Arsenal Gossip Archives: 07/2023

FC Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Vitor Roque from Club Athletico Paranaense, following links to Arsenal earlier this year.

Ipswich Town are among a number of clubs interested in Auston Trusty this summer, with Arsenal open to offers but not pushing a sale.

Arsenal are preparing to make a formal offer for Gremio midfielder Bitello, having sent representatives to Porto Alegre.

Jurrien Timber is still waiting to be cleared to join up with the Arsenal squad, suggesting he won’t be available in time for Thursday’s friendly against FC Nurnberg.

Declan Rice will complete his move to Arsenal once the club’s lawyers approve the final wording of their deal with West Ham United, according to a report.

Folarin Balogun has linked up with Arsenal for pre-season, but speculation continues to grow around his future with the club.

Emile Smith Rowe is set for an almost immediate return to training with Arsenal, after winning the u21 European Championship with England.

Kai Havertz is hoping to make his debut for Arsenal in the midweek pre-season friendly against FC Nurnberg, after joining training on Saturday.

Aston Villa are the latest club to join Arsenal in the race for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to a report.

Arsenal are planning to announce the Jurrien Timber deal imminently, hoping to have him involved for the Nurnberg friendly on Thursday.

Arsenal are not currently in discussions to sign Xavi Simons, with the player’s agent reportedly telling PSV of his desire to stay.

Liverpool and Chelsea are firmly in the race for Romeo Lavia, but Arsenal remain in the wings for the Southampton midfielder.

Jurrien Timber completed his medical to become an Arsenal player on Friday, with the move now on the verge of an announcement.

William Saliba signed a new contract with Arsenal earlier this week, but there’s been some dispute over the exact details of the deal.

Arsenal’s summer business won’t be done after Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber, with the club still looking at players in two positions.

Reports of Arsenal interest in Jeremie Frimpong have been played down, with talks at an early stage and Bayer Leverkusen setting a high asking price.

Thomas Partey’s camp have informed suitors in Saudi Arabia that he’s currently not interested in such a move, but initial dialogue has taken place with Juventus.

Danny Murphy reveals an excited Declan Rice can’t wait for his Arsenal move and praises manager Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal may lose their £17m target Ivan Fresneda, as Barcelona steps in. Arsenal’s prospects in the transfer market take a blow.

Arsenal’s head of medical services, Gary O’Driscoll, is set to join Manchester United. A significant loss for Arsenal, a major gain for the Red Devils.