Arsenal transfer news

Subterms

    More stories

    • 200 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Thomas Partey hints at Arsenal contract extension despite Mikel Arteta considering cashing in on injury-prone star

      by

      THOMAS PARTEY has hinted he wants to extend his contract at Arsenal.The Gunners midfielder’s deal expires next summer – having joined from Atletico Madrid in October 2020 for £45m – but there have so far been no talks over a fresh offer. Thomas Partey made a rare Prem start against Luton in mid-weekCredit: GettyMikel Arteta is deliberating over whether to let the injury-prone star leave this summerCredit: GettyInjuries have plagued the Ghanaian’s four-year stay at the Emirates, and made just his second start of the season since August during Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Luton following surgery on a thigh issue.There is speculation that Mikel Arteta may look to cash in on the 30-year-old this summer ahead of another recruitment drive.Juventus have previously been interested, while Partey has also been linked to a switch to the Saudi Pro League.But Partey has told Arteta that he sees his future in North London, explaining: “My head is always here. This is where I choose to play, I’m really happy every time I’m on the field.READ MORE ON ARSENAL“I know a lot of speculations have been going on, but for me, I’m really happy to be here and to continue playing for this club.“I still have to the end of the season, I think. I have to do my best and try to perform at the highest level and I think the most important is to be available every time.”Arteta will hope Partey can contribute in Arsenal’s push for a sensational Prem and Champions League double this term.Partey added: “I feel good. I’ve improved a lot on my fitness, and I’m trying my best to keep on going at this level and keep giving my best.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Ghanaian’s future was further complicated last summer with the £105m arrival of Declan Rice from West Ham.England star Rice has been a revelation at the Emirates, firing the Gunners above champions Man City and to within touching distance of leaders Liverpool in the title race.Arsene Wenger reveals Arsenal star Mikel Arteta signed after his own failed attempt More

    • 263 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Newcastle face uphill battle to keep hold of superstar Bruno Guimaraes as Arsenal, Man Utd and PSG circle amid FFP woes

      by

      NEWCASTLE United face an “uphill” battle to keep hold of midfield superstar Bruno Guimaraes, Sun Online can reveal.Eddie Howe knows he will need to offload players to satisfy FFP rules.Newcastle face a challenge to keep hold of star midfielder Bruno GuimaraesCredit: RexAnd his Brazilian midfielder is not only a target for a string of clubs – but he also has ambitions to play in the Champions League.This has put PSG on red-alert for the player – who has a £100m release clause.A source said: “Newcastle face an uphill battle to retain Bruno over the Summer.“He’s one of the best midfielders in the world and has been on the radar of PSG for more than a year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“They will have funds in the summer and wouldn’t blink at meeting the release clause.“Eddie Howe won’t want to lose the player, but the matter may end up being taken totally out of his hands due to FFP.”Reports claim that Arsenal and Manchester United are also interested in Guimaraes, but PSG are believed to be at the front of the queue.“They’ve been tracking Bruno for a long time, and it’s no secret that he’s top of their wish list.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“They face losing Mbappe in the Summer so the heat will be on the owners to bring in big names to appease the fans.”Bruno also has fond links to France so PSG are confident they can get the player out of the club and over to Paris.”What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowThe Tyneside outfit forked out £35 million for the Brazilian’s signature in January 2022, and he has since emerged as one of their key players – and also their highest-valued.In 98 games for the Magpies, he has scored 13 goals. Guimaraes, who pockets £160,000-per-week, is under contract until 2028 after signing an extension earlier this campaign.Howe has already expressed his concerns around FFP restrictions at St James’ Park and explained the club are in position that requires them to sell in order to buy.Speaking in January, he said: “In an ideal world, given the freedom to act we would have brought players in already.“But we’re not in that situation. Financial Fair Play is a problem and we’re having to navigate around that.Eddie Howe has admitted the club need to work within their means to surviveCredit: Reuters“We’re not shutting the door on everything but as I sit here now, no we’re not going to bring anyone in.“Sometimes you have to take your long-term vision away and just deal with the here and now.“I’d be quite prepared to do that if the situation arose where we could agree something that would help us now.“The owners are very ambitious and they would like to help and improve the squad in any way they can.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But the rules and conditions we’re working under don’t allow that.”I will continue to push for signings but I have to respect and understand the football club’s health because we want Newcastle United here for the next 500 years.” More

