Arsenal Gossip

Arsenal are now closing in on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie, with Bayer Leverkusen accepting the proposal of a loan with an obligation to buy.

Max Dowman looks set for an international promotion to the England u19s, though a final decision hasn’t been made ahead of Friday’s call-ups.

Crystal Palace are close to agreeing a compensation package with Arsenal to sign academy graduate Dan Casey, according to a report.

AC Milan aren’t completely out of the race for Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior just yet, with the club making new contact over a potential deal despite FC Porto’s pursuit.

Arsenal have been keeping an eye on teenage Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martin in recent months, according to a report.

Crystal Palace are in talks over signing Reiss Nelson from Arsenal for £15m, according to a report, with Fulham failing to agree a deal for the winger.

Jakub Kiwior’s planned transfer to FC Porto is being held up as Arsenal try to secure his replacement, according to reports.

Arsenal are now in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of Piero Hincapie, having agreed personal terms with the centre-back.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks set to return to England this summer, with Birmingham City eyeing a free transfer move for the former Arsenal player.

Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly set to be Arsenal’s first-choice penalty taker this season, with Mikel Arteta admitting the striker is their best option from the spot.

Arsenal have submitted a €10m bid for Girona right-back Arnau Martínez, with Mikel Arteta targeting defensive reinforcements after Tomiyasu’s departure.

Bild report Piero Hincapié can leave Bayer Leverkusen for €45m, with Arsenal and Tottenham both pushing to sign the Ecuador defender this summer.

Jakub Kiwior is close to a €26m move to Porto on loan with obligation to buy, with only final approval needed before the transfer is completed.

Arsenal academy graduate Michal Rosiak is no longer set to join Widzewie Łódź, but the player’s future is expected to become clear this week with Śląsk Wrocław interested.

Rodrygo told his agents to explore a new destination for him this summer, but his camp insist he wants to stay and interested clubs have always been left with that impression.

FC Porto are optimistic they can agree a deal to sign Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal this week, with the Gunners seemingly lining up a move for Piero Hincapie for that scenario.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign central defender Piero Hincapie this summer, though the potential signing will depend on outgoings.

Trabzonspor have added Albert Sambi Lokonga to their summer shortlist, assessing the financial side of a potential deal for the Arsenal midfielder.

Fabio Vieira is in talks over a £30m move to Stuttgart. Injuries, competition and Arteta’s system left him sidelined, but Germany may suit his style.

Remy Mitchell’s return to Arsenal has been confirmed by an unlikely source, with six-a-side football competition Baller League announcing the player’s comeback.