ARSENAL have sent a 'formal offer' to Leeds for Raphinha, according to reports.
Leeds are willing to sell their star man as long as their valuation is met.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are in 'very advanced' negotiations to sign Man City's Gabriel Jesus, according to reports.
And the North Londoners are also said to be battling Newcastle for the signature of Napoli star Fabian Ruiz, who could cost around £26million.
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- Kostas Lianos
Pepe in step
Arsenal fear they could be left stuck with flop Nicolas Pepe this summer because the £77million club record signing has so far attracted zero interest from other clubs.
According to the Mail, the Gunners' record signing could end up staying at the Emirates.
Despite being put on the transfer list for around £25m, the Ivory Coast international is yet to receive one single approach from another club.
And that poses as a problem as manager Mikel Arteta still wants Leeds star Raphinha to be his new right-sided winger
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal keen on Morata
Former Chelsea star Alvaro Morata is reportedly in London rivals Arsenal’s sights.
Atletico Madrid ace Morata has just enjoyed two successful seasons on loan with Juventus.
Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos have already joined the Gunners during the summer transfer window.
And according to Caught Offside, Arsenal have even made a bid for the former Real Madrid star
- Kostas Lianos
Gabriel Jesus latest
Arsenal are in "very advanced" talks to sign Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Romano tweeted: "Gabriel Jesus deal update. Arsenal are working on it and negotiations are very advanced.
"Arsenal will now need to be fast on final, key details involving player/agents to get the deal done and avoid twists.
"Tottenham & PSG, still waiting to see the end of this story"
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal vs Everton
Arsenal look to continue their preparations for the 2022/2023 season as they take on Everton in the opening match of their US tour.
Manager Mikel Arteta will welcome another one of his former clubs to the M&T Bank Stadium in the Charm City Match, inspired by the city’s nickname.
This comes off the back of the Gunners' clash against Nurnberg as part of a pre-season training camp at the adidas HQ in Germany.
The game forms part of the North Londoners' three-match tour to the east coast of the United States.
Following their match against the Toffees, Arsenal will also line up against Orlando City and Chelsea as part of the FC Series.
- Kostas Lianos
Fabio Vieira praise
Arsenal signing Fabio Vieira has received immense praise from former Gunners player Yohan Djourou.
Djourou described Vieira as the North Londoners' "own Bernardo Silva".
The former defender commented on Instagram under the club's official presentation of the midfielder.
The ex-Switzerland international wrote: "By the look of him… He could be our own Bernardo Silva"
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal linked with Rabiot
Arsenal have been sensationally linked with Juventus ace Adrien Rabiot.
That is according to CalcioMercatoWeb, who claim the Gunners are willing to offer a player in return as part of a straight swap deal.
Manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen on Rabiot, who is out of contract at the end of next season.
This comes after the North Londoners signed midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto
- Kostas Lianos
Bell bail out
Arsenal ace Hector Bellerin could allegedly be about to write off millions of pounds to secure a return to Real Betis.
Bellerin played for Betis on loan this past season after falling out of favour at the Emirates and helped them to Copa del Rey victory.
Now the right-back wants to make his move to the Spanish side permanent.
According to @RadioSevilla, the Spain international has agreed a wage package of £34,000-a-week to rejoin – a huge drop from his £110,000 weekly package at the Gunners.
And the 25-year-old is quick to get the deal sorted as soon as possible in order to avoid the transfer being “a soap opera until August 31” like last summer.
The North Londoners, who know that both Roma and Fiorentina are also keen, initially wanted a £8.6million for the full-back.
However, Estadio Deportivo says that the Spaniard has offered to waive the last year of his contract and around £5.7m in wages at the Emirates if they let him go for free
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What a Mes
Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has unfollowed current club Fenerbahce on social media after being told he will never play for the club again.
Ozil was limited to 21 Super Lig appearances last season due to various injury issues.
And now new manager Jorge Jesus has revealed that the attacking midfielder will have no place in his squad in future.
The German has since closed the door on his Fenerbahce career by unfollowing the club on social media, despite the fact he still has two years remaining on his current contract.
The Super Lig giants are now looking to sell the 33-year-old this summer as he is one of the club's highest earners
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal’s Raphinha offer
Arsenal made a first formal bid for Leeds star Rphinha that was rejected but their interest remains strong, according to The Athletic reporter David Ornstein.
Ornstein tweeted: “Arsenal made 1st formal offer to Leeds for Raphinha last night.
