**By Danong**
**The World Cup finally kicked off, with Arsenal well represented on the grand stage. While all eyes are on which Gunners can drive their nations to glory, some supporters may lose sight of the transfer stories bubbling away in the background.**
**We have got you covered. Here is what the rumour mill has churned out over the past few days:**
**Corriere della Sera report that Arsenal are tracking AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. Initial contacts have been made with the player’s entourage, though no formal bid has yet gone in. That could change soon, with an offer expected to follow.**
**Elsewhere, Teamtalk claim the Gunners have rekindled their interest in the pursuit of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. For years, Williams has been packaged as the dream addition on the left flank. Arsenal were so keen to sign him last summer, but then the Spaniard opted to commit to a long‑term deal at San Mames. But after a tricky 2025–26 campaign, Williams is now said to be weighing his options, with reports suggesting he would be "open to testing himself in the Premier League if the right opportunity arises."**
**Should Williams prove elusive again, Fanatik in Turkey suggests Galatasaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz is another winger on Arsenal’s radar, with a €50 million (£43m) bid expected to be tabled.**
**Meanwhile, Ethan Nwaneri’s future appears to be drifting away from Arsenal. Chelsea insider Alex Goldberg has revealed: “Chelsea are definitely interested in Arsenal attacking mid Ethan Nwaneri. They had interest last summer and have now renewed it.”**
**It is not only Nwaneri attracting attention. Arsenal’s push to make Piero Hincapie’s move permanent may face competition, with Siro Lopez reporting that Real Madrid have been blown away by the South American defender and are closely monitoring his situation.**