Arsenal transfer news Archives: 07/2026

Atletico Madrid want Julian Alvarez to make a quick decision on whether to stay or join a club overseas, refusing to entertain any interest from within Spain.

Vinicius Junior is now Arsenal’s number-one summer transfer target, but the club are reportedly yet to open talks with Real Madrid or the player’s camp.

The latest Arsenal transfer news includes Bruno Guimaraes, William Saliba, Fabio Vieira, Axel Donczew, Julian Alvarez and more.

Real Madrid are expected to reach an agreement to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig soon, with Paris Saint-Germain withdrawing from the race.

Arsenal are ready to offer Vinicius Junior more than £400,000 a week if he’ll consider leaving Real Madrid this summer, according to a report.

Arsenal youth product Amario Cozier-Duberry was the subject of a recent £5m bid from Anderlecht, but the winger’s new club Brighton and Hove Albion turned it down.

Qatari club Al-Gharafa SC have taken the lead in the race to sign Ismael Bennacer, who is set to terminate his contract with AC Milan early.

Bradley Barcola has decided not to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, potentially opening the door to a summer transfer for the Arsenal-linked winger.

Manchester City and Arsenal have gone quiet in the race to sign Yan Diomande, but that could end up being a good thing for the Gunners.

Arsenal are expected to return with a new bid of more than £70m for Bruno Guimaraes next week, having already agreed personal terms with the player.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Axel Donczew from Cardiff City, with the player already having held a medical with his new club.

Arsenal are reportedly Vinicius Junior’s most likely destination if he leaves Real Madrid, but the winger’s situation at his current club remains complex.

Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid, though their interest is currently only at an early stage.

Mikel Arteta’s main summer target remains Julian Alvarez, with Arsenal looking to exploit Atletico Madrid’s steadfast refusal to sell to FC Barcelona.

Fabio Vieira wants to play for Hamburger SV next season and the German club have been in contact with Arsenal, but there’s still no agreement at this stage.

Real Madrid have entered the race for Yan Diomande and the player has shown a willingness to consider their approach, amid rival interest from Paris Saint-Germain and links with Arsenal.

Arsenal’s imminent £70m offer for Bruno Guimaraes is unlikely to be accepted, and Chelsea won’t be joining the race for the midfielder, according to reports.

Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson is open to a move abroad this summer, and Benfica and Valencia are among the clubs interested in picking him up.

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of a centre-back in the wake of William Saliba’s injury update, with Ezri Konsa, Jacobo Ramon, and John Stones among their targets.

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of teenager Axel Donczew from Cardiff City, according to a report.