Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners ‘want Joao Pedro’, Premier League clubs ‘in Rodrygo battle’, Gyokeres ‘green light’

  • ICYMI - Arsenal unveil new kit

    Arsenal have released their new home shirt for the 2025/26 season.

    The new shirt comes with an eye-watering price as the most expensive version will set back fans £130.

    The North London club unveiled the shirt in a video on social media.

    The video was captioned "the pulse of our club".

  • ICYMI - Arsenal’s Rodrygo interest ‘challenged’

    Alan Shearer has challenged his beloved Newcastle to battle Arsenal for Real Madrid star Rodrygo.

    He told Betfair: “I think that Rodrygo would do very well in the Premier League - he's an excellent player.

    “If he’s not happy at Real Madrid, then there won't be a shortage of offers for him to come and play in the Premier League.

    “I would possibly say Newcastle could be one of those clubs. Could he do it for Newcastle? Yeah, absolutely.”

    Mandatory Credit: Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock (15272300aa) Rodrygo of Real Madrid is in action during the Final Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, on April 26, 2025. FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Copa del Rey Final, Seville, Spain - 26 Apr 2025
  • ICYMI - Swoop eyed for Chelsea's Santos

    Arsenal are planning a surprise move for Chelsea wonderkid Andrey Santos, who is currently on loan at the Premier League giants' sister club Strasbourg.

    According to Le 10 Sport, Santos has caught the Gunners' eye ahead of the summer transfer window.

    The North Londoners are said to be "hard at work" to get a deal over the line for the midfielder ahead of next term.

    But Paris Saint-Germain, who tried to sign the Brazil international when the Blues got him in 2023 from Vasco da Gama, remain strong contenders.

    STRASBOURG, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: Andrey Santos of Strasbourg celebrates his goal during the France Ligue 1 match between RC Strasbourg Alsace and Lille OSC at Stade de la Meinau on January 25, 2025 in Strasbourg, France. (Photo by Sathiri Kelpa/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
  • Fans fume at Lewis-Skelly snub

    Arsenal fans are not happy that William Saliba beat Myles Lewis-Skelly to a PFA Young Player of the Year nomination.

    One claimed: "It should be Under-21 players only."

    Another added: "They really need to rethink the 'Young' Player of the Season. Because not having Lewis-Skelly but having 24-year-old Saliba makes no sense."

    And a third wrote: "They need a Rookie of the Year award to go along side this for newcomers/younger players."

  • Lewis-Skelly snubbed

    Arsenal fans have demanded a rule change to the Premier League's Young Player of the Year award.

    The eight stars nominated for this season's accolade have been announced with Myles Lewis-Skelly missing out.

    But to the surprise of Arsenal supporters, 24-year-old William Saliba made the cut instead.

    Liam Delap (Ipswich), Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Joao Pedro (Brighton) and Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) complete the list of nominees.

  • Viktor Gyokeres transfer latest

    Arsenal are set to make Viktor Gyokeres one of their highest earners - and could land him for just £60million.

    The Gunners are among a host of Europe's elite chasing the prolific Swede striker.

    Gyokeres, 26, has scored 95 goals in 100 games since joining Sporting Lisbon from Coventry City.

    The forward cost the Portuguese club £16.8m in the summer of 2023.

    And reports suggest Sporting have already agreed a price with Arsenal for one of their top targets.

    New sporting director Andrea Berta has placed Gyokeres high on his wishlist as the Gunners look to overhaul their attack.

    The Mirror report that there is already an agreement in place on price between the two clubs.

    The £60m fee represents a lower figure than the £85m release clause included in the forward's contract.

    But that price tag "could go higher" if clubs pile in for a bidding war in the summer, with Manchester United among those tracking Gyokeres.

  • Nasri's Man Utd regrets

    Patrice Evra has claimed Samir Nasri regretted snubbing Manchester United in 2011 - despite having just won the Premier League title with rivals City.

    Nasri, 37, spent three years with Arsenal before a high-profile move north to Manchester City.