    • 175 Shares179 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal ‘approach Bayern Munich’ over German giants’ vice-captain after Kai Havertz ‘held private conversation’

      by

      ARSENAL have approached Bayern Munich about a move for their vice-captain Joshua Kimmich, according to reports.The 29-year-old is in the final 18 months of his contract and has yet to agree on a new deal.Arsenal have made a move for Bayern’s star midfielder Joshua KimmichCredit: GettyKimmich plays alongside Arsenal star Kai Havertz for GermanyCredit: GettyIt has been claimed that Gunners forward Kai Havertz had a ‘private’ chat with his German teammate during the recent international break. Reports suggest that the club are ‘using this conversation to gauge the Bayern star’s interest’.Arsenal are said to be one of five teams keen on acquiring the services of Kimmich, who is said to be open to the idea of potentially moving to the Emirates.According to Football Transfers, Arsenal were told that Bayern will refuse to have any type of dialogue regarding a move for Kimmich until the end of the season.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut Kimmich will continue to be a top target for Mikel Arteta’s side in the summer.Bayern tried to flog the versatile midfielder to Newcastle last summer in a deal involving defender Kieran Trippier, who they tabled three bids for.Injuries have forced him into right-back in recent months, with Thomas Tuchel’s side falling further and further away from Bayer Leverkusen.Sources expect Arsenal’s interest in the German to really heat up once this campaign has finished. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBayern Munich are 13 points behind Bundesliga table-toppers Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyKimmich’s lack of an agent means that the north London club had to approach Bayern directly to learn about his availability.Paris Saint-Germain are also interested, alongside Barcelona, Manchester City and Liverpool.Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern have endured a disastrous campaign this season.Tuchel’s troops are a whopping 13-points behind Leverkusen – despite the impressive haul of £82million summer signing Harry Kane.Bayern Munich clash temporarily suspended and players taken off pitch as fans hurl tennis balls on fieldAnd they face a difficult path to winning the Champions League, facing Arsenal in the quarter-finals and potentially meeting Man City or Real Madrid in the semis.Arsenal also appear to be frontrunners to sign long term Bayern target Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.Kimmich’s stats this season More

    • 238 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd ‘could take lead in Ivan Toney transfer race due to two concerns both Arsenal and Chelsea have’

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED could be in pole position to sign Ivan Toney this summer due to Arsenal and Chelsea cooling their interest in the forward.It’s understood that the London clubs are put off by concerns over Brentford’s asking price alongside concerns over his age profile.Arsenal and Chelsea have cooled their interest in Ivan ToneyCredit: GettyBrentford will likely ask for the £80million price tag they set on Toney, 28, in January this summer according to Ben Jacobs.United have shown an interest in Toney since January and see him as a viable option to provide competition for Rasmus Hojlund.Arsenal would prefer to bring in a younger profile of striker and may launch a bid for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres this summer.The Lisbon side would expect any interested party to trigger the forward’s £86million release clause.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSOther options for Arsenal include RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee.Brighton previously slapped a £100m price tag on Ferguson but his form has not justified that this season.The Irishman has six goals and one assist in his 27 Premier League appearances this season but at 19 has huge potential to improve.Should Arsenal, Chelsea or United opt not to pay the £80m for Toney this summer, he could wait until his contract expires in 2025 and move as a free agent.Most read in FootballToney has began to find form again following his banCredit: The SunTottenham have also shown an interest in Toney as a belated Harry Kane replacement, according to Fabrizio Romano.It’s understood that Toney, who scored his first goal for England last week, would like his future sorted before Euro 2024.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowToney has four goals and one assist in his 11 Premier League games for Brentford this season. More

