Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Southampton agree Ramsdale deal, Shock Darwin Nunez rumour, Palace close in on £30m Nketiah

  • Ramsdale exit 'AGREED'

    The Gunners have reportedly agreed a deal to offload Aaron Ramsdale.

    England international Ramsdale fell down the pecking order last season following the arrival of David Raya from Brentford.

    He was poised to join Wolves but the Molineux club pulled the plug on the deal.

    But Southampton have reportedly offered him a lifeline, with Sky Sports claiming they've agreed an £18million deal for the 26-year-old.

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  • Chelsea steal march on Osimhen

    Chelsea are set to hold talks with Napoli over the potential signing of Victor Osimhen TODAY, it's been claimed.

    The Nigeria hitman is on the radar of several clubs, including Arsenal.

    But talkSPORT report Chelsea are set to meet with representatives from the Serie A club to try and hash out a deal for the 25-year-old.

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  • Part-ing ways?

    Arsenal could SELL Thomas Partey follwing the arrival of Mikel Merino, it's been claimed.

    The Gunners snapped up the Spain international from Real Sociedad on Tuesday.

    And Football Transfers claim the Euro 2024 winner has been signed as an immediate starter and that the North Londoners will look to offload Partey before the window closes on Friday.

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  • Manager speaks on Gunners target

    Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez insists the club DON'T want to lose Gunners target Joan Garcia before the window closes on Friday.

    "He is a very good goalkeeper, I am calm when he plays.

    "I don't know about the transfer market, although I hope he doesn't leave.

    "What the club tells me is that he should not leave unless a club comes and nothing can be done.

    "He is a great goalkeeper, but the level of the goalkeepers I have is very high."

  • 'Perfect' last-minute signing

    Fabrizio Romano reckons Kingsley Coman would make the "perfect" last-minute addition to the Gunners' squad this summer.

    He said: “I’ll mention one name, that is Kingsley Coman.

    "Kingsley Coman he has some possibilities in Saudi and he’s on the list of Barcelona.

    "For Arsenal, he could be a perfect solution.

    "The problem there is a salary, because he’s on a big salary at Bayern. I think they can do one more after Mikel Merino."

  • Fans react to Nunez rumours

    Gunners fans have reacted to the sensational reports linking them with a shock move for Liverpool's Darwin Nunez.

    One wrote on X: "WE CAN FIX HIM. BRING MY SON HOME."

    Another said: "Let's gooooo!"

    And another said: "Oh my God, man."

    One remarked: "Whaaat?"

    Another chimed in: "No way this is true."

  • Merino's promise

    The Euro 2024 winner has made a frank promise to Gunners fans after his August arrival at the Emirates.

    He said: “I think that’s a big part of my game and that shows the character that I have.

    "I want to fight for every ball and this is something that I learnt when I was really young.

    "Maybe you can win it, or you won’t. I’m not promising I will win every duel, but what I can promise is that I will fight for every ball with 100 per cent.

    “It’s always tough to talk about myself in those kinds of terms, but I think I’m a hard worker, I want to call myself a good teammate.

    "I like to work for the team with or without the ball. I’m always thinking about the collective aspect of the game. I like to play with the ball, I have a Spanish culture of football.”

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  • Edu hails Merino

    Arsenal's sporting director said of the club's new midfielder: “We are so happy to have completed the transfer of Mikel Merino.

    This has been another great team effort from many people at the club to finalise the transfer of a player who attracted interest from a number of clubs over the summer.

    “Mikel was a key target for us this summer, and we identified him as a player who can fit perfectly into our squad and profile to improve us, as we aim to build on our strong performances of last season.

    "With Mikel’s arrival, he brings us an added high quality of experience, physicality and athleticism as we look forward to this season ahead.

    “We welcome Mikel and his family to the club, and look forward to seeing him play in the Arsenal shirt.”

  • Gunners Tickled Silly

    Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a move to sign League One star Sam Tickle, it's been claimed.

    The Wigan Athletic ace is one of two goalkeepers that the Gunners are targeting quick moves for before the window shuts on Friday.

    And The Athletic have claimed that the North Londoners are now interested in making a swoop for Tickle.

  • Horrow Champions League draw

    Arsenal were handed an absolute nightmare draw in a simulation we ran of tomorrow's Champions League draw.

    Gunners fans around the world will be praying this run of fixtures doesn't come to fruition for Mikel Arteta's troops.

  • Nketiah medical

    Eddie Nketiah has completed the second part of his medical at Crystal Palace, according to Fabrizio Romano.

    The Eagles are now working on finalising the documents with Arsenal to complete the deal.

    Nketiah is set to leave the Gunners in a deal worth £30million including add-ons.

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  • Ramsdale bid

    Southampton have launched a formal bid for Aaron Ramsdale.

    Fabrizio Romano reports that the Saints have sent an offer to Arsenal as well as Ramsdale's agents.

    The goalkeeper has been linked with a move away from the Gunners throughout the summer.

    He could now be set to complete his exit before the transfer window closes on Friday.

