ARSENAL are looking ahead to what is expected to be a HUGE summer transfer window for the club!
A new striker is top of the transfer shortlist, with the Gunners linked with numerous names.
Newcastle's Alexander Isak is said to be high on the wanted list, but it has been reported that the Swede's preferred next club would be Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are targeting Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike as a potential alternative.
In other news, the Gunners are weighing up a summer move for Leroy Sane, who could be available on a free transfer, but there has been a twist in their hopes of signing Martin Zubimendi.
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Arsenal target Hato
Arsenal have joined the transfer war for Ajax star Jorrel Hato ahead of the summer window.
According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners have joined Liverpool in the bidding war for Hato.
The left-back has three years left on his contract, therefore the Dutch outfit will not be keen to sell this summer.
The Netherlands international is not expected to be cheap if he is allowed to leave Amsterdam.
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Mikel Arteta successor?
Former Premier League star Dietmar Hamman has stated Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso should replace Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
There is a decision coming for Xabi Alonso and it looks like he wants to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for another year, which I didn’t think was possible just a few months ago.
He has said in the past that he would like to manage one of his former clubs and there is also a heavy link to Bayern Munich as well as Liverpool and Real Madrid, it’s all down to timing.
I think he felt Jurgen Klopp’s footsteps were too big to fill at Liverpool last summer, Arne Slot is doing well now and Carlo Ancelotti can choose when he leaves Real Madrid.
Can I see him at Arsenal? There might be a time when he wants to leave where it will become an option...
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Arsenal's Real boost
Arsenal could be set for a major Champions League boost as Real Madrid face being without four stars for the first leg of the quarter-finals.
Superstar strikers Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior as well as former Chelsea ace Antonio Rudiger and ex-Gunner Dani Caballos face an official Uefa probe for allegedly making obscene gestures after their victory over Atletico Madrid in the Last-16.
Vinicius was the most high-profile case as he reportedly took six “shots” at Atletico supporters during and after the clash at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Rudiger, on the other hand, was accused of making a throat-slitting gesture to Atleti supporters.
Ceballos, who spent two years at Arsenal before his return to Madrid in 2021, is accused of making an obscene one-armed gesture with a clenched fist.
And Mbappe was reported for touching his genitals in a clearly derogatory manner.
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Hugo Ekitike Exclusive
Arsenal are targeting Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike as an alternative to Newcastle superstar Alexander Isak.
Isak is the most sought-after striker in world football and the Gunners may be priced out as the Carabao Cup winners hold out for £150million.
Ekitike has caught the eye of a number of Premier League clubs, who have asked to be kept informed of his potential availability.
Eintracht are expected to demand around £60m for their star player who boasts 19 goals this season.
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Viktor Gyokeres boost
Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres will be allowed to depart the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
That is if a team offers Sporting a transfer fee in the region of £50.2million-£58.5m for Gyokeres.
The striker, who has been linked with Arsenal, is in huge demand after a prolific couple of years in Portugal.
The 26-year-old has scored a total of 83 goals in just 91 appearances since joining Sporting in 2023.
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Martin Zubimendi blow
Arsenal's bid for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi is at risk of being hijacked by Real Madrid.
According to El Partidazo de COPE, the Gunners are now facing serious competition from Real who are pushing hard for Zubimendi's signature.
As per the same source, the midfielder's agent is listening to offers ahead of the summer transfer window.
And Los Blancos president Florentino Perez is making his move as he understands his team's advantage.
The reigning European champions can guarantee the Spain international Champions League football next season as well as silverware in the near future.
Sociedad are 12th in Laliga with 17 points separating them from the top four.
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Leroy Sane targeted
Arsenal are working on a free transfer for Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane.
Sane is out of contract at this summer, which means the Gunners won't have to pay Bayern a fee.
The Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta knows the winger well from his time coaching at Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's assistant.
And the Germany international would jump at the chance to return to the Premier League.
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Bukayo Saka is back
Arsenal received a massive boost ahead of their crunch Champions League clash against Real Madrid as Bukayo Saka returned to training.
Saka suffered a torn hamstring in December and was forced to undergo surgery just after Christmas.
However, the winger took to social media earlier today and shared a picture of himself in training gear while giving the camera the thumbs up with a big smile on his face.
Saka added the following caption on Instagram: "Hello again."
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Arsenal target Olympiacos wonderkids
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Olympiacos wonderkids Babis Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis ahead of the summer transfer window.
SunSport's Kostas Lianos, though, understands the Gunners are facing competition from Manchester United and a host of European rivals.
The pair are also being monitored by Man Utd, Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Juventus.
Tottenham, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are reportedly keen on Kostoulas, while SunSport can reveal that the Greece Under-21 international - soon to be a senior - has received interest from Spain.
We can also report that Brighton, Wolves, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid are eyeing Mouzakitis.
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Dowman urged to keep working
Declan Rice has encouraged teenage sensation Max Dowman to continue working hard to make it for Arsenal and England.
The No41 said: “I think at 15 there is still such a long way to go. You can be the best in the country at 15 but it doesn’t necessarily mean at 18 you are going to be.
“So you need to be hungry, keep working, keep pushing. I speak with Max a lot and he knows that.
“And he has got such a good family around him. He is unreal.”
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Hato high on list
Jorrel Hato of Ajax has reportedly emerged as a summer target for Arsenal.