    • 238 Shares179 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal ‘identify top midfield target and could sign Champions League star for LESS than cut price £51m transfer clause’

      by

      ARSENAL could attempt to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer, according to reports.The Gunners are expected to dip into the transfer market when the window opens.Arsenal are interested in Martin ZubimendiCredit: GettyWhile signing a new striker is understood to be the main priority, they could also look to recruit a midfielder.And Caught Offside claim Zubimendi is a top target.The Gunners have held an interest in the Spaniard for over a year.While Zubimendi has remained committed to Real Sociedad since extending his contract 18 months ago, he could be tempted to move on this summer.Read More on ArsenalArsenal could decide to trigger his £51million release clause in order to complete a deal quickly.However, the starting point for negotiations is expected to be lower.Zubimendi has been with Real Sociedad for over 13 years.He joined the club’s academy at the age of 12 and progressed through the ranks before making his first team debut in April 2019.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSZubimendi has established himself as a crucial player for Real SociedadThe midfielder has since made 186 senior appearances for the club.Zubimendi has also been capped five times for the Spanish national team.Ashley Cole picks his all-time team-mates XI… but does it boast more Arsenal or Chelsea stars?Arsenal are also keeping tabs on Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.However, the midfielder is expected to stay at Villa Park if Unai Emery’s side qualify for the Champions League. More

    • 238 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Mikel Arteta tells his frustrated bench players to ‘change history’ as Arsenal eye stunning Double to end the season

      by

      MIKEL ARTETA has told his frustrated bench players: You can make Arsenal history.The Gunners have the chance to briefly leapfrog Liverpool back to the Premier League summit on Wednesday with a win over relegation-battling Luton at the Emirates.Mikel Arteta has urged his substitutes to influence their hunt for trophiesCredit: GettyArteta uses Reiss Nelson as an example after his injury time winner last seasonCredit: GettyBarring Dutch full-back Jurrien Timber, Arteta nearly has a fully fit squad to choose from for the season run-in, competing in the Prem and the Champions League.During Sunday’s goalless draw at the Etihad against Manchester City, Arteta had the luxury of bringing on Thomas Partey, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Takehiro Tomiyasu.Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira, Eddie Nketiah and Oleksandr Zinchenko were unused, having struggled recently for game time, while Reiss Nelson did not even make the squad.With nine Prem games remaining and potentially five more in Europe should they reach the Champions League final on June 1, Arteta will have to rotate to keep his starters fresh.READ MORE ARSENALAnd the Spaniard has urged his fringe stars to stay physically to be ready to influence the North London club’s hunt for silverware.Considering several changes against the Hatters, Arteta explained: “It’s always that balance, but their obligation and duty is to be prepared to play any minute in any moment.“Look at the example of Reiss. His best moment for Arsenal [scoring in injury time to beat Bournemouth last season], it’s a moment where he played a few minutes and made a huge impact and it’s one of the best days in his life as an Arsenal player.“Nobody remembers if he started or if it was off the bench. There are a lot of examples in world sport where players made the impact.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Sometimes you just need a second to change the history of a football club. You don’t need 100 minutes to play football.“It’s easy to see that it’s a fact. It’s not something that I’m inventing.” Mikel Arteta on Manchester City 0-0 ArsenalDamning data means rustiness is likely: Nketiah and Vieira have no Prem starts and a combined total of 124 minutes on the pitch in 2024.Zinchenko has three starts and 236 minutes of Prem action since the turn of the year, while Smith Rowe has only one start and 112 minutes.Nelson has no starts and 80 Prem minutes under his belt this calendar year, while Smith Rowe, Vieira and Zinchenko have all had injury issues.In an ideal world, Arteta admits he would “love” to have 22 elite players who he can constantly rotate.His old City mentor Pep Guardiola has managed to achieve this in recent seasons, with at least two world class players in each position thanks to their financial power in the transfer market.Arteta said: “I would love that – to have 22 or 20 instead of 18, where we change and one is better than the other. The week after, the other is better than the other one.“That raises the level and for sure you would win more games.”Asked how many transfer windows it would take for Arsenal to do the same, Arteta added: “I don’t know. It depends on how much we have to spend and how good we are at evolving the players we have to get to that level. Obviously the academy is a key thing.”Bukayo Saka is expected to start against Luton despite hobbling off with a muscular injury at City, while Gabriel Martinelli should also feature having overcome a foot issue.READ MORE SUN STORIESTimber, who had ACL surgery back in August, is “not far off”, but Arteta has warned the Holland international will need time with the U23s to get match fit first.Arteta was also asked about his own future, with just 12 months left on his current deal, but he insisted: “A year is a long time in football. I am really happy. The players are happy, the club is happy, no issues.” More

