Latest Arsenal Transfer News
1. Viktor Gyökeres Pushing for Arsenal Move
Arsenal are in a frantic pursuit of Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyökeres, who has refused to return to pre-season training in a bid to force a transfer. Sporting are holding firm, demanding €70 million add-ons of €10 million (£69 m), considering the contract of Gyökeres until 2028. The striker, who has scored an incredible 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting, has publicly expressed that he would be delighted to join Arsenal, having been compared to players like Haaland and Lewandowski (Talksport, The Guardian).
2. Noni Madueke To Undergo Arsenal Medical
Arsenal are on the verge of a £52 million move to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea. The Chelsea winger has departed Chelsea's US training camp and will undergo a medical at the Emirates this week (The Sun). The transfer has, however, not been without opposition, with some fans launching a "#NoToMadueke" campaign and graffiti appearing on the stadium asking if his signing is the right move (Aftonbladet).
3. Eberechi Eze Official Plan
Arsenal are also considering midfiled targets and are to make an official approach for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze. Eze possesses Premier League class and subtlety and is a gem who will complement creativity with Martinelli and Saka (The Sun).
4. ✅ Confirmed Summer Signings & Contracts
As covered by Arsenal FC, the club has recruited a couple of high-profile signings and contract renewals ahead of the 2025–26 season:
Ins (summer window):
- Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea) – £5 m, to provide extra depth at goalkeeper
- Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) – undisclosed fee, midfield signing
- Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) – £10 m + £2 m add-ons, midfield
Contract extensions:
- Gabriel Magalhães through 2029
- Myles Lewis-Skelly signed until 2030
- Two academy players, Marcell Washington and William Sweet, signed on pros
5. Transfer Target Watchlist: Sesko, Rodrygo & Hato
Arsenal's transfer wish list remains long. The key names on the list are:
- Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) – a physical striker valued at around £55–62 m (Wikipedia, Football Whispers)
- Rodrygo (Real Madrid) – interest in signing the Brazilian winger valued at £77 m (Arsenal Station)
- Jorrel Hato (Ajax) – a utility defender with a view to filling squad gaps (3 Added Minutes)
Arsenal's top priority is securing a proven number 9, and Sesko and Gyökeres are priority centerstage assets.
6. Exits & Squad Optimization
- Jorginho departed when his contract expired and joined Flamengo (FourFourTwo, Arsenal)
- Thomas Partey, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Nuno Tavares also left after the expiration or release of their contracts (Arsenal)
- Academy striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji signed a three-year contract for Lausanne-Sport after he left Arsenal (Wikipedia)
Arteta's 2025–26 Squad Blueprint
With manager Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are building a lively, nicely balanced first team around:
- Elite forward reinforcement (Gyökeres/Sesko) for goal-scoring quality
- Midfield depth and creative wings through Saka, Martinelli, Zubimendi, and Eze
- Defensive solidity through Gabriel, Saliba, and possible signing such as Hato
- Good rotation options—in goal and in the spine—through Kepa, Raya, Nørgaard, and Norgaard
What's Next?
| Item | Expected Timing |
|---|---|
| Gyökeres transfer resolution | Next 1–2 weeks |
| Madueke medical care | This week |
| Formal submission of bid for Eze | Coming soon |
| Likely bids for Sesko or Rodrygo | Before August 31 |
| Other departures or loan transfers | Ongoing |
✅ Final Take
Arsenal's summer of transfer is at full speed. With frantic offers to sign Gyökeres and Madueke, a finalized switch for Eze, strong contract extensions, and a definite priority on high-potential players like Sesko and Rodrygo, the Gunners are creating a title-winning side.
Keep checking this space for the latest Arsenal transfer news today, including official signings and club announcements.
For further information:
- Arsenal.com – Transfers 2025/26 (Wikipedia, FourFourTwo, Reddit, Just Arsenal News, Wikipedia, The Sun, skysports.com, Arsenal)
- Football Whispers – Arsenal targets analysis (Football Whispers)
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