ARSENAL’s transfer of Gabriel Jesus has been COMPLETED with a stunning five year deal agreed, according to reports.
A fee of £45m will be paid to bring the Manchester City striker to North London.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have reported rejected a £26million offer from Marseille for defender William Saliba.
Saliba impressed on loan at Stade Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli’s side finish second in Ligue 1
SunSport can also reveal that Arsenal are in advanced talks with Leeds winger Raphinha.
Should the Gunners acquire all their summer targets, here is how their team could look next season.
- IN: Fabio Vieira (Porto), Marquinhos (Sao Paulo), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
- OUT: Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon), Matteo Guendouzi (Marseille), Harry Clarke (Stoke, loan), Tyreece John-Jules (Ipswich)
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That’s Sal sorted
Arsenal have rejected a transfer offer from Marseille for William Saliba.
Saliba spent last season on loan with L’OM who wanted to make his switch permanent.
They were reportedly set to offer the Gunners £26million for the centre-back.
But the North Londoners have rebuffed the French giants’ approach for Saliba, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano
Gunner look good
Arsenal have already confirmed three new additions this summer.
Brazilian attacker Marquinhos was their first signing of the window after arriving from Sao Paulo in a £3m transfer.
Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira followed just a few days later – he joined the Gunners in a £35m move from Porto.
And Matt Turner was the most recent addition having made a move from MLS side New England Revolution.
But Arteta and his staff are not slowing down in their transfer business anytime soon as the club are also set to announce the signing of Gabriel Jesus on a £45m transfer from Premier League champions Manchester City.
The Brazilian is expected to undergo a medical in London on Tuesday ahead of an official announcement.
ICYMI
Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus is on the brink of a £45million move to Arsenal on a five-year deal.
Jesus is expected to be in London on Tuesday afternoon to complete his medical in time to join up with his new team-mates for pre-season.
The Gunners agreed on a fee with the striker’s agents, who spent last weekend successfully negotiating personal terms.
And the 25-year-old is now a couple of days away from being confirmed as an Arsenal player until 2027
Gunner get ya
Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Leeds star Raphinha after agreeing a fee to sign Manchester City ace Gabriel Jesus.
The Gunners have settled on a £45million fee to bring Jesus to the Emirates with personal terms and a medical still to be agreed.
And now Mikel Arteta is after the striker’s compatriot as they battle to beat London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea as well as Barcelona.
The winger has two years left on his deal at Elland Road but has told Leeds that he will not be agreeing new terms.
The North Londoners have seen one approach rejected already this summer but are ready to return with an improved offer with talks over a deal said to be at an advanced stage.
West Ham tried to sign the Brazil international in January but their £50m offer was quickly rejected as well
One way ticket
Leeds star and Arsenal target Raphinha met up with Paris Saint-Germain ace Angel Di Maria in Ibiza.
There’s plenty speculation surrounding both players on where they will be playing their football come next season.
Raphinha is being heavily linked with a move away, with the Gunners in advanced talks to sign him ahead of Chelsea.
The North Londoners are in negotiations over a potential £60million transfer for the Brazilian.
Di Maria will leave PSG at the end of the month when his contract expires.
The Argentina international, who had a hapless spell at Manchester United, could now go to Italy and play for giants Juventus, while Barcelona are also interested
Need Mar
Arsenal are set to submit another bid for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with a swoop for the defender, 24, over the past few weeks.
They have already had a £25million bid rejected by the Eredivisie champions, but they are now set to submit an improved offer of £34.5m.
However, according to Dutch Outlet De Telegraaf, it is unlikely to be accepted as Ajax want at least £43m for his services.
Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United for Martinez’s signature.
The Red Devils are looking to bolster their defence following a disastrous season.
Read Fo business
Arsenal have joined the chase to sign £34million-rated Lens star Seko Fofana.
But Fofana is not short of suitors as Newcastle are also keeping tabs, according to L’Equipe.
But now the French publication states that the Gunners are also in the transfer hunt and will battle the Magpies for the midfielder’s signature.
The Ivory Coast international previously spent time in England with Manchester City’s academy as a youngster and enjoyed a loan spell with Fulham
Raph-ing it up
Arsenal will intensify negotiations to sign Leeds ace Raphinha this week.
The Gunners are poised to announce the signing of Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus after agreeing a £45million deal.
According to Goal, the North Londoners have scheduled a new round of talks with Raphinha’s representatives which will take place in the next few days.
Arsenal are currently in pole position to secure the Brazil international’s services as Barcelona are struggling financially.
