Arsenal Gossip

Viktor Gyokeres’ agent has admitted he’ll never understand Sporting CP’s stance on the player’s summer transfer to Arsenal, insisting the gentlemen’s agreement to leave was genuine.

Arsenal would prefer to sell a forward before making a formal move for Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace, according to a report.

Viktor Gyokeres doesn’t feel it was a difficult decision to join Arsenal this summer, despite interest from his former manager Ruben Amorim with Manchester United.

Viktor Gyokeres is in contention to face Tottenham Hotspur in Thursday’s pre-season friendly, after breaking a club record for shirt sales since joining.

Michal Rosiak has made three appearances on a trial for Wycombe Wanderers since his summer departure from Arsenal, but he’s also drawing interest from Serie A.

Leandro Trossard is increasingly likely to leave Arsenal this summer, with Borussia Dortmund the latest club to join the race for the winger.

In early talks over Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace have informed Arsenal that they want a fee of up to £67.5m with £35m upfront, according to reports.

Rob Holding has reportedly signed for Colorado Rapids in the MLS on a free transfer, two years after leaving fellow Kroenke Sports & Entertainment-owned club Arsenal.

Aaron Ramsdale is set to join Newcastle United, but Arsenal are unlikely to make any money from their sell-on clause in the player’s contract just yet.

West Ham United have reportedly added Fabio Vieira to their midfield shortlist, with the club planning multiple signings in the middle this summer.

Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso have opened the door to Rodrygo’s departure, but there’s no obvious buyer for the winger at this stage.

Leandro Trossard’s new contract with Arsenal remains unsigned, with the player’s camp seemingly assessing their options in the summer market.

England’s Euro heroes are set for royal recognition, with Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton tipped for MBEs and Leah Williamson in line for a higher honour.

Liverpool have successfully regained the upper hand over Arsenal in their attempts to sign Will Wright, with the player now holding a medical with the Merseyside club.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze isn’t over despite Ethan Nwaneri’s new contract, and Crystal Palace are lining up a replacement in case Eze leaves.

Arsenal believe contract talks with William Saliba are progressing well, with the player admitting he hopes to sign an extension soon.

Viktor Gyokeres has been added to Arsenal’s squad for the pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, but Mikel Arteta has insisted they’ll be cautious with him.

Reports linking Gabriel Jesus with an initial loan move to Flamengo have been played down, with suggestions there are no talks ongoing at this stage.

Newcastle United are in talks to sign Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton, with Arsenal holding a sell-on clause, but there’s no agreement on the structure of a deal.

Sunderland have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Granit Xhaka, according to reports, despite Erik ten Hag’s insistence the player would stay.