Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Edu vow, Jorginho contract, Isak, and Sesko linked (2024)

24th May 2024, 14:46By Ellie Grant

Arsenal handed Ferdi Kadioglu boost

Arsenal have received a boost in their strive to sign Ferdi Kadioglu.

The Fenerbahce left-back has been the subject of intense speculation in the Turkish media, which claim a £17m bid from the Gunners has been knocked back.

Kadigolu could cost as much as £25m ahead of the Super Lig season ending this weekend.

According to Sabah, the player will leave this summer and wants to sign for a Premier League team.

24th May 2024, 13:40By Ellie Grant

Arsenal’s striker search

Arsenal are looking to sign an elite striker before their summer pre-season tour.

According toThe Independent, Newcastle star Alexander Isak and Ajax ace Brian Brobbey top the Gunners’ list.

Isak has been the preferred option but the Magpies are likely to refuse letting arguably their best player leave for a Premier League rival.

The Toon hope the Sweden international will sign a new deal as they want to build a project around him.

If the North Londoners can’t get the 24-year-old, Brobbey would be the next most likely option with Sporting Lison star Viktor Gyokeres posing as another alternative.

24th May 2024, 12:36By Ellie Grant

Olivier Giroud will retire from international football

Arsenal legend Olivier Giroud has announced he will retire from international football after Euro 2024.

The French striker who is currently at AC Milan was a part of France's 2018 World Cup squad winning squad.

The 37-year-old who spent six years in north London from 2012-2018 made 131 caps for his country across 13 years.

Giroud is France's all-time highest goalscorer (57) and is set to sign with Los Angeles FC in July.

24th May 2024, 11:36By Ellie Grant

Ramsdale update

Eddie Howe is keen to reunite with Aaron Ramsdale this summer.

The pair previously worked together at Bournemouth and Newcastle could make a move if they can produce a reasonable offer, reportThe Telegraph.

Ramsdale has been strongly linked with a move away from Arsenal, who are targeting Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow to replace him.

24th May 2024, 10:41By Ellie Grant

Hato top target

Jorrel Hato remains Arsenal’s top summer transfer target, according toCharles Watts.

The Gunners are said to be looking to strengthen the left side of their defence ahead of next season.

Hato has been strongly linked with a move to North London in recent months after captaining Ajax aged just 17.

However, the 18-year-old only penned a four-year contract extension back in March.

24th May 2024, 09:40By Ellie Grant

Something ain't Wright

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has pinpointed the defensive weakness in the England squad.

Speaking exclusively to SunSport theArsenaland England legend explained: "Obviously our defence is something he’s going to have to sort out."

Among the defenders listed in the squad,Harry Maguire, John Stones, Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier have all struggled with injury of late.

With the two centre-halves most favoured not having played football since the end of April.

Arsenalsupporters were fuming whendefender Ben Whitewas left out ofGareth Southgate's initial 33-man squad for Euro 2024.

White has not played for England since his early departure from the 2022 World Cup after a spat in the camp with Southgate’s assistant Steve Holland.

24th May 2024, 06:00By Kostas Lianos

Partey tipped for Turkey

Arsenal ace Thomas Partey has been strongly linked with a switch to Fenerbahce this summer.

According to Fotospor, Partey has already held talks with the Turkish giants’ president Ali Koc.

The midfielder is heading for the last 12 months of his contract with the Gunners.

But injuries again limited the Ghana international’s role in the past campaign.

24th May 2024, 05:00By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal still eye Hato

Arsenal remain keen on Ajax star Jorrel Hato even after he signed a new contract until 2028.

I still believe Jorrel Hato remains the top target, should Arsenal look to strengthen the left side of defence.

The interest in Hato remains, despite him signing a new contract at Ajax.

I wouldn’t be at all surprised if they make an attempt to bring him in this summer.

Charles WattsCaughtOffside

24th May 2024, 04:00By Kostas Lianos

Joshua Zirkzee tip

Arsenal have been told why Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee could be the perfect summer signing.

For the way Arsenal play, I think Joshua Zirkzee could be perfect for them. I know he's on their list, but I don't know if he's the priority.

He is also on the radar of Juventus and [AC] Milan, and at the moment he is the perfect young striker for all of them.

But Zirkzee has a strange situation with his contract, as Bayern [Munich] have the option to buy him back for €40million (£34m), but if Bologna sell him to other clubs, they will only get 60 percent of the transfer fee.

It depends on whether Bayern decide to buy him back or not. It depends on who decides to sell him – Bayern or Bologna. So it is a difficult situation in this matter.

