Arsenal Gossip Archives: 06/2018

The Summer 2018 transfer window is dominated by the arrival of new teams thanks to the FA’s latest twisted reform.

Arsenal have made an offer to Barcelona midfielder Rafinha to join this summer, with his ideal transfer to Inter Milan seemingly falling apart.

Barcelona are already looking for a replacement for Jasper Cillessen, and are planning a bid for Wolfsburg goalkeeper Koen Casteels, according to reports.

Yacine Adli has spoken out against reports of a ‘change of heart’ on his Arsenal move, taking to Instagram to refute media claims.

An early wake-up call, a meeting with the Pope and Manchester United’s low valuation led to Danny Welbeck becoming an Arsenal player.

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Joel Lopez Salguero from Barcelona’s youth academy after the player refused a deal to stay in Spain.

Arsenal have reportedly completed a deal to sign Sokratis from Borussia Dortmund with the announcement expected to come after 1 July as the Germans wait for their new financial year to start.

Mexican club Tigres want to sign David Ospina, as their current first-choice goalkeeper edges closer to an exit, according to reports in Argentina.

Juventus have offered Jack Wilshere a four-year contract to leave Arsenal and join them in Serie A, according to reports in Italy.

18-year-old Uruguayan centre-back Sebastian Caceres says links to Arsenal are flattering for him, and it’s his dream to play in the Premier League.

Bernd Leno wants to move to Napoli, to join up with Carlo Ancelotti, and isn’t interested in a move to Arsenal, according to reports in Italy.

Lucas Torreira is slowly edging closer to an Arsenal move, according to various reports on the situation in the last 24 hours.

Arsenal are in the race for Brazilian wonderkid Rodrygo, according to Kike Marin, with Santos asking for around €50m (£43.9m) for the player.

Arsenal have made contact with Juventus over centre-back duo Medhi Benatia and Daniele Rugani, according to reports in Italy.

Arsenal have hired Marcel Lucassen as the club’s new Director of Football Development, with the 48-year-old starting the job on 1st August.

Arsenal are keeping an eye on RB Leipzig full-back Lukas Klostermann, according to reports in the German media.

Arsenal and Liverpool have offers on the table for 29-year-old Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, who could be allowed to leave for less than his €60m release clause.

It’s looking more and more likely that Aaron Ramsey will agree a contract extension to stay at Arsenal, with the club offering a ‘significant pay-rise’ on his current deal, according to reports.

Arsenal are planning a move for Mainz defender Jean-Philippe Gbamin, but they’ll have to pay €30m to sign him, according to reports in France.

Arsenal are in advanced talks for SC Freiburg defender Caglar Soyuncu, with only the fee left to be agreed before a transfer can take place, according to his agent.