Arsenal's transfer business is gaining momentum as the Gunners eye several more deals before the start of the new Premier League season
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts on the open top bus during the Arsenal Trophy Parade on May 31, 2026 in Islington, England. Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years
Mikel Arteta has his sights set on defending Arsenal's Premier League title(Image: Getty)
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After a steady start to the summer, the final month of the transfer window looks set to be an exciting one for Arsenal. The Gunners have landed Bruno Guimaraes for a fee of £75million after a lengthy transfer saga, tying the Newcastle captain down to a five-year deal.
Having secured their primary midfield target, manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta are expected to turn their full attention to bringing in a defender and a marquee forward signing after being linked with several big names.
It comes after the Premier League champions added some crucial squad depth early on in the window. They've already signed Piero Hincapie in a £34.5m permanent deal, back-up goalkeeper Illan Meslier as a free agent and winger Christos Tzolis for £34m as Leandro Trossard's replacement.
Gabriel Marinelli's exit route
Gabriel Martinelli reportedly has several suitors ahead of a potential departure this summer. The Brazilian's playing time could be severely limited if Arsenal successfully sign another left winger, having been strongly linked with his international team-mate Vinicius Junior in recent weeks.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (left) and Gabriel Martinelli
Martinelli could leave the Emirates this summer(Image: PA)
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CBS Sports reports that among the clubs interested in the 25-year-old's signature are Serie A clubs Roma and Juventus, as well as Turkish giants Fenerbahce, who are monitoring his situation in north London.
Martinelli will reportedly not rush to make a decision, given that he is currently happy and still has a year left on his deal. But talkSPORT reports he is not currently open to a transfer to the Saudi Pro League.
This supposedly rules out Saudi Arabia as one of the many potential destinations he could end up at ahead of the new season. That's despite CristianoRonaldo's Al-Nassr showing considerable interest with the promise of a lucrative contract.
Villa brace for new bid
Aston Villa are reportedly set to receive a new offer from Arsenal for defender Ezri Konsa. They were said to have received a bid from the Gunners which fell well below the £60m valuation they have placed on the 28-year-old.
England's Ezri Konsa applauds the fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and England
The Gunners are reportedly lining up another bid for Konsa(Image: Getty)
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But The Mail reports that Konsa has remained on Arsenal's radar since as a key defensive target. William Saliba's long-term absence due to injury is an important factor in Arteta's desire to sign Premier League-proven depth at centre-back, with Konsa's ability to play at right-back also a bonus.
Villa are not under financial pressure to sell Konsa as they recently sold Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a mammoth fee. The England centre-back still has two years left on his deal, too.
Whilst Villa want him to sign a new contract, they are not at risk of losing him for free any time soon. They can refuse to deviate from their £60m valuation.