“While it fell well below #LUFC valuation & has now been rejected, interest remains strong.
“May be a long/difficult process due to competition but #AFC determined to sign 25yo”
- Kostas Lianos
Not so Fab
Porto have been slammed by former presidential candidate Nuno Lobo for allowing Fabio Vieira to go to Arsenal for £35million.
Lobo told Bola Branca: "He is one of the best players at FC Porto and leaving for this fee is a bad deal.
"We are talking about one of the gems of FC Porto, one of the players who came from our academy.
"The DNA of FC Porto. We lost him. It's another piece of business that I don't understand.
"We are talking about ridiculous values for players who represent and are FC Porto.
"They are from our academy and we are letting them go for unbelievable fees"
- Kostas Lianos
Rekik goes on loan
Arsenal have offloaded Omar Rekik to Sparta Rotterdam on loan with the club keen for him to play first-team football.
Rekik joined the Gunners in January 2021 from Hertha Berlin for around £500,000.
But the centre-back has failed to break into the first team at the Emirates but starred with the Under-23s.
And the Tunisia international will now be plying his trade in the Eredivisie next term in the hope he can force his way into possible selection under Mikel Arteta next year
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More from Edu
Arsenal technical director Edu confirmed the club will target "exciting players" in the summer transfer window.
The Brazilian added: “We have to go into the market for exciting players with the right age, right attitude and right mentality.
“We want to see a club like Arsenal with a young squad, an exciting squad with a big, big future because as I said last summer, the idea is to have a young squad.
“We want to give them the opportunity to play together for two, three, four, five or six seasons.
“We still have a lot to do but we are really excited to start the season with the players we target and the players we want to sign”
- Kostas Lianos
Edu teases more signings
Arsenal technical director Edu has teased yet more big signings in the coming weeks after the arrival of Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos and Matt Turner.
When asked if he expects more signings to be announced soon after Vieira completed his switch, the Brazilian smiled and said: “Yes, I am quite excited.
“I think we still have some good conversations and positive conversations to be fair.
"I hope we can give to the fans some good news”
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal's Raphinha bid
Arsenal have sent a "formal offer" to Leeds for Raphinha but the bid will be rejected "out of hand" as it falls way below their asking price.
According to The Athletic, the Blues are said to be the winger's second choice behind Barcelonaas they can offer Champions League football and a better chance of winning trophies than the Gunners.
The North Londoners were in contact with Leeds on Tuesday and submitted a bid late in the day.
The Whites are willing to sell the Brazil international as long as their valuation is met
- Kostas Lianos
More on Jesus
Arsenal are in “very advanced” negotiations with Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus to complete his prolonged transfer to the Emirates.
But the Gunners need to act quickly as both Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain remain ready to swoop Jesus in the summer transfer window.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has offered an update on the situation and he claims that talks are well underway between the North Londoners and the striker.
Romano tweeted: “Gabriel Jesus deal update.
"Arsenal are working on it and negotiations are very advanced – Arsenal will now need to be fast on final, key details involving player/agents to get the deal done and avoid twists.
“Tottenham & PSG, still waiting to see the end of this story”
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- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal target Raphinha
Arsenal are hoping to sign Leeds star Raphinha with the help of new capture Fabio Vieira, who joined from Porto.
But Tottenham are ready to hijack the deal after making contact with the winger.
According to the Standard, Spurs boss Antonio Conte wants to add a new forward to his squad this summer.
Conte had been keeping a close eye on Everton star Richarlison but he is now said to prefer Brazil team-mate Raphinha.
The 25-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona but they do not have the funds to meet Leeds’ £60million price tag
- Kostas Lianos
Gabriel Jesus development
Arsenal's talks over signing Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus are a 'critical stage'.
That's the latest claim amid suggestions Jesus is seriously interested in a move to the Emirates.
The priority for the £50million-rated striker is thought to be regular starts for an elite club.
Goal claim there is "hope between all parties that an agreement can be reached quickly" with the Gunners.
The Brazil international’s representatives are reportedly travelling to England "in a bid to push through the transfer"
- Kostas Lianos
Fabian Ruiz transfer war
Arsenal and Newcastle lead the transfer race ahead of Manchester United and Manchester City for Napoli star Fabian Ruiz.
That’s according to Corriere dello Sport, who claim the Partenopei want £26million for Ruiz.
The Serie A giants still hope to keep the 26-year-old but might cash in this summer as he only has one year left on his contract.