    Speaking on the SDS podcast, Evra said: "[Nasri] agreed the terms [with United] and everything [in 2011]. I remember we were going into pre-season and I was on holiday. I text him and say 'Samir, what time you coming? We can go to training together'.

    "There was no answer. I then saw Alex Ferguson, he said, 'Did you see what your French boy did? He said, 'He's going to sign for City'. I said, 'No boss, you're joking."

    The attacking midfielder won the Prem in his first season with the club.

    Evra continued: "I remember I saw him after they were celebrating [winning the league]. I asked him, 'You are happy? You made the right choice?' He said, 'I made a mistake. I should have signed for United'."

  • Arsenal numbers game

    Ethan Nwaneri has been given a new shirt number ahead of the 2025/26 season.

    Nwaneri has worn the number 53 shirt this season, in which he's scored nine goals and provided two assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.

    But he'll don a different number for the 25/26 campaign after one of his team-mates vacated their current number.

    Nwaneri will be Arsenal's new number 22 next season, taking the shirt from goalkeeper David Raya, who has taken the No1 jersey.

    The Emirates faithful will hope the number 22 shirt will bring Nwaneri the same good fortune it did Invincible Gael Clichy.

    The shirt, however, has had a chequered past in recent years, being worn by flops Yaya Sanogo, Denis Suarez and Pablo Mari.

  • Lewis-Skelly on new kit

    Myles Lewis-Skelly appears to be a big fan of Arsenal's home kit.

    The homegrown ace said: "I love our new kit, it looks fresh — I’m excited to wear this in front of our incredible supporters.

    "Their energy lifts us and when we step out in the shirt, we feel it more than ever."

    Lewis-Skelly has also suggested that he will keep the No49 shirt, by captioning his kit release post on Instagram with "49".

    His team-mates David Raya and Ethan Nwaneri have opted to change their numbers to 1 and 22 respectively.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the Adidas Arsenal 25-26 kit shoot at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
  • Gunners chasing left-sided star

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to sign a left-sided forward this summer.

    The Gunners admire Wolves star Matheus Cunha, although the Brazilian is likely to sign for Man Utd.

    According to the Independent, Arsenal also like Brighton star Joao Pedro.

    While they have also been linked with Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on from the bench during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and West Ham United FC at Amex Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
  • More from kit launch

    Arsenal today unveiled their new 2025-26 home strip, including their goalkeeper kit.

    Here are some images of David Raya modelling his new gear.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: David Raya of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Gabriel Magalhaes and David Raya of Arsenal during the Adidas Arsenal 25-26 kit shoot at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
  • Saliba transfer latest

    Real Madrid have swooped for Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen after learning that a summer move for William Saliba would be "impossible".

    Speaking on his YouTube account, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said: "My information is that Real Madrid understood at the beginning of May that William Saliba this summer was impossible.

    "For Arsenal, he is a crucial player and they are discussing a new contract.”

    "Arsenal will have the ball in their court to close the agreement, keep Saliba at the club and extend his contract. Real Madrid’s position is clear — they will sign Dean Huijsen now, but Saliba remains a dream target for them."

    Credit: Getty
  • Ex-Arsenal star Prem link

    Former Arsenal academy graduate Ainsley Maitland-Niles is feeling "nostalgic" for the Premier League, according to reports.

    The versatile ex-Gunner has played for Lyon since leaving the Emirates in 2023.

    According to French paper L'Equipe, Maitland-Niles is keen on making a return to England.

    Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho (left) and Lyon's Ainsley Maitland-Niles battle for the ball during the UEFA Europa League quarter-final, second leg match at the Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Picture date: Thursday April 17, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
  • Bayern star 'up for sale'

    Leroy Sane has been proposed to several clubs, including Arsenal - according to reports.

    The former Man City star has been in contract talks over an extension at Bayern Munich.

    According to reporter Santi Aouna, however, there is still a "big gap" between the two parties.

    Aouna adds that Sane's has been "proposed" to Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and Man Utd.

    Leroy Sane of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Allianz Arena on May 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
  • Forgotten man to return

    Albert Sambi Lokonga is set to return to Arsenal this summer.

