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Arsenal slap £50m price tag on Nketiah
Arsenal have reportedly placed a £50m price tag on Eddie Nketiah, according to TalkSport.
The 25-year-old made 27 appearances in the Premier League last season but started only 10 of those games.
The striker netted five league goals and registered two assists from 1,073 minutes.
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'Dortmund, AC Milan and Arsenal in race for Guirassy' |'Dortmund fear Gunners'
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Hein signs new Arsenal deal
Arsenal have confirmed Karl Hein has signed a new contract with the club.
The Estonia international said: “I’m delighted to extend my contract and continue my journey in this amazing club after six years. Hopefully, there will be even more good memories and successes for the club.”
Manager Mikel Arteta added: “Karl has continued to impress us with his attitude and commitment to getting better every day.
“We value being part of his continued development and I want to congratulate him on earning a new deal with the club.”
Kimmich 'in contention for PL move' - but not to Man Utd
Joshua Kimmich remains in contention for a Premier League move this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
However, Manchester United won't be in the mix unless the German has changed his stance.
Kimmich has just a year left on his current Bayern Munich deal with Arsenal and Liverpool also reportedly interested.
Arteta 'risks upsetting senior players' with Williams move
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta risks upsetting senior players with statement move for Nico Williams, according to the Sunday Express.
The outlet reports that Williams' wage demands would see him rank as the second-highest earner at the club, which could potentially cause unrest behind the scenes.
The report adds that Williams' release clause is £43m, with the Athletic Bilbao forward having started in both of Spain's Euro 2024 games so far.
Arsenal make £17m Kadioglu offer
Arsenal have launched a £17m bid for Fenerbahce full-back Ferdi Kadioglu, according to reports in the Sun.
The Turkey international, 24, started his country's 3-1 win over Georgia in the Euros on Tuesday.
Why Spain's Nico Williams could be bargain of the summer
Spain forward Nico Williams was the star of the show in last night's win over Italy at Euro 2024 - and according to reports, he could be available for a bargain price this summer.
Athletic Bilbao's Williams won the player of the match award after forcing Riccardo Calafiori's own goal to claim a 1-0 win.
The Athletic report that Arsenal and Chelsea hold an interest in the 21-year-old, and that his release clause stands at €55m (£46.45m).
Lamine Yamal has spoken up the possibility of a transfer to Barcelona, but their financial difficulties make a deal difficult at this stage.
Martinelli trusts Arteta and Edu if Gunners sign forward
The Daily Mirror reports Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has expressed his trust in Mikel Arteta and Edu if they sign a new forward this summer.
Arsenal, Man Utd and Man City contact PSG over Simons
Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City are among the clubs to have contacted Paris Saint-Germain over the signing of Xavi Simons, according to L'Equipe.
Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in the 21-year-old, but PSG are not planning on selling the forward this summer and intend to loan him out again.
Simons spent last term on loan at RB Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and registering 15 assists.
Arsenal and Chelsea in battle for Guirassy
Arsenal and Chelsea are in a four-club race with AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, according to BILD.
The report suggests Guirassy could be available for just £15m this summer despite scoring 28 goals in 28 Bundesliga games this season.
Partey close to Saudi move
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is close to finalising a move to Saudi Arabia (ESPN).
Arsenal are not rushing to part ways with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale this summer (ESPN).
Sporting Lisbon will remain firm on their valuation of Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres – with the intention of selling other first-team stars this summer instead (The Sun).
Manchester United face stiff competition for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee - Paper Talk
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Rice among England leadership group
England captain Harry Kane has been joined by Kyle Walker, Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier in Gareth Southgate's new-look unofficial leadership group, according to the Daily Mail.
Wienroither signs new Arsenal deal
Laura Wienroither has signed a new deal with Arsenal Women.
The defender spent much of the 2023/24 campaign sidelined with an ACL injury, returning to the team in April.
The 25-year-old has made 47 appearances since joining the club in January 2022.
“It’s such an incredible feeling for me to put pen to paper once again for the Arsenal," Wienroither told the club's official website.
“I’m so happy to remain at this club and to have the opportunity to continue playing for a football team that I consider home. Being back on the pitch with my teammates is a feeling I can’t describe, and I can’t wait for the next season to get started.”
Head coach Jonas Eidevall added: “I’m delighted that Laura has signed a new deal with us. She brings us real quality in the full-back position, while her work rate and team spirit are just as important.
"She’s worked so hard on her return to competition and I’m sure she will continue to make a big contribution to the squad moving forward.”
Arsenal target Sesko staying at RB Leipzig
Benjamin Sesko is expected to sign a new contract with RB Leipzig this week, Sky Sports News understands.
The Slovenian striker has been linked with a number if Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham.
However, he will sign an improved deal with the German club ahead of the Euros.
Sesko and Slovenia will face England, Denmark and Serbia at Euro 2024.
Why is Zirkzee in demand?
Joshua Zirkzee graduated through Bayern Munich's system and had spells with Parma and Anderlecht before joining Bologna in the summer of 2022.
The forward received limited game time in his first campaign in Serie A, scoring only two league goals from 808 minutes.
This term, the 23-year-old scored 11 league goals and the shot map below suggests he is most lethal from the left-of-centre region.
The heat map below also shows how the forward typically plays deeper than a conventional striker.
He also ranks among the top five players in Serie A for creating big chances, attempting dribbles and regaining possession in the final third.
Indeed, the radar graphic below reveals he ranks among the top five per cent across Europe in those three metrics.
Arsenal in race for Zirkzee | Saka fitness concerns ahead of Euros
Bukayo Saka is a fitness worry for England ahead of the Euros (Daily Mirror).
Arsenal and Man Utd are among the clubs interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna this summer (Daily Mail).
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka emerges as England fitness worry ahead of Euro 2024 - Paper Talk
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Villa slap £50m price tag on Douglas Luiz
Arsenal have been told they'll need to cough up £50m if they want to land Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz (The Mirror).
Arsenal are ready to cut their losses on Kieran Tierney this summer, with the Gunners happy to accept just £10m for the left-back (Metro).
Jadon Sancho: Manchester United determined to sell winger after setting £40m asking price - Paper Talk
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Arsenal, Man Utd monitoring Zirkzee's AC Milan developments
Sky Sports News' Lyall Thomas and Dharmesh Sheth:
Arsenal and Manchester United remain interested in Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee amid strong interest from AC Milan.
Both clubs are understood to be closely monitoring developments with the striker.
Zirkzee is one of a number of strikers Arsenal and United are looking at this summer.
Sky in Italy are reporting that Milan are still pushing to sign him after flying to London late last week for talks.
Nothing was agreed but they remain in contact with his representatives this weekend.
Zirkzee, 23, has a £34m (€40m) release clause in his contract, which has two years left to run.
Arsenal want to bring in a young striker they can develop, having turned their attention away from players such as Alexander Isak and Ivan Toney.
Juventus are also keen on Zirkzee but are currently working on other targets, and they would need to sell a striker to bring one in.
Arsenal interested in £65m-rated Bournemouth striker Solanke
Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is available for £65m this summer and Arsenal are one of the clubs interested, according to the Sunday Express.
The former Liverpool forward scored 19 goals and registered three assists for Bournemouth last season, and his performances have seen him tipped to move to a 'Bix Six' Premier League club - with Arsenal and rivals Tottenham among those linked.
Solanke led the line impressively for Andoni Iraola's side throughout the campaign but missed out on making England's squad for Euro 2024 this summer, with Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Brentford's Ivan Toney preferred instead.