thought to favour a move to the Premier League, holds a £56million release clause.
While Arsenal are being strongly linked with the striker, it is said that will not deter Chelsea from stepping up their interest.
Bruna Reis
Kai Havertz earning more than Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid
Premier League stars are set to earn more than Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid – including Kai Havertz.
The Frenchman was announced as Madrid's new signing on Monday. Mbappe will officially join the La Liga giants on July 1, the day after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires.
His weekly wage will be relatively modest £250,000 after tax, with up to 10 Premier League players earning more.
Read more here.
Kieran Horn
Sesko transfer verdict
Arsenal are firmly in the race to sign RB Leizpig striker Benjamin Sesko.
Newly 21, Sesko is seen as one of the most exciting players in the world. Arsenal are said to be his preference as well with a release clause price this summer of £55million.
Here, football.london writers looks at just how Arsenal will fit him into their side should be join.
Read more by clicking here
Kieran Horn
Joao Neves transfer battle
Manchester United have the advantage over Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal in the transfer race for Joao Neves, according to a report from O Jogo.
The 19-year-old has starred for Benfica this season and is thus in high demand with United currently leading the chase.
However, his release clause sees him valued at €120million (£102m) with it unlikely any interested English club can afford that sum.
Kieran Horn
Osimhen to Arsenal update
Arsenal have emerged as one of several Premier League clubs being linked with a move for Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
Chelsea have been interested for some time but that is said to have now cooled with Paris Saint-Germain looking at the Nigeria international as a Kylian Mbappe replacement. While interest from the Gunners is present, it could be a difficult deal to seal given the financial challenges according to a new update...
