PSG could hijack Gibbs-White deal
Arsenal want Morgan Gibbs-White as a top summer target, but PSG are now watching the Nottingham Forest midfielder too. The sticking point: Forest's asking price may be too steep for anyone to make work this window (1) (10). Gibbs-White is on your shortlist alongside Morgan Rogers, but PSG's interest complicates things (4) (5).
Lille slap down €60m Bouaddi bid
Arsenal made a big move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, offering €60 million. Lille said no. The French club want €70 million to let the youngster go. Talks aren't dead, but the gap needs bridging (8).
Mbemba offer follows Saliba blueprint
Arsenal have offered a contract to PSG youngster Emmanuel Mbemba, pitching him the same career path that turned William Saliba into one of the world's best centre-backs. The Gunners see Mbemba as a long-term project who could follow the loan-then-dominate model (2) (6) (11). Arsenal are also linked with Nathaniel Brown, Eli Junior Kroupi, Bradley Barcola, and Julian Alvarez in a busy early transfer window (6).
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PSG step aside in Kroupi race
PSG are unlikely to pursue Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, 19, giving Arsenal a clearer run at the forward. The champions' hesitation is your gain in this one (9).
Raya bags third straight Golden Glove
David Raya has won his third consecutive Premier League Golden Glove. He called it "special" and thanked teammates and staff, adding: "See you next season, Gunners." Declan Rice was among those congratulating him after the announcement (7). Meanwhile, a season review rated every Arsenal defender out of 10, with Raya getting top marks across the backline (3).
Fan reactions
Fans are buzzing over Kai Havertz scoring inside two minutes for Germany against the USA, then adding an assist for Leroy Sané in a 2–1 win. Meanwhile, Ethan Nwaneri's strange season continues, he spent England's match against New Zealand on the bench, and supporters are scratching their heads about his lack of minutes. Saliba also made waves with a defiant quote about set-piece dominance: "We're going to keep going it." Check the Havertz goal thread here.
