Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Riccardo Calafiori ‘personal terms AGREED’ for £27m switch, bid for goalkeeper REJECTED

  • Riccardo Calafiori latest

    Bologna star Ricardo Calafiori has his heart set on Arsenal despite interest from Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea.

    The Serie A side's valuation of Calafiori is understood to have soared from around £18million to beyond £55m thanks to his form in Germany during Euro 2024.

    But it's reckoned the Gunners have now agreed a fee of around £50m for the centre-back.

    And the North Londoners have agreed personal terms with the Italy international, who accepted a five-year deal worth £3.4million-a-year.

  • Reiss race hotting up

    West Ham are being linked with Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson - as a growing list of Prem clubs reportedly hover for the 24-year-old.

    The £25million-valued Emirates youth product could finally exit permanently as he chases more regular starts.

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    The Hammers are said to have joined fellow London clubs Fulham and Crystal Palace, plus Nottingham Forest, in weighing up an approach for the former England Under-21 ace. 

  • Shock hurdle for Guirassy deal

    Serhou Guirassy’s move to Borussia Dortmund ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United has hit a snag in his medical.

    Dortmund say tests on the Stuttgart striker revealed an injury.

    The Guinea striker, 28, was linked with Premier League giants earlier this summer, including the Gunners, United and Chelsea.

    But he chose instead to switch from last season’s surprise Bundesliga runners-up to the team who came fifth in a deal of around £15million.

    However, Dortmund said in a statement this evening: “During a medical examination of Serhou Guirassy, an injury was discovered that requires further investigation.”

  • Jakub offer rejected

    Sevilla are edging closer to recruiting Albert Sambi Lokonga - but it's claimed in Spain they also had an offer for fellow Arsenal ace Jakub Kiwior turned down.

    Belgian midfielder, Lokonga is expected to depart the Emirates permanently after loans with Crystal Palace and Luton.

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    And Vamos Mi Sevilla FC have alleged that Polish defender Kiwior could have been following his fellow 24-year-old out.

    The outlet suggests Sevilla not only showed interest in the former Spezia ace but also approached the Gunners over a summer move.

  • Deal for ex-Arsenal target could be finalised today

    Joao Palhinha's Bayern Munich move will be confirmed by tomorrow.

    So say Sky in Germany after Fulham agreed a club-record fee of around £47.2million plus add-ons for the Portugal midfielder.

    Arsenal were also said to have monitored the ex-Sporting Lisbon star.

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    Palhinha, 29, has reportedly accepted a four-year deal with the option for another 12 months.

    Sky believe he might sign his contract digitally, having already left Germany following Portugal's Euro 2024 quarter-final exit.

  • Watkins sends Nev & Wrighty wild… but not Keano!

    Ollie Watkins sent England fans in Germany and at home wild as the sub’s last-minute winner fired the Three Lions into Sunday’s Euro 2024 final.

    Manchester United legend Gary Neville and Arsenal icon Ian Wright – both ex England stars – were no exception with their crazy rejoicing, despite now being ITV pundits.

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    The match-night experts against the Netherlands jumped up from their seats and bellowed out cheers as Watkins whacked a stunning clincher.

    However, ex-United hardman Roy Keane looked less impressed.

    The former Ireland midfielder was seen standing with his arms folded close to the window and largely emotionless despite the pandemonium around him.

    Reacting to the clip, one fan said: “Look at Roy Keane.”

    A second said: “At least Ian was actually watching this time!” A third added: “Even in celebration They know to leave Roy well alone.”

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  • Full Nelson race

    Arsenal hitman Reiss Nelson is being linked with West Ham - as more and more top-flight teams are linked with the 24-year-old.

    The £25million-valued Emirates youth product could finally exit permanently as he chases more regular starts.

    The Hammers are said to have joined fellow London clubs Fulham and Crystal Palace, plus Nottingham Forest, in weighing up an approach for the former England Under-21 ace. 

  • Mainoo tops Sun’s ratings for England starters

    Kobbie Mainoo topped Sun man Tom Barclay’s England ratings against the Netherlands… except for match-winning late sub Ollie Watkins!

    Mainoo has grown into the Three Lions’ team during Euro 2024 – just like he did for Manchester United during his breakthrough Prem term.

    Kobbie Mainoo tries to console Netherlands ace Stefan de Vrij
    Kobbie Mainoo tries to console Netherlands ace Stefan de VrijCredit: Getty

    And his all-round influence in midfield earned him an individual mark of 8 for tonight's semi-final - behind the 9 of last-minute scorer Watkins.

    Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and Manchester City’s Phil Foden were among five England starters earning a 7.

    Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Man Utd starlet Mainoo celebrate making the final
    Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Man Utd starlet Mainoo celebrate making the finalCredit: Reuters

    Gunners midfielder Declan Rice picked up a 6.

    And so did United’s fit-again left-back Luke Shaw following his steady show as a second-half sub.

