Arsenal clearly hoped to recruit an attacker capable of transforming the team this summer, provided the right player could be found. Their failure to complete such a deal during this transfer window means they can reconsider their options in January or postpone the search until next summer. Nevertheless, difficult questions will be raised about why […]
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Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement with Arsenal to take Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the remainder of the season. The Bundesliga club moved for the 19-year-old attacker after recent arrival Giannis Konstantelias suffered a serious knee injury in Saturday’s 2-0 victory against Hamburg. Dortmund, who also pursued Nwaneri last summer, expect him to travel […]
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Arsenal have reached an agreement to recruit French defender Elisa de Almeida from Paris St-Germain. Reports from France indicate that the transfer could be worth approximately £550,000, with the player set to arrive before Thursday’s deadline. The 28-year-old is capable of playing in several defensive roles, including centre-back, where Arsenal require additional options due to […]
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Arsenal possess one of the strongest squads in European football. After investing £250m in eight new players last summer on their way to winning the title, the Gunners have committed roughly another £200m this year. They made Piero Hincapie’s loan move permanent for £34.5m, recruited Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m, signed Christos Tzolis […]
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Barcelona are nearing an agreement to sign Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus in a deal valued at £8.6m (10m euros). Negotiations for the Brazilian are reportedly at an advanced point. Although several details still need to be settled, the move is likely to be finalised before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. Napoli had also expressed interest in Jesus, […]
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Hamburg are close to reaching an agreement to sign Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira for 10 million euros (£8.6 million). The London club are working to secure the 26-year-old’s departure before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. There is increasing confidence at Emirates Stadium that an agreement will be finalized with the German club. Vieira played […]
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Cardiff City prospect Axel Donczew has moved to Arsenal, joining the club’s latest group of first-year scholars. The 16-year-old attacking midfielder attracted attention last October after becoming the youngest player to represent Cardiff’s senior side, although Noah Anyadike surpassed that record in August. Cardiff stated that they offered Donczew terms to continue progressing through their […]
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Following the World Cup and a short rest, Saka linked up with the Arsenal squad again. He made his first appearance of the campaign in the Community Shield, entering the match with the Gunners already 3-0 ahead of Manchester City. The pace and energy he displayed during his brief appearance were qualities that had appeared […]
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Maz Farookhi is joined by French football specialist Julien Laurens and German football analyst Rafa Honigstein for this week’s Euro Leagues discussion. The panel examines a difficult period for Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid and considers whether Barcelona’s apparent withdrawal could give Arsenal an opportunity to sign him. The conversation then turns to Jamal Musiala’s […]
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Arsenal are taking a practical view of their prospects of recruiting Alvarez before next week’s transfer window closes. They are interested in him and actively exploring a deal, but completing the move remains far from certain. Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta recognise that the transfer will be difficult, particularly because the former […]
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