Arsenal Transfer News Today: Lookman WANTED, Ramsdale COMPETITION, Merino HARDBALL

Cameron Smith

20 Aug 2024 18:00 BST
3 min read

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Arsenal football transfer news updates, including the latest on Ademola Lookman, Aaron Ramsdale and Mikel Merino.

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Ademola Lookman wanted?

Arsenal have reportedly been keeping tabs on Atalanta star Ademola Lookman as they consider signing a new forward.

The ex-Everton winger is expected to leave the Serie A club this summer and Paris Saint-Germain are the leading contenders to secure his signature.

However, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have all been monitoring his situation at Atalanta over the past few weeks, according to TBR Football.

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Aaron Ramsdale latest

Wolverhampton Wanderers have lodged an offer to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on loan, as per David Ornstein.

Gary O’Neil’s side are hoping to loan Ramsdale for the 2024-25 season, while their offer includes an option to make the deal permanent, according to The Athletic reporter.

Arsenal would rather sell Ramsdale as things stand, but The Evening Standard have revealed that Bournemouth are also interested in signing the England international on loan.

Ramsdale lost his place to David Raya last season and with the Spaniard joining the club on a permanent deal this summer, he is expected to leave north London.

Mikel Merino latest

Mikel Merino’s transfer to Arsenal is not a foregone conclusion as Real Sociedad continue to play hardball on the midfielder’s price.

According to The Daily Mirror, Real Sociedad will not accept a penny less than their valuation of the Spain international.

He is still expected to join Arsenal, although the deal may not be concluded until close to Deadline Day.

Joan Garcia to join?

Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Gunners’ interest in Garcia was first exclusively revealed by FootballTransfers and has now been backed by Ornstein and Romano.

Arsenal view the Espanyol shot-stopper as a potential replacement for the aforementioned Ramsdale, but they have not yet submitted an official bid, despite agreeing personal terms.