Arsenal Gossip Archives: 08/2023

Arsenal have turned down an offer of almost €40m from AS Monaco for Folarin Balogun, but the Ligue 1 club are expected to return.

Jorginho’s agent has once again confirmed that the player will stay at Arsenal this summer, despite interest from Saudi Arabia and Spain.

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of securing Nicolo Barella from Inter Milan, despite the Italian club’s intentions of keeping him.

David Raya is set to join Arsenal from Brentford. Fans may notice a tattoo commemorating Brentford’s win over Arsenal.

Incoming Arsenal signing David Raya will be unable to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with the deal still not announced.

Former Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini opens up about his regret in rejecting Arsenal’s offer. He confesses that he was “a fool” to snub the offer and reflects on what might have been had he accepted the deal.

Burnley continue to be linked with a move for Albert Sambi Lokonga, despite making other signings and starting the season without him.

Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg have both now made approaches for Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares, according to a report.

Inter Milan have pulled out of the race for Folarin Balogun again, with AS Monaco set to place another bid and RC Lens interested.

Charlie Patino has completed his loan move to Swansea City, and he’s already spent time in training with his new team.

Members of David Raya’s entourage have shared pictures of their visit to London Colney, ahead of the goalkeeper’s move to Arsenal from Brentford.

Juventus have held new talks with Thomas Partey’s agents as they consider a move in the wake of Denis Zakaria’s potential departure to AS Monaco.

Marquinhos will join Nantes on loan from Arsenal for the season, with a deal reportedly set to be completed by Friday.

Charlie Patino is set to join Swansea City on loan, reversing his initial decision to leave Arsenal on a permanent transfer.

David Raya is set to join Arsenal on an initial loan with an option to buy, with a medical expected on Thursday to finalise the deal.

Nuno Tavares is drawing interest from a couple of clubs in Germany, according to a report.

Arsenal would prefer a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy for Kieran Tierney, amid reports of loan interest from Real Sociedad.

Arsenal have agreed a deal worth an initial £25m to sign David Raya from Brentford, with the player to sign a five-year contract with an option for a sixth.

The future of Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun is set to be decided this week as Inter Milan and Monaco continue to show interest.

Mikel Arteta’s decisive strategy at Arsenal continues with Nicolas Pepe possibly becoming the 9th big-name player to have his contract terminated.