The Spain international amassed a total of seven goals and five assists in 38 appearances across all competitions last season
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Arsenal sign Vieira
Arsenal confirmed the signing of Fabio Vieira from Porto last night following a £34million deal.
Vieira had a standout league campaign last term, making 27 appearances, scoring six goals and making 14 assists.
The midfielder also has an strong record on the international front for Portugal's Under-21s.
The 22-year-old has scored an impressive 13 goals from his 21 appearances and has promised goals in north London
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Morning, Arsenal fans
Edu expects more 'exciting, young' signings after Fabio Vieira became Arsenal's third summer recruit.
Technical director Edu claims recruiting £34million Porto playmaker Vieira shows the Gunners are developing a squad for the next SIX YEARS.
He said: “We have to go into the market for exciting players with the right age, right attitude and right mentality.
“We want to see a club like Arsenal with a young squad, an exciting squad with a big, big future."
USA keeper Matt Turner and Brazilian forward Marquinhos have also arrived at the Emirates.
Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, Manchester City frontman Gabriel Jesus, Leeds winger Raphinha and Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez are regarded as top targets.
Talks over signing Brazil star Jesus for around £50m are a ‘critical stage’.
Goal suggest there is ‘hope between all parties that an agreement can be reached quickly’.
But the Gunners could face a duel with Tottenham for another Brazilian, Raphinha.
Lastly, it's thought Arsenal and Newcastle head Manchester United and City in the hunt for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
- Ian Tuckey
Spurs duel Gunners for Raphinha
Arsenal are reportedly hoping to sign Raphinha with the help of new capture Fabio Vieira.
But Tottenham are ready to hijack the deal after making contact with the Leeds star.
The Standard claims Antonio Conte wants to add a new forward to his squad this summer.
He had been keeping a close eye on Everton’s Richarlison.
But Conte is now said to prefer Brazil teammate Raphinha.
The left-footed winger has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona.
But they do not have the funds to meet Leeds’ £60million price tag.
- Ian Tuckey
‘Newcastle and Gunners head Ruiz hunt’
Arsenal and Newcastle head Manchester United and City in the hunt for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
That’s the claim from Italy’s Corriere dello Sport, who say the Serie Agiants want £26million for the Spain star.
Napoli still hope to keep the 26-year-old but might cash in this summer as he only has one year left on his contract.
- Ian Tuckey
Edu predicts more big signings
Arsenal technical director Edu has teased yet more big signings in the coming weeks.
The Gunners secured their third buy of transfer window after splashing out £34m on Porto attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira.
The Portuguese U21 international joins American keeper Matt Turner and Brazilian forward Marquinhos in arriving at the Emirates so far.
Arsenal are far from done with doing business, with several key targets still potentially on their way to north London.
Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, Leeds winger Raphinha and Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez have all been strongly linked.
And asked if he expects more signings to be announced soon after Vieira completed his switch, Edu smiled and said: “Yes, I am quite excited.
Arsenal remain on the path of buying young talents to bolster boss Mikel Arteta’s squad, and Vieira, 22, and Marquinhos, 19, bring the average age even further down.
Academy product Eddie Nketiah, 23, has also recently signed a contract extension. Last summer’s purchases, including Aaron Ramsdale, Martin Odegaard, Ben White and Albert Sambi Lokonga, were all 23 and under.
- Ian Tuckey
Edu hails Vieira as part of 'exciting' new squad
Edu hailed new £35million playmaker Fabio Vieira as the perfect fit as Arsenal build a team to develop over the the next SIX YEARS.
Gunners' technical director Edu reckons the ex-Porto midfielder will be part of a 'young, exciting squad' designed to 'play together for two, three, four, five or six seasons'.
Vieira, 22, who completed his move to the Emirates this afternoon, having played 21 times for Portugal Under-21s.
Edu said: “We have to go into the market for exciting players with the right age, right attitude and right mentality.
"We want to see a club like Arsenal with a young squad, an exciting squad with a big, big future because the idea is to have a young squad.
“We still have a lot to do but we are really excited to start the season with the players we target and the players we want to sign.”
- Ian Tuckey
Fab hols ahead of Arsenal move
Arsenal new boy Fabio Vieira has extra reason to enjoy his summer holiday, writes JON BOON.
The Portuguese playmaker, 22, sealed a £35million move to the Emirates after Porto revealed a deal had been struck.
And it helped Vieira enjoy his break with his stunning Wag, Carina Raquel in Santorini, Greece, even more.
And the 21-year-old beauty, who is an economics student, is certainly a fan of travel.
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