Arsenal Gossip Archives: 01/2025

Wolves insist Matheus Cunha isn’t for sale in the final days of the January transfer window, but Arsenal are interested and an offer of £60m or more could test that stance.

Ronald Araújo signs a Barcelona extension until 2031 but leaves a summer exit open. Arsenal and Juventus remain linked to the defender. Could he still move?

Arsenal have scheduled contract extension talks with Leandro Trossard for after the January transfer window, according to a report.

Arsenal ramp up efforts to sign RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko amidst an injury crisis, targeting the 21-year-old striker with a potential €70m January transfer bid.

Arsenal have done some groundwork on a potential deal for Botafogo’s Igor Jesus, according to a report.

A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of “malicious communcations” in relation to online abuse of Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and the player’s wife.

Arsenal are considering a move for Douglas Luiz, but only if Flamengo sign Jorginho, according to a report from Brazil.

Mikel Arteta has hinted that Arsenal had the chance to recall Fabio Vieira from his loan at FC Porto, adding that the club are looking at all their options.

Arsenal are in the mix for Wolves’ Matheus Cunha and there are even suggestions that the players has agreed terms with the Gunners, but the two clubs aren’t in contact yet.

Arsenal are interested in signing Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan, according to a report in the Italian media, but Inter don’t want to sell mid-season.

Borussia Dortmund could be pushed towards a move for Oleksandr Zinchenko as negotiations for Chelsea’s Renato Veiga stall, according to reports.

Arsenal will receive in the region of £2m for the transfer of Mika Biereth from Sturm Graz to AS Monaco thanks to a sell-on clause in the former Gunner’s contract.

Arsenal-linked Matheus Cunha has hit back at claims that he went straight down the tunnel following Monday’s defeat to Chelsea, with his manager among those to criticise him for it.

Matheus Cunha’s situation remains uncertain, with Arsenal shortlisting the player and his agent reportedly keen to push a transfer.

Who is Jason Ayto? Arsenal’s low-profile interim sporting director is leading the club’s transfer strategy after Edu’s departure, shaping the Gunners’ January window.

Ronald Araujo’s case remains open amid links to Arsenal, but the defender appears likely to wait until the end of the season to make a decision on his future.

Arsenal could be set to cash in on Nuno Tavares more than once in 2025, with multiple Serie A clubs showing interest in the Lazio loanee.

Manchester City are considering a January move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, who had been an Arsenal target in the past.

Arsenal striker transfer budget takes a hit as Gabriel Jesus’ ACL injury ends plans for his summer sale, jeopardising moves for targets like RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.

Arsenal academy defender Ayden Heaven was in attendance for Eintracht Frankfurt’s game against Borussia Dortmund on Friday, with their CEO confirming they’re trying to sign him.