Calafiori stays as Arsenal draw up summer attacking shortlist

Real Madrid walk away from Calafiori

Arsenal have made it crystal clear, Riccardo Calafiori is not for sale. Real Madrid came knocking and were told the door is shut. The Italian defender is a cornerstone of Arteta's project and the club won't entertain any offers. (3)

Double attacking raid on the cards

Your club is lining up moves for two serious attacking talents: Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams. Both would add pace and directness to an already stacked frontline. Champions League football and a title to defend means depth matters more than ever. (1)

Manu Kone enters the midfield conversation

AS Roma's Manu Kone is the latest name on Arsenal's radar. The 25-year-old France international would bring steel and ball-carrying ability to the midfield unit. No formal bid yet, but the interest is genuine. (2) (5)

Arda Güler being watched as Chelsea prepare bid

Real Madrid's Arda Güler is attracting serious Premier League attention, with Chelsea reportedly readying an offer north of £100 million. Arsenal and Liverpool are both monitoring the situation. If Madrid decide to sell, expect competition. (5)

Fan reactions

Supporters are split between frustration and pragmatism over Manchester United apparently beating Arsenal to Mateus Fernandes for around £80 million, a fee many feel the club was right to walk away from. Meanwhile, William Saliba's absence from France training with back pain has raised concern, with fans hoping it's precautionary rather than anything serious. Read more on r/Gunners

Sources

  • 1. dailycannon.com — The Business End: What Arsenal’s summer window tells us about the next chapter of Arteta’s project
  • 2. justarsenal.com — Arsenal adds Serie A midfielder to their summer shopping list
  • 3. justarsenal.com — Arsenal forces Real Madrid to abandon pursuit of their player
  • 5. voetbalprimeur.nl — Alonso wil Real Madrid-parel bij Chelsea: bod van 100 miljoen plus in de maak
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