Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Dean Huijsen talks, Gunners ‘willing to pay £128m for Lautaro Martinez’, HUGE Sane blow

  • Kai update

    Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has issued an update on his lingering hamstring problem.

    The German has been out of action since February, joining a host of Arsenal stars in a crowded treatment room.

    Havertz took to social media on Thursday, sharing a video of his return to the gym.

    He added he is improving "step by step", despite his initial prognosis ruling him out for the season.

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  • Edu statement

    More from Edu, who officially left his role with Arsenal yesterday after being on gardening leave.

    The former sporting director wrote on Instagram: "I wish Arsenal FC all the best and every success.

    "I also send my warmest wishes to the new Sporting Director Andrea Berta, who now takes on this beautiful role.

    "I leave with a peaceful heart and immense pride in what we’ve built together!"

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  • Young guns

    Both Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly are in contract talks with Arsenal.

    The two rising stars have enjoyed breakout seasons at the Emirates and Arsenal are keen to tie them down long-term.

    Insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the talks had been "underway since February" for both players.

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  • Crystal clear

    Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to hold talks over his future with Crystal Palace.

    The 27-year-old has enjoyed a superb season at Selhurst Park, with Arsenal reportedly interested.

    Football Insider claim Gunners' scouts have watched Mateta throughout the season.

    But Palace boss Oliver Glasner is desperate to keep his star man for next season.

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  • Hato tussle

    Arsenal are reportedly big admirers of Ajax centre-back Jorrel Hato - but could face competition from Liverpool for his signature.

    Transfer insider Graeme Bailey claims Hato is a "player Arsenal love" and have followed his progress "for years".

    The 19-year-old - who already had 6 caps for Holland - would likely command a £40m fee.

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  • Top backing

    Arsenal have tied down manager Mikel Arteta’s backroom staff to new deals after another strong season.

    Arteta has developed a core coaching group during his time at the club, which includes assistants Albert Stuivenberg and Carlos Cuesta, first-team coach Miguel Molina, goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana and set-piece specialist Nicolas Jover.

    The quintet are now understood to have all penned new contracts, bringing them in line with the length of Arteta’s deal.

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  • Ek of a statement

    Arsenal are eyeing a summer raid for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike.

    And the forward has turned heads in North London - after netting against Spurs in the Europa League.

    The Frankfurt striker needed just six minutes to open the scoring during Thursday's quarter-final.

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  • Edu bids farewell

    After a lengthy period on gardening leave, Edu has now officially left Arsenal.

    The former sporting director has penned an emotional letter to fans.

    Edu said: "To our owners, Stan and Josh Kroenke, the board, Mikel, the players, the coaching staff, Per, Clare, all executive team, the backroom staff, everyone working at the Emirates Stadium, and especially those who welcomed me so warmly in the Director’s Box, thank you for these years of collaboration and kindness!

    "It was never easy, but our intense work, united by a true team spirit, made me feel fulfilled throughout all these years!"

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  • A Laut of money

    Arsenal are reportedly prepared to pay £128million to sign Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez this summer.

    Mikel Arteta recently confirmed a "big" transfer window may happen after the appointment of new sporting director Andrea Berta.

    According to Fichajes, the North Londoners could splash the cash for Lautaro.

    The striker signed a new contract with Inter last summer and his current deal now runs until 2029.

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  • Gyok cost

    Arsenal are looking to make Viktor Gyokeres one of their highest earners if he moves to the Emirates this summer.

    The Gunners have been strongly linked with Sporting Lisbon star since the arrival of new sporting director Andrea Berta.

    According to Just Arsenal, the North Londoners are ready to offer the striker a five-year deal worth £10million per year.

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  • Cherry picked

    Arsenal are involved in a five-team tussle for Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen.

    The Spaniard has enjoyed a superb season on the South Coast after joining for £12.6m from Juventus last summer.

    Huijsen has a £50m release clause in his contract.

    And according to The Athletic, representatives from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham have enquired over his availability.

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  • Nico contract

    Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams is at the top of Arsenal's summer wishlist.

    But reports in Spain suggest the 22-year-old could remain in LaLiga as he mulls a "life-long contract" with Athletic.

    Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo claim the new contract would see him commit to Bilbao and increase his release clause from £48.75million.

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  • Italian job

    Arsenal have not ruled out a summer swoop for AC Milan's Rafael Leao, according to reports.

    Spanish outlet Fichajes claim Leao is "in Arsenal’s sights" as new sporting director Andrea Berta prepares a squad makeover.

    Leao has scored 68 goals and made 55 assists in 253 games for the Serie A side since joining in 2019.

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  • Captain material

    SunSport's David Kidd believes Declan Rice is ready to take the armband for England.

    The 26-year-old's freekick heroics against Real Madrid will live long in the memory for Arsenal supporters.

    But comparisons with David Beckham don't have to end there...

  • Sane blow

    Leroy Sane had been linked with a return to the Premier League with Arsenal.

    The Bayern Munich winger spent four seasons with Manchester City between 2016 and 2020.

    But reports in Germany suggest Bayern are ready to offer Sane a new contract in the summer.

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  • Rice cold

    Declan Rice has been nominated for the Champions League Player of the Week award after his heroics against Real Madrid.

    The England midfielder curled in two stunning freekicks as the Gunners beat the holders 3-0 at the Emirates.

    Rice is up against Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG), Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) and Alessandro Bastoni (Bayern Munich) for the award.

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  • Future is bright

    Ethan Nwaneri has been lined up for a huge pay rise after Arsenal opened talks over a new contract for the teen sensation.

