Arsenal Transfer News LIVE: Tchouameni TRUTH, Madrid WANT Saliba, Gyokeres STARS

Martin Macdonald
Martin Macdonald
  • Updated: 10 Sept 2024 08:22 BST
  • 2 min read
Aurelien Tchouameni, Arsenal
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Arsenal managed to achieve exactly what they set out to do this summer: upgrade their team.

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The Gunners have improved each campaign under the tenure of Mikel Arteta and that is partly due to their shrewd activity in the transfer market under him.

In the summer of 2023, Arsenal broke their transfer record to sign Declan Rice from West Ham for €116.6 million, while Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya (loan) also arrived as the Gunners spent big after missing out on the English top flight title.

In fact, the club haven't been shy in splashing the cash recently to try and fight the might of Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League, and with an injection of Champions League money, they spent fairly big yet again in the summer of 2024.

David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino all arrived on permanent deals, while Raheem Sterling and goalkeeper Neto joined on loan.

As always with such a big club, the Arsenal transfer rumour mill continues to be in full swing, with Arteta always keen to add to the talent he has already brought to the club.

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Not-quite-a-done-deal

Delap prefers Arsenal or Chelsea to Man Utd

Ipswich will be relegated from the Premier League before the end of the season and when it is made official, a £30 million relegation clause will activate for Liam Delap.

The player will be a wanted man this summer as half the league is interested in a deal, but it is believed he wants to play in Europe which has alerted the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea.

That preference also rules out the possibility of a move to Man Utd - unless they win the Europa League. (Daily Express)

Tierney desperate for Celtic return

Kieran Tierney appears poised to return to Celtic this summer.

The Scotland international signed for Arsenal from Celtic for £25 million in 2019 but injury issues in the last couple of seasons have led to him falling down the pecking order at the Emirates.

His contract is up in a couple of months, and a return to Glasgow is likely after he reportedly rejected offers from Everton, Juventus and Leverkusen. (Daily Record)

Atletico interested in Partey return

Atletico Madrid are interested in re-signing Thomas Partey.

The midfielder signed for Arsenal from the Spanish giants for €50 million in 2020 and has gone on to become a stalwart of Mikel Arteta's squad.

However, should summer acquisitions move him down the pecking order, he could go back to Atletico. (Marca)

Huijsen will STAY in the Premier League

Should Dean Huijsen be sold by Bournemouth, it will likely be to another Premier League club.

The young Spaniard has impressed with the Cherries this season and has a release clause of €60 million which many clubs believe could prove to be a bargain due to his age and profile.

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are interested, but GiveMeSport reports that Huijsen is likely to stay in England, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd all keen on a deal. The report states that Chelsea and Liverpool are leading the race.

HUGE Nico Williams boost

Arsenal lose out on Spanish wonderkid

Arsenal have lost out to Newcastle in the race to sign Antonio Cordero.

The Spanish wonderkid has impressed for Malaga this season but will leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.

He has 11 goal contributions to his name in 2024/25 and his performances alerted plenty of elite European clubs including Barcelona and Real Madrid, but according to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle will announce his acquisition soon.

Bayern battle the Gunners for David

Arsenal hope to beat Chelsea to €75m star

Arsenal still hold an interest in Jules Kounde and could look to beat Chelsea to his signature with a €75 million bid this summer.

Kounde was linked with the Gunners while at Sevilla before he opted to move to Barcelona instead. Barca's financial situation is so dire that they would be unable to reject such a significant fee for one of their players so Arsenal believe that amount could get the deal done.

The Frenchman has been a standout player for Los Cules this season. (Fichajes)

Nico Williams ULTIMATUM

Arsenal are still in with a chance of signing Nico Williams this summer, but the player insists any deal must be done before July 15th.

Williams has a number of options as Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona are all keen, but staying at Athletic Club isn't out of the question as the Basque side are preparing a bumper new contract offer with an increased release clause.

Whatever happens, Williams wants everything wrapped up by the middle of July so he can have a full pre-season with whatever club he plays for. (Sport)

Man Utd to beat Arsenal to MAJOR target

Watkins move still on?

Mbappe desperate for Madrid to sign Saliba

Kylian Mbappe has personally asked the Real Madrid hierarchy to sign William Saliba.

The Arsenal defender is enjoying another stellar campaign at the Emirates but has been linked with Madrid in a €100 million transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu - a record fee for a centre-back.

Mbappe, a childhood friend of Saliba's, is looking to use his clout with the Madrid board to get them to sanction a move. (Defensa Central)

Well deserved!

Osimhen breaks silence on future

Victor Osimhen has suggested he won't be at Galatasaray next season.

The Nigerian forward is currently on loan at Gala from Napoli after falling out with the club hierarchy in Naples. He is expected to be moved on permanently this summer and has a €75 million release clause that can be triggered by non-Italian sides.

Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been linked with the player, but the riches of Saudi Arabia are also an option for Osimhen.

Here's what he wrote told reporters:

“Galatasaray will always be in my heart. There are always rumours about me, I think about the present. I am enjoying this moment; the fans always support me. At the right time, the best decision for everyone will be made."

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