The youngster has impressed for his Dutch side this season.
He can play at either left-back or centre-back.
And Hato, a Netherlands international, is valued at £40million.
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Sane move in the works
Arsenal are reportedly working on a free transfer for Leroy Sane.
The winger is out of contract at Bayern Munich this summer.
Mikel Arteta knows him well from his time coaching at Man City.
And Sane would jump at the chance to return to England.
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Arteta backed to win title
Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar reckons it's just a matter of time until Mikel Arteta leads the club to a Premier League title.
He told SveaCasino.se: “The difference between finishing first and second in the Premier League, the margin is so small across a period of nine months. It’s just unfortunate for Arsenal that Manchester City were so dominant before they had their dip.
“Arsenal were lacking one or two results to go and win the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta has turned the club around and done an unbelievable job.
“He has made average players look good and good players look world class. Believe me, Mikel Arteta’s time will come when he is standing there holding the Premier League trophy. He is too good a manager to not win it.”
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Emirates not a winner
The Emirates is the THIRD worst stadium in the Premier League.
That's according to data from OLBG, which has compared all top-flight arenas based on atmosphere, ticket prices, pint costs and distance to the nearest train station.
Unfortunately for Arsenal, they boast the most expensive tickets and the second-most pricey pints.
And the Emirates atmosphere is ranked the second-worst in the top flight, making it the third-worst stadium around.
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Greek stars eyed up
Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping tabs on two Olympiacos wonderkids ahead of the summer transfer window.
Babis Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis have caught the eye of the Premier League duo.
Highly-rated forward Kostoulas, 17, has so far amassed a total of six goals and two assists in 33 appearances with the Piraeus outfit this season.
And rising midfield star Mouzakitis, 18, has registered two goals as well as four assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.
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Arsenal to 'fight' for Isak
Michael Owen reckons Arsenal will pull out all the stops for Newcastle star Alexander Isak this summer.
He said: “If Isak was available I think Liverpool would do everything in their power to get somebody like that.
‘But so would Arsenal. Arsenal are absolutely desperate for a player like that.
"Who wouldn’t be desperate for a player like that.”
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Zubimendi deal in doubt
Arsenal's move for Martin Zubimendi could be over.
That's because Real Madrid have reportedly moved for the Spain international.
Zubimendi is high on Arsenal's shopping list after snubbing Liverpool last summer.
But reports claim Real have made an approach and could strike a deal with Real Sociedad shortly.
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Sesko a 'done deal'
Martin Keown claims Arsenal have already completed a deal to sign RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko this summer.
He said: “Benjamin Sesko at Leipzig is more of a player who is easier to attain than Alexander Isak, and he’s an up-and-comer.
“I would suggest that there’s already been a player bought, and that it’s already done from an Arsenal point of view.
“They won’t be making this mistake again.”
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Williams price revealed
Nico Williams is available for £50million this summer.
The Bilbao and Spain star is a top target for Arsenal.
However, the Gunners could end up missing out.
That's because Liverpool are plotting to swoop for Williams as their Mo Salah replacement.
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Exclusive by SunSport's Jack Rosser
Arsenal are targeting Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike — as an alternative to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.
Frenchman Ekitike, 22, has caught the eye of a number of Prem clubs — who have asked to be kept informed of his potential availability.
German side Frankfurt are expected to demand around £60m for a player who boasts 19 goals this season.
Ekitike was a target for Newcastle in January 2022 — when the forward rejected a move to St James’ Park — before Magpies chiefs signed Swede Isak in the following summer window.
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Fans fume after Odegaard 'wrestled' by coach
Arsenal fans lost it as footage emerged of Martin Odegaard being WRESTLED by his own Norway coach.
Odegaard led his country to a 4-2 victory over Israel in their World Cup qualifier played in Hungary on Tuesday.
The playmaker racked up a hat-trick of assists before being subbed off by manager Stale Solbakken in injury time.
Solbakken was clearly delighted with his star's performance - and has a great relationship with Odegaard.
So much so that he shook hands with the Arsenal hero and gave him a hug as he shared some words of encouragement.
But Arsenal fans did not see the funny side as much...
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Next up
The Gunners are next in action against Fulham next Tuesday.
That fixture will be followed by a meeting with Everton at Goodison Park.
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Zubimendi deal ‘at risk of being hijacked’
Arsenal’s bid for Martin Zubimendi is at risk of being hijacked by Real Madrid.
The Gunners have been keeping tabs on Real Sociedad star Zubimendi, 26, ever since last year when they tried to lure him away from Spain.
The North Londoners are going toe to toe with Premier League rivals Liverpool for his signature – with the midfielder having dramatically snubbed the champions-elect last summer.
Now, according to El Partidazo de COPE, Arsenal – and the Reds for that matter – are now facing serious competition from Real who are pushing hard for the Spain international’s signature.
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Prem's highest-earning players
The Premier League's highest-earning players have been revealed...
Illustration of the highest-earning Premier League players' wages.
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Major transfer change under consideration
Premier League chiefs are reportedly set to hold talks over a potential change to the summer transfer window.
Last summer the transfer window closed on August 31, 2024, and this summer it will open officially on June 12.
However, new plans could see the 2025 summer window closed on August 14, two days BEFORE the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
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