Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Nico Williams BLOW, Sesko's agent BREAKS SILENCE on Gunners ‘agreement' Gyokeres latest
ARSENAL have a HUGE summer of business to take care of in the transfer market.
The Gunners seem to have missed out on £50million target Nico Williams as the Spanish sensation has reportedly agreed a six year deal with Barcelona.
Elsewhere, Benjamin Sesko's agent has claimed that his client will only leave RB Leipzig for a 'special club and project' this summer.
And Viktor Gyokeres has told his family which club he expects to join amid interest from Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United.
Today, 08:16 By James Orr
Carlos Cuesta breaks silence
Carlos Cuesta has sent Arsenal and Mikel Arteta an emotional message with the coach set to take the manager's role at Parma.
Cuesta said: "After five beautiful years it's hard to put this into words, but I can only express how grateful I am for having lived my day-to-day with such special people and feel what it means to represent this football club, with its incredible history and value
"The only thing I've ever tried to do was give everything I had inside of me every single day.
"I was inspired by the culture that was created, by the hunger of every person of the organisation and by the unity that we had in any situation that we had to face.
"It has been a privilege to have had the chance to work with the players, staff, directors and all the employees of the club and at the same time, to receive an extra push from our amazing fans in every match.
"Because of the quality of its people, I'm convinced that the best moments for this football club are still yet to come. Enjoy the journey, because it is a very exciting one. Thank you Arsenal."
Today, 07:00 By Jim Sheridan
Feeling Blue
Dortmund starlet Jamie Gittens has reportedly opted for a move to Chelsea over Arsenal.
The Blues have made Gittens, valued at £40m, their top target this summer.
Reports suggest the Gunners were considering a swoop for the former Man City youth star, who hit 8 goals in 32 Bundesliga games last season.
But Chelsea look ready to pen a seven-year deal with Gittens.
Today, 05:00 By Jim Sheridan
Opening day
The countdown to August 17 is well and truly on.
Mikel Arteta's men face a trip to Old Trafford on the opening day of the season.
Arsenal have won on just two of their last 11 visits to the Theatre of Dreams.
Today, 03:00 By
Real talk
Xabi Alonso appears to have ruled out Rodrygo leaving the Bernabeu this summer.
The Brazilian was linked with a move to the Emirates.
But the new Madrid boss appears eager to give the 24-year-old a run of games in his favoured position.
Alonso said: "I know what had happened in the final stretch, it was not easy for him.
"He took some time to reset his head and I see him wanting to enjoy and contribute."
18th Jun 2025, 00:30 By Jim Sheridan
18th Jun 2025, 22:45 By Jim Sheridan
Partey on
With Thomas Partey set to leave the Emirates, Arsenal are reportedly eying up Lucien Agoume as a possible replacement.
The French under-21 international plays for Sevilla and caught the eye last season in LaLiga.
Spanish football journalist Maximo Ramirez claims Arsenal are "monitoring" the situation.
But there is yet to be any concrete discussions between the two clubs.
18th Jun 2025, 22:00 By Jim Sheridan
Myles too good
The Gunners are ready to give Myles Lewis-Skelly a huge new contract.
Reports suggest the teenager is set to become one of the highest-paid young stars on the planet.
Here's his stats during a breakout season in the Premier League last term...
18th Jun 2025, 21:15 By Jim Sheridan
Fixture furore
Arsenal fans have jokingly claimed the club's opening Premier League fixtures for next season have been "RIGGED".
The Emirates faithful learned the team's fate for the 2025/26 campaign on Wednesday morning.
And with a tough start to the season now confirmed, some supporters were not impressed.
18th Jun 2025, 20:45 By Jim Sheridan
Stop the press
Arsenal will have to look elsewhere for competition to No. 1 David Raya.
Joan Garcia - who was linked with a move to the Emirates - has signed for Barcelona on a six-year deal.
The Spaniard leaves Espanyol after Barca activated his £21.4m release clause.
18th Jun 2025, 20:15 By Jim Sheridan
Tell me Mor
Morgan Rogers remains a solid target for Arsenal - despite a mammoth price tag.
The Aston Villa forward had a standout season last term and has netted 17 goals in 70 Prem games.
TeamTalk claim neither Arsenal and Chelsea are not put off by Villa's valuation, with the Gunners potentially swooping this summer.
By Jim Sheridan
Sesko update
RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko remains on Arsenal's radar.
And the Slovenian's agent has indicated the striker will only move on for a "special project".
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Elvis Basanovic said: "[Sesko] will move from RB Leipzig only when we recognise a special club, a special project with a special coach.
"[He could leave] next week... or next year, or in 3 years!"
18th Jun 2025, 19:15 By Jim Sheridan
Gunners 'accept defeat' in Williams chase
Arsenal are moving on from Nico Williams, according to reports.
The Spanish winger was high on sporting director Andrea Berta's summer wishlist.
But the Athletic Bilbao star prefers a move to Barcelona, The Guardian claim.
18th Jun 2025, 18:45 By Jim Sheridan
Cuesta departs
A key member of Mikel Arteta's coaching team is leaving for his first crack at management.
Gunners assistant Carlos Cuesta is expected to join Serie A side Parma.
Cuesta, 29, joined Arsenal from Juventus in 2020 after starting his coaching career in Madrid as an 18-year-old.
18th Jun 2025, 18:15 By Jim Sheridan
Lewis-Skelly new deal
Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to penning a new contract at the Emirates.
The teenager was a breakout star last season, going from the Arsenal youth team to the England squad in a matter of months.
David Ornstein reports the club will make Lewis-Skelly " among the world's best-paid young players."
18th Jun 2025, 17:45 By Jim Sheridan
Red alert
There's a new urgency to Arsenal's long-running manhunt for a centre-forward after today's fixture release.
Mikel Arteta's eternal bridesmaids have been handed trips to Old Trafford and Anfield before the transfer deadline, followed by clashes with Manchester City and Newcastle in September.
18th Jun 2025, 17:15 By Jim Sheridan
Odds on
Viktor Gyokeres is now odds-on to sign for Arsenal this summer.
Reports suggest the Swede striker is furious with Sporting Lisbon for stalling talks on his transfer to the Prem.
Gyokeres is currently on holiday in Saint Tropez, with his future still uncertain.
But the Gunners appear to be in pole position to land one of Europe's most in-demand strikers.
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