Marseille expected to re-open talks with Nketiah
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth:
Marseille are expected to re-open talks with Arsenal over the signing of Eddie Nketiah.
A gap in the forward's valuation exists but there is a feeling it is not insurmountable.
Nketiah is open to the move and personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
Marseille have already had two bids rejected for Nketiah.
The French club are also interested in Norwich’s Jonathan Rowe.
Man Utd hold talks with Kadioglu reps
Manchester United could be about to beat Arsenal to the signing of Fenerbahce defender Ferdi Kadioglu after holding talks with his representatives, according to theDaily Express.
The left-back impressed in the Super Lig last season and for Turkey at Euro 2024, and it is not the first time Man Utd have been linked with Kadioglu.
Marseille expected to re-open talks with Nketiah
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth:
Marseille are expected to re-open talks with Arsenal over the signing of Eddie Nketiah.
A gap in the forward's valuation exists but there is a feeling it is not insurmountable.
Nketiah is open to the move and personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
Marseille have already had two bids rejected for Nketiah.
The French club are also interested in Norwich’s Jonathan Rowe.
Arsenal target Merino left out of Real Sociedad squad
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth:
Arsenal transfer target Mikel Merino has been left out of Real Sociedad's squad for Friday's friendly against Union Berlin.
Sky Sports News understands the Gunners and Merino are keen on doing a deal.
Arsenal have been exploring the conditions of a transfer for the midfielder, who has entered the final year of his deal.
The 28-year-old is keen on a move to Mikel Arteta's side but no formal bid has been made yet.
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Arsenal transfer update: Nketiah, Nelson latest
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth:
Marseille retain an interest in Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah and are still deciding whether to go back in with an improved offer after having two bids rejected.
It is thought the gap in valuation is not insurmountable if Marseille were to return with another offer.
Nketiah is open to the move with personal terms not expected to be a problem. His primary motivation is regular first team football.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says there is "nothing to discuss" when asked about Nketiah's future.
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He came off the bench for the last 19 minutes of Arsenal’s 4-1 pre-season victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.
Reiss Nelson was the only outfield player not to play any minutes of the game against Leverkusen.
Nelson has found game time limited and wants to be playing regularly.
Leicester City have held talks with Arsenal, with a number of European clubs also keen. The player's preference - as it stands - is to remain in the Premier League.
Arteta coy on Nketiah, Ramsdale futures
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remained coy on the futures of Eddie Nketiah and Aaron Ramsdale with both players linked with exits this summer.
Nketiah has attracted interest from Marseille over the summer, while Ramsdale is set for a season on the substitutes' bench with David Raya the undisputed Arsenal No 1.
In Arsenal's 4-1 pre-season friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night, Nketiah was a 70th minute substitute while Ramsdale was unused off the bench.
Asked about Nketiah's future after the game, Arteta replied: "We cannot talk about things like that. He played some minutes today, he’s a player that has given so much, we really like him and at the moment there is nothing to discuss."
Pressed on Rasmdale's future, the Arsenal boss replied: "It’s the same situation with all the players, everybody wants to play. I have to give those options, they have to earn it and there is no difference [to Nketiah]."
Obi-Martin set for Man Utd medical
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth and Adrian Kajumba:
Chido Obi-Martin is in Manchester ahead of a medical with United.
Terms have been agreed with the 16-year-old striker after he left Arsenal.
Obi-Martin chose United ahead of staying with the Gunners or moving to Germany. It is understood the offers from German clubs were superior to United's terms.
Villarreal sign ex-Arsenal winger Pepe
Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe has joined Villarreal on a two-year deal.
The 29-year-old, who joined the Gunners in August 2019 for a then club-record £72m fee, has moved to the LaLiga side on a free transfer from Turkish outfit Trabzonspor.
The Ivory Coast international endured a disappointing four years at Arsenal as he scored 27 goals in 112 games.
Pepe departed the Emirates Stadium last summer on a free transfer despite having a year left on his deal.
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Could Arsenal raid Man City for Alvarez?
Arsenal are interested in signing Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez, according to talkSPORT.
Alvarez is reportedly considering his future in Manchester this summer and drew this response from Pep Guardiola, who said: “Once he has finished thinking, his agent will call Txiki [Begiristain] and we will see what happens.”
