Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Nico Williams wanted, Rodrygo approach, Sesko ‘discount’, Zubimendi latest

The Gunners have been extremely active over the last week or since the summer window opened with key decisions made in several positions. Prioritising a move for Benjamin Sesko was one of those with a potential financial boost in acquiring his services coming to light.

With regard to Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal are a bit further along as both deals look to have been sealed and thus official announcements are expected relatively soon.

Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta would like to add another left winger to his squad with an update on Rodrygo emerging. A departure from Real Madrid has not been ruled but discussions with new head coach Xabi Alonso are expected before a final call is made.

Stay tuned to all the latest news from Arsenal’s summer transfer window below…

Xabi Alonso verdict

Arsenal look all set to complete a move for Martin Zubimendi, with the Real Sociedad midfielder edging closer to a Premier League switch.

The 26-year-old, widely coveted by Mikel Arteta, could be the club’s first marquee summer acquisition, even as Real Madrid loom as competition for his signature.

Zubimendi’s rise has caught the eye both domestically and internationally, leading to mounting anticipation from the Arsenal faithful. But it’s Xabi Alonso’s high praise that really emphasises the potential impact of his arrival, wherever he may end up.

Benjamin Sesko update

Arsenal could face a battle in the race to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer.

The Gunners have been heavily linked with signing Sesko for the last few months, with Sesko scoring 21 goals for Leipzig last term. football.london reported that Arsenal are making advances in their efforts to sign Sesko this summer.

It’s also understood that progress has been made in negotiations between Arsenal and Leipzig in a potential deal to bring Sesko to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have until 7pm on Tuesday to complete their transfer business before the window closes for almost a week. The window will reopen on June 16 and remain so for the rest of the summer, which would appear to be the most likely time that the Gunners would agree a deal to sign Sesko.

Benjamin Sesko has been linked heavily with a move to

Nico Williams update

Arsenal are reported to have an interest in signing Athletic Club forward Nico Williams.

Spanish news outlet Onda Vasca has claimed that the Gunners are in the race to sign Williams, who is also wanted by Bayern Munich.

The report goes on to suggest, though, that Williams could be more likely to stay in Bilbao this summer, even though more clubs have seemingly joined the race to sign the Spain international.

Nico Williams has been linked with a summer move to Arsenal

Martin Zubimendi transfer latest

Arsenal are not expected to complete the signing of Martin Zubimendi before the transfer window closes…but do not fret, the next transfer window will open in six days’ time.

The summer transfer window has been split in two this season, because of the Club World Cup competition taking place in the United States of America.

To give those teams taking part – and everyone else – the opportunity to strengthen their squads prior to the group stages kicking off, FIFA opened the transfer window early on June 1 this year.