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Last updated: 04 July at 08:05 · Summer 2026 window
A reversal in the Jeremy Monga saga: Manchester City have launched a hijack for the Leicester prodigy, with Enzo Maresca leading the charge. Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal, who had been negotiating for weeks, are now out of the race.
Besiktas and Arsenal have largely agreed the financial structure of a ≈€20m deal for Leandro Trossard. The player still has to be convinced, and will decide after Belgium's World Cup run.
Arsenal submitted a £55m verbal offer for Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães. Rejected. The Brazilian gave Arsenal the green light. Berta preparing a ~£80m formal bid.
| Player | Pos. | Club | Way | Status | Fee | Latest | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piero Hincapié | DC | Bayer Leverkusen | Incoming | OFFICIAL | ≈ 34,5 M£ (~52 M€) + bonus | Permanent transfer confirmed by several major outlets (ESPN, Goal). | ESPN | 2026-06-30 |
| Christos Tzolis | AG | Club Brugge | Incoming | VERY RELIABLE | ≈ 40 M€ évoqués (~34,5 M£) | Player has made his decision per TeamTalk (July 1): Tzolis 'very keen' to join Arsenal (Football365, Ornstein angle). Berta accelerating on this deal alongside a second attacking signing. ~£35m (Belgian record). Arteta on board. No club-to-club deal yet. **UPDATE July 3**: Ornstein clarifies Tzolis is not Arsenal's marquee left-wing signing (that role goes to Rogers/Barcola) but rather quality attacking depth — Club Brugge reportedly already lining up his replacement (Mert Komur, Augsburg), which could smooth the deal (goonernews.com, footballtransfers.com). | David Ornstein (The Athletic) | 2026-07-03 |
| Bruno Guimarães | MC | Newcastle United | Incoming | VERY RELIABLE | £55m verbale refusée ; bis formel ~£80m (~€95m) en préparation | Arsenal now described as 'confident of finalising' the deal per Romano/Football365. Newcastle responding but holding a firm public stance — Sky Sports and Football365 report (July 1-2) Newcastle 'fear being powerless' to stop the exit if Arsenal press on. Player still refusing to renew his Newcastle contract. No release clause (The Chronicle denies a rumoured £60m clause). Amid the impasse, Arsenal also opened exploratory talks on Sandro Tonali (another Newcastle midfielder) — though per Ornstein, Arsenal aren't actively pursuing that one, Guimarães remains the priority. **UPDATE July 3**: reported figures for the next bid diverge — TheHardTackle floats a 'hoped for' £60m offer, while Football365 sticks with the previously reported £80m; no definitive figure confirmed by a top-tier source (Ornstein/Romano) yet, deal remains active. **UPDATE July 4**: reported figures keep diverging (an informal £45m 'test the waters' proposal is also reported in places, unconfirmed by Ornstein/Romano) — new context: Tottenham reportedly closing in on Sandro Tonali (Newcastle's other coveted midfielder), which would harden Newcastle's stance on Guimarães (losing both would be a tough pill for the Magpies). Real figure still unclear, deal remains active. | David Ornstein (The Athletic) | 2026-07-04 |
| Alex Scott | MC | Bournemouth | Incoming | VERY RELIABLE | ≈ £60m évoqués | Ornstein (The Athletic) confirms Arsenal 'really like' Scott. Fabrizio Romano confirms (CaughtOffside, July 1) Bournemouth formally rejected Arsenal's approach — the club says it doesn't need the money and wants to extend him, with a release clause floated for a future exit. Man United and Tottenham also interested; Liverpool now added to the list (Goal.com, TeamTalk, July 2) via Iraola's history with him at Bournemouth. A fee north of £80m mooted to force internal discussions. FootballTransfers (July 2) reports Arsenal renewing their approach after the rejection, while Bournemouth open extension talks with the player in parallel (a release clause under discussion). Two months of the window left, an Arsenal return not ruled out. | David Ornstein (The Athletic) | 2026-07-02 |
