Summer clear-out could smash sales record
Arsenal have never sold a player for more than £35m, the Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fee to Liverpool still stands. That could finally change this summer. Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri, and Riccardo Calafiori are all named as potential departures who could break the club's outgoing transfer record (1).
Martinelli in particular is attracting concrete interest: Bayern Munich have added him to their shortlist after failing to land Anthony Gordon (3) (4).
Two priorities set, first signing near
Arsenal have narrowed their summer plans to two major priorities and the first new arrival is reportedly "virtually done" (2). No names have emerged yet, but the framework for an active window is taking shape.
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Trossard: "We'll see"
Leandro Trossard kept things vague when asked about his future. "We'll see," he said, leaving the door open to a potential exit (5). He also reflected on the season, calling the Champions League final defeat a shame but describing the title parade as "a very beautiful moment for the whole club."
Alvarez prefers Barcelona
Julian Alvarez is open to leaving Atletico Madrid, en-dash check: he wants Barcelona, not Arsenal. Your club are struggling to convince him, and the player isn't willing to force a move away from Atleti (6).
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Alvarez prefers Barcelona
Julian Alvarez is open to leaving Atletico Madrid, but he wants Barcelona, not Arsenal. Your club are struggling to convince him, and the player isn't willing to force a move away from Atleti (6).
City join race for Brahim Diaz
Manchester City are determined to beat you to Brahim Diaz. The La Liga attacker is on Arsenal's radar, but Pep Guardiola's side have now entered the frame and are pushing hard (7).
Kroupi happy where he is
Junior Kroupi has indicated he's content at Bournemouth despite your interest. The forward isn't pushing for a move (8), which complicates any potential approach.
PSG youngster on the radar
Arsenal are pursuing young PSG defender Emmanuel Mbemba. The French club could lose him on a free transfer and you are actively in the mix (9).
Fan reactions
The mood is a strange mix of pride and uncertainty. Fans appreciated Trossard's honest reflections on a season that nearly delivered everything, but anxiety is creeping in over the potential exits. The Martinelli-to-Bayern chatter has people nervous, and Alvarez's clear preference for Barcelona stings. There's also some excitement about Mbemba, a low-risk, high-upside move fans can get behind. Read more on the Trossard discussion.
