Arsenal offer €80m for PSG's Bradley Barcola
Arsenal have tabled an €80 million bid for PSG forward Bradley Barcola (8). The move signals serious intent to add pace and direct running to the attack. Barcola, 23, can play across the front line.
Morgan Rogers groundwork well advanced
Significant groundwork has been laid to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, and Arsenal are expected to open official talks in the coming weeks (2) (3). Declan Rice is reportedly leading a charm offensive, using England camp connections to sell the move (2). The fee will be the sticking point, with Villa valuing the attacker at around £80 million (3). Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
Saliba playing through pain for France
William Saliba has admitted he has been managing an injury for several months while pushing for France's World Cup campaign (1). The centre-back was elusive when asked how it limits him on the pitch, but the situation will worry fans with a new season approaching.
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Kyran Thompson contract expiring in days
Highly-rated academy prospect Kyran Thompson is out of contract on June 30, and Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City are circling (6). Arsenal face a real fight to keep him. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the interest (6).
Igor Thiago now on the radar
Arsenal have been named among the clubs tracking Brentford striker Igor Thiago, who scored 22 goals last season (9). With Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz already at the club, the interest suggests Gabriel Jesus could be on his way out (9).
Tonali race still open
Tottenham had a bid rejected for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, but Manchester City and Arsenal remain interested (11). Luke Edwards reports "several" clubs are lurking for the £100 million-rated Italian (11).
Merino features in Spain rout
Spain bounced back from their opening draw with a 4–0 demolition of Saudi Arabia at the World Cup (14). Mikel Merino got minutes as Luis de la Fuente's side found their rhythm. David Raya and Martin Zubimendi were also in the squad (14).
Vieira backs Madueke for England
Patrick Vieira has gone public with his support for Noni Madueke ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana on Tuesday (7). "The way that they play in the first-half, and I think the role and responsibility of Kane will be quite the same, he's going to drop. So you expect those wingers to run in behind with pace and you are not going to find somebody better than Madueke to do it," Vieira said (7).
Halmstad want Nygaard
Swedish side Halmstads BK have contacted Arsenal about signing goalkeeper Lucas Martin Nygaard (4). The 20-year-old Dane has been on the fringes and could move on loan or permanently.
Ex-Gunners on the move
Former Arsenal academy midfielder Miguel Azeez has signed for League Two side Carlisle United (13). Meanwhile, Ainsley Maitland-Niles is wanted by new Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage (12).
Fan-reaktioner
The mood around Morgan Rogers is cautiously optimistic, with Sami Mokbel's confirmation that groundwork has been done giving fans real belief a deal is achievable this summer. Saliba's injury admission has caused genuine concern, with supporters dissecting his cagey interview answers and worrying about the long-term impact. A rumour that Arsenal could let Martin Ødegaard leave for the right price has rattled some, though it remains only a whisper at this stage. Read more on the Rogers groundwork and Saliba's injury update.