| Morgan Rogers | MO | Aston Villa | Incoming | VERY RELIABLE | £130m exigés par Villa (record britannique) | Aston Villa have set their price at £130m (British record) for Rogers — partly due to a 20% Middlesbrough sell-on clause. Arsenal going 'all in' per Football365; Chelsea also in the race, with Man United and even PSG mentioned on the periphery (FootballTransfers, July 3). Romano describes 'very good progress' (July 1) on the player side, but Villa still won't budge on price — talks on deal structure (add-ons/instalments) ongoing; people around the player believe an exit below £130m is possible. Goal.com and FootballTransfers float (July 2) an 'agreement in principle' on the player side, not confirmed by Ornstein/Romano in those terms — treat with caution. | David Ornstein (The Athletic) | 2026-07-03 |
| Enzo Fernández | MC | Chelsea | Incoming | VERY RELIABLE | ≈ £120 M exigés par Chelsea | Fabrizio Romano (via Football365, July 3-4) confirms 'zero contact' between Fernández and Real Madrid despite rumours of a reunion with Cucurella. TeamTalk reports Arteta and Berta are gathering information on the player now that the Real Madrid obstacle appears to have cleared. FootballTransfers floats a possible £120m 'raid' between London rivals. Early-stage dossier (interest/scouting), no confirmed club-to-club approach. | Fabrizio Romano (via Football365) | 2026-07-04 |
| Leandro Trossard | AG | Arsenal | Outgoing | RELIABLE | ≈ 20 M€ (Besiktas) — structure/finances largement calées avec Arsenal ; reste à s'entendre avec le joueur (salaire) | Besiktas and Arsenal have largely agreed the structure/finances of a ≈€20m deal (FootballTransfers, CaughtOffside, July 1); talks ongoing with the player's camp over wages. Trossard hasn't given the green light, decision expected after Belgium's World Cup run. Napoli (De Bruyne) and Saudi interest (Al-Diraiyah, ~£17m) still mentioned in parallel. **UPDATE July 3**: Besiktas reportedly submitted a verbal €20m proposal; the player's camp is said to be pushing for a 4-year deal worth around €10m net per season — still a gap to close with the Turkish offer (TheHardTackle, DailyCannon, July 1). | FootballTransfers | 2026-07-03 |
| Gabriel Jesus | BU | Arsenal | Outgoing | RELIABLE | ≈ £20-25m évoqués (Arsenal a revu son prix à la baisse) | Several sources (FootballTransfers, TheHardTackle, Tribuna, May-June 2026) converge: Jesus changed agents and says he's open to an exit, with stated interest in Serie A ('I dreamed of playing in Italy', quoted to ESPN Brazil). Sports Mole (July 2) now floats Juventus alongside Milan/Atlético, with Arsenal said to have lowered their price to £20-25m to facilitate a sale. Conflicting signals on whether he actually wants to stay. **UPDATE July 3**: Yardbarker/OneFootball report the opposite angle — Jesus is said to be determined to stay at Arsenal and see out his contract, not pushing for an exit, while still leaving the door open to a Serie A move he's long dreamed of. No official bid known at this stage; genuinely conflicting signals depending on the outlet. | FootballTransfers | 2026-07-03 |
| Ben White | DC | Arsenal | Outgoing | RELIABLE | ≈ £20-25m évoqués (Everton) ; valeur marché ≈ 42 M€ | Football Insider (exclusive) reports Everton could complete a deal for £20-25m; TeamTalk and FootballTransfers confirm Arsenal are open to a sale if the right offer comes in, with his market value down to ≈€42m (Transfermarkt). Nuance from Football Insider (July 2): White could be prepared to snub Everton if given playing-time assurances at Arsenal — he has recently won back a place in Arteta's side, with competition from Timber the main uncertainty. Newcastle also mentioned as competition to Everton. No official bid known yet — an early-stage (interest) dossier. **UPDATE July 4**: White's recovery from his MCL knee injury is reportedly progressing well, with a return targeted for pre-season — a factor that could weigh on his decision to stay and fight for his place rather than leave. | Football Insider | 2026-07-04 |
