Arsenal have been linked with a number of players in recent weeks, with Mikel Arteta hoping to guide the Gunners to their first Premier League title win since 2004 with some big moves
08:51, 18 Jul 2025Updated 08:52, 18 Jul 2025
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta has had a busy summer
Arsenal have been active in the summer transfer window, splashing more than £70million on Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga. However, their total expenditure is expected to exceed £200m.
They've lined up deals for Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera, with Mikel Arteta aiming to steer Arsenal towards their first Premier League title since 2004.
There's also been a significant number of departures, including Jorginho, Kieran Tierney, Thomas Partey, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Nuno Tavares and Marquinhos, with more exits anticipated before the transfer window shuts.
Here, Daily Star Sport provides an update on the latest transfer news and gossip surrounding the Emirates....
Arsenal's double departure
Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson
Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson could be on their way out of Arsenal(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
According to a report from The Times, Arsenal are negotiating deals to offload Reiss Nelson and Fabio Vieira.
Nelson spent last season on loan at Fulham, and it's reported that they're keen to re-sign the winger, whose season was curtailed by a hamstring injury. They're reportedly eyeing another loan deal for the player, who is contracted until June 2027, reports the Mirror.
Parma, on the other hand, are interested in signing Vieira and Arsenal are prepared to let the midfielder go for around £20m. Carlos Cuesta, who recently left his position as an assistant coach at Arsenal to become Parma's new manager, is said to be keen on a reunion with Vieira.
Joao Palhinha makes Arsenal claim
Joao Palhinha
Joao Palhinha has made an Arsenal claim(Image: Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Joao Palhinha has expressed his desire to "prove his worth" at Bayern Munich amidst rumours of a potential transfer to Arsenal.
German reports suggest that both Arsenal and Inter Milan are keen on Palhinha, but the ex-Fulham star is set on staying with Bayern. "I have a contract for three more years, so I'll report for duty on July 29, which is when we start this pre-season," he told to Sport TV.
"As I've said several times, and it's been a recurring question, I have three more years on my contract. I don't know what will happen, but I'm at a great club, as I've always said.
"Obviously, it hasn't been an easy year, but as soon as the season starts, I'm very motivated to prove my worth once again at a very special club, a huge club."
Leandro Trossard boost
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta has been handed a Leandro Trossard boost(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich have been linked with a summer move for Leandro Trossard, however, according to German publication Kicker, a deal for the Arsenal player is 'out of the question'.
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Bayern are looking to bolster their attack following Jamal Musiala's severe injury at the Club World Cup and the departures of Leroy Sane, Mathys Tel and Thomas Muller. Liverpool's Luis Diaz has now emerged as their prime target.
Despite Liverpool turning down a £58.6m bid, Diaz is believed to be interested in the move and the Reds might be persuaded to sell if they receive an offer closer to £86m.