Gianluca Di Marziowettfreunde.net.

24th May 2024, 03:00By Kostas Lianos

More on Lokonga

Arsenal ace Albert Sambi Lokonga looks set to leave this summer with the player himself dropping a major hint following his loan spell at Luton Town.

For me, I had a discussion with Arsenal and the conclusion was the best thing for me was to leave the club.

So now it's up to my agent and the club to find something.

I still have a contract there, one year plus a one-year option so let's see what happens.

Albert Sambi Lokonga BBC Three Counties Radio

23rd May 2024, 21:49By Kostas Lianos

Sambi Lokonga leaving Arsenal

Arsenal are set to part ways with Albert Sambi Lokonga as they want to bring a new midfielder.

My understanding is that Arsenal are open to both loan or permanent deal proposals, based on the fee or the player’s preference - that will also be important.

Lokonga is expected to leave again because Arsenal want to bring in a new midfielder and they’ve already got many players in that position.

Fabrizio RomanoCaughtOffside

23rd May 2024, 21:06By Kostas Lianos

Declan Rice diet

Arsenal star Declan Rice has established himself as one of the Premier League's signings of the season - and his diet has played a big part.

I have four pancakes before a game. Covered in syrup or honey.

I swear to God, it’s the best thing… When I joined the club, I could see the [Arsenal] players eating them and thought to myself, ‘What is going on here?’ But honestly, it’s been a game changer.

I don’t understand the science behind it, what’s in them or anything like that, but it gives me such a high energy boost.

I think that’s why I’m able to rattle around the pitch so much...If we’re playing at 5.30pm, I’ll sometimes have eight pancakes in a day.

I’ll have some at breakfast and I’ll have some more at 3.30pm before we play.

Declan RiceMen's Health

23rd May 2024, 20:44By Kostas Lianos

Aaron Ramsdale replacement

Arsenal have lined up an Aaron Ramsdale replacement as they target Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow.

Mikel Arteta is ready to take advantage of Arne Slot's switch from Feyenoord to Liverpool by snapping up one his star players.

Bijlow was wanted byManchester Unitedlast summer but the Red Devils baulked at his £22million asking price.

According to theMirror, the Netherlands international could now be available for £10m and is on the Gunners' transfer shortlist.

Despite having a couple of injury setbacks and no longer being the Dutch No1 the 26-year-old is still highly respected.

With two years left on his contract atFeyenoord,Arsenalwill decide whether to press ahead with a move for the keeper in the next few days.

23rd May 2024, 20:25By Kostas Lianos

Pitch invader

A football "fan" filmed himself invading the pitch during Tottenham's open training session in Australia on Tuesday.

Spurs travelled to Melbourne for a post-season friendly against Newcastle just a few hours after the Premier League season ended last week.

The North Londoners took part in an open training session at AAMI Park before facing Eddie Howe's side.

However, the session was interrupted by a brazen "fan".

The man, who claimed to be an Arsenal fan, filmed himself running onto the pitch and shouting at the Tottenham players.

He could be heard screaming: "Come on you Gunners," and "Arsenal, Arsenal," towards Emerson Royal and Micky van de Ven.

23rd May 2024, 19:50By Kostas Lianos

What the Hec

Real Betis star and former Arsenal star Hector Bellerin has been handed a shock call-up for an international friendly next Wednesday - but not for Spain.

Bellerin, who last played internationally three years ago, is set to represent Catalonia in a clash against Panama.

Despite not being recognised as an official team by Fifa - and therefore not included in their world rankings - the Catalan team can field players who are also eligible for the Spanish national team.

The upcoming friendly will see the full-back earn his first cap for Gerard Lopez's side.

The 29-year-old will join forces with notable stars such as Manchester City’s Sergio Gomez as well as ex-City and Barcelona ace Eric Garcia.

Bellerin played four times for Spain after making his debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina back in 2016.

WHAT THE HEC Forgotten ex-Arsenal star, 29, handed shock call up by different national team

23rd May 2024, 19:14By Martin Lipton

Champions League guaranteed seeds

Here's how the Champions League pots of the revamped competition look like:

Pot 1: Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Roma or Barcelona

Pot 2: Barcelona (if Roma are Pot 1), Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, Juventus, Arsenal

Pot 3: PSV Eindhoven

Pot 4: Celtic, Monaco, Aston Villa, Bologna, Girona, Stuttgart, Sturm Graz, Brest

23rd May 2024, 18:42By Martin Lipton

Arsenal's Champions League blow

Arsenal could be handed a Champions League nightmare draw as a result of Atalanta’s Europa League triumph.