| Bradley Barcola | AG | Paris Saint-Germain | Incoming | RELIABLE | Non chiffré (£87-116m évoqués selon les sources, à prendre avec prudence) | **UPDATE July 4**: Football365 reports Arsenal have the 'green light to accelerate' this deal, with Liverpool said to be distracted by other priorities. Several outlets (CaughtOffside, Sports Mole, TeamTalk, ESPN) confirm an Arsenal-Liverpool battle for the player, with reported fees varying widely by source (£87m to £116m, unconfirmed). Asked about it, Barcola stayed vague: 'Focus on World Cup now. After that, my future… I don't know.' No confirmed club-to-club contact with PSG at this stage. | Football365 | 2026-07-04 |
| Illan Meslier | GB | Leeds United | Incoming | RELIABLE | Libre (fin de contrat) | Several outlets converge (CaughtOffside, GiveMeSport, TheHardTackle, ArsenalStation citing a BBC reporter, ReadArsenal, Get French Football News, July 1-2): confirmed interest in Meslier as Raya's backup, amid uncertainty over Kepa's future. No bid or signing known at this stage — an active but secondary dossier (backup keeper role, not a major budget priority). | CaughtOffside | 2026-07-04 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | AG | Arsenal | Outgoing | ONE TO WATCH | Arsenal réclamerait ≥ £45m ; intérêt saoudien (~€85m rapporté, non confirmé par source de premier rang) | Football365 and TeamTalk report (June 30) Arteta told Martinelli he can leave this summer. Romano named him among 4 potential departures (with Trossard, Ben White, Jesus). Goal.com (July 2) reports a shift in stance: Martinelli, previously determined to stay, is now said to be considering an exit amid interest from Barcelona and a Saudi club reportedly ready to offer north of £80m. Arsenal insider Charles Watts suggests the real asking price is closer to £70m rather than the £45-50m often quoted. **UPDATE July 3**: TeamTalk details the Barcelona angle — the Brazilian is reportedly eyed as a possible Raphinha replacement for around €45m; PSG sporting chief Luis Campos has also reportedly held talks with Martinelli's camp as an alternative route. No official bid known at this stage. | Football365 (Romano) | 2026-07-03 |
| Ezri Konsa | DC | Aston Villa | Incoming | ONE TO WATCH | Écart de valorisation : ≈£35m (Arsenal) vs ≈£60m (Aston Villa) | Several outlets (FootballTransfers, GiveMeSport, TheHardTackle, ReadArsenal, OneFootball, July 3) report 'tentative' Arsenal interest, with no confirmed club-to-club contact or bid. Very early-stage dossier, secondary priority behind Rogers. **UPDATE July 4**: FootballTransfers reports Arteta personally views him as a potential Ben White replacement (despite some wobbly Konsa performances at the World Cup); Aston Villa reportedly holding firm at ≈€70m, a fee Arsenal are said to be unwilling to pay. | FootballTransfers | 2026-07-04 |
| Julián Álvarez | BU | Atlético Madrid | Incoming | WEAK RUMOUR | Non chiffré | Player reportedly favours Barcelona, Atlético unwilling to sell — unlikely for Arsenal. | Goal | 2026-06-30 |
| Jeremy Monga | AG | Leicester City | Incoming | COOLED OFF | Sans objet côté Arsenal — Man City négocie désormais avec Leicester | Fabrizio Romano (X, July 2-3): 'Club to club contacts underway for Jeremy Monga to Manchester City as the hijack started earlier today… and Arsenal are definitely out of the race.' Corroborated by CaughtOffside, TeamTalk, FootballTransfers and Goal.com. Maresca, who coached Monga at Leicester in 2023/24, is personally pushing the move on City's side. Monga's professional contract at Leicester still auto-activates on July 10 (his 17th birthday) — deadline unchanged, but it's now City negotiating the fee with the Foxes, not Arsenal. | Fabrizio Romano (X) | 2026-07-03 |
| Kenan Yıldız | AG | Juventus | Incoming | COOLED OFF | > 100 M€ exigés — la Juventus refuse de vendre | Several converging sources (Football365, FootballTransfers, TeamTalk, GiveMeSport, Football Italia, Turkish Football) report an Arsenal approach followed by a swift, firm Juventus rejection the same day (July 3) — a dossier opened and closed without progressing. No formal bid was submitted. | Football365 | 2026-07-03 |
