Arsenal Gossip Archives: 07/2022

Benfica are yet to receive an offer for Alejandro Grimaldo and he’s reportedly not a target for Arsenal, despite links earlier in the window.

Crystal Palace are leading the race for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, despite reported interest from Arsenal in the youngster.

Any Juventus attempts to sign Gabriel Magalhaes appear to be dead in the water, with the player resisting their efforts.

Arsenal remain Bukayo Saka’s priority amid ongoing negotiations over a contract extension for the young England international.

Nuno Tavares has no interest in leaving Arsenal to join Marseille despite the French side’s keenness to sign him.

Arsenal youth defender Ryan Alebiosu is on the verge of a season-long loan to Kilmarnock, according to reports from Scotland.

Arsenal have apparently reignited their interest in the Juventus midfielder, Arthur, despite a report claiming they would not return for him this summer.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is a boyhood Arsenal fan, according to reports and pictures that have recently surfaced of the Manchester City man.

Arsenal have an agreement in place to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City for £30m, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.

Martin Odegaard looks set to take over the permanent captaincy position from Alexandre Lacazette, after wearing the armband against Everton.

Gabriel Jesus’s agent has said that Chelsea ‘tried very hard to hijack’ the player’s move to Arsenal before the Gunners managed to seal the deal.

Arsenal are increasing their efforts to tie Bukayo Saka down to a contract extension and they have no intention of selling him this summer as Mikel Arteta says it’s ‘a matter of time’.

Arsenal and Manchester United are both reportedly keen on signing Lyon’s forward, Moussa Dembele.

Arsenal are planning a move for Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen this summer, according to a report.

Reports continue to link Gabriel Magalhaes with interest from Juventus, but Arsenal’s stance on the matter hasn’t changed.

William Saliba has confirmed he held talks with Edu on Monday and the player is happy back at Arsenal, though his situation isn’t finalised yet.

Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal to replace Raphinha who is off to Barcelona in a deal which is said could reach £55m.

Arsenal and Manchester City have reportedly reached a verbal agreement on a fee of around £30m for Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Bernd Leno has reportedly asked Arsenal to reduce their asking price for him so he can complete his move to Fulham.

Arsenal have Anderlecht’s Sergio Gomez on their transfer shortlist, likely as an alternative to the proposed deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko.