Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Eze updates as Real Madrid make Rodrygo decision

 

The latest Arsenal transfer news on Eberechi Eze, Fabio Vieira, Frenkie de Jong, Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard, Lee Kang-in, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Rodrygo and more

 

Arsenal transfer targets Rodrygo and Eberechi Eze

 

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

 

The summer transfer window is into its final fortnight, with the Gunners due to be busy between now and deadline day. Arsenal have already made six signings and could complete a seventh, but their focus for now is understood to be on outgoings, having yet to sanction a significant sale.

 

Fabio Vieira, Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard and Oleksandr Zinchenko could all depart the club during these last two weeks of the window. football.london understands that talks are ongoing with Stuttgart regarding the former, with West Ham United also credited as holding an interest in Vieira.

 

Fenerbahce are linked with Zinchenko, while multiple Premier League clubs are said to have enquired about Trossard. Kiwior is also reportedly attracting interest from Porto.

 

As for incoming, Lee Kang-in is the latest name who Arsenal are a club credited with an interest in. There are also equally tentative links with Antoine Semenyo and Frenkie De Jong.

 

Ebere Eze and Rodrygo still remain on the market, too. Tottenham Hotspur, however, seem set to sign the latter, while the latter appears likely to remain at Real Madrid despite reputed interest from Manchester City.

 

Follow our Arsenal live blog for all the latest transfer news and rumours:

 

17:05Isaac Seelochan

 

Surprise transfer blow

 

French publication Footmercato claim that Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet was targeted by Arsenal at the start of the transfer window but declined the approach.

 

The 20-year-old – who spent the first part of the 2024/25 season on loan at Clermont Foot – returned to Rennes in February and made 11 Ligue 1 appearances, missing just three matches since his return.

 

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Jeremy Jacquet has been linked with a move to Arsenal

 

Arsenal told Martinelli worth

 

Micah Richards has offered his view on Gyokeres – as he also urged Arteta to replace Gabriel Martinelli. According to The Athletic, if sold, the Gunners would reportedly want at least £50m for the Brazilian.

 

“How many times have we said Arsenal need a new striker? We said it every week last season,” he told The Rest Is Football podcast.

 

“They’ve needed one for a while now. I still believe they need a left winger as well, they have been linked with Eze haven’t they. I think Martinelli can definitely do a job but he’s more of an impact player right now, great to have off the bench, so if they could get Eze that would be amazing.”

 

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Micah Richards believes Arsenal should look into replacing Gabriel Martinelli this summer

 

Arsenal get major Rodrygo transfer boost

 

Arsenal have been handed a significant boost in their potential pursuit of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. Spanish publication Marca have reported that the Gunners-linked forward became increasingly frustrated throughout the 2024/25 campaign.

 

Despite appearing in 50 fixtures across all competitions, including 38 from the start, his position was transformed due to the marquee signings of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, resulting in tactical modifications by then-boss Carlo Ancelotti.

 

The Brazilian has subsequently found opportunities limited under new Real manager, Xabi Alonso, at the recent Club World Cup where he was relegated to the substitutes’ bench for half of their fixtures.

 

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has been linked with a summer move to one of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City

 

Mbappe makes clear Rodrygo transfer stance known to Real Madrid

 

Kylian Mbappe is said to be one of three Real Madrid players who have urged the club not to sell Rodrygo.

 

TBR Football claims Federico Valverde and Vinicius Junior are the others who told Madrid they feel the forward should stay. Mbappe refers to Rodrygo as his ‘cousin’ on Instagram.

 

 

New suitor for Trossard emerges following fresh Kiwior contact

 

Arsenal and Inter have reportedly spoken about a deal for Leandro Trossard.

 

TBR Football claims the Italian club have asked about signing Trossard after ending their pursuit of Ademola Lookman. The outlet also claims Milan and Juventus are again keen on bringing Jakub Kiwior back to Serie A this summer.

 

 

There is uncertainty over the future of Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard

13:31Matthew Abbott

 

Real Madrid ‘would accept less’ than £86m for Rodrygo transfer

 

Real Madrid are said to insist that Arsenal have not approached them regarding Rodrygo.

 

The journalist Guillem Balague claims Madrid are yet to receive offers from anyone for the Brazil international. They are reputedly asking for £86million, but could accept less closer to deadline day, potentially as little as £50million.

 

 

Oxlade-Chamberlain told summer transfer return is a ‘no-brainer’

 

All McCoist and Jeff Stelling have urged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to return to England this summer.

 

McCoist said on talkSPORT Breakfast:

 

I would love to see him back in England. He’s another player I just want to see fit and get a good run at it.

 

Stelling added:

 

He’s a lovely bloke; obviously, his partner [Perrie Edwards] and son [Axel] are in this country; it’s a no-brainer.

 

 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

 

Alonso on Rodrygo – ‘There are a lot of rumours this summer’

 

Xabi Alonso yesterday addressed the rumours around Rodrygo throughout this summer transfer window.

 

There are a lot of rumours this summer. He looks good to me. I’m counting on everyone, and I want them to be committed to the team and be at 100%. That’s what worries me and what’s occupying me right now.”

 

 

Arsenal continued to be linked with a summer transfer for Rodrygo of Real Madrid

 

Club ‘would like’ goalkeeper on loan who Arsenal hope to sell

 

Levante reportedly would like to take Karl Hein on loan.

 

The Athletic, however, claims Arsenal value the Estonia international at between £3million and £5million, a price the Spanish side would find difficult to match because of their relatively modest budget. The Gunners, however, hope a permanent buyer will be forthcoming.

 

 

Arsenal’s new Real Madrid plan revealed amid fresh Rodrygo ‘contact’

 

Arsenal are now said to want Rodrygo on loan from Real Madrid rather than sign the player permanently.

 

TBR Football claims they and Manchester City contacted the player’s camp again last weekend. The Gunners have previously taken Dani Ceballos, Julio Baptista and Martin Odegaard on loan from the LaLiga club.

 

 

Rodrygo continues to be linked with an Arsenal transfer

 

10:35Matthew Abbott

 

Lookman ‘opportunity’ could emerge after Arsenal departure

 

Ademola Lookman reportedly could be an option for Arsenal.

 

Fabrizio Romano has said in his latest YouTube video.

 

Let’s see what happens at Arsenal. Arsenal are very happy with the squad they have right now up front.

 

 

In terms of age, probably Lookman is not exactly the profile of player that Arsenal usually sign. But maybe if Trossard decides to leave in the final weeks, that could be an opportunity.

 

 

Arsenal transfer target Ademola Lookman could now be available again on the market

 

Palace ‘considering’ Arsenal £35m target as Guehi replacement

 

Crystal Palace are said to be considering Jeremy Jacquet as a replacement for Marc Guehi.

 

The Independent claims Rennes would want £35million for the central defender who spent last season on loan at Clermont. Arsenal have also been credited with interest in Jacquet this summer, but signed Cristhian Mosquera for £13millon.

 

 

Jeremy Jacquet has been linked with a move to Arsenal (Image: Getty Images)

 

09:30Matthew Abbott

 

Kiwior transfer preference emerges amid Arsenal loan deal talks

 

Jakub Kiwior reportedly would prefer a move overseas rather than staying in the Premier League.

 

The Guardian football writer Ed Aarons claims the Poland international had interested Crystal Palace. The journalist also adds that Porto have been in talks with Arsenal over a loan deal, which is being widely reported.

 

 

Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior has been linked with an exit from the club. (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

 

09:09Matthew Abbott

 

Vieira talks update as loan option revealed after fee emerges

 

Talks with Stuttgart over Fabio Vieira are said to be about a loan.

 

The Athletic claims their deal could become permanent if the player satisfies performance-based targets. They have reportedly discussed a fee of around £17million, although Arsenal reputedly want closer to £25million after paying Porto almost £30million three years ago.

 

Fabio Vieira spent last season on loan at Porto (Image: Getty Images)

 

08:30Matthew Abbott

 

Arsenal seventh signing still possible ‘if some things happen’

 

Fabrizio Romano has reiterated that it remains possible that Arsenal will make another signing this summer. The Gunners have already made six new additions and could take that to seven during this final fortnight of the window.

 

In his GIVEMESPORT newsletter, the journalist has said:

 

It’s a possibility if some things happen or if maybe there are outgoings.

 

 

Mikel Arteta will be hoping that Andrea Berta has a busy week sanctioning Arsenal transfers (Image: (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))

 

08:08Matthew Abbott

 

Semenyo ‘totally keen’ on Arsenal move after fresh ‘enquiry’

 

There are plenty of rumours around Antoine Semenyo since the forward scored twice at Anfield on Friday night.

 

The speculation seemingly stems from indykalia News claiming that Arsenal have enquired about Semenyo, who is said to be keen on the move despite signing a fresh contract extension earlier this summer.

 



 

Antoine Semenyo (Image: Getty Images)

 

16:27Kieran Horn

 

Real Madrid make Rodrygo decision

 

Real Madrid have named Arsenal transfer target Rodrygo in their squad to face Osasuna in La Liga action on Tuesday evening.

 

The Brazil international has been strongly linked to a Premier League switch over the last few months with new head coach Xabi Alonso seeming to to prefer other attacking options.

 

However, he has admitted that he will be “counting on everyone” with that proven by Rodrygo’s inclusion.

 

Our squad for the match!

@Osasuna_EN pic.twitter.com/TTvfK0fy6g

 

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) August 18, 2025

 

15:45Josh Holland

 

Ex-Gunner returning to England

 

Birmingham City have been linked with a surprise move for former Arsenal attacker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in this summer transfer window.

 

It’s claimed by Sky Sports News that Besiktas will entertain the idea of cancelling the final year of Oxlade-Chamberlain’s contract so he can leave. Now he’s said to be keen to return to England and Blues are reportedly eager to tap into his experience and versatility, which are both qualities that’d strengthen their cause under Davies this season.

 

14:49Josh Holland

 

Saka makes Arsenal promise

 

Bukayo Saka has admitted Arsenal’s performance against Manchester United “was not great” but insisted he was “impressed” with Viktor Gyokeres’ Premier League debut.

 

“It was not a great performance,” Saka said. “We are happy with the three points, to come away from Old Trafford with a win.

 

“We were not up to our usual standards, the basics, sloppy giveaways. Our decision making was not great and that cost us and gave United a lot of momentum. We did not get punished for it but we cannot do it every game.”

 

14:25Josh Holland

 

Trossard enquiry made

 

Brentford have enquired about Leandro Trossard, according to GiveMeSport.

 

The report does state, though, that the Bees are unlikely to advance with a bid at this stage. Trossard has one year left on his contract and no agreement has been reached yet.

 



 

There is uncertainty over the future of Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard. (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

 

13:27Josh Holland

 

Fabio Vieira transfer demand made

 

Bundesliga side Stuttgart have told Arsenal to lower their demands for Fabio Vieira.

 

football.london understands that talks are ongoing but journalist Jordan Davies has claimed that the German side only want to pay a maximum of £17m including add-ons.

 

Arsenal are understood to want closer to £25m.

 

12:57Josh Holland

 

West Ham join Fabio Vieira race

 

West Ham are looking to make a late move in the transfer window for Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira, according to reports.

 

Mick Brown, a former scout, has told Football Insider that the 25-year-old’s agent has been in contact with the Hammers over a move this summer. It’s thought Vieira is a player they are considering to move for if they can’t land other targets.

 

Graham Potter is prioritising a move for Mateus Fernandes from Southampton.