Arsenal's transfer plans are taking shape, with the latest incoming link concerning Shakhtar Donetsk striker Kauã Elias. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 16 possible arrivals and 8 potential exits, though the hottest storyline right now is about Bruno Guimarães. The items below are the latest news on the most important transfer rumours.
Kauã Elias
It was reported on Thursday that Arsenal and Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Kauã Elias, a 20-year-old striker for Shakhtar Donetsk. Representatives from both clubs were present when Elias scored a hat-trick this week. AC Milan and Porto also have an interest in the player, and it is suggested that his asking price would probably be around £30m.
Ezri Konsa
On Thursday, it was reported that Ezri Konsa has been linked with Arsenal. The Daily Mail states that the Gunners could make a new bid for the England international, while Aston Villa have made retaining him a priority. According to Football Insider, Villa are prepared to sell Emiliano Martinez to improve their chances of keeping Konsa. This follows a report from the Daily Mail on Wednesday that Arsenal were making a new attempt to sign the defender after a previous offer below Villa’s €70m (£60m) valuation failed.
Antonio Nusa
Arsenal are understood to admire Antonio Nusa, though this has reportedly not yet resulted in any concrete negotiations or offers as of Thursday. The RB Leipzig winger has denied reports about an exit this summer. Fabrizio Romano quoted Nusa as telling Sky Sport DE that the media can write what they want and that he never requested to leave Leipzig, adding that he is back from vacation and is focused on Leipzig.
Bradley Barcola
Bradley Barcola wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain and seeks to be a guaranteed starter at another major European club, with interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. According to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs on Wednesday, his understanding is that if both Liverpool and Arsenal agreed a deal for Barcola, the player has a preference for Liverpool. It is also reported that Arsenal could make a significant move for him after not signing Vinicius Junior.
Victor Osimhen
According to Nigerian outlet PUNCH Sports Extra on Monday, Galatasaray has rejected a player-plus-cash swap deal bid from Arsenal for forward Victor Osimhen. The outlet claimed the offer involved Viktor Gyokeres and €30m. The report also states that Arsenal officials recently travelled to Istanbul to attempt to finalise an agreement. Galatasaray values Osimhen at a minimum of €130m.
Igor Tyjon
According to Alan Nixon on Tuesday, Arsenal are expected to finally sign teenage Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon. This comes after reports on Monday that there is an expectation that Blackburn will sell the England U18 striker this summer, despite him signing a contract extension in May.
Julián Álvarez
On Sunday, The Times reported that Arsenal would be willing to make an offer for Julián Alvarez that would include money and Gyokeres. However, Mikel Arteta denied this option, stating that Gyokeres is going to stay.
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