Here is a roundup of the top Arsenal news, gossip and transfer latest from icfootballnews featuring the likes of Julian Alvarez, Kai Havertz and Sandro Tonali that you may have missed over the passed 24 hours…
Arsenal target Sandro Tonali’s future at Newcastle United is back in the spotlight after his agent, Giuseppe Riso, hinted at a potential summer move
ARSENAL were heavily linked with alot of players over the course of the January window, as many felt that the Blues needed to add an enforcer like Tonali to the midfield, and the Italian was a player that could have reportedly left Newcastle in the window.
The summer window will once again give the Gunners an opportunity to try and sign Tonali, and in a revealing interview with TuttoSport, Tonali’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, provided a candid update on the player’s mindset following the close of the winter window.
While Riso was quick to dismiss the January links of a move away from Newcastle, his comments regarding the summer were far more ambiguous: “Newcastle are having a hard time letting go of Sandro, and he wants to lead the club to the Champions League,” Riso explained.
“These transfer discussions will take place later. We’ll see how the season ends and then we’ll decide what to do. There’s no preference at the moment. It’s still early. What we’re saying today won’t apply tomorrow. Newcastle couldn’t let him go now, and there’s no point in moving, especially since Sandro is very attached to the club.
‘We’ll evaluate and decide what to do in the summer.”
IcFootballnews Says…
Tonali could have left Newcastle in the winter window, and it would have been a massive loss for the Toon to lose such a massive player, especially as they wants to get back into the Champions LEAGUE for next season.
But we really cant see the club making a move for Tonali, that £100 million asking price may out the board off
However – if the Toon are unable to get back into Europe, then the Italian could look for that move as he wants to be competing for the big trophies and playing against the best players, he will not do that if he stays at Newcastle and they are not progressing.
But if he does move, it will be interesting to see where he might end up.
BIG FEE TO SIGN ALVAREZ
Arsenal would have to pay a big fee if they were to lure Julian Alvarez back to the Premier League, that is according to ex-Everton and Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness, amid the many reports that the Gunners are still keen on a transfer deal.
Over the past few weeks, it is no secret that have been heavily linked with a move for Julian Alvarez ever since news broke that Spanish giants Atletico Madrid would be open to letting the little striker leave the club during the summer transfer window.
However – ARSENAL are not the only club that is interested in a move for Alvarez at the end of the season, as there are also alot more reports in the media which have claimed that Chelsea are actually leading the chase to sign the forward for a fee of £82 million
Now, amid all the speculation and rumours surrounding the striker, Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks the striker would be worth the high fee Arsenal would have to pay for him.
He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Yes, look, I know that Julian Alvarez has been very highly regarded at Atletico Madrid.
“Everybody loves him, and he saved them in many ways. A number of big games. He’s a great player. If he was to come back, then I think that would be a big move, but well worth it.
“He is quality and I think he would suit them very well. But yes, he is very highly regarded, and it would not be a cheap one, but I think he does want to come back to the UK and I think he’ll set the Premier League on fire again, and I think even more so now he’s had this spell at Atletico where he really has impressed to a great degree.”
IcFootballnews Says…
There will continue to be rumours linking ARSENAL with some of the biggest and best players in the game over the next few months, but if Arteta actually wants to sign Alvarez, we are sure the board will back him.
But with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres all at the club, is there really a need to try and sign Alvarez at the end of the season?
ARSENAL IN HAVERTZ TALKS
Fresh reports circulating around north London suggest that Arsenal have opened preliminary contract talks with Kai Havertz, signalling the club’s intention to secure the German international as a long-term component of Mikel Arteta’s developing project. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the rumour has quickly gained traction — and for good reason.
Havertz’s time at ARSENAL has been a mixed journey since his high-profile move from Chelsea in 2023. Early inconsistency and positional experimentation saw him take time to settle, but as Arteta reshaped his attacking approach, Havertz gradually became a more influential figure. His versatility, tactical intelligence and ability to operate between the lines have made him a valuable asset whenever fit, and his recent form prior to his injury setback had reminded supporters of his high ceiling.
The rumoured talks suggest Arsenal believe that Havertz still has much more to offer — and that the club wants to avoid a situation where a talented, experienced attacker enters the final years of his contract without clarity. With Arsenal’s project built heavily around continuity and long-term development, extending a player who fits Arteta’s fluid, technical style makes strategic sense.
Why Now?
Speculation around the timing of these supposed negotiations is particularly interesting. Arsenal’s season has been heavily shaped by injuries, squad rotation, and the demands of competing on multiple fronts. Havertz has endured his own physical setbacks, which may have raised questions about his long-term durability. Yet, from Arteta’s perspective, this may also be precisely why talks are rumoured to have begun: when a player is recovering or reintegrating, it is often a moment to reaffirm their importance.
There is also the wider market context. European clubs are constantly monitoring Premier League talent, and Havertz’s unique profile — a tall, technically gifted forward comfortable as a midfielder, false nine, or support striker — makes him attractive to teams abroad. Even if the rumour is premature, Arsenal may be keen to avoid a scenario where interest builds and his contract situation becomes uncertain.
What Havertz Brings to Arsenal
When Havertz plays, ARSENAL look different. He provides subtle qualities that are not always captured by statistics: intelligent movement, link-up play, composure in tight spaces, and the ability to occupy defenders while others exploit space. His big-game temperament has been evident throughout his career, and Arsenal have already benefited from his knack for scoring important goals.
For a squad that increasingly relies on fluidity and positional interchange, Havertz’s adaptability is a major asset. A new contract, if the rumour proves true, would be as much about maintaining tactical flexibility as it would be about his individual output.
IcFootballnews Says….
Whether or not the talks are as advanced as rumoured, the idea of Arsenal moving early to address Havertz’s future fits their broader strategy. Stability, squad cohesion, and long-term planning have been hallmarks of the Arteta era.
If these reports are accurate, the club may be preparing to double down on a player they believe can still reach another level.
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