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Yahoo
a day ago
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What can Arsenal spend this summer?
While Arsenal have not lifted a major trophy since winning the FA Cup in 2020, last term marked the third consecutive season in which they have finished runners-up in the Premier League. The Gunners also reached the semi-finals of both the Champions League and Carabao Cup, and pressure is building to shake off the tag of nearly men. Advertisement With a £51m move for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the pipeline, manager Mikel Arteta seems intent on addressing his side's shortcomings early. There should also be plenty of finance available for him to finally bring in a prolific centre forward to get Arsenal over the line in competitions - a bone of contention among supporters. Record revenues of £616m in 2023-24 are likely to be exceeded thanks to the expanded Champions League format and extra broadcast revenue, while the sales of homegrown duo Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah in the past 12 months brings about £50m of pure profit. "As the most profitable club in Premier League history, Arsenal could easily spend over £200m in the window and have no PSR concerns," said football finance expert Kieran Maguire. "So if a striker is not signed it cannot be blamed on PSR." Read more about the early transfer window and what each Premier League club can spend this summer
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Arsenal's dream XI after Sesko deal, Williams breakthrough and 12 players leave
Arsenal are expecting a busy summer on the transfer front ahead of next season with Benjamin Sesko and Martin Zubimendi having been linked with sensational moves to the Emirates Stadium Arsenal will be desperate to end their long trophy drought next season, with the Premier League title firmly in their crosshairs. The Gunners have gone very close in each of the last three campaigns. So, what would help them finally bridge that gap? Transfers of course. And with the window now open, Mikel Arteta 's side could be set to splash the cash very soon indeed. Plenty of players have already been linked with stunning moves to North London including Martin Zubimendi and Benjamin Sesko. And while there could be some big moves on the way, a few of the squad's current stars may have to be moved on to make room. After ousting Aaron Ramsdale upon his arrival, David Raya appears to have the number one position locked down. The back-to-back golden glove winner appears to be going nowhere. But Arsenal could potentially look to sign a new back-up stopper, with Neto returning to Bournemouth after his loan spell. Karl Hein could also depart permanently. The defence in front of him will also look very familiar despite interest from elsewhere. Myles Lewis-Skelly and William Saliba have both been linked with moves to Spanish giants Real Madrid but Arteta will be desperate to keep them away from the Bernabeu ahead of next season. Meanwhile, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber have proven to be key players over recent seasons so they appear sure to stay in North London for the foreseeable future. But there could however be some defensive exits. Kieran Tierney will return to former club Celtic, while Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Nuno Tavares are all candidates to depart. The first major change to Arsenal's starting XI could come in midfield. Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, with reports earlier this year suggesting that Arsenal were in the driving seat. There have been some slight doubts that a deal could happen with Zubimendi recently admitting his admiration of Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso but the Gunners will be hopeful that they are still at the front of the queue. And should he seal a switch to the Emirates, Zubimendi could assemble an eye-catching midfield alongside record signing Declan Rice and current captain Martin Odegaard. That move would also cover for the departures of Jorginho and Thomas Partey, with the former already confirming his exit ahead of a move to Brazil, while Partey is also out of contract. It's in attack where the most dramatic changes could come. Loanees Reiss Nelson and Marquinhos are set to leave permanently, while Raheem Sterling will not be returning to the Emirates Stadium following his disappointing move from Chelsea. Arteta's dream would likely be a swoop for Bilbao star Nico Williams. The Spaniard has long been a target for Arsenal, albeit the finances behind a deal have prohibited them from making their move. But should the club's owners follow through with their promise to spend big, Williams would be an ideal addition for the left-wing. And he would dovetail brilliantly with academy graduate Bukayo Saka, who has the right-wing berth locked down for years to come, should he stay at the Emirates. He could even have a new striker to provide for. Arsenal have been after a new striker for some time given Gabriel Jesus' ongoing fitness issues. There are two candidates heading into the summer, with Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko among the frontrunners. As it stands, the RB Leipzig star looks the most likely to become a Gunner ahead of next season with a £70m transfer fee having been touted. The 22-year-old scored 21 goals for the German side last season. That would likely leave Kai Havertz in a tricky position but it appears unlikely that he would be allowed to leave as it stands. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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2 days ago
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Saudi interest in Spurs' Son - Wednesday's gossip
