David Raya’s move from Brentford to Arsenal is set to become permanent after Arsenal agreed to meet his buy-out clause in January. The Spanish goalkeeper joined the Gunners on a season long loan in August, although there was an option always to make that permanent at the end of the season, something they have decided to accelerate. He has controversially ...
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Bayern keen on Arsenal defender
Bayern Munich are considering a future move for Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, with Thomas Tuchel prizing him for his versatility. Since signing from Bologna, the Japanese international has played across the backline, featuring in both full-back roles as well as a centre-half. There have also been suggestions he could be deployed in a defensive midfield role as well. Mikel Arteta ...
Read More »Holding expected to make Spain switch
Rob Holding is expected to leave Arsenal before the transfer window shuts. He is now the longest serving player at the Gunners, but, despite the season ending injury to Jurrien Timber, there is intense competition for places in the centre-back position, and the 27 year old finds himself down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta. Despite being a popular figure ...
Read More »Rice closer to Arsenal move
Declan Rice is closer to becoming an Arsenal player. The West Ham captain lifted the Europa Conference League trophy last week, after which owner David Sullivan made it clear that he could leave the club provided that the right offer came in for him. And, although there are a host of clubs interested in signing the 24 year old, Arsenal ...
Read More »Martinelli in talks about new long-term contract
Gabriel Martinelli has confirmed that he is in talks about a new long-term, contract with Arsenal. His current deal ends in 2024, but he has always indicated that he is happy at the Emirates and has underlined that with his latest comments saying “of course I want to stay>” The Brazilian was speaking after his Man of the Match performance ...
Read More »Southampton want Maitland-Niles
Southampton want to sign Arsenal utility layer Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The academy graduate is about to turn 25, and is looking to play regular football, something that seems unlikely under Mikel Arteta for whom he has become very much a fringe player. He has been offered to various clubs in the transfer window, including West Ham United and Bournemouth, but it ...
Read More »Torreira agrees Valencia move
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has agreed to join Valencia. The Uruguayan international was a surprise inclusion in the 33-man squad that flew out with the Gunners on Wednesday for their pre-season tour of the USA, because he appears to have no future at the club. He has spent the past two seasons on loan, first at Atlético Madrid and then ...
Read More »Arsenal battle United for Portuguese midfielder
Reports in Portugal suggest that Arsenal are ready to battle Manchester United for Porto midfielder Vitinha. He has a £35 million release clause in his contract and Porto will only listen to offers for the 22-year old from clubs will to meet it in full. Manchester United and Barcelona have also been linked with him, but the ability of the ...
Read More »Arsenal linked with Barcelona keeper
Reports in Spain are linking Arsenal with a move for Barcelona keeper Neto. The Spanish club faced with continued financial problems are looking to trim their squad, and have deemed second choice keeper Neto surplus to requirements. The Gunners are close to selling their own number two, Bernd Leno, and although US international Matt Turner is set to arrive in ...
Read More »Forest want Maitland-Niles
Nottingham Forest want to sign Arsenal utility player Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The England international spent the second half of last season on loan at Roma, but he struggled for game time under Jose Mourinho, especially in the closing months of the campaign and. although the Serie A side had the option to make the move permanent, they declined to take it ...
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