Trossard to Beşiktaş, £17m deal agreed
Your club confirmed it Tuesday morning: Leandro Trossard is leaving. Arsenal have reached an agreement with Beşiktaş for the permanent transfer of the Belgian winger, fee around £17m (1) (5) (6). "We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard," the club statement read (2). Trossard, 31, has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul for a medical and to finalise the move (4). He leaves as a Premier League title winner from the 2025–26 campaign.
Club Brugge's Tzolis lined up as replacement
Arsenal are not wasting time. Sami Mokbel reports the club is expected to make an offer for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, the Greece international identified as Trossard's successor (2, Reddit 1). The Belgian club are anticipating the bid.
Barcola race: Liverpool want him too
The search for a wide attacker does not stop at Tzolis. David Ornstein reports both Arsenal and Liverpool are in for PSG's Bradley Barcola, valued at around £116m (3). Barcola's stance on a move remains the key question, and Liverpool are firmly in the conversation.
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Guimarães pursuit hits a wall, then a public row
Arsenal are pushing for four major signings this summer with a combined value of £366m, and Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães is among them (4). But the fee is the problem. Reports of a £50m figure were labelled "utter nonsense" by former Newcastle co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi. Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards fired back: "Which part Mehrdad? The £50m fee? I agree. I'm only reporting what has been claimed from their side" (7). The deal looks deadlocked.
Saliba, France march into the semis without conceding
William Saliba's France have yet to trail in a single match at this World Cup. They face Spain in the semi-final with a spotless defensive record, and Saliba has been central to it (8). Spain have not trailed either. Something has to give.
Arsenal Women: Kafaji and Nighswonger set to leave
Arsenal Women expect Rosa Kafaji and Jenna Nighswonger to depart as pre-season training begins next week (9). Several summer transfers have already been completed, including the arrival of Lisa Baum.
Fan reactions
The mood on the Trossard deal is largely appreciative. Fans on r/Gunners are wishing him well, acknowledging his contributions to the title win while accepting the move makes sense at 31 with a fee coming in. The Tzolis link has sparked curiosity. One thread is already buzzing with the Mokbel report that Club Brugge expect a bid. Full discussion here.
