With the summer transfer window now officially open, Arsenal are on the verge of announcing their first new signing.
Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta have identified a number of targets with Benjamin Sesko now appearing to be the focus. Talks with RB Leipzig have begun but other clubs are also in the race for his signature
Interest in Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres remains however, with reports in Portugal claiming a bid from north London for his services has been rejected.
Big midfield changes are also on the horizon with the departure of Jorginho already confirmed while Fabio Vieira and Albert Sambi Lokonga are expected to depart permanently. Martin Zubimendi looks set to be a replacement with a £51million move from Real Sociedad wrapped up.
Fresh updates on Bryan Mbeumo, Jamie Gittens, Joan Garcia and Hugo Ekitike have also emerged while there has also been a Thomas Partey contract development.
Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain is the latest big name to be linked with a summer transfer to Arsenal.
According to CaughtOffside, the Gunners have been scouting the PSG forward and he has also attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester City with those two clubs also said to have scouted him extensively in recent months.
Unfortunately, sources close to the newly-crowned European champions have claimed that the versatile forward will cost over €100million-€120m (£84.2m-£101.1m) due to his current ability and potential for their long-term project.
Arsenal have been handed a major transfer update on summer target and Real Madrid star Rodrygo.
According to Marca, he has told Real that he would like to stay despite the interest from several Premier League clubs.
In response to that however, it has been noted that Real want him to prove his worth over the next month with their Club World Cup campaign beginning on Wednesday, June 18.
Bryan Mbeumo’s future could be heavily impacted by two Tottenham decisions.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are one of many Premier League clubs interested in the Brentford star. With his contract expiring next summer, an exit is likely ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Thomas Frank is another that could move across London with the Dane believed to be at the very top of Spurs’ list of Ange Postecoglou replacements.
If Daniel Levy does pull the trigger on the latter and chooses to appoint Frank, Mbeumo will almost definitely leave. For stability, he could join Newcastle or the Gunners but Frank heading to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could make that a more attractive option.
Chelsea have made their move for Arsenal transfer target Jamie Gittens with the view to signing him before their Club World Cup campaign starts later this month.
The Borussia Dortmund star is expected to cost £50million and with the Blues intentions seemingly clear, Arsenal may have to look at their alternatives.
That includes Nico Williams, Bryan Mbeumo and Rodrygo with Mikel Arteta keen to bring in a wide forward this summer.
Arsenal are not the only team interested in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in this summer’s transfer window.
According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, Barcelona are now in the race for his signature alongside Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
The Gunners likely hold the advantage however, as talks with RB Leipzig have already started.
With Sporting’s asking price clear after reportedly rejecting Arsenal’s offer, Napoli be the club that meets it.
According to the Sunday Mirror, the new Serie A champions are ready to battle it out with the Gunners for the signature of the Swede.
Barcelona were linked but sporting director Deco recently dismissed those rumours. Chelsea are exploring a move for a more experienced striker to come in after agreeing to sign Liam Delap.
