Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Latest updates from huge summer at the Emirates (2024)

28th Aug 2024, 19:17By Chisanga Malata

Part-ing ways?

Arsenal could SELL Thomas Partey follwing the arrival of Mikel Merino, it's been claimed.

The Gunners snapped up the Spain international from Real Sociedad on Tuesday.

And Football Transfers claim the Euro 2024 winner has been signed as an immediate starter and that the North Londoners will look to offload Partey before the window closes on Friday.

28th Aug 2024, 18:42By Chisanga Malata

Manager speaks on Gunners target

Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez insists the club DON'T want to lose Gunners target Joan Garcia before the window closes on Friday.

"He is a very good goalkeeper, I am calm when he plays.

"I don't know about the transfer market, although I hope he doesn't leave.

"What the club tells me is that he should not leave unless a club comes and nothing can be done.

"He is a great goalkeeper, but the level of the goalkeepers I have is very high."

28th Aug 2024, 18:07By Chisanga Malata

'Perfect' last-minute signing

Fabrizio Romano reckons Kingsley Coman would make the "perfect" last-minute addition to the Gunners' squad this summer.

He said: “I’ll mention one name, that is Kingsley Coman.

"Kingsley Coman he has some possibilities in Saudi and he’s on the list of Barcelona.

"For Arsenal, he could be a perfect solution.

"The problem there is a salary, because he’s on a big salary at Bayern. I think they can do one more after Mikel Merino."

28th Aug 2024, 17:44By Chisanga Malata

Fans react to Nunez rumours

Gunners fans have reacted to the sensational reports linking them with a shock move for Liverpool's Darwin Nunez.

One wrote on X: "WE CAN FIX HIM. BRING MY SON HOME."

Another said: "Let's gooooo!"

And another said: "Oh my God, man."

One remarked: "Whaaat?"

Another chimed in: "No way this is true."

28th Aug 2024, 17:15By Chisanga Malata

Merino's promise

The Euro 2024 winner has made a frank promise to Gunners fans after his August arrival at the Emirates.

He said: “I think that’s a big part of my game and that shows the character that I have.

"I want to fight for every ball and this is something that I learnt when I was really young.

"Maybe you can win it, or you won’t. I’m not promising I will win every duel, but what I can promise is that I will fight for every ball with 100 per cent.

“It’s always tough to talk about myself in those kinds of terms, but I think I’m a hard worker, I want to call myself a good teammate.

"I like to work for the team with or without the ball. I’m always thinking about the collective aspect of the game. I like to play with the ball, I have a Spanish culture of football.”

28th Aug 2024, 16:56By Chisanga Malata

Edu hails Merino

Arsenal's sporting director said of the club's new midfielder: “We are so happy to have completed the transfer of Mikel Merino.

This has been another great team effort from many people at the club to finalise the transfer of a player who attracted interest from a number of clubs over the summer.

“Mikel was a key target for us this summer, and we identified him as a player who can fit perfectly into our squad and profile to improve us, as we aim to build on our strong performances of last season.

"With Mikel’s arrival, he brings us an added high quality of experience, physicality and athleticism as we look forward to this season ahead.

“We welcome Mikel and his family to the club, and look forward to seeing him play in the Arsenal shirt.”

28th Aug 2024, 16:32By Chisanga Malata

Gunners Tickled Silly

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a move to sign League One star Sam Tickle, it's been claimed.

TheWigan Athleticace is one of two goalkeepers that the Gunners are targeting quick moves for before the window shuts on Friday.

And TheAthletichave claimed that the North Londoners are now interested in making a swoop for Tickle.

28th Aug 2024, 16:14By Chisanga Malata

Horrow Champions League draw

Arsenal were handed an absolute nightmare draw in a simulation we ran of tomorrow's Champions League draw.

Gunners fans around the world will be praying this run of fixtures doesn't come to fruition for Mikel Arteta's troops.

28th Aug 2024, 15:21By Ciaran Wiseman

Nketiah medical

Eddie Nketiah has completed the second part of his medical at Crystal Palace, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Eagles are now working on finalising the documents with Arsenal to complete the deal.

Nketiah is set to leave the Gunners in a deal worth £30million including add-ons.

28th Aug 2024, 14:28By Ciaran Wiseman

Ramsdale bid

Southampton have launched a formal bid for Aaron Ramsdale.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the Saints have sent an offer to Arsenal as well as Ramsdale's agents.

The goalkeeper has been linked with a move away from the Gunners throughout the summer.

He could now be set to complete his exit before the transfer window closes on Friday.

28th Aug 2024, 13:44By Ciaran Wiseman

Ramsdale talks

Southampton are in advanced talks with Arsenal for the signing of Aaron Ramsdale.

According to Fabrizio Romano, all parties are confident a deal can be completed soon.

The Gunners have already agreed personal terms with Espanyol's Joan Garcia as Ramsdale's replacement.

28th Aug 2024, 12:58By Ciaran Wiseman

Carabao Cup draw

Arsenal will learn who their opponents are in the Carabao Cup third round later tonight.

The Gunners are amongst the seven clubs involved in European competition joining the competition at this stage.

Mikel Arteta's side will be ball number one in the draw, which will take place after Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle.

28th Aug 2024, 11:59By Ciaran Wiseman

Arsenal eye tickle

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a move for Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle before the transfer window closes.

According to The Athletic, the Gunners are keen on the 22-year-old in a bid to boost their home-grown numbers.

Tickle has one cap for England's under-21 side and has made 58 first-team appearances for the Latics.

Espanyol stopper Joan Garcia, who has already agreed personal terms, could also still join if Aaron Ramsdale departs.