    Nwaneri is enjoying an explosive breakthrough season after stepping in following injuries to the Gunners' main attackers.

    The BBC say Arsenal have "initiated contact" with the 18-year-old's representatives on extending his stay.

    New sporting director Andrea Berta, as well as manager Mikel Arteta, is keen to tie down the Gunners' hottest prospects.

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  • Real Madrid fitness concern

    Real Madrid are sweating over the fitness of David Alaba and Federico Valverde ahead of next week's Champions League quarter-final second-leg with Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu.

    According to Gullermo Rai, Alaba and Valverde suffered discomfort in the 3-0 loss at the Emirates.

    It's claimed neither problem looks serious but more tests are set to follow.

    Alaba played left-back for Madrid and struggled to contain Bukayo Saka.

    Valverde, usually a midfielder, played the role as a makeshift right-back with Dani Carvajal out injured.

  • Are Arsenal Champions League favourites?

    Not according to the legendary Marco van Basten, whose money is on Paris Saint-Germain...

    In fact, Van Basten told Ziggo Sport PSG can beat Arsenal despite the Gunners' stunning victory over Real Madrid.

    I saw PSG play against Liverpool. That was special. I hope they continue in that vein.

    They are capable of beating Arsenal. Then you get the final PSG against Barcelona. Then I’ll go for Paris for the fun of it, who can finally win the Champions League.

    They’ve been investing and hoping for about fifteen years. Manchester City, a comparable team, have managed it. But PSG has nothing yet.

    Sooner or later it has to happen. They now have a team that plays spectacular football.

    Marco van Basten
  • Nico Williams latest

    Arsenal target Nico Williams is solely focused on Athletic Bilbao and won't entertain offers until the end of the season.

    The appreciation from Arsenal is there. Last summer Arsenal, Barcelona and also Chelsea – these three clubs tried to sign Nico Williams but the player decided to stay at Athletic Club.

    One of the reasons why he decided to stay is obviously he loves the club, he loves the city, his family is there, so the relationship between Nico and Athletic Bilbao is excellent. But also they have the Europa League final in Bilbao…

    So basically what they feel at Athletic Club is the player will not entertain any negotiations now. So forget about Nico Williams committing to any move now.

    Nico is going to be fully focused on Athletic, fully focused on LaLiga, Europa League, everything with Athletic Club, and then closer to the end of the season he will make a decision for his future.

    His agents are obviously working for his future. They had contacts with Arsenal, they know about Chelsea’s interest. Let’s see what Barcelona decide to do but for Barcelona everything will be lower because of Financial Fair Play.

    Fabrizio Romano
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  • Gyokeres personal terms

    Arsenal are looking to make Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres one of their highest earners if he moves to the Emirates this summer.

    The Gunners have been strongly linked with Gyokeres since the arrival of new sporting director Andrea Berta.

    According to Just Arsenal, the North Londoners are ready to offer the striker a five-year deal worth £10million per year - that's about £192,000 per week.

    Transfer rivals Chelsea and Manchester United are unwilling to match those wages.

  • Arsenal funny celebration

    Arsenal fans spotted William Saliba's hilarious celebration after Mikel Merino made it 3-0 against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.

    As Merino was joined by team-mates Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly running towards the corner flag, Saliba seemingly ignored his team-mates.

    Instead, the centre-back conducted his own wild solo celebration.

    The France international sprinted into the background of the TV shot and ran off the end of the pitch towards the jubilant supporters.

    And as he did so, the defender waved both arms around frantically.

  • MLS taunts Bellingham

    Arsenal fans reckon Myles Lewis-Skelly is taking lessons from Ben White after spotting what he did to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham on Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League triumph at the Emirates.

    The Gunners were cruising thanks to two Declan Rice wondergoals and Mikel Merino's cherry-on-top of a strike.

    But Lewis-Skelly showed the passion and intensity of a team desperately chasing another goal in the quarter-finals.

    As his own England team-mate Bellingham picked up the ball in the middle of the park, the left-back refused to give him a moment to breathe.

    The 18-year-old delivered a crunching tackle which sent them both crashing down to the turf.

    As their legs tangled, Lewis-Skelly appeared to leave a little something on the back of the midfielder's right leg.

    The Real superstar vented his frustration and appeared to point out what had happened after hopping back up, but Arsenal fans spotted MLS telling him to get on with it.

  • Bellingham clashes with Ancelotti

    Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham was seen having a heated discussion with manager Carlo Ancelotti during Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League loss at Arsenal in the quarter-finals.

    Bellingham headed over to the touchline with team-mate Eduardo Camavinga to receive tactical instructions from Ancelotti.

    The versatile midfielder first threw his hand up in the air, though it was not clear whether this was a gesture of frustration or he was simply pointing towards Camavinga.

    And then later on the England international shook his head before tossing his water bottle aside.

    According to Marca, the incident toom place in the first half when the score was still 0-0.

    The same source claims Ancelotti was instructing the players on how to regain control of the midfield and dampen Arsenal's energy to press with.

    New footage 'shows Jude Bellingham in tense standoff with Ancelotti' as Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded' by Arsenal
  • More on Nwaneri

    Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri has been lined up for a huge pay rise.

    According to the BBC, the Gunners' sporting director Andrea Berta as well as manager Mikel Arteta are keen to tie down Nwaneri to a new deal.

    It's understood no official contract offer has yet been made to the winger.

    But there are unlikely to be any obstacles to the academy product agreeing a long-term deal and landing a huge wage increase with the North Londoners.

    Formal negotiations are expected to start in the next few weeks.

    The England Under-21 international signed his first professional deal until 2026 - that means his next contract is certain to be far bigger.