    Gunners’ wideman Bukayo Saka and Man Utd’s Luke Shaw rejoice for England
    Gunners’ wideman Bukayo Saka and Man Utd’s Luke Shaw rejoice for EnglandCredit: Getty

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  • Mainoo and Saka shine in dramatic Englnd win

    First-half heroes Kobbie Mainoo and Bukayo Saka helped England KO dramatically KO the Netherlands 2-1 to reach Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain.

    Manchester United midfielder Mainoo and Arsenal winger Saka were the Three Lions' top players as they fought back to level - before both arguably faded a little when the Dutch got slightly on top in the second period.

    United left-back Luke Shaw came on at the interval - performing solidly wide in midfield.

    But it was skipper Harry Kane's late replacement Ollie Watkins who smashed a sensational 90th-minute clincher.

    Mainoo and Saka were then taken off deep in stoppage time.

  • Lazio agree Tavares deal

    Arsenal have agreed to sell left-back Nuno Tavares to Lazio for around £4.2million plus add-ons.

    The ex-Benfica star, 24, had loan spells with Marseille and, last season, Nottingham Forest.

    Sky say the Gunners have included a 20 per-cent sell-on clause.

    The move is now down to Tavares agreeing personal terms with the Italian top-flight club.

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  • Arsenal & Utd target's move hit by injury

    Serhou Guirassy's move to Borussia Dortmund ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United has hit a snag in his medical.

    Dortmund say tests on the Stuttgart striker revealed an injury.

    The Guinea striker, 28, was linked with Premier League giants earlier this summer, including the Gunners, United and Chelsea.

    But he chose instead to switch from last season's surprise Bundesliga runners-up to the team who came fifth in a deal of around £15million.

    However, Dortmund said in a statement this evening: “During a medical examination of Serhou Guirassy, an injury was discovered that requires further investigation."

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  • Mainoo and Saka shine vs Netherlands

    Kobbie Mainoo’s masterful showing against the Netherlands tonight has had more than Manchester United fans “standing up and applauding” the England midfielder.

    Mainoo and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka have been the pick of the players as the Three Lions deservedly fought back from Xavi Simons’ sensational opener with a controversial Harry Kane penalty.

    Bukayo Saka was again a menace down the left
    Bukayo Saka was again a menace down the leftCredit: Rex

    And the 19-year-old’s United team-mate Luke Shaw came on at the break – to take the left-midfield role that had been perhaps England’s only attacking weakness in a much-improved display.

    One viewer said of Mainoo: “The world seeing what United fans have been talking about all season.”

    Another wrote: “Hype was on (Cole) Palmer to be the game changer for England off the Bench but it’s Kobbie Mainoo who’s taken the opportunity and made the most of it. What a player.”

  • Gunners stepping up Eze interest

    Arsenal could need to see off Tottenham and Liverpool to land Eberechi Eze.

    The Crystal Palace midfielder, 26, has impressed with his England cameos at Euro 2024.

    That's increased the talk of a summer bidding war in the region of £60million.

    And Football Transfers claim the Gunners have made contact with Eze's representatives.

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  • Ex-Gunners ace close to sealing Bayern deal

    Joao Palhinha's Bayern Munich move will be confirmed by tomorrow.

    So say Sky in Germany after Fulham agreed a club-record fee of around £47.2million plus add-ons for the Portugal midfielder.

    Joao Palhinha has returned from the Euros but will  be back in Germany soon
    Joao Palhinha has returned from the Euros but will be back in Germany soonCredit: Rex

    Arsenal were also said to have monitored the ex-Sporting Lisbon star.

    Palhinha, 29, has reportedly accepted a four-year deal with the option for another 12 months.

    Sky believe he might sign his contract digitally, having already left Germany following Portugal's Euro 2024 quarter-final exit.

  • 'Sevilla had Kiwior bid rejected'

    As Sevilla close on Albert Sambi Lokonga, it's claimed in Spain they had a bid for his Arsenal team-mate Jakub Kiwior rejected.

    Belgian midfielder, Lokonga is expected to depart the Emirates permanently after loans with Crystal Palace and Luton.

    And Vamos Mi Sevilla FC have alleged that Polish defender Kiwior could have been following his fellow 24-year-old out.

    The outlet suggests Sevilla not only showed interest in the former Spezia ace but also approached the Gunners over a summer move.

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  • Four Prem clubs linked to Reiss

    Arsenal's £25million striker Reiss Nelson is being linked with West Ham -the fourth Prem club reportedly showing interest this summer.

    The Gunners' academy product, 24, is tipped to finally move on permanently in his bid for regular top-flight starts.

    The Hammers are said to have joined fellow London clubs Fulham and Crystal Palace, plus Nottingham Forest, in weighing up an approach for the former England Under-21 ace. 

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  • Could Marseille swoop for Nketiah AND Greenwood?