    • 200 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal and Spurs set for £100million Alexander Isak transfer showdown as rivals exploit Newcastle’s FFP nightmare

      by

      NEWCASTLE are braced for Arsenal and Tottenham to launch £100million moves for Alexander Isak.But Toon boss Eddie Howe warned the London clubs that their star striker is not for sale.Alexander Isak is set to to be the subject of a transfer tug of war between Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: RexIsak has been on fire for Newcastle this seasonIsak, 23, made it 14 Premier League goals in 21 games this season with two penalties in Saturday’s 4-3 win over West Ham.He has quickly become a fans’ favourite with his direct running and eye for goal since Toon paid Real Socieded a club-record £60m in 2022.But fears remain that Newcastle may have to cash in to navigate FFP rules, especially if they finish outside of the European places.And huge offers from Champions League clubs will be hard to ignore.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDuring the international break, Isak admitted that “if things show up, things can happen”.But Howe insists he is off limits, saying: “He’s an outstanding talent and no one connected with Newcastle would want to lose him.”It’s been a stop-start season for Isak because of injury but he is looking back to his deadly best following four goals in his last four games.Arsenal are believed to be already plotting a summer move for the £100m-rated forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd Spurs are also keeping tabs with Brentford’s Ivan Toney another target for around the same fee.Howe added: “Isak was excellent against West Ham. How Arteta turned Havertz from expensive flop to Arsenal’s gamechanger”He didn’t score in open play but his two penalties were outstanding and his general play was very good.“His link play, athleticism, he looked in a really good place.”Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal want a lethal frontman to take them to the next levelCredit: ReutersSpurs are likewise in the market for a forward of Isak’s calibreCredit: Rex More

    • 200 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Aaron Ramsdale thrown Premier League transfer lifeline with Arsenal outcast ‘preparing to move on’ in summer

      by

      NEWCASTLE have renewed their interest in Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, according to reports.The Gunners shot-stopper, 25, is being heavily linked with leaving the Emirates at the end of the campaign after being dislodged as No1 by David Raya.Aaron Ramsdale is expected to leave Arsenal in the summerCredit: GettyHe has played just six Premier League games so far this seasonThe English keeper has featured just six times in the Premier League this season despite a stellar first two years in North London.Now he is “assessing his options” ahead of the transfer window as he seeks more regular game time.According to The Mail, Newcastle are one of the clubs interested in him.Martin Dubravka, 35, has been deputising for Nick Pope, 31, who is expected to return from injury before the end of the month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Newcastle want to bring a younger keeper in as they look towards the future.And manager Eddie Howe could well be best placed to convince Ramsdale to move to St James’ Park having signed him for Bournemouth in 2017.Ramsdale also gave credit to Howe despite the coach fining him and sending him on loan to Wimbledon after he missed the bus for a Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea.The keeper later called the incident a “penny dropping moment” in his career.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHowever, Newcastle’s pursuit of Ramsdale will depend on Arsenal’s asking price.He joined Mikel Arteta’s men from Sheffield United for £30million in 2021, having returned to Bramall Lane from Bournemouth for £18.5m one year earlier.Chelsea women’s coach Emma Hayes SHOVES Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall in heated scenes after losing League Cup finalIf Ramsdale does leave Arsenal, the Premier League title challengers are eyeing up Columbus Crew keeper Patrick Schulte as a potential replacement. More