Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Eberechi Eze latest, Ademola Lookman update, Rodrygo decision

Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Eberechi Eze latest, Ademola Lookman update, Rodrygo decision

The latest Arsenal transfer news including updates on Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, Eberechi Eze and Rodrygo, as deadline day is now less than four weeks away

Updated16:55, 7 Aug 2025Eberechi Eze is a transfer target for Arsena

Hello and welcome to the latest football.london Arsenal transfer news live blog.

The summer transfer window is still open for another weeks or so and Arsenal have plenty more business to conclude before the September deadline. They are up to seven signings after Viktor Gyokeres joined Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke, with Eberechi Eze being who they want to make the sixth over these remaining weeks.

Arsenal have also shown interest in Anthony Gordon and Xavi Simons, although Chelsea are negotiating a deal with RB Leipzig for the latter. The future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle United could also impact any move for his teammate.

Ademola Lookman is also appreciated by some within the club. Links to Rodrygo, meanwhile, refuse to go away. There will almost certainly be more exits than arrivals this month, though, with departures understood to be the current focus over incomings.



Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fabio Vieira, Karl Hein and Reiss Nelson could all make way. Moves for Gabriel Martinelli, Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard and Oleksandr Zinchenko may also materialise.

Either of the defenders departing would likely revive interest in Jeremy Jacquet, while either winger being sold should see a direct replacement signed. football.london will bring you all the latest Arsenal transfer news throughout the day as the hours tick down to deadline day.

You can learn about the latest moves by scrolling down and following our live blog, which we update from morning to night in response to fresh reports and rumours.

16:55Jake Stokes

Arsenal keep tabs on Lookman

According to The Sun journalist Jordan Davies, Arsenal are keeping tabs on Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atalanta, should they miss out on Eberechi Eze. The report claims the arrival of a new forward at the Emirates Stadium could spell the exit of Leandro Trossard.

It’s said that the Italian outfit wants at least £45m for Lookman. The Nigeria international, whose contract at the Gewiss Stadium expires in June 2027, recently submitted a formal transfer request.

Ademola Lookman has issued a transfer request(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)

15:51Matthew Abbott

Ballon d’Or shortlists are out as Arsenal boast several nominees

Arsenal men’s players Declan Rice and Viktor Gyokeres are both on the Ballon d’Or shortlist, while Myles Lewis-Skelly is also a nominee for the Kopa Trophy.

Arsenal Women are also one of five Club of the Year contenders, with Renée Slegers up for the Cruyff Trophy. Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Emily Fox, Frida Maanum, Leah Williamson, Mariona Caldentey and Steph Catley are also all in line for the Ballon d’Or, with Michelle Agyemang shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy.

The Ballon d’Or trophy(Image: Getty Images)

15:15Matthew Abbott

Sesko agreement in principle as striker to travel for medical

Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko for a deal potentially worth almost £74million.

The Athletic claims Man United are guaranteed to pay just over £66million, with the other around £7million being in add-ons. Sesko will now travel for medical tests.

(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)

14:41Tom Canton

Tom Canton provides the latest Arsenal transfer news

After losing back-to-back pre-season fixtures, Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are facing what might be premature but genuine pressure and concern from supporters. There is a sense that the team is not yet ready for the Premier League season, despite the trip to Old Trafford being one more friendly and just over a week away.

Arteta was critical after the game of the side’s efficiency in the final third, and there were further defensive errors, which have been an issue throughout the summer. There have definitely been positives in the form of Max Dowman, Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard’s sharpness and the integration of so many new signings.

However, the club still feels like it needs more, both on and off the field. From a summer transfer market perspective, one focus right now is outgoings.

Read the full story here.

Andrea Berta needs to move on Arsenal’s surplus players if there is hope for a late piece of business(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

14:14Matthew Abbott

Rangers ‘join race’ for Arsenal player amid Sevilla interest

Rangers are said to have joined the race for Karl Hein, according to German journalist Rangers are said to have joined the race for Karl Hein.

German journalist Dominik Schneider claims Sevilla are also in the mix. Hein spent a solid loan spell at Real Valladolid last season, and the goalkeeper has interest from multiple teams, a minor injury has impacted his summer thus far.

