Arsenal Transfer News Today
Confirmed Signings – Inbound Transfers
✅ Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad → Arsenal)
Arsenal activated the £51 million release clause to sign Euro 2024 winner Martín Zubimendi on a five-year deal to solidify the midfield both defensively and offensively (arabnews.pk, sportsmole.co.uk, talksport.com).
✅ Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea → Arsenal)
Signed for just £5 million on his release clause, Kepa Arrizabalaga comes in as David Raya's deputy keeper, bringing experience and depth (weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com).
Transfer Targets – Near to Being Complete
⚽️ Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP → Arsenal)
The Swedish striker is set to join for €70–80 million. The Gunners initial £56 million + £8.6 million add-ons bid must be accepted quickly. Gyökeres has even reportedly agreed to pay out of pocket, with Arteta intending to wrap it up before the pre-season tour (thesun.ie).
Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig → Arsenal)
Arsenal are also in the advanced stages of negotiations over Benjamin Šeško, closer to agreeing a €75 million fee after Leipzig lowered their asking price from over €80 million (justarsenal.com).
?♂️ Noni Madueke (Chelsea → Arsenal)
Arsenal have finalized personal terms with Noni Madueke (~£55–60 million) but official discussions are still ongoing (talksport.com).
➖ Departures & Speculation
Gabriel Martinelli → Al Nassr?
Al Nassr are working on a record-breaking £73 million offer for Gabriel Martinelli, shattering Arsenal's previous record sale. The club might utilize funds to spend back on their forwards (talksport.com).
Jorginho → Turkish League?
Veteran midfielder Jorginho will be available on free transfer when his contract expires, with Turkish clubs reportedly interested (sportingnews.com).
✈️ Outgoing Youngsters
- Nuno Tavares has signed for Lazio for €5 million (en.wikipedia.org).
- Marquinhos joined Cruzeiro on a £3 million transfer (en.wikipedia.org).
- Nathan Butler-Oyedeji left Arsenal and moved to Swiss club Lausanne-Sport (en.wikipedia.org).
Arsenal Transfer Summary (as of July 8, 2025)
| Category | Player | Status & Fee Details |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Signed | Martín Zubimendi | £51 M from Real Sociedad |
| ✅ Signed | Kepa Arrizabalaga | £5 M from Chelsea |
| Target | Viktor Gyökeres | €70–80 M – deal closing in |
| Target | Benjamin Šeško | €75 M – talks in progress |
| Linked | Noni Madueke | £55–60 M – personal terms agreed |
| ❌ Potential Exit | Gabriel Martinelli | £73 M Al Nassr offer |
| ❌ Free Transfer | Jorginho | Turkish move likely |
| ❌ Departure | Nuno Tavares | €5 M Lazio |
| ❌ Departure | Marquinhos | £3 M to Cruzeiro |
| ❌ Departure | Butler-Oyedeji | Lausanne-Sport deal |
Final Take
Arsenal are executing a high-stakes summer, combining smart acquisitions like Zubimendi, Kepa, and an expected Gyökeres arrival, with potentially record-breaking sales like Martinelli’s exit. The win-win strategy under Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta signals one thing: Arsenal mean business as they aim for domestic and European glory.
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