Arsenal Transfer News Round-Up
Arsenal are pushing ahead with several key transfer targets as the summer window heats up. Top of the agenda is Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, with whom the Gunners have reached a verbal agreement. The deal is worth β¬63.5 million plus β¬10 million in add-ons, though discussions continue regarding how achievable those add-ons are. Gyokeres is reportedly eager to join Arsenal, and Sporting have begun planning for his replacement, signaling a deal is close.
Cristhian Mosquera is also on the verge of joining Arsenal. The versatile Valencia defender has completed a medical and agreed to a five-year deal. He is expected to fly to Singapore to link up with the squad on their Asia tour.
Eberechi Eze remains a strong target, although his Β£67.5 million release clause is a sticking point. Arsenal are said to favor Eze over Xavi Simons, though Simons is also being courted by Chelsea and could be a cheaper option.
Arsenal continue to monitor Rodrygo, though it’s unclear if he will push to leave Real Madrid. Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also reportedly interested in the Brazilian winger.
Meanwhile, Granit Xhaka is seeking a return to the Premier League and is pushing for a move to Sunderland, despite interest from Fenerbahce.
Young talent Max Dowman has caught the eye of Mikel Arteta during pre-season. Arteta has hinted that Dowman and other academy prospects could get chances with the first team this season.
Internally, players like Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly have reacted positively to the Gyokeres news, signaling excitement within the squad.
Sporting teammates, including Zeno Debast and Ivan Fresneda, remain focused amid Gyokeresβ likely departure, expressing confidence in the teamβs cohesion regardless of the striker’s future.