    Having spent last year at Luton, the midfielder joined Sevilla for the 2024-25 campaign.

    With the deal not set to be made permanent, Lokonga is due to be back at London Colney in July.

    epa11479806 Sevilla FC's new player Belgian Sambi Lokonga poses during his presentation at Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville, Spain, 15 July 2024. EPA/Julio Munoz
  • Gunners flop to be sold

    Arsenal flop Nuno Tavares is set to join Lazio on a permanent basic.

    The full-back has spent this season on loan in the Italian capital.

    Lazio's initial deal for Tavares included an obligation to buy for around £7.5million.

    According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the permanent deal is set to go ahead this summer.

    ROME, ITALY - APRIL 16: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio during a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League 2024/25 quarter final second leg match between SS Lazio and Bodo Glimt on April 16, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)
  • More Arsenal kit snaps

    Several Gunners stars have shown off their 2025-26 home strip, released earlier today.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
  • Gunners reveal new kit

    Arsenal have unveiled their 2025-26 home kit.

    The Gunners have released several pictures of the new Adidas design, as modelled by their players.

    Credit: Getty
    LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Gabriel of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
  • Shirt number switches

    David Raya and Ethan Nwaneri will change squad numbers next season.

    Arsenal have confirmed that Raya will take on the No1 shirt, last occupied by Aaron Ramsdale.

    Nwaneri, meanwhile, will ditch his No53 jersey to take on the No22 slot that will be left vacant by Raya.

    Credit: Getty
  • Zubimendi 'agrees' Arsenal move

    Arsenal have "agreed a deal" to land Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi ahead of the summer transfer window.

    According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have agreed to meet Zubimendi's release clause worth a whopping £50million.

    Mikel Arteta's team will now have to take "formal steps" to meet the midfielder's expensive asking price.

    The Spain international has also reached a verbal agreement with the North Londoners before the end of the season.

  • Exclusive: Real line up Raya

    Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen ahead of the summer transfer window.

    But Raya and Verbruggen would have to start on Real's bench as the plan would be to turn one of them to Thibaut Courtois' long-term successor.

    Los Blancos could sell Andriy Lunin who has been happy to cover for Courtois over the last five years.

    Nevertheless, landing Raya would be harder to pull off than Verbruggen.

  • Swoop eyed for Chelsea's Santos

    Arsenal are planning a surprise move for Chelsea wonderkid Andrey Santos, who is currently on loan at the Premier League giants' sister club Strasbourg.

    According to Le 10 Sport, Santos has caught the Gunners' eye ahead of the summer transfer window.

    The North Londoners are said to be "hard at work" to get a deal over the line for the midfielder ahead of next term.

    But Paris Saint-Germain, who tried to sign the Brazil international when the Blues got him in 2023 from Vasco da Gama, remain strong contenders.

  • Familiar face coming back

    Albert Sambi Lokonga will return to Arsenal this summer when his Sevilla loan ends.

    The Spaniards have decided against signing him permanently.

    And Lokonga will find himself back at the Emirates after another dismal loan spell away.

    But there are no plans for him to be rejoin the first-team squad, with Lokonga almost certain to leave once more.

  • Merino position revealed

    Fernando Morientes has urged Arsenal to use Mikel Merino as a midfielder next season.

    He told CasinoHawks: “I can’t see Mikel Merino as the starting striker for Arsenal next season, but you can’t rule it out. Mikel Merino's situation is somewhat circumstantial. 

    “The forwards were injured, there were no forwards, so he showed that can do that job. He's a great attacking player, but I think his best position is behind the striker, as an attacking player, a player does more in the center of the pitch, creating and scoring goals. 

    “He can play with power, but he shouldn't because his best characteristics are behind the striker, behind the attacker, and he's a player who handles the ball well, with a good final pass. A striker has to be a specialist.”

  • Real agree Huijsen deal

    Real Madrid have won the race to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth.

    The BBC claims his £50million release clause has been triggered by the Spanish giants.

    And Huijsen is now close to agreeing personal terms on a lucrative deal.

    He is said to have snubbed offers from numerous Premier League sides to complete a Bernabeu switch.