Kiwior joins Porto permanently
Jakub Kiwior is gone. Porto have signed the Polish defender permanently after his loan spell, for a fee around £14m (2). The 26-year-old spent two-and-a-half years in north London after arriving from Spezia in January 2023. He leaves having never fully nailed down a starting spot under Arteta.
Arsenal scout Barcola at the World Cup
Bradley Barcola is firmly on your radar. Arsenal sent scouts to watch the PSG winger play for France, and the club are expected to step up interest this week (3). A left-sided forward is on the shopping list this summer, and Barcola fits the profile.
Guimaraes link makes Newcastle nervous
Newcastle fear they could be powerless to stop Bruno Guimaraes joining Arsenal (4). The Brazilian midfielder is a long-term target, and with the summer window now open, the noise is getting louder. No bid yet, but the anxiety on Tyneside is real.
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Meslier eyed as Kepa replacement
Arsenal have made enquiries about Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier (5). Kepa Arrizabalaga's future is uncertain, and Meslier is seen as a potential replacement. Still early, but the groundwork is being laid.
McCarron completes academy move
Daniel McCarron has officially joined Arsenal from Dungannon Swifts as part of the 2026/27 scholarship intake (1). The Northern Irish youngster is one for the academy pipeline. A small move now, but one Per Mertesacker's successor will inherit.
Fan reactions
The Kiwior deal is the big talking point on r/Gunners, with fans weighing up whether £14m represents decent business for a squad player who never quite broke through. Meanwhile, news of Karl Hein's permanent move to Werder Bremen has sparked nostalgia for the academy graduate who joined way back in 2018. Join the discussion.
