Arsenal Gossip Archives: 09/2025

Leandro Trossard played for Belgium on Thursday amid reports that Besiktas have submitted a bid to sign him on a permanent basis.

Though still officially a trialist, former Arsenal academy goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo appears to be set to join West Bromwich Albion.

Beth Mead is set to remain with Arsenal despite a significant offer from the London City Lionesses, according to a report.

Arsenal were willing to sell Gabriel Martinelli in the summer transfer window, but the outside interest in him was at least £20m below their valuation of the winger.

Michal Rosiak has officially signed for Śląsk Wrocław after departing Arsenal at the end of his contract earlier this summer.

Though initially called up for the Spain u21s, Arsenal’s Cristhian Mosquera joined first-team training with his national side on Tuesday.

Former Gunner Hubert Graczyk featured in a team of PFA free agents against Brighton and Hove Albion u21s on Tuesday, following his release by Manchester United.

Arsenal remain confident that Bukayo Saka and William Saliba will eventually extend their contracts, with the club expected to focus on their new deals in the coming weeks.

Chelsea have been unable to secure a transfer for Raheem Sterling before the summer transfer deadline, and he looks set to remain with the club this season.

Jakub Kiwior’s transfer to Porto includes a sell-on clause, meaning Arsenal will profit again if the Polish defender is sold after his permanent move to Portugal.

Oleksandr Zinchenko joined Nottingham Forest late on transfer deadline day, with the player making a loan move despite being in the final 12 months of his Arsenal deal.

Reiss Nelson’s loan move to Brentford contains an option to buy the Arsenal winger, according to reports.

Arsenal’s loan deals involving Piero Hincapie and Jakub Kiwior contain the same unusual purchase clause, according to a report.

Lia Wälti is set to join Juventus, leaving Arsenal short in midfield and forcing Renée Slegers to consider options before a January or summer signing.

Arsenal-bound Victor Ozhianvuna is set to gain European experience this season, with Shamrock Rovers qualifying for the Europa Conference League.

Arsenal academy graduate Michal Rosiak is set to sign for Śląsk Wrocław early this week, with the player reportedly rejecting Stoke City in the process.

Brentford have made a late move and are set to sign Reiss Nelson from Arsenal, with the player on the way for a medical to complete a loan transfer.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is not expected to leave Arsenal on transfer deadline day, according to a report, despite recent links with Marseille.

Fulham remain in talks to sign Reiss Nelson on a deadline-day loan, but Besiktas have entered the race and would have more time to complete a deal.

Albert Sambi Lokonga has already completed his medical with Hamburger SV ahead of his deadline-day permanent switch to the German club.