Arsenal Transfer News Today: Ramsdale BLOW, Gyokeres BOOST, Toney RECOMMENDED

Cameron Smith

19 Aug 2024 11:30 BST
4 min read

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Arsenal football transfer news updates, including the latest on Aaron Ramsdale, Viktor Gyokeres and Ivan Toney.

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Viktor Gyokeres boost

Sporting CP are in advanced discussions to sign unwanted Barcelona forward Vitor Roque, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Although the Portuguese giants are likely targeting Roque as a future star, news of his potential move to Sporting could be related to Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal remain interested in the Sweden international and with Sporting close to signing a new number nine, it may suggest they are preparing for life after Gyokeres.

The 26-year-old already has three goals and three assists in just three appearances so far this season, but Sporting are unlikely to let him leave for less than €70m.

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Aaron Ramsdale latest

Arsenal’s hopes of offloading Aaron Ramsdale to Ajax have taken a major blow.

The Eredivisie giants have been linked with signing the England international on loan, but they are now chasing Royal Antwerp’s Jean Butez, as per Sacha Tavolieri.

A move for Ramsdale is now in doubt, with Ajax already in contact with Butez’s representatives.

Santiago Gimenez blow

Arsenal target Santiago Gimenez could be set to join Nottingham Forest this summer.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have submitted a bid worth over €25 million for the Mexico international, but Feyenoord are holding out for a higher offer.

Arsenal were heavily linked with a move for Gimenez at the start of the summer window, following the failure to land Benjamin Sesko, although rumours have died down in recent weeks.

The 23-year-old has 53 goals and 13 assists in just 89 games for Feyenoord.

Ivan Toney latest

Gary Lineker has urged Arsenal to sign England international Ivan Toney following his omission from Brentford’s squad to face Crystal Palace.

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said: “I like Ivan Toney a lot. I think he’s super talented and gives you a completely different from what else they’ve got.

“He’s a real threat and technically a really good footballer so I think he would fit in at Arsenal.

“Once you’re at the stage where a player is left out, the writing does appear to be on the wall.”