All the latest Arsenal transfer news in one place, including updates on Viktor Gyokeres, Nico Williams and Benjamin Sesko.
Gyokeres prioritised?
Despite plenty of reports to the contrary, Arsenal are actually prioritising Viktor Gyokeres over Benjamin Sesko, according to Italian transfer market specialist Alfredo Pedulla.
“Andrea Berta, the new Arsenal sporting director, prefers Gyokeres over Sesko,” Pedulla told the Italian Football Podcast. “Many say that Sesko is the first choice of Arsenal. This is not the news I have. Gyokeres is Arsenal’s priority.”
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Real Madrid reject Gyokeres
Gyokeres has been offered to Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants turned down the opportunity to make a move for him, according to The Athletic. The LaLiga side want to sign a physical forward, but they have concerns over Gyokeres’ cost.
The 27-year-old is understood to be prioritising a move to the Premier League, and he is said to be keen to join Arsenal. However, it is still not clear how much the Swede will ultimately cost this summer.
The dispute between the player and Sporting CP still hasn’t been resolved, with the Portuguese side insisting that they want more than the €70m that has been touted in recent months.
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Arsenal end Williams pursuit
Arsenal appear to have given up on their hopes of signing Nico Williams after being informed by the player that he wants to join Barcelona this summer.
The Gunners are long-standing admirers of the left-winger, but they have cooled their interest following his decision to prioritise a move to Catalunya.
Barcelona are currently studying the feasibility of a potential move considering that signing Williams will require a massive financial outlay.
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Arsenal make Laporte approach
Arsenal have approached former Man City centre-back Aymeric Laporte over a potential summer move, with the Spain international open to leaving Al-Nassr this summer.
Laporte has been critical of Saudi football, and the Riyadh side won’t stand in his way if they receive a good offer for the defender.
Arsenal are said to have made contact with the 31-year-old as they look for affordable defensive reinforcements to bolster their options behind Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba.
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