Arsenal news and transfers recap – Guimaraes 'bid', Osimhen and Zirkzee latest (2024)

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Pedro Neto verdict given

Pedro Neto to Arsenal. It's a transfer rumour that just refuses to go away.

Neto came off the bench in Portugal's opener against Czechia to provide a telling contribution, setting up a winning goal for Francisco Conceicao in stoppage time. That has naturally caused interest to spike again.

football.london's Lee Wilmot says:

Pedro Neto is a name that seems to consistently be linked with a move to Arsenal. Yet it never comes to fruition. Is this summer the year?

He's a brilliant talent and a player that would make any top team's squad better, but the imperative word there is squad. Does Pedro Neto get into Arsenal's starting XI right now? Probably not.

But he would be a strong addition to Mikel Arteta's squad and he is, after all, looking to strengthen in key areas this summer. He might prove too costly, and too much of a risk at the price he is going to cost, particularly when there are probably more pressing areas of concern for Arteta and Edu to address.

Alexander Isak contract

Newcastle are closing in on securing the future of Alexander Isak with a new contract.

According to HITC, the Magpies are making progress on talks over a new deal for the striker following months of speculation linking him with a move elsewhere.

Isak was linked with a move to Arsenal earlier in the summer but the Gunners seem to be plotting a move elsewhere.

Bruno Guimaraes claim

This may be one to take with a pinch of salt, but it is being claimed that Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as a priority target for Arsenal in the summer transfer window.

Football Transfers claim that a player plus cash deal could potentially pursuade Newcastle to sell their start man this summer. He is said to have a £100 million release clause in his contract.

Names potentially included in a swap mentioned are Oleksandr Zinchenko, Emile Smith Rowe, Albert Sami Lokonga, Eddie Nketiah and Thomas Partey.

Arsenal make key announcement

Arsenal’s plans to grow the club's revenues to close the gap on their rivals have continued with the appointment of a key member of staff to a new role.

Omar Shaikh, who joined the Gunners last year from Premier League rivals Liverpool, has been promoted from his role as partnership development director to a new role of global partnerships and ventures director, a role where he will report directly to chief commercial officer Juliet Slot.

Read the full story here.

Euro 2024 interest

Two Arsenal players will be in Euro 2024 action today as the second round of group games get underway.

Kai Havez's Germany take on Hungary at 5pm and will be show live on BBC One and the BBC Iplayer.

Kieran Tierney and Scotland then return to action when they take on Switzerland at 8pm. The game will also be shown live on BBC One and the Iplayer.

Jakub Kiwior contact

Italian outlet Calciomercato are reporting that Milan have made contact with the agen of Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior over a possible summer transfer.

The defender is currently on international duty with Poland for Euro 2024, but ended the season as first choice under Mikel Arteta, meaning Arsenal could resist any potential sale in the summer.

Reiss Nelson update

Reiss Nelson, who has been linked with a summer move away from Arsenal, has shared an update on his social media.

The academy graduate has shared a picuture of him back at Arsenal's training ground early as he puts in extra work ahead of the new season.

Arsenal 'scout' Euro 2024 star

Arsenal are among the clubs to be watching Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler at Euro 2024, with the Turkish international catching the eye against Georgia.

The 19-year-old scored a stunning goal in Turkey's 3-1 win on Tuesday evening. And CaughtOffside claim that Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Bayern Munichm Paris Saint Germain and AC Milan all have scouts keeping a close eye on him.

Key Premier League dates

Now that the fixtures for the 2024/25 Premier League have been confirmed, here's some of the key dates to look out for.

Arsenal kick off their campaign on Saturday, August 17.

The season will finish on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

The summer transfer window will close on Friday, Sugust 30 at 11pm.

The FA cup third round will be played on the weekend of January 10-11 with the final taking place on Saturday May 17.

Rice was 'offered a fortune' to stay at West Ham

Former West Ham United manager David Moyes has revealed the the club attempted to keep hold of Declan Rice last summer by offering him a 'fortune' to stay.

The midfirlder completed a £105 million move to Arsenal last summer and has become a key player for Mikel Arteta. But Moyes has revealed that the Hammers made a last ditch effort to convince him to stay.

"We had offered him a fortune to stay.," he told the Rest is Football podcast. "Probably, we were putting it up all the time, two years before we started. Behind the scenes, we were trying to give him, but his mind was made up.”

Arsenal 'make contact' over Amadou Onana

Arsenal have made contact with Arsenal over a potential deal for midfielder Amadou Onana, according to the Daily Mail.

The report says that contact was made last week although nothing is advanced and there are other Premier League sides who have registered an interest.

The Toffees are reported to be demanding at least £50 million for the 22-year-old.

Latest transfer odds

Here's a look at some of the latest Arsenal transfer odds from Bet365.

Bruno Guimaraes - 9/1

Pedro Neto - 6/1

Victor Osimhen - 3-1

Xavi Simmons - 10/1

Viktor Gyokeres - 3/1

Mikel Arteta's dream line-up for Premier League opener

Arsenal will welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Emirates Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign. Mikel Arteta will face off against Gary O'Neil at 3pm on Saturday, August 17 with the Gunners boss no doubt hoping his side can secure three points and lay down a marker for the season ahead.

The north Londoners have won their opening Premier League match in each of the last two seasons, beating Crystal Palace in 2022/23 and Nottingham Forest last season. The Gunners did the double over Wolves last campaign and have in fact won the last six meetings between the two sides.

With the summer transfer window opening last Friday, all Arsenal fans will be hoping Arteta can name a number of new signings in his starting XI come August 17. So how exactly could the Gunners line up on the opening day?

football.london takes a look.

Arsenal's transfer preference

Arsenal are on the lookout for another number six to play alongside Declan Rice next season, according to the Athletic.