The Telegraph have also declared that Mikel Arteta’s side are one of the leading contenders to snap up the winger
It’s Matt’s Turn
Arsenal have announced Matt Turner’s arrival with a touching video on social media.
Turner has become the Gunners’ third official signing of the summer transfer window.
Arsenal tweeted: “From New Jersey to north London… Welcome home, Matty Turner.”
Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus is set to join him as well as Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos
Will-ing and able
Marseille are set to launch a £26million bid to sign Arsenal star William Saliba.
Saliba impressed on loan at the Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli’s side finish second in Ligue 1.
According to RMC, L’OM are willing to pay £26million to sign the centre-back on a permanent deal.
The Gunners, however, would like to finally integrate the France international into their first-team set up
Arsenal’s Raph ride
Arsenal have been handed a boost over their pursuit of Leeds star Raphinha as reports suggest the Whites are lining up his replacement.
Bruges star Charles de Ketelaere has been identified as the man the Elland Road outfit are targeting if the winger goes.
According to The Athletic, the versatile forward is also attracting interest from AC Milan, who can offer Champions League football.
The Belgium international’s potential arrival at Elland Road could then open the door to Arsenal to secure Raphinha after weeks of pursuing the Brazilian
Credit: GETTY IMAGES All Gon wrong
Gonzalo Higuain has mocked Arsenal for claiming he was “too expensive” before they broke the bank for Mesut Ozil in 2013.
That summer, Higuain ultimately moved to Napoli for £34.5million.
The Real Madrid great told TyC Sports: “I remember that I was on the verge of going to Arsenal when I went to Napoli, but they said I was too expensive.
“And a few days later, they paid €80m for Ozil!”
Merson on Nketiah
Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes Eddie Nketiah wouldn’t even get in the Fulham team.
The Gunners recently tied Nketiah down to a new five-year deal as his contract was set to expire at the end of the month.
Merson told the Daily Star: “All Arsenal have got up front right now is Eddie Nketiah, who recently signed a new contract when it looked like he might leave.
“And no disrespect to Nketiah but Mikel Arteta must realise he won’t get you into the top four. Absolutely no chance. That’s a fact.
“Nketiah can’t be spearheading your Champions League push. He’s not getting in ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison at Everton and they almost got relegated.
“He’s not getting in at Fulham ahead of Aleksandar Mitrovic and they’ve only just been promoted.
“I’m not having a go at him but he’s not getting you top four”
Deal me in
Arsenal ace William Saliba has held “positive” contract talks with club chiefs, who are looking to tie him down to a long-term deal.
Reporter Chris Wheatley has now revealed that ex-Marseille loanee Saliba could be closing in on a new contract.
Wheatley tweeted: “William Saliba contract talks going positively with Frenchman set to return for pre-season training shortly.
“The French defender will be at Arsenal for the 2022-23 season, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta and people close to the player”
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Arsenal’s double delight
Arsenal stars Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney have given the Gunners a huge boost with the pair claimed to be fit for pre-season training.
Partey and Tierney both picked up knocks in early April which saw them miss the last nine and 10 Premier League games respectively.
The midfielder suffered a thigh injury during the 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace away at Selhurst Park.
Meanwhile, the Scotland star returned from international duty with a knee problem which required him to have surgery.
But they are fit in time for pre-season training, with first-team players due back at London Colney on Monday
Not a Rap
Arsenal are being made to wait for Leeds star Raphinha as the player continues to eye a move to Barcelona.
Tottenham and Chelsea have also been linked with the winger in the summer transfer window.
But according to Sport, the Brazil international’s preferred move would be to Barca.
However, the chances of the 25-year-old clinching a transfer to the Nou Camp rely on the departure of Ousmane Dembele.
Dembele is out of contract at the end of this month and being linked with Chelsea.
But there is still a chance the France international could sign a new deal with the Blaugrana – which would mean the club do not need Raphinha
Forest’s check Mait
Nottingham Forest are planning a move for Arsenal ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
According to the Daily Mail, Forest are weighing up making an offer for Maitland-Niles this summer.
The versatile midfielder, who can also play at full-back had a disappointing loan spell at Roma.
Reports suggest Forest see the 24-year-old as a potential replacement for Djed Spence with Tottenham appearing in pole position to sign him permanently from Middlesbrough
Vela’s American dream
Ex-Arsenal youngster Carlos Vela has signed a new one-year deal at Los Angeles FC after Gareth Bale’s arrival.
