The latest transfer news surrounding Arsenal includes a shock enquiry for a Manchester City superstar. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been linked with 18 possible arrivals and 6 potential exits. While the hottest storyline right now is about Vinícius Júnior, what follows is the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, led by a potential move for Erling Haaland.
Erling Haaland
According to Football Insider, both Arsenal and Real Madrid have registered their interest in signing 26-year-old striker Erling Haaland, should the Norway international seek to leave the Etihad following Manchester City’s guilty verdict. Haaland, who joined Manchester City in July 2022, has a contract until 2034.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
On Saturday, it was reported that Arsenal have shown interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold, and intermediaries have contacted the club as part of discussions assessing potential options for him. According to sources, Arsenal are attentive to his situation since he left the UK. There is no active push from Alexander-Arnold to leave Real Madrid and no expectation at this stage that he will depart during the January window. A day earlier, on Friday, fussball-news reported that Arsenal have identified the 27-year-old English right back as a target, as they are looking for a solution to Ben White's continuing injury problems.
Julián Álvarez
Two clubs competed to sign Julián Álvarez during the summer transfer window, and the striker ultimately remained at Atletico Madrid, it was reported on Thursday. Earlier this month, BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel reported that Arsenal was aware Álvarez had little interest in joining them in the summer. Arsenal reportedly waited until the last few days of the transfer window to determine if the 26-year-old would change his mind, but he chose to remain with them.
Dani Olmo
Intermediaries have spoken to Arsenal and all of the Premier League’s Big Six about the potential availability of Barcelona's Dani Olmo, according to a report on Friday. As intermediaries assess the market for the player, some of the English clubs contacted have shown tentative interest. Sources have indicated that Barcelona is open to listening to the market, though Olmo's valuation could make a potential January deal difficult to structure. According to TEAMtalk, a sale could help Barcelona generate the funds required for a major defensive addition.
Gjivai Zechiël
It was reported by 'CaughtOffside' on Saturday that Arsenal is closely monitoring Gjivai Zechiël and could make a serious move as early as January. On Tuesday, it was noted that both Arsenal and Chelsea are closely monitoring the development of the 22-year-old Feyenoord midfielder in relation to the winter transfer window. Feyenoord is not expected to allow the player to leave easily.
Gabriel Rajkovic
According to Tuttomercato on Friday, Arsenal have already made contact with Vålerenga regarding Gabriel Rajkovic. Eight days ago, TV2 reported that Arsenal are among the clubs most keenly following the player. Rajkovic cannot move to the UK until he turns 18 in February 2029, and Valerenga want to make him the most expensive Eliteserien export ever, which would require a fee of over €20 million.
Kevin Schade
On Friday, Lyall Thomas reported that Brentford have held initial talks with Kevin Schade about a new long-term contract following his excellent start to the campaign and increasing interest from bigger clubs including Arsenal and Liverpool. As the summer transfer window ended, Arsenal and Liverpool are thought to have been the keenest. According to 'CaughtOffside' on Monday, Arsenal have been monitoring the winger for months, recently had him scouted, and could make an enquiry in January.
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