Saka and Madueke benched as England crash out
England 1–2 Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Thomas Tuchel left Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke on the bench for the entire match, and the Argentina squad could not believe it (7). A decision that will be dissected for years. No Arsenal involvement on the pitch despite two of your most electric attackers sitting there ready.
Rogers talks open, Konsa valuation miles apart
Arsenal and Aston Villa are in direct club-to-club talks for Morgan Rogers, personal terms are already agreed (1). That one is moving.
Ezri Konsa is a different story. Arsenal are preparing a bid, but Villa fans are demanding around £60m and the gap in valuation is significant (4). Konsa has two years left on his deal and a contract extension at Villa Park is not off the table.
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The Konsa push is partly tied to William Saliba's situation, if he needs surgery, Konsa becomes a priority target (1).
Sagoe Jr. could leave permanently
AIK are negotiating to sign Charles Sagoe Jr. on a permanent deal. He is currently on loan at Kalmar FF (5). An exit from Arsenal looks close.
Academy wins: Ogunnaike signs, Upson incoming
Josh Ogunnaike has signed a new deal with the club after his previous contract ran out (2). The youth defender is staying.
Arsenal have also reportedly won the race for Elijah Upson, a highly-rated teenager who was previously at Tottenham (3). A cross-London academy coup.
Cardiff teenager on the radar
Arsenal are showing strong interest in Cardiff City's 16-year-old Axel Donczew (6). One for the Hale End pipeline.
Fan-reaktioner
The Konsa and Rogers double-pursuit is dominating the discourse. Fans are split on Konsa at £60m, but the Rogers talks have people excited, especially with personal terms reportedly done. The thread on Rogers has plenty of eyes on it.