Sky Sports News understands Atletico Madrid are interested in City’s Alvarez.
And The Athletic are reporting that the Spanish club are in talks with City over a move for Alvarez with discussions centred around a deal worth up to £59m.
Man Utd agree deal for Obi-Martin
Latest from Adrian Kajumba and Dharmesh Sheth:
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin.
The former Arsenal player is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days.
Obi-Martin - who left Arsenal at the end of his contract - turned down superior offers from Germany before choosing United.
A new deal with Arsenal had been agreed but he wanted to move on because he had doubts over his potential pathway into first-team football, as well as the club's project.
Obi-Martin feels his career development is best served at a new club.
He scored 10 goals in a game for Arsenal U16 in November.
Arsenal-Marseille talks ongoing over Nketiah
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth:
Talks are ongoing between Marseille and Arsenal over the signing of striker Eddie Nketiah.
A gap in valuation still exists after Marseille’s second bid was rejected earlier this week.
Marseille are deciding whether to go back in with a third bid with one source claiming the gap in valuation is not insurmountable.
Nketiah is keen on the move and personal terms not expected to be a problem.
Arsenal set to end pursuit of Gyokeres
According to the Daily Express, Arsenal are set to end their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres with Mikel Arteta reportedly turning his attention to a current Premier League star.
The manager prefers a forward who can operate in a versatile role, with Gykoeres not thought to fit in with this vision.
It is not mentioned who the Gunners may target in the Premier League.
Forest's Marinakis 'hoping to poach' Edu from Arsenal
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is hoping to poach Edu Gaspar away from Arsenal, according to reports in The Sun.
It's claimed that Marinakis is looking to make Edu a 'CEO' specialising in international football, with the Greek owning three football clubs in Europe.
Edu has gained a number of admirers with his work in turning around Arsenal's fortunes as sporting director.
Arsenal value Nketiah at £30m as Marseille continue pursuit
Arsenal value Eddie Nketiah at £30m as Marseille continue their attempts to seal a move for the England striker.
The Daily Mail reports that the current offer from the Ligue 1 club is deemed too low, but they will need Arsenal to 'be flexible' in order to get the deal done.
The newspaper also reporters Marseille - under former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi - are keeping an eye on Fulham's Andreas Pereira.
Fulham complete club-record deal for Arsenal midfielder Smith Rowe
Fulham have completed a club-record signing of Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal.
The deal sees the Cottagers pay an initial £27m, plus add-ons that could take the total to £34m.
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Arsenal 'finalising' Merino move
Arsenal are in the process of finalising the £25million signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino after club-to-club talks entered key stages, reports the Daily Mirror.
Sky Sports News said yesterday the Gunners were continuing to explore the conditions of a potential deal.
The Spain Euro 2024 winner has entered the final year of his contract in San Sebastian.
'Nketiah reaches agreement on personal terms with Marseille'
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has agreed personal terms with Marseille, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It is claimed a deal for the 25-year-old between the two clubs is not close yet with negotiations continuing.
Sky Sports News understands Marseille have returned with an improved offer worth in the region of £17m for Nketiah.
The Ligue 1 side's package is closer to Arsenal's valuation and payment structure.
Marseille back with improved £17m Nketiah bid
Latest from Sky Sports News' Adrian Kajumba and Dharmesh Sheth:
Marseille have returned with an improved offer worth in the region of £17m for Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah.
It's understood Marseille's package is closer to Arsenal's valuation and payment structure.
Talks are ongoing, with all parties cautiously optimistic an agreement can be struck.
Nketiah is currently with the Arsenal squad in the USA and has featured in both of their tour games so far.
Elneny joins Al Jazira after Arsenal exit
Former Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has signed for Al Jazira on a free transfer.
The former midfielder moves to Abu Dhabi after his deal at Arsenal expired.
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Smith Rowe back in London for Fulham medical
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth:
Emile Smith Rowe has arrived in London and will have his Fulham medical this afternoon.
He left Arsenal's US tour on Monday to finalise the move after an agreement in principle was reached between the clubs.
The deal - a club-record for Fulham - will see them pay an initial £27m, plus add-ons that could take the total to £34m.