  • Ramsdale talks

    Southampton are in advanced talks with Arsenal for the signing of Aaron Ramsdale.

    According to Fabrizio Romano, all parties are confident a deal can be completed soon.

    The Gunners have already agreed personal terms with Espanyol's Joan Garcia as Ramsdale's replacement.

  • Carabao Cup draw

    Arsenal will learn who their opponents are in the Carabao Cup third round later tonight.

    The Gunners are amongst the seven clubs involved in European competition joining the competition at this stage.

    Mikel Arteta's side will be ball number one in the draw, which will take place after Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle.

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  • Arsenal eye tickle

    Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a move for Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle before the transfer window closes.

    According to The Athletic, the Gunners are keen on the 22-year-old in a bid to boost their home-grown numbers.

    Tickle has one cap for England's under-21 side and has made 58 first-team appearances for the Latics.

    Espanyol stopper Joan Garcia, who has already agreed personal terms, could also still join if Aaron Ramsdale departs.

  • Szcze's Electric

    The names of Wojciech Szczesny's children have stunned fans after the Arsenal cult hero's retirement.

    Szczesny called time on his career on Tuesday, the same day Oasis' reunion was confirmed.

    Fans soon spotted his children had similar names to the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel.

    His kids are Liam, 4, and Noelia, 1, with one fan writing: "His kids are called this and he’s chosen today to retire?"

    Another added: "He’s retiring so he can go to Wembley."

  • Odegaard expecting

    Martin Odegaard has announced that he and his partner are expecting their first child.

    In a joint post on Instagram with girlfriend Helene Spilling, the midfielder confirmed the news.

    Alongside a snap of the pair, he wrote: "1 + 1 = 3. Can't wait to meet you, our little baby."

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  • Kiwior stays

    Jakub Kiwior is set to stay at Arsenal for the 2024/25 season.

    A host of European clubs had enquired about his availability this summer, including Villarreal, Bologna and Fiorentina.

    However, despite some clubs even submitting bids, Foot Mercato report he will remain with the Gunners.

    The Polish defender is set to compete with Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back, the report adds.

  • Arsenal's next five

  • Merino debut this weekend?

    Arsenal face Brighton on Saturday lunchtime giving Mikel Merino plenty of time to get to know his new team-mates.

    However, the Spanish international, 28, didn't play in either of Real Sociedad's games to start the season and it is unclear if he will be match fit.

    Similarly, Arsenal have won both of their opening games and Mikel Arteta may not want to change the side too much.

    After his signing became official, Arteta said:

    Mikel will make our squad significantly stronger, with his technical ability, together with his strong and positive character and personality.

    As we all saw in the summer, Mikel is also a winner, with his strong performances throughout the Euros helping Spain win the tournament.

    We are delighted to welcome Mikel and his family to the club and can’t wait to start working with him.

    Arteta on Merino
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  • Nunez possible?

    One shock solution to the striker crisis has emerged this morning with the Gunners being linked with Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez.

    The Uruguayan, 25, had been a target for the Gunners before he moved to Liverpool in 2022 and reports claim they could be taking another look now.

    Nunez has become a divisive figure at Anfield, credited for his incredible work rate and team play but also derided for missing a huge amount of chances.

    He was the Reds' record signing and has scored 33 goals in all competitions in two seasons - but has missed 47 'big chances' in his two seasons (only Erling Haaland has more, but has also scored 43 more Prem goals) and hit the woodwork an incredible 14 times, four more than any other player.

  • Striker move?

    With Gabriel Jesus injured and Eddie Nketiah on the brink of moving to Crystal Palace, Arsenal could enter the weekend with a lack of forward options.

    Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have all played centrally under Mikel Artera, but the feeling is the Gunners will bring in another forward by the deadline.

    Nico Williams, who prefers to play on the wing, is one such option but Arsenal may also want an outright No 9.

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  • Yesterday's headlines

    There was plenty of news coming out of the Emirates yesterday, here’s a look at some of the biggest headlines from Tuesday’s business…

    • Arsenal announced the £32m arrival of Mikel Merino
    • Aaron Ramsdale's proposed Wolves loan falls through
    • Eddie Nketiah agrees deal to sign for Crystal Palace
    • Gunners ready for a late push to sign attacker before window shuts on Friday
  • Coman an option?

    Kingsley Coman could be on his way out of Bayern Munich.

    According to Fabrizio Romano, Coman has been the subject of a huge bid from Saudi club Al Hilal.

    While it's also claimed that top Premier League clubs and Barcelona are interested in the Frenchman.

    Coman, 28, is understood to have not yet made a decision on if he would even like to leave Bavaria.

    Reports elsewhere have suggested that Arsenal may be one of the Prem clubs with a keen eye on Coman.

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  • Gunners in for Calvert-Lewin

    As Arsenal up the ante in their search for attacking reinforcements before the end of the window, one outlet has thrown up a shock name.

    According to Caught Offside, the Gunners are amongst a number of clubs showing interest in Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

    They claim that Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle are all monitoring the striker's situation as a possible cut-price option before Friday's deadline.