Arsenal have been splashing the cash this summer but there could be some more big-money deals to come
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on March 10, 2026
Julian Alvarez's future remains a hot topic(Image: Getty Images)
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Arsenal will continue their Premier League campaign on Monday against Aston Villa and there is time for more business to be completed before the trip to Villa Park. Ezri Konsa could make his Gunners debut against his old employers after completing a £51m switch, while Mikel Arteta said fellow summer signing Bruno Guimaraes is potentially available.
Guimaraes missed the opener against Coventry City through injury. However, another of the Gunners' new signings, Greek winger Christos Tzolis, impressed in a 3-0 win.
The future of Julian Alvarez has been a hot topic this week. Atletico Madrid put out a strongly-worded statement regarding the forward, who has been targeted by Arsenal and Barcelona and is set to miss this weekend's action due to illness.
More Gunners exits could also follow before the end of the transfer window. Here are our latest lines from north London.
Alvarez 'being persuaded' on Gunners move
Julian Alvarez has been sold a persuasive argument on Arsenal, according to The Independent. Intermediaries are said to have sold the Argentine on the sense that Mikel Arteta will use him in his preferred position while presenting a genuine shot at winning the Champions League together.
The Gunners have stood firm in their desire to land the former Manchester City star despite his apparent preference for Barcelona. Atleti are reluctant to sell to a domestic rival, though, potentially leaving the door open for Arsenal to get a deal over the line.
"From a sporting perspective, I hope to help him in the best possible way so that he continues to be the vital player he is for us," Atleti boss Diego Simeone said. "Obviously, Julian won't be available tomorrow. Once Julian returns to train with us, we will give him everything we've always given him to make him feel, as he has felt, important, as he is to this team."
Martinelli medical lined up
Mikel Arteta with Gabriel Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli is closing in on an exit(Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)
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Gabriel Martinelli looks to be closer to an Arsenal exit. According to CBS Sports, the forward's medical is booked for this weekend ahead of a move to Al-Hilal.
The deal for the Saudi side to sign Martinelli is worth around £55million. That's the same amount they paid for Crysencio Summerville during a busy window which will also see Ollie Watkins move to Riyadh.
Mikel Arteta spoke about the Brazilian's "personal" situation after an early exit from training during the week. "I think everybody knows and recognises how much we love Gabi," he said. "Whatever the outcome is, it will be because everybody agrees to that."
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