Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners release SEVENTEEN players, ‘open talks’ with Sane, Sesko bid imminent
Rodrygo talks
Arsenal target Rodrygo is reportedly wanting talks with Real Madrid over his future.
The Brazilian is aware of interest from Arsenal as well as Chelsea and Man City.
However, before he makes a final decision he wants to speak to new manager Xabi Alonso before making a final decision.
Gyokeres response
Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres was asked if he was joining Arsenal by Norway team-mate Leo Ostigard.
The in-demand striker kept his cards close to his chest as he did not let anything slip.
Ostigard asked: “Where are you going in the summer transfer window?
“Can you give us a hint? Is it Arsenal? What are the alternatives?”
To which the striker said: “We will see. Nobody knows anything yet.
“I wish I had a more fun answer, but that’s all I can say for now.”
Ostigard clearly has his preference for Gyokeres as he ended the call.
He added: “Viktor, great talking to you. See you soon, and text me when everything is signed and sorted down in Arsenal.”
Gunner miss him
Arsenal target Victor Osimhen could be set for a big money move to Saudi Arabia.
The Napoli striker spent last season on loan at Galatasaray in Turkey and scored 26 league goals.
But he could now be a top target for Al-Hilal after the club missed out on Bruno Fernandes.
The Saudi side will be able to offer the prolific striker a bigger contract as Fernandes will not be joining.
The development would be a blow to the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea who have all previously been linked with Osimhen.
Cesc set for Inter
Arsenal legend is set for a major job in European football.
The Spaniard has impressed at Serie A side Como but is reportedly set to jump up to the Champions League level.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that he is set to be confirmed as the new manager of Inter Milan.
Previous manager Simone Inzaghi left the club for Saudi outfit Al-Hilal.
It is suggested that the Nerazzurri have asked to speak to Fabregas and present their project to convince him to join.
Gunners on international duty
Arsenal will have 12 players out on international duty this month, with two stars eyeing silverware.
Mikel Merino and David Raya will be looking to help Spain successfully defend their Nations League title after lifting the trophy in 2023.
Ten other stars will feature in 2026 World Cup qualifiers or friendlies.
Here is the full list of Gunners on international duty this month
- David Raya (Spain)
- Mikel Merino (Spain)
- Kieran Tierney (Scotland)
- Leandro Trossard (Belgium)
- Jakub Kiwior (Poland)
- Declan Rice (England)
- Myles Lewis-Skelly (England)
- Bukayo Saka (England)
- Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ukraine)
- Martin Odegaard (Norway)
- Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil)
- Karl Hein (Estonia)
Luis Enrique rejections
A number of British clubs had the opportunity to sign Luis Enrique before taking over at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won every title including the Champions League.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all shortlisted Enrique after he left his role with Spain in 2023 but all three decided against hiring him.
Tottenham were the most serious contenders, prior to opting for Ange Postecoglou but it is believed chairman Daniel Levy backed off over a concern that the Spaniard’s spiky temperament made him too similar to former boss Antonio Conte.
Three other clubs in the EFL also moved for the 55-year-old and offered him a managerial role – Swansea, Leeds and Aston Villa all wanted him, per the BBC’s Guillem Balague.
And even Arsenal were given a tip-off about the ex-Barcelona boss – by ex-manager Unai Emery.
But the Gunners decided to go another way, with fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta still in charge.
