Arsenal Transfer News LIVE: Real Madrid-Calafiori HIJACK, Nketiah EXIT, Neto WANTS Arsenal
Arsenal are keen to further strengthen their squad this summer as they look to continue their progression under Mikel Arteta ahead of the new season.
The Gunners have improved each campaign under the tenure of their former midfielder and that is partly due to their shrewd activity in the transfer market under him.
In the summer of 2023, Arsenal broke their transfer record to sign Declan Rice from West Ham for €116.6 million.
In addition, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya (loan) also arrived during the same window as the Gunners spent big after missing out on the English top flight title.
The club haven’t been shy in splashing the cash recently to try and fight the might of Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League, and with an injection of Champions League money, they are set to splurge on transfers this summer once again.
We exclusively detailed via Steve Kay that Arsenal are prepared to SMASH their transfer record this summer, with Arteta set to be backed heavily in the transfer market.
As always with such a big club, the Arsenal transfer rumour mill is in full swing, with Arteta keen to add to the talent he has already brought to the club.
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Arsenal ‘still chasing’ Bentley
Arsenal are still chasing Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Dan Bentley, according to The Mirror.
The Gunners have completed the signing of Ajax youngster Tommy Setford, but Bentley remains a key target.
Calafiori update
Marseille make Nketiah offer
Marseille have submitted an offer for Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah, according to Foot Mercato.
The Englishman has been heavily linked with a summer exit amid a lack of game time last season.
Arsenal sign Setford
Real Madrid wanted Calafiori
Real Madrid, Juventus and an unnamed Premier League club tried to sign Riccardo Calafiori but the Italian only wanted Arsenal, reports Sky Sports.
Arsenal close in an Ajax keeper
Arsenal are now finalising deal for Ajax goalkeeper Tommy Setford, with plan for him play a part in tour to USA, reports the Evening Standard.
The Dutch club had wanted to keep the youngster but he was willing to sign fresh terms.
Arsenal faced ‘hijack’ for Calafiori
Arsenal managed to see off late competition from a rival club in their pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The reporter said: “One club tried to hijack the move for Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal. I’ll let you know the club soon.”
Neto wants Arsenal transfer
Wolves winger Pedro Neto is still keen to move to Arsenal this summer, according to TEAMtalk.
The Portuguese international has been a long-term target for the Gunners but injuries have prevented teams from making an approach for him, however Neto is said to be holding out for a move to the Gunners.
Romano: Calafiori deal done
Romano: Calafiori deal close
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Arsenal to reject Smith-Rowe bid
Arsenal will reject a £35m approach from Crystal Palace for Emile Smith-Rowe, the Guardian reports.
Fulham are now expected to return with an improved offer.
Moukoko up for sale
Borussia Dortmund have put Youssoufa Moukoko up for sale, according to Patrick Berger.
BVB want €20m for the speedy 19-year-old attacker, who has been followed by Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd in recent times.
Calafiori deal is OFF
Arsenal have been told a deal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori is effectively off.
Journalist Michele De Blasis said: “The negotiations between Arsenal and Bologna for Calafiori are 99% surely over.
“The Gunners don’t want to spend €50m on a player they don’t consider physically fit.
“On 20 July, he will return to Emilia and leave with the squad on a training camp.”
Bologna CEO Claudio Fenucci added: “There’s no news on an Arsenal bid. Juventus? I haven’t heard from them.”
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