28th Aug 2024, 11:15By Ciaran Wiseman

Szcze's Electric

The names of Wojciech Szczesny's children have stunned fans after the Arsenal cult hero's retirement.

Szczesny called time on his career on Tuesday, the same day Oasis' reunion was confirmed.

Fans soon spotted his children had similar names to the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel.

His kids are Liam, 4, and Noelia, 1, with one fan writing: "His kids are called this and he’s chosen today to retire?"

Another added: "He’s retiring so he can go to Wembley."

28th Aug 2024, 10:30By Ciaran Wiseman

Odegaard expecting

Martin Odegaard has announced that he and his partner are expecting their first child.

In a joint post on Instagram with girlfriend Helene Spilling, the midfielder confirmed the news.

Alongside a snap of the pair, he wrote: "1 + 1 = 3. Can't wait to meet you, our little baby."

28th Aug 2024, 09:45By Ciaran Wiseman

Kiwior stays

Jakub Kiwior is set to stay at Arsenal for the 2024/25 season.

A host of European clubs had enquired about his availability this summer, including Villarreal, Bologna and Fiorentina.

However, despite some clubs even submitting bids, Foot Mercato report he will remain with the Gunners.

The Polish defender is set to compete with Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back, the report adds.

28th Aug 2024, 09:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Arsenal's next five

28th Aug 2024, 08:10By Tom Sheen

Merino debut this weekend?

Arsenal face Brighton on Saturday lunchtime giving Mikel Merino plenty of time to get to know his new team-mates.

However, the Spanish international, 28, didn't play in either of Real Sociedad's games to start the season and it is unclear if he will be match fit.

Similarly, Arsenal have won both of their opening games and Mikel Arteta may not want to change the side too much.

After his signing became official, Arteta said:

Mikel will make our squad significantly stronger, with his technical ability, together with his strong and positive character and personality.

As we all saw in the summer, Mikel is also a winner, with his strong performances throughout the Euros helping Spain win the tournament.

We are delighted to welcome Mikel and his family to the club and can’t wait to start working with him.

Arteta on Merino

28th Aug 2024, 07:45By Tom Sheen

Nunez possible?

One shock solution to the striker crisis has emerged this morning with the Gunners being linked with Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez.

The Uruguayan, 25, had been a target for the Gunners before he moved to Liverpool in 2022 and reports claim they could be taking another look now.

Nunez has become a divisive figure at Anfield, credited for his incredible work rate and team play but also derided for missing a huge amount of chances.

He was the Reds' record signing and has scored 33 goals in all competitions in two seasons - but has missed 47 'big chances' in his two seasons (only Erling Haaland has more, but has also scored 43 more Prem goals) and hit the woodwork an incredible 14 times, four more than any other player.

28th Aug 2024, 07:15By Tom Sheen

Striker move?

With Gabriel Jesus injured and Eddie Nketiah on the brink of moving to Crystal Palace, Arsenal could enter the weekend with a lack of forward options.

Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have all played centrally under Mikel Artera, but the feeling is the Gunners will bring in another forward by the deadline.

Nico Williams, who prefers to play on the wing, is one such option but Arsenal may also want an outright No 9.

28th Aug 2024, 06:00By Joshua Hall

Yesterday's headlines

There was plenty of news coming out of the Emirates yesterday, here’s a look at some of the biggest headlines from Tuesday’s business…

• Arsenal announced the £32m arrival of Mikel Merino
• Aaron Ramsdale's proposed Wolves loan falls through
• Eddie Nketiah agrees deal to sign for Crystal Palace
• Gunners ready for a late push to sign attacker before window shuts on Friday

28th Aug 2024, 03:00By Joshua Hall

Coman an option?

Kingsley Coman could be on his way out of Bayern Munich.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Coman has been the subject of a huge bid from Saudi club Al Hilal.

While it's also claimed that top Premier League clubs and Barcelona are interested in the Frenchman.

Coman, 28, is understood to have not yet made a decision on if he would even like to leave Bavaria.

Reports elsewhere have suggested that Arsenal may be one of the Prem clubs with a keen eye on Coman.

27th Aug 2024, 23:54By Joshua Hall

Gunners in for Calvert-Lewin

As Arsenal up the ante in their search for attacking reinforcements before the end of the window, one outlet has thrown up a shock name.

According to Caught Offside, the Gunners are amongst a number of clubs showing interest in Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

They claim that Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle are all monitoring the striker's situation as a possible cut-price option before Friday's deadline.

27th Aug 2024, 23:20By Joshua Hall

Ajax interested in Ramsdale

Arsenal could still see Ramsdale leave the club this summer, despite his Wolves move falling through.

Southampton are one club who have been rumoured to still be interested, while a European giant could also swoop.

According to Sky Sports, Ajax remain keen on the England shot-stopper.

27th Aug 2024, 22:49By Joshua Hall

Arsenal’s confirmed transfers

After the Gunners announced the arrival of Mikel Merino earlier today, here's a look at all their transfer business this summer...

IN

• Riccardo Calafiori – from Bologna
• David Raya – from Brentford
• Mikel Merino - from Real Sociedad

OUT

• Emile Smith Rowe – to Fulham
• Fabio Vieira - to FC Porto (loan)
• Albert Sambi Lokinga – to Sevilla (loan)
• Nuno Tavares – to Marseille (loan)
• Karl Hein – to Real Valladolid (loan)
• Mohamed Elneny – free agent (joined Al-Jazira)
• Arthur Okonkwo – free agent (joined Wrexham)
• Cedrid Soares – free agent