The latest transfer talk surrounding Arsenal includes a new link to Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 27 possible arrivals and 5 potential exits, with the hottest storyline currently revolving around Sandro Tonali. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours.
Alessandro Bastoni
Arsenal are targeting Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni for a potential summer transfer, according to a Sunday report from Calciomercato. The report adds that Arsenal will face competition from Barcelona for the 26-year-old. The Italian club does not want to lose the player, and it would likely require a substantial fee to secure a deal.
Igor Thiago
On Saturday, it was reported that Arsenal are interested in Brentford striker Igor Thiago, who signed a new contract with the club this week. According to a source cited by TEAMtalk, Thiago and his representatives are aware of the interest. The source also stated that they are not seeking a transfer in the short or medium-term, as he is very happy at Brentford and believes he can accomplish his immediate goals with them.
Lewis Miley
According to a Saturday report from Sports Boom, Arsenal are monitoring Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley. The report suggests he could be sold in the summer if the Magpies do not qualify for the Champions League.
Castello Lukeba
Mikel Arteta has identified Castello Lukeba as a priority target for Arsenal to provide elite competition for Saliba and Gabriel, according to a Saturday report from Team Talk. The club is said to be confident their sporting project can beat competition for the central defender, who the report describes as the Bundesliga club’s most valuable asset. The release clause in Lukeba’s contract is €90 million, but Leipzig could reportedly be open to selling the centre-back for €60m.
Julián Álvarez
Arsenal have shown interest in signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, but the Spanish club is unwilling to let him leave, according to a Friday update. The President of the Spanish club has a firm stance, maintaining that the player is committed to the project and that they do not want to lose him in the near future. The player has a €500 million release clause in his contract.
Christian Pulišić
On Sunday, CaughtOffside reported that Arsenal values Christian Pulisic's goal-scoring ability and has been monitoring him for some time. AC Milan is willing to consider offers for the winger in the range of €70–80 million. Pulisic is reportedly open to returning to the Premier League, but the final decision will be made by Milan’s management.
Anthony Gordon
Arsenal are observing Anthony Gordon as they assess wide attacking reinforcements, according to a Sunday report. Their recruitment team has prioritised talent with Premier League experience capable of rotating with existing forwards, and Gordon's attributes are considered valuable for the team's structured pressing under Mikel Arteta. An insider informed CaughtOffside that Newcastle would not consider entering into talks unless they receive a figure of approximately £85m, and possibly as high as £95m.
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