Tottenham could sell Son Heung-min amid Saudi Arabia interest, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi puts question mark over Arsenal move and Chelsea make approach for AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan. Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Spurs could choose to cash in on the 32-year-old South Korean as they look to generate transfer funds. (Telegraph) Advertisement Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho could also be heading to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr all interested in the 25-year-old England international. (Mirror) Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has cast doubt over a move to Arsenal, with the Spain international saying he has "options" and is unsure about where he will end up. (Radio Nacional de Espana, via Metro) Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, is hoping for wages of £250,000 a week - five times his current wage - if he joins Manchester United. (Times - subscription required) Inter Milan have have made contact with Como manager Cesc Fabregas about the former Spain midfielder taking over as their new manager following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian) Advertisement Chelsea have made an approach to sign 29-year-old France keeper Mike Maignan, who has one year left on his contract at AC Milan. (Talksport) Crystal Palace part-owner John Textor, who also owns French side Lyon, is trying to sell his majority share in the club as the Eagles try to avoid being disqualified from the Europa League next season for breaking Uefa's multi-club ownership rules. (Mail) England keeper Aaron Ramsdale has held talks about a move to West Ham from Southampton, who are hoping to get £20m for the 27-year-old following the club's relegation from the Premier League. (Talksport) Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 39, has verbally agreed to join AC Milan when he leaves Real Madrid after the Fifa Club World Cup this summer. (Gianluca di Marzio, via Football Italia)
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Saudi interest in Spurs' Son - Wednesday's gossip
Tottenham could sell Son Heung-min amid Saudi Arabia interest, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi puts question mark over Arsenal move and Chelsea make approach for AC Milan keeper Mike forward Son Heung-min is a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Spurs could choose to cash in on the 32-year-old South Korean as they look to generate transfer funds. (Telegraph), externalManchester United winger Jadon Sancho could also be heading to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr all interested in the 25-year-old England international. (Mirror), externalReal Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has cast doubt over a move to Arsenal, with the Spain international saying he has "options" and is unsure about where he will end up. (Radio Nacional de Espana, via Metro), external Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, is hoping for wages of £250,000 a week - five times his current wage - if he joins Manchester United. (Times - subscription required), externalInter Milan have have made contact with Como manager Cesc Fabregas about the former Spain midfielder taking over as their new manager following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian), externalChelsea have made an approach to sign 29-year-old France keeper Mike Maignan, who has one year left on his contract at AC Milan. (Talksport), externalCrystal Palace part-owner John Textor, who also owns French side Lyon, is trying to sell his majority share in the club as the Eagles try to avoid being disqualified from the Europa League next season for breaking Uefa's multi-club ownership rules. (Mail), externalEngland keeper Aaron Ramsdale has held talks about a move to West Ham from Southampton, who are hoping to get £20m for the 27-year-old following the club's relegation from the Premier League. (Talksport), external Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 39, has verbally agreed to join AC Milan when he leaves Real Madrid after the Fifa Club World Cup this summer. (Gianluca di Marzio, via Football Italia), external
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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Martin Zubimendi admits debunking Arsenal claim as he issues update on future
Arsenal still expect Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi to join the club this summer after agreeing the framework of a £51million transfer Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi suggests his future remains open - even though the Gunners are currently putting the finishing touches on a £51million transfer deal. Mikel Arteta's side still fully expect the 26-year-old midfielder to join the club this summer but after joining up with the Spain national team, Zubimendi has refused to provide any assurances he'll be heading to north London imminently. The 26-year-old, who rejected the chance to move to Liverpool last August, told Radio Nacional when asked if he could yet stay at Real Sociedad: "Of course there are options, but it's true that it seems like it's going to be a different, long summer, and I don't know how it will end. "I don't think thinking about that right now is my priority. I'm here with the national team, which I think is already quite demanding, and if I have to say something, then I will." Real Madrid's appointment of Xabi Alonso, who coached Zubimendi during his time in charge of Real Sociedad B, has sparked speculation in Spain that Los Blancos could yet turn the player's head with a late offer. Zubimendi is still yet to undergo his Arsenal medical but the broad framework of a deal has been in place for several months as the Gunners swooped quickly in a bid to beat off rival interest in the player. Last week, Zubimendi posted a picture from a beach in San Sebastian amid reports he was currently completing his Arsenal medical and he's now revealed the move was calculated. He said: "It's an example of what surrounds football. Many times I wake up in the morning and read things that I didn't know I had done. That was a clear example. "It's true that I don't take it very seriously, but anyway, I uploaded those photos to emphasise a little that it wasn't exactly the reality that was happening." When asked if a late call from Alonso could change the picture, Zubimendi responded: "I have always said that he was my idol and that for me it was lucky that he was able to coach me in the reserve team in a very important year. "The following year I was already in the first team and, well, I don't like to talk about those hypotheses, I prefer to talk about the present, because I also think that it would be disrespectful to answer from the national team training camp and before facing such an important competition." Speaking in late April, Real Sociedad president Jokic Aperribay appeared to indicate the La Liga club were yet to concede they'd be losing Zubimendi. He explained: "Zubimendi is the only player we've spoken to. Clubs have asked us, but no player has told us they want to leave. We've told Martin to go to the national team calmly, to think about it, and we'd like him to stay." Arsenal remain in ongoing contract talks with Thomas Partey and there is confidence the Ghanaian will remain at the club despite interest from Barcelona.
