Arsenal reach Madueke deal
Arsenal have reached a deal with Chelsea ace Noni Madueke.
According to transfer insider David Ornstein, the Gunners and Madueke have agreed on personal terms.
The winger is keen to move to the Emirates during the summer transfer window.
The North Londoners are now set to negotiate with the Blues shortly after they reached a deal that saw Kepa Arrizabalaga joining Mikel Arteta’s squad.
This comes after the West Londoners announced the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund.
Maresca on Madueke
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca addressed reports linking Noni Madueke with a move away to another club, such as Arsenal.
Maresca described Madueke as a “very important” footballer but insists he only wants to have a squad of players that are happy to be at Stamford Bridge.
Noni has been very important for us during this season. Today, again, he has been important.
But my message to the players and to the club is that I want just players that are happy to be with us. The ones that are not happy, they are free to go.
It’s not for Noni, it’s for all the players we have. But again, Noni has been very good during the season and very good tonight.
Enzo Maresca
Arsenal willing to pay Rodrygo fee
Arsenal are open to meeting Real Madrid star Rodrygo’s release clause.
According to AS, the Gunners are ready to pay the forward’s £77.6million transfer fee this summer.
The North Londoners have the Brazil international high up on their list after missing out on Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams.
Manager Mikel Arteta is a big fan and sees him as the perfect player to work with Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal target Antonio Silva
Arsenal have turned their attention to Benfica ace Antonio Silva during the summer transfer window.
And according to A Bola, the Gunners have received a boost in their bid for Silva.
The centre-back has turned down a lucrative offer to join a Saudi club as he wants to stay in Europe.
The 21-year-old is considered as one of the brightest prospects in Europe.
Trossard transfer hint
Arsenal ace Leandro Trossard has swapped agents, sparking rumours about a potential exit.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports Trossard has signed with DH Sports & Entertainment agency.
The 30-year-old’s future at the Emirates had already been under question with his contract running out in 2026 and this development added fuel to the fire.
This comes amid the Gunners’ interest in Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.
Al-Nassr target Martinelli
Al-Nassr are lining up a shock £73million swoop for Arsenal ace Gabriel Martinelli.
According to talkSPORT, Cristiano Ronaldo and co are gearing up for a mega-money summer as they chase their first league title since 2019 and Martinelli has shot to the top of their wishlist.
The Saudi giants have been handed a transfer boost with the transfer window opening 17 days early in the Middle Eastern nation, giving them equal advantage to European clubs.
The Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta is desperate to keep hold of the 24-year-old.
But a monster bid could force the North Londoners’ hand, especially with big-name replacements like Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo on their radar.
Transfer insider Ben Jacobs says Arsenal have had no formal contact from Al-Nassr just yet.
But a £73m deal would obliterate the Premier League giants’ transfer record, smashing the £35m they banked for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017 when he moved to Liverpool.
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