Arsenal Gossip Archives: 06/2025

Xabi Alonso has played down concerns over Rodrygo’s long-term future at Real Madrid, after leaving the winger on the bench during their last Club World Cup fixture.

Arsenal striker target Benjamin Sesko has liked the club on Instagram as new reports suggest he’s the Gunners’ ideal centre-forward signing this summer.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia as their preferred defensive signing this summer, as the centre-back enters the final year of his deal.

Christian Norgaard is on the verge of joining Arsenal from Brentford, with the player already set for a medical and a deal fully agreed.

Viktor Gyokeres is anxious about getting a good summer move, with Sporting CP reportedly setting an €80m lower threshold for transfer negotiations.

Sevilla are planning to exercise their option to purchase another 40% of Lucien Agoume’s rights, in anticipation of a potential transfer exit later this summer.

While Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres continue to head up Arsenal’s striker shortlist this summer, a move for reported alternative Ollie Watkins currently looks unlikely.

Rumours linking Gabriel Martinelli with a summer departure have been played down, though the winger does appear to be available in the right circumstances.

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s imminent arrival could lead to Karl Hein’s departure from Arsenal this summer, with La Liga clubs interested in another loan move.

Arsenal have submitted a bid for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard, according to David Ornstein, with the player keen on a move.

Arsenal have activated Kepa Arrizabalaga’s release clause and completed the documentation for his transfer from Chelsea, according to reports.

Myles Lewis-Skelly has put pen to paper on his new contract, according to reports, with only Arsenal’s official announcement still pending.

Jorrel Hato’s agent has visited London this week as Arsenal and Chelsea chase his signing from Ajax, according to reports.

Arsenal are discussing potential replacements for Thomas Partey, with Sevilla’s Lucien Agoume one of the names reportedly under consideration.

Fulham are entering the race for Oleksandr Zinchenko, with AC Milan’s interest being played down despite Theo Hernandez’s imminent departure to Saudi Arabia.

Rodrygo’s entourage is exploring a Premier League move, with Arsenal interested but Real Madrid likely to ask for around €90m, according to a report.

Arsenal are interested in Brentford’s Christian Norgaard as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey this summer, according to a report.

Leverkusen step up pursuit of Porto defender Martim Fernandes, with Arsenal still monitoring the €60m-rated teenager

Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to be Arsenal’s second signing of the summer, as he’s expected at London Colney this week to complete his transfer from Chelsea.

Viktor Gyokeres has personally informed Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas that he wants to leave, and he’s not expected to return to training with his current club.