The north London club is focused on strengthening its squad as the summer market approaches its conclusion in seven days, with Mikel Arteta keen to bring in new players ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Julian Alvarez has dominated transfer speculation throughout the close season, with the Gunners engaged in intense negotiations with Atletico Madrid for the forward. While the Spanish side are desperate to keep the 26-year-old, reports indicate they have held urgent discussions with Diego Simeone regarding a potential sale.
The situation has intensified after Alvarez was subjected to jeers from home supporters during Sunday’s 2-2 stalemate with Villarreal at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, suggesting his spell in the Spanish capital may be drawing to a close.
Meanwhile, Arteta faces a decision over Cristhian Mosquera, with Fenerbahce expressing interest in the defender.
Additionally, the club have identified a winger as a target according to recent reports.
Alan Smith has cast doubt over Gabriel Martinelli’s potential departure. He stated that despite the arrival of Tzolis, the club still appear to require a left-sided option following Trossard’s exit. He noted that the proposed £50m fee represents reasonable value in the current market, describing Martinelli as anything but an average player who has contributed significantly to Arsenal over the years, though perhaps losing some form recently. At 25 years old, should Martinelli seek more regular football, a move to Saudi Arabia could appeal as a short-term option before potentially returning to European football.
Napoli remain in pursuit of Gabriel Jesus but must first generate funds through player sales before making an approach. Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca are considered the most likely candidates to leave, according to Football Italia.
Igor Tyjon has posted a farewell message on social media, with the young striker set to join from Blackburn for an initial £1m plus a further £2m in potential add-ons.
Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Declan Rice and David Raya have all been included in the team of the year. Emily Fox, Marionna Caldentey and Alessia Russo have earned places in the Women’s PFA Team of the Year.
Chelsea have reached an agreement worth up to £50m with Nottingham Forest for Liam Delap. Martinelli appears destined for a similar exit. Delap would represent a record acquisition. Raya, Rice and Magalhaes are contenders for tonight’s major award. Saliba was present at the ceremony.
Martinelli’s situation does not affect Arsenal’s pursuit of Alvarez, according to The Athletic. Atletico are reportedly willing to sanction a deal at approximately €150m, though the player is said to be reluctant about returning to English football.
Liverpool have held significant negotiations with PSG regarding Bradley Barcola, with the French winger apparently eager to join the Reds. This development could impact any remaining Arsenal interest in the player.
The squad returned to training today after most players were given two days off. Martinelli was present despite ongoing negotiations with Al-Hilal. It marked Ezri Konsa’s first full training session with his new colleagues.
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Al Hilal for Martinelli and are working to secure the Brazilian’s consent to the transfer. Discussions with the winger continue.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Arsenal are close to signing Manchester United academy products Habeeb Ogunneye and James Scanlon. The Athletic reports that Ogunneye has completed his medical with the Gunners, while Scanlon’s transfer is being finalised.
A move for Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz will not materialise, according to Fabrizio Romano. The left winger was considered as potential cover for Martinelli until suffering a foot injury during Juventus’ Serie A opener. A deal that already appeared unlikely has become impossible given Arsenal’s reluctance to sign an unavailable player for an extended period.
Alvarez has been labelled foolish for attempting to force through a transfer from Atletico Madrid, with Arsenal eager to acquire the Argentine striker. Former Birmingham City forward Christophe Dugarry told RMC that the player and his representatives had behaved unwisely in publicly declaring his desire to leave, suggesting a more discreet approach would have been preferable. He cited the Griezmann situation as an example and emphasised the importance of respect between player and club, noting that public declarations create unnecessary complications.
Vinicius Junior appeared destined for Arsenal before committing to a lucrative new contract at Real Madrid, with Gareth Barry suggesting the timing of transfer speculation was calculated. Speaking to GOAL, he described it as a typical agent strategy, where involving another major club during negotiations creates leverage to improve the terms on offer.
Reports indicate Arteta’s handling of Martinelli has created unrest in the Arsenal changing room. The 25-year-old has been excluded from the first-team squad as the club attempts to sell him before the window closes in a week.
Discussions between Arsenal and Napoli over Gabriel Jesus continue, according to CalcioMercato. While both clubs have agreed on a transfer fee, the Italian side cannot match the Brazilian’s wage demands.
Over the past day, speculation has emerged linking Arsenal with Marseille’s Igor Paixao, though the reliability of these reports from France remains uncertain.
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Blackburn Rovers to sign 18-year-old forward Igor Tyjon. A fee of approximately £1.5m plus add-ons and a 25 per cent sell-on clause has been reported.
Arsenal’s interest in Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz now appears highly improbable. The 21-year-old sustained a serious foot injury during Juventus’ opening Serie A match and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Fabrizio Romano states Juventus have no intention of selling the promising player regardless.
Alex Scott is expected to remain at Bournemouth after the club rejected several approaches from interested parties. Arsenal had explored a move for the 23-year-old midfielder earlier in the window before signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United instead.
According to Tomas Gonzalez-Martin, Martin Zubimendi is open to leaving Arsenal, with Real Madrid expressing interest. The Spanish midfielder would cost Los Blancos between £94m and £102m, though president Florentino Perez is unwilling to negotiate at that valuation.
Genuine discussions took place between Arsenal and Manchester United over Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to Transferfeed, though no progress was made and talks have ended.
Spanish reports suggest Atletico Madrid are monitoring Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian forward enters the final year of his Emirates contract, with Napoli also tracking his availability. No formal offer has been submitted for the 29-year-old at this stage.
Both Martinelli and Jesus could depart Arsenal this summer.
Arsenal have added Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo to their shortlist as they seek wing reinforcement, according to French reports. With Leandro Trossard moving to Besiktas earlier this summer and Martinelli’s future uncertain, new signing Christos Tzolis remains the club’s sole left-sided option. However, RB Leipzig’s interest means any deal will be expensive, with the 21-year-old reportedly valued at around £60m.
Mikel Arteta must decide on Cristhian Mosquera’s future, with Fenerbahce emerging as unexpected rivals for the 23-year-old central defender before next week’s deadline. The Spaniard’s prospects may be limited following Ezri Konsa’s arrival from Aston Villa.
Spanish journalist Juan Jesus reports that Diego Simeone has held urgent talks with Atletico Madrid about signing a new striker. Alvarez’s position at the club became uncertain at the weekend when home fans jeered him during a La Liga encounter with Villarreal, a match he began on the substitutes’ bench. Arsenal have long admired the 26-year-old forward and could exploit his difficult relationship with supporters to negotiate a deal with the Spanish club.