Vela has been at the club since 2018 and is the side’s captain following a series of impressive performances.
It has been hinted that the winger has been convinced to stay thanks to LAFC’s fantastic transfer window.
The MLS giants have confirmed the signing of Gareth Bale in a shock move after the Welshman snubbed a move to hometown club Cardiff
Credit: GETTY IMAGES The Wright way
Arsenal legend Ian Wright is the latest celebrity to be seen at UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s pub in Crumlin.
Wright shared a video on social media as he enjoyed the entertainment at The Black Forge Inn on Sunday.
The legendary striker is a frequent visitor to Crumlin and decided to make a stop at McGregor’s pub this weekend.
The Notorious is seen welcoming the TV pundit and the pair exchange a few words over a pint
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“It’s never nice to be injured, but to have a good mate, and someone you trust, going through it has been a big help. KT knows how I am feeling and vice-versa, so we can support each other through it.
“You can talk to your friends and family when you are out, but they maybe don’t understand how you are feeling. When I am down I can drop him a text, and he will know how I am feeling because he has been in the same boat.
“We are able to bounce ideas off of each other as well. Kieran and I can talk about what he is working on that might help me, and it’s exactly the same with me for him.
“We were gutted that Scotland didn’t make the World Cup because it would have been a dream to have played in one. But there’s always another one in four years.
“I would love to get back to playing for Scotland again with KT, but I have plenty to do before I can even think of that. I have to get myself fit and then back scoring goals for Hibs again and performing well to get my place back in the Scotland squad.
“My most important aim right now is just getting back on the park with the boys and then we will go from there”
Kieran Tierney praise
Hibernian ace Kevin Nisbet has revealed how Arsenal star Kieran Tierney has been the man he’s turned to during his injury hell.
Nisbet told SunSport: “Myself and KT [Tierney] are really good mates. We were together at Celtic when we were about nine-years-old, and then we went our separate ways as happens in football.
“When I was called up for Scotland we reconnected, and we have been close since then which has been great.
“I was gutted when he suffered his injury and that ruled him out for Scotland in those important games.
“We texted each other every few days to see how each other is doing and talk about rehab programmes”
S-Mart move for Lisandro
Arsenal are looking to steal a march on Manchester United in the race to snare Ajax star Lisandro Martinez away.
The Gunners’ manager Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of Martinez’s versatility, with the defender also able to operate as a left-back and defensive midfielder.
And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has delivered an update on Arteta’s pursuit of the Argentina international.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: “Arsenal want Lisandro Martinez.
“They had new contacts with his agent and after an opening bid was turned down by Ajax.
“But at the moment, still no fresh bid. Arsenal are on it. Arsenal want Lisandro Martinez, but also Manchester United mentioned his name internally.
“Lisandro is one to watch for the coming weeks. Ajax want around €45m-€50m [£38m-£43m]”
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Morning, Arsenal fans
Gabriel Jesus is on the brink of a £45m move to Arsenal on a five-year deal, writes SunSport’s Jordan Davies.
The Brazilian striker is expected to be in London on Tuesday afternoon to complete his medical in time to join up with his new teammates for pre-season.
After the Gunners agreed on a fee with Manchester City, Jesus’ agents spent last weekend successfully negotiating personal terms.
And the 25-year-old is now hours away from being confirmed as an Arsenal player until 2027.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have been handed a boost over their Raphinha pursuit as reports suggest Leeds are lining up his replacement.
Club Brugge Charles de Ketelaere has been reportedly identified as the man they are targeting if Raphinha goes.
In other news, Forest are planning a move for Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles, according to reports.
The Daily Mail claim the newly-promoted side are weighing up making an offer for him.
Raphinha meets famous pal
Arsenal target Raphinha met up with soon-to-be free agent Angel Di Maria in Ibiza.
There’s plenty speculation surrounding both players on where they will be playing their football next season.
Raphinha is being heavily linked with a move away to Leeds, with Arsenal in advanced talks to sign him ahead of Chelsea.
The Gunners are in negotiations over a potential £60million transfer for the Brazilian.
Di Maria will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the month when his contract expires, ending his seven-year stay in the French capital.
The Argentine, who had a spell in England with Manchester United, could now go to Italy and play for giants Juventus.
Tierney and Partey potential return
Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey could return to action for Arsenal on July 8.
The duo missed the end of last season with respective injuries, but are both nearing a return.
Mikel Arteta’s side face FC Nurnberg on July 8, with Tierney and Partey possibly being able to return.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