The reports adds that strengthening the midfield is a primary focus of the transfer window. The club are said to be opting for a number six rather than a number eight due to there being 'more attractive options in the market.

Joshua Kimmich addresses his future amid Arsenal links

Arsenal-linked Joshua Kimmich has said that his full focus is on the European championships amid links with a move away from Bayern Munich this summer.

Arsenal have been linked with the 29-year-old for the past few windows. But it seems that any movement will happen after Euro 2024.

"I have a contract with FC Bayern until 2025, so it's not mainly up to me to be active right now," he told Suddeutsche Zeitung. "My focus is solely on the European Championship, and after that there will be a conversation"

Arsenal 'considering' Wolves move

Arsenal may revive their interest in Wolves forward Pedro Neto this summer, according to GIVEMESPORT.

The report says that the Gunners could turn their attention to the Portugal international after Benjamin Sesko put pen to paper on a new contract with Red Bull Leipzig, effectively ending Arsenal's persuit, last week.

It is added that Wolves have pinpointed Neto as one of the players who could be sold in the summer. Arsenal have been linked with an interest in the Wolves man for the last two years.

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Why don't we start by taking a look at some of the biggest stories already this morning?

Edu set Arsenal transfer timeline as striker and midfield links continue amid Man City battle

Man United plan Arsenal summer deal hijack as £90m Victor Osimhen decision made

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Your evening Arsenal headlines

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Arsenal move closer to double transfer announcement as Edu ponders Aaron Ramsdale decision

Arsenal-linked midfielder hits back at reporter at Euro 2024

Everton midfielder, Amadou Onana, who has been linked with a summer move to Arsenal, hit back at a reporter after Belgium's 1-0 defeat to Slovakia.

Onana, who was in the mixed zone after the game, was accidentally called Andre by a reporter and it's fair to say the Everton man was left less than impressed.

"Andre is not even my name mate." ⁉️ pic.twitter.com/fuOANIasG0

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 18, 2024

Thomas Frank sends Ivan Toney hint

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted that the club could sell some players this summer amid talk surrounding the future of Ivan Toney.

Arsenal are one of the teams to be credited with an interest in the England international. Speaking tp the BBC's Football Daily he admitted that the club have already planned for the exit of Toney.

“We are on track with a lot of things in terms of the transfers”, he said.

"Of course, we plan and then other things can happen. Maybe we are selling a player but we are prepared for that. It’s no secret that there’s lots of rumours about Ivan. If he is leaving us — and I’d still like to keep him, he’s a top player — this time we are prepared and brought in Igor Thiago.”

Premier League rule changes

The Premier League has today (Tuesday) unveiled the fixture list for the 2024/25 season.

While fans might hold off on the excitement until the European Championship concludes on July 14, there are already some significant changes announced for the world's most-watched league. Top of the list is the introduction of new technology aimed at speeding up tight offside calls, alongside hoped-for improvements to the video assistant referee (VAR) system.

See what other changes there will be here.

Man United star praises Declan Rice

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has been full of praise for Declan Rice when speaking in his England press conference this afternoon.

"Everyone knows he’s worth every penny," he said. "He’s such a good player. He’s proved it in the Premier League and internationally. [Playing with him] frees me up a lot and allows me to go forward and attack and trust that he’s there. It’s a dream.”

Arsenal interested in wonderkid

Arsenal are rivalling Manchester United for French wonderkid Desire Doue, according to Academy Scoop.

Both clubs are said to have made initial contact with the players' representative in May with the interest remaining. The 19-year-old made 31 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennes last season.

He will represent France in this summer's Olympics in Paris.

Manchester United enter Zirkzee race

Arsenal are set to face competition from clubs for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, with Manchester United the latest to be linked .

Juventus, Milan and Arsenal are the three clubs to be linked with the forward. But Sky Sports report that United are 'closely monitoring' the player who is still one of the 'desired targets' in the summer window.

How many signings Arsenal need

Emmauel Petiti has added that Mikel Arteta needs to bring in at least four players if they are to challenge Man City for the title again this season.

"They need to be very intelligent in the transfer market," he told TalkSPORT.

“They need to bring in at least four players this summer, including a striker, if they want to compete even more with Manchester City in the Premier League, but also in the Champions League games.

“I’m very confident with Arteta and Arsenal. I think they’re working very well in the transfer market – they’re putting pieces after pieces to get the best team that they can get so I have full confidence.

Arsenal in talks over striker deal

Arsenal are in talks with Austrian side SK Sturm Graz over a permanent deal for striker Mika Biereth, the club's president has confirmed.

Austrian outlet Kronen Zeitung report that talks initally opened in March, after Biereth impressed on loan last season.

Speaking about the transfer director of football Andreas Schicker said: “Now the European Championship finals are coming up, everyone is waiting and is in the role of observer. Patience is required in the transfer window this year.

“I’m in talks with Arsenal. I’ve spoken to Mika; he’s always felt comfortable with us.”

A new job for Declan Rice?

The Arsenal midfielder has seemingly taken up a new rile as England prepare for their Euro 2024 match against Denmark on Thursday.

Arsenal urged to sign Osimhen

Former Arsenal man Emmanuel Petit has said that Victor Osimhen would be a 'perfect fit' for Mikel Arteta's men. He has already said how many signings the side needs should they wish to challenge Man City for the title again.

"I would love to see a player like Osimhen, for example, as a striker, " he told TalkSPORT.

“Someone who can hold defenders and think differently in terms of attacking the spaces behind the defenders and being a big threat on set pieces. A physical presence as well, but someone who can speak the same football.

“I’ve been watching him since he was at Lille before he left for Napoli and it would fit perfectly for Arsenal. I don’t know if Arsenal are going to buy him, but the first thing that they need is a striker.”