The Italians' 3-0 Dublin win over previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen that earned the Bergamo side their first European trophy is set to have a significant knock-on effect for next season’s expanded tournament.

Italy and Germany had already been assured of a fifth place in the Champions League - meaning Tottenham will play in the Europa League rather than joining the big boys.

But Atalanta’s win is set to give Italy SIX places in the Champions League if they stay in their current fifth spot in the Serie A table.

In the worst case scenario, Arsenal might have to play Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain from Pot 1 alongside Barcelona and Juventus from Pot 2.

All teams will play eight matches in the initial phase - which will not be completed until January - with the top eight in the “final” league table automatically making the last 16.

Spurs and either Chelsea or Manchester United - if the Old Trafford side win Saturday’s FA Cup Final - will face the same set-up in the Europa League, with the two English sides guaranteed to be top seeds.

23rd May 2024, 18:18By Kostas Lianos

Benjamin Sesko latest

RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko is set to decide his future before the start of this summer’s Euros.

Both Arsenal and Chelsea have been strongly linked with Sesko and his agent has now confirmed he will make his decision within three weeks.

The striker will either sign a new contract with Leipzig or leave the club this summer, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.

Reports suggest the Gunners are frontrunners for the Slovenia international.

However, the 20-year-old's agent was spotted at Old Trafford a few weeks ago.

23rd May 2024, 17:57By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal's striker search

Arsenal are looking to sign an elite striker before their summer pre-season tour.

According to The Independent, Newcastle star Alexander Isak and Ajax ace Brian Brobbey top the Gunners' list.

Isak has been the preferred option but the Magpies are likely to refuse letting arguably their best player leave for a Premier League rival.

The Toon hope the Sweden international will sign a new deal as they want to build a project around him.

If the North Londoners can’t get the 24-year-old, Brobbey would be the next most likely option with Sporting Lison star Viktor Gyokeres posing as another alternative.

23rd May 2024, 17:25By Kostas Lianos

Ferdi Kadioglu bid rejected

Fenerbahce have rejected Arsenal's £20million bid for Ferdi Kadioglu.

According to Milliyet, the Gunners are set to return with an improved offer for Kadioglu.

The North Londoners will offer £20m again, but this time they will include £5m in bonuses - totaling £25m.

The left-back is under contract with Fener until 2026 and is keen on the move to the Emirates.

23rd May 2024, 15:30By Ciaran Wiseman

Ramsdale update

Eddie Howe is keen to reunite with Aaron Ramsdale this summer.

The pair previously worked together at Bournemouth and Newcastle could make a move if they can produce a reasonable offer, report The Telegraph.

Ramsdale has been strongly linked with a move away from Arsenal, who are targeting Feyenoord's Justin Bijlow to replace him.

23rd May 2024, 14:45By Ciaran Wiseman

Hato top target

Jorrel Hato remains Arsenal's top summer transfer target, according to Charles Watts.

The Gunners are said to be looking to strengthen the left side of their defence ahead of next season.

Hato has been strongly linked with a move to North London in recent months after captaining Ajax aged just 17.

However, the 18-year-old only penned a four-year contract extension back in March.

23rd May 2024, 14:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Arsenal 'need a bit of depth' says Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas believes Arsenal "need a bit of depth" in order to keep challenging for the Premier League title.

He told the Planet Premier League podcast: "It's funny, because the other day you are watching both games at the same time and when you think about it, you say 'wow, Man City have like two teams that can win the Premier League'.

"Arsenal don't in this regard [have that depth], so for me is a bit of everything.

"Yes, they do need a bit of depth to keep pushing, pushing, pushing during the season and not rely always on [Bukayo] Saka, on Rice, on [Thomas] Partey if he's injured or not, on [William] Saliba.

"But also in my opinion, and he's done really, really well, but it is not his main position - is Havertz. He has had a fantastic season.

"If Arsenal can manage to get that top striker that can guarantee you goals through the all of the season, they will be much, much, much closer to getting it."

23rd May 2024, 13:18By Ciaran Wiseman

Arsenal stars in Shearer's TOTS

Alan Shearer's Premier League team of the season includes five Arsenal players.

The former England striker included Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard in his line-up.

There were also places for Manchester City trio Rodri, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.

23rd May 2024, 12:15By Ciaran Wiseman

Olise attracts interest

Michael Olise is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs.

The Crystal Palace winger provided 16 goal contributions in just 19 league appearances this season.

According toThe Guardian, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United are all interested in signing the 22-year-old.

Olise signed a new four-year deal with Palace last summer through until 2027.