Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, with club officials reportedly willing to include a player in the deal to help meet Palace’s valuation. As the north London outfit battle rivals Tottenham Hotspur for the attacking midfielder's signature, director of football Andrea Berta has initiated talks with Eze’s representatives to get ahead in the race.
Nottingham Forest have announced the appointment of Edu Gaspar as their new Global Head of Football, marking a major coup for the club. The former Arsenal sporting director will oversee all football operations, including recruitment, performance, and player development, as Forest seek to expand their international footprint and elevate their sporting structure.
Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a transfer for Viktor Gyokeres after agreeing to match Sporting CP's demands for the striker. The Gunners have agreed personal terms with the Swede, who has made up his mind about moving to the Premier League this summer. With Gyokeres' transfer almost sealed, Arsenal are no longer pursuing a move for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.
European Champions Paris Saint-Germain have joined Arsenal and Al-Nassr in the transfer race to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid this summer. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Brazilian for a long time as they look to bolster their attack before the start of the 2025-26 campaign. However, they are now likely to be dragged into a bidding war for the winger.
Arsenal are closing in on signing Sporting CP's star forward Viktor Gyokeres after agreeing personal terms with the player. The Gunners are now negotiating a deal for the 27-year-old and are reportedly in advanced talks with the Portuguese champions. The Gunners have been linked with a move for Gyokeres since the start of the summer and it now seems that the club will get their desired player.
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr are determined to sign Rodrygo as they look for support for Cristiano Ronaldo in the attack. The Saudi side are reportedly ready to offer a blank cheque to the Brazilian and have already approached the player's representatives. The 25-year-old, however, would prefer to move to the Premier League instead of heading to the Middle East.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on Noni Madueke but sent out a blunt message for the Arsenal-linked winger. The Gunners have reportedly initiated fresh round of transfer talks with Madueke's representatives as their search for a new attacker continues. The Blues reportedly value the 23-year-old England internatonal at £50 million ($68m).
Arsenal are "unable to comment" after Thomas Partey was formally charged with multiple sexual offences. The Metropolitan Police have charged Partey with a total of six offences, five of them being rape and one of sexual assault. These charges are connected to allegations made by three different women.