    Eddie Nketiah could follow Mason Greenwood to Marseille.

    Foot Mercato claim the Ligue 1 side have opened discussions with the Arsenal striker - after reportedly having a bid accepted Manchester United hitman Greenwood.

    SunSport exclusively revealed in June how the Gunners were reluctantly willing to sell the academy graduate to pave the way for new strikers.

    Nketiah struggled for game time last season but attracted interest from Premier League rivals, including Fulham reportedly eyeing a £30million swoop.

    However, he could now be on his way overseas to join former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi and is said to be open to a new challenge.

    It follows Marseille agreeing a £27m deal for Greenwood - but the move has yet to go through and the city's major has urged the club to pull out.

  • Calafiori 'prefers Arsenal' move

    Italy's Euro 2024 star Ricardo Calafiori reportedly has his heart set on Arsenal - despite being linked to Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea.

    Bologna's valuation of the centre-back is understood to have soared from around £18million to beyond £55m thanks to his form in Germany.

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    But it's reckoned the Gunners have now agreed a fee of around £50m.

    Sky Sports claim Calafiori is now only interested in moving to the Emirates.

    That might raise eyebrows around the Prem - as defence was not regarded as one of manager Mikel Arteta's transfer priorities.

  • Date set for Gunners away kit

    Arsenal's 2024/25 away kit release date has been "confirmed" ahead of the new season.

    The Gunners have already unveiled their home strip for the upcoming campaign.

    According to Football.London, the away kit will be released next week and is set to go on sale on July 18.

    The release comes ahead of the club's pre-season tour in the USA at the end of July.

  • Arsenal target Spain Euro 2024 hero

    Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Spain star Mikel Merino.

    The midfielder has impressed at Euro 2024 as the Spanish have reached the final.

    The Athletic have now reported that the Merino is of interest to the Gunners.

    The Real Sociedad star has an admirer in his namesake Mikel Arteta.

    The report does suggest that the midfielder is slightly older than the Gunners' usual targets having turned 28 in June.

  • Arsenal star to Lazio on loan

    Arsenal have accepted Lazio's final proposal to sign Nuno Tavares on loan with obligation to buy for a fee of around £6/7m, according to Fabrizio Romano.

    The transfer guru added that the Gunners also have sell-on clause.

    Negotiations are ongoing with Tavares agents and the agreement has been made on personal terms.

    Tavares joined Forest on a season-long loan in September after falling down the pecking order at Arsenal.

  • Ex-Gunners on the move

    Here is a list of all the former Arsenal stars that have made moves this summer already.

    • Francis Coquelin – released by Villarreal
    • Craig Eastmond – Sutton United to Wealdstone
    • Olivier Giroud – AC Milan to Los Angeles
    • Matteo Guendouzi – Marseille to Lazio (loan made permanent)
    • Gavin Hoyte – Maidstone to Folkstone Invicta
    • Carl Jenkinson – released by Newcastle Jets
    • Matt Macey – Portsmouth to Colchester United
    • Zach Medley – Oostende to Fleetwood Town
    • Shkodran Mustafi – retired
    • David Ospina – Al Nassr to Atletico Nacional
    • Gabriel Paulista – Atletico Madrid to Besiktas
    • Nicolas Pepe – released by Trabzonspor
    • Mathew Ryan – released by AZ Alkmaar
    • Jeff Reine-Adelaide – released by Molenbeek
    • Alexis Sanchez – released by Inter Milan
  • Sevilla still want Lokonga

    Sevilla are still working to sign Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.

    According to El Chiringuito, the Spanish side are pushing for three new additions to their squad.

    Amongst them is Lokonga, who would sign from the Gunners on an initial loan with either an option or obligation to buy.

    Elsewhere, Sevilla are also chasing ex-Chelsea loanee Saul Niguez and Gerard Fernandez of Racing Santander.

  • Arsenal ‘agree deal’ with Riccardo Calafiori 

    Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal.

    The 22-year-old impressed on his major tournament debut for the Azzurri this summer.

    Arsenal are understood to be in pole position to sign him.

    The Italian has approved a five-year deal worth £3.4million-a-year.

    But Arsenal are still yet to strike a deal with his club, Bologna.

    Reports in Italy suggested the Serie A side rejected an opening bid from the Gunners worth around £40m.

    Bologna originally set a slightly higher price tag of £42m for the defender due to a huge sell-on clause.

    They signed him from FC Basel last summer for just £4.2m.

    A 50 per cent sell-on clause was agreed, meaning Basel will get half of the transfer fee.

  • Bentley update

    Wolves have rejected a bid from Arsenal for goalkeeper Dan Bentley.

    The bid was understood to be £50,000 - which is a long way off Wolves valuation.

    Bentley has just one year remaining on his contract at Molineux, but Wolves are only interested in selling if the money can be reinvested in the squad.