| Martin Ødegaard | MO | Arsenal | Outgoing | DENIED | Sans objet — dossier démenti | **UPDATE July 4**: formal denial. Goal.com (sources): 'completely false'. Sam Dean (The Telegraph) also denies any trip by the agent to Turkey. Filed as DÉMENTI — kept in the table as an archive entry, never deleted, per site rules. | Goal.com | 2026-07-04 |
| Jakub Kiwior | DC | Arsenal | Outgoing | OFFICIAL | €17m + €5m bonus (option d'achat levée par Porto) | Purchase option officially triggered in May 2026. Arsenal's first official summer departure (€17m + add-ons). | Arseblog News | 2026-05-31 |
| Trae Coyle | AG | Arsenal | Outgoing | OFFICIAL | Transfert permanent | Permanent transfer completed (among the summer's confirmed departures). | TeamTalk | 2026-07-02 |
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Hincapié joins Arsenal permanently
Arsenal triggered the buy option to sign the Ecuador defender permanently after a loan season and a Premier League title. Five-year deal until 2031, for a reported fee of around £34.5m (~€52m) including add-ons.
Tzolis, the most advanced attacking lead
Arsenal are actively exploring a move for the Greece left winger (22 goals, 29 assists this season at Brugge). Sporting director Berta is working on it and Arteta is on board. Reported fee around €40m, nothing finalised yet.
Guimarães: £55m offer rejected, Arsenal preparing £80m bid
Arsenal submitted a verbal offer of £55m (~€64m) for Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle, 28), which was rejected by the club. Guimarães has given Arsenal the green light and is refusing to sign a new Newcastle contract. Berta is negotiating; Arsenal are preparing a formal ~£80m bid. Newcastle insist the player is not for sale.
Alex Scott: Arsenal confirm interest, Bournemouth refuse to sell
Arsenal have held internal talks about signing the 22-year-old Bournemouth midfielder, confirmed by David Ornstein (The Athletic). Berta is tracking the deal closely. A fee of around £60m is mooted. Manchester United are also interested. Bournemouth flatly refuse to sell this summer, even for a significant fee — a very difficult deal to pull off.
Rogers: Villa demand British-record £130m, Arsenal going all in
The 23-year-old Aston Villa attacking midfielder has expressed his preference for Arsenal, per Ornstein (The Athletic). Berta has made a formal approach to Aston Villa. Villa now demand £130m — a British record — to sell Rogers. The steep price partly reflects a 20% sell-on clause owed to Middlesbrough. Chelsea are also interested. Rogers is contracted until 2031.
Enzo Fernández: Arsenal join the race, Real Madrid deny any contact
Arsenal are reportedly exploring an audacious move for Chelsea's Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernández, with Manchester City also in the running. Real Madrid, long tipped as favourites, issued a strong denial of any plan to sign him on their official website — potentially opening the door for Premier League clubs. Chelsea want around £120m. Arteta and Berta are 'gathering information' on the player per TeamTalk.
Trossard close to Besiktas, decision after the World Cup
The versatile Belgian winger (31, contract until 2027) is attracting interest from several clubs. Besiktas are furthest ahead: the Turkish club and Arsenal have largely agreed the financial structure of a ≈€20m deal. Napoli and Saudi interest remain in play too. Trossard hasn't given the green light yet and will decide after Belgium's World Cup run ends.
Gabriel Jesus: final contract year, Arsenal open to a sale
The Brazil striker (29), entering the final year of his contract, hinted to ESPN Brazil that he's open to leaving after the title win. Arsenal, who no longer see him as central to their plans, have lowered their asking price to ≈£20-25m. AC Milan, Atlético Madrid and now Juventus are mentioned, along with a possible Flamengo return (a strong personal preference). His high wages (≈£265k/week) complicate a move for potential buyers.