Karl Hein during an Estonia game(Image: Ville Vuorinen – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

13:38Matthew Abbott

Agyemang transfer update as Arsenal delighted with England hero

Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion are said to be in discussions over another loan deal for Michelle Agyemang.

The Mirror claims that the Gunners are keen to ensure the teenager plays regular football after being delighted with her progress. Brighton are reportedly making good progress in negotiations this summer.

Michelle Agyemang celebrates as England beat Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final(Image: Marco Iacobucci/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

12:55Matthew Abbott

‘Eze is a Tottenham player’ despite Arsenal transfer interest

Jermain Defoe believes Eberechi Eze is a Tottenham Hotspur-type player despite interest from Arsenal.

Defoe has said on talkSPORT:

Eze is someone who, if this makes sense, is a Tottenham player, someone who plays with freedom, and you look at the great players over the years that the players have had.

Arsenal have seen a transfer need for Eberechi Eze become very clear(Image: (Photo by Severin Aichbauer/SEPA.Media /Getty Images))

12:21Matthew Abbott

Rodrygo transfer delay explained as Arsenal play waiting game

Arsenal are said to be awaiting encouragement from Rodrygo before making Real Madrid an offer.

TBR chief correspondent Graeme Bailey claims Rodrygo is still on their radar and believes “the next week or so will be hugely telling”. Tottenham also reputedly share the same stance on waiting for the player.

Rodrygo has returned to Real Madrid amid transfer talk(Image: Pedro Castillo/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

11:44Matthew Abbott

Arteta ‘wants’ two more players this summer amid injury priority

Mikel Arteta reputedly wants a direct left winger and potentially a creative midfielder before the transfer window ends.

Eberechi Eze has the latter profile, while Rodrygo fits the former. The Times also claims that Arsenal prioritised good injury records when signing players this summer, presumably after last season’s injury issues.

(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

11:22Tom Canton

Talking points from Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal

Not the way that Mikel Arteta would have wanted to see his side perform with less than two weeks to go until Arsenal travel north to Manchester United. Falling to a 3-2 defeat to Villarreal courtesy of three defensive errors which left players looking at one another for answers.

The Gunners would have liked their return to the Emirates Stadium to have been as strong as the reaction that Viktor Gyokeres received from the supporters. However, while being dominant, they lacked cutting edge and then when hit on the counter, their opponents were ruthless – Arsenal were not.

Now, this always comes with the guise that this remains pre-season, and therefore any performance and subsequent result should be taken with a grain of salt. Yet what can become challenging is the fact that there remain problems that have been witnessed during the previous seasons that are not changing.

Viktor Gyokeres had a great chance to score his first goal for Arsenal against Villarreal

Norgaard on Arsenal transfer and ‘not being the only new guy’

Christian Norgaard spoke to Arsenal.com after the pre-season friendly against Villarreal:

I think, for me, it’s nice not being the only new guy in the class! So I’m enjoying that, and to be fair, everyone is so nice. It’s been such an easy team to settle in. I really enjoyed my first month, and hopefully there’s plenty of more good months to come

Real Madrid loan wait revealed as Eze approach plan emerges

Arsenal reportedly must wait to see if Real Madrid make Rodrygo available to leave on loan.

The Times claims that is the case, adding that the Gunners plan to approach Crystal Palace about Eberechi Eze. They also add that Albert Sambi Lokonga, Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard and Oleksandr Zinchenko are available.

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has been linked with Arsenal this summer(Image: Photo by Antonio Villalba

Arsenal ‘turned down’ Chelsea offer as £60m valuation emerges

Arsenal are said to have turned down Chelsea after being offered the chance to sign Nicolas Jackson this summer.

CaughtOffside claims the Gunners instead focused on doing a deal for Viktor Gyokeres. Chelsea reportedly initially valued the striker at £80million, but reputedly would now accept in the region of £60million.

Hello! Welcome to the latest Arsenal transfer news live blog

football.london will bring you all the latest Arsenal transfer news throughout the day as the hours tick down to deadline day. You can learn about the latest moves by scrolling down and following our live blog, which we update from morning to night in response to fresh reports and rumours.