Ben White: Arsenal open to selling, Everton in pole position
The England defender (28, contract until 2028) has been overtaken in the pecking order by Jurrien Timber and battled injuries this season. Arsenal blocked any January exit but are open to a summer sale. Everton are reported in pole position for a fee around £20-25m, well below the £50m Arsenal paid Brighton in 2021.
Barcola: Arsenal reportedly have 'green light to accelerate', ahead of Liverpool
Arsenal are reportedly also tracking PSG left winger Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Morgan Rogers. Per Football365, the club now reportedly has the 'green light to accelerate' a deal, with Liverpool said to be distracted elsewhere — Arsenal reportedly ahead of the Reds in the race. The player himself stayed vague about his future, focused on the World Cup. No club-to-club agreement known at this stage.
Meslier: Arsenal eye the free-agent French keeper as Raya's backup
Arsenal are reportedly showing strong interest in French goalkeeper Illan Meslier (26), available on a free transfer after losing his starting spot at Leeds. David Raya remains firmly established as first choice; Meslier would reportedly be considered as reliable backup should Kepa Arrizabalaga leave, with his future uncertain. A young, Premier League-experienced profile available for free — freeing up budget for attacking/midfield priorities.
Martinelli exit? Arsenal open to selling, player wants to stay
According to Romano and Football365, Arsenal are ready to let the 24-year-old Brazilian winger leave this summer as part of a squad rebuild. Arteta reportedly told him he can go. The player, initially determined to stay, is now reportedly reconsidering amid growing foreign interest (Barcelona, Saudi Arabia). Arsenal want £45-50m, though a club insider suggests it would take closer to £70m to sell. Contract until 2027.
Ezri Konsa: early-stage Arsenal interest, alongside Rogers
Arsenal reportedly hold early interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa (28, versatile CB/RB, England international), alongside their pursuit of teammate Morgan Rogers. There's a wide valuation gap: Arsenal reportedly value a deal around £35m, while Villa want closer to £60m. Contracted until 2028, Konsa isn't an urgent, publicly stated need for Arteta.
Álvarez: a distant lead, the player leans towards Barcelona
The Atlético striker is linked with Arsenal, but the path looks closed: the player reportedly favours Barça and Atlético refuse to sell. A weak rumour from an Arsenal standpoint for now.
Monga: Manchester City hijack the deal, Arsenal out of the race (Romano)
A reversal on a deal that looked close to done. Manchester City have launched a hijack for 16-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga, with club-to-club contacts underway and Enzo Maresca personally involved to convince a player he coached at Leicester. Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal, who had been negotiating a fee around £10m for weeks and believed they had the player's personal terms, are now 'definitely out of the race'. No club-to-club agreement had been finalised before City's move.
Yıldız: explored then closed, Juventus refuse to sell
Arsenal made contact with Juventus over Turkey winger Kenan Yıldız (21), identified as a left-wing option after Turkey's World Cup exit. Juventus responded that he wasn't for sale, with a fee north of €100m required (the player extended until 2030 earlier in 2026). Arsenal are moving on to other targets (Rogers, Barcola, Tzolis).
Ødegaard-Galatasaray: firmly denied, 'completely false' per Goal.com
The rumour of a personal agreement between Ødegaard and Galatasaray, carried solely by Turkish media (Selman Öztürk), has been denied. Sources close to the situation cited by Goal.com call the story 'completely false', and Sam Dean (The Telegraph) confirms there is 'not a shred of truth' to the rumours, including the claim that the player's agent travelled to Istanbul. The captain is described as happy at Arsenal, who also want to keep him.
Kiwior joins Porto permanently
The Polish defender (26) was on loan at FC Porto since September 2025. Porto triggered the purchase option in May 2026 for €17m + €5m in add-ons. Kiwior signed until 2030 (€70m release clause) and played a key role in Porto's 2025/26 Portuguese title.
Trae Coyle leaves Arsenal for Lausanne
The winger has joined FC Lausanne-Sport (Switzerland) permanently, signing a long-term contract. Departure confirmed.