Arsenal transfer news today LIVE – Nicolas Jackson move, Morgan Rogers latest, Rodrygo update

Arsenal transfer news as the Gunners have less than two weeks until the transfer window closes for business this summer

 

Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea (

Hello and welcome to our live Arsenal transfer coverage on Wednesday, August 20.

 

Attention still remains on the transfer window with Arsenal remaining in the market to make further signings. Arteta has already added six new signings to his squad with Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke making their debut at the weekend.

 

The possibility of adding another attack is said to be considered. Eberechi Eze has been on their radar all summer but the Crystal Palace star looks set to move to Tottenham.

 

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo could be one to keep an eye for after he was left on the bench in Los Blancos’ opening day win over Osasuna on Tuesday night. However, it is currently unclear whether the Gunners will move in the final stages of the window.

 

Meanwhile, there remains a key focus on outgoings with Jakub Kiwior, Karl Hein and Fabio Vieira all being linked with moves away from north London.

 

Stay with football.london’s live Arsenal transfer blog for all the latest transfer rumours, news and opinion…

 

17:48Kieran King

 

Jackson option

 

Arsenal have identified Nicolas Jackson as a potential signing before the summer transfer window closes, according to TEAMTalk.

 

The Gunners are expected to venture into the market after news of Kai Havertz’s latest injury setback and Jackson is being considered by those at the Emirates Stadium.

 

Chelsea are willing to sell Jackson before the end of the summer and want £60million.

 

Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea

 

Kiwior claim

 

Portuguese newspaper O Jogo has claimed that Jakub Kiwior has become unsettled after failing to make the Arsenal matchday squad against Manchester United and is now OPEN to a departure.

 

Porto are said to be monitoring developments and could provide Kiwior with a fresh start, with the Portuguese side viewing the Poland international as a potential reinforment to strenghthen in defence.

 

 

Jakub Kiwior

 

Havertz replacements

 

No Arsenal player with more than 10 minutes of Premier League football had a higher points per game than Kai Havertz last season. That is what Mikel Arteta and his new-look recruitment team are trying to find a suitable alternative to.

 

It is not yet known how long the German is going to be sidelined for after picking up a knee injury which threatens to derail the start of his 2025/26 campaign, but Arsenal’s actions are telling. They are now in the market for another attacker having dropped out of the race to sign Eberechi Eze earlier this summer.

 

With a striker market that has fluctuated from overcrowded and complicated to being a two-way standoff, the next steps are not clear. Arsenal have a No.9 in Viktor Gyokeres but no obvious natural backup when Havertz is unavailable.

 

Read the full story here.

 

Kai Havertz has left Arsenal scrambling in the transfer market

 

15:53Kieran King

 

Lookman talks

 

Arsenal have held talks with Ademola Lookman’s camp about a possible move to the Emirates Stadium this summer, according to TBR Football.

 

The ex-Leicester City and Everton forward handed in a transfer request at Atalanta earlier this summer in a bid to force through an exit from the Italian club.

 

Now, it has been reported that Lookman has had conversations with Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and Aston Villa in the last 48 hours.

 

 

Ademola Lookman

 

Rogers move

 

Arsenal are weighing up a dramatic swoop for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, according to The Sun.

 

Mikel Arteta’s side have held a long-term interest in the England international and were monitoring his situation, but news of Kai Havertz’s latest injury setback has increased the likelihood that the Gunners will head back into the market before the transfer window closes.

 

Rogers would offer high quality and versatility to Arsenal’s squad, with the 23-year-old able to play anywhere across the forward line and in the No.10 role.

 

Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers

 

14:58Josh Holland

 

Werder Bremen target Hein

 

Bundesliga side Werder Bremen are reportedly plotting a move for Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein.

 

BILD have reported that they are exploring signing the goalkeeper to replace Michael Zetterer, who is set to join Eintracht Frankfurt.

 

Karl Hein during an Estonia game

 

Kiwior added to Inter list

 

Jakub Kiwior has been added to Inter Milan’s transfer radar this summer alongside Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah.

 

Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, have reported that the Italian side are considering a late swoop after learning of Udinese’s reluctance to sell Oumar Solet.

 

 

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

 

12:49Josh Holland

 

Kai Havertz injury blow

 

One game into the 2025/26 season and Arsenal’s injury problems have already started.

 

Kai Havertz is set for a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury, according to The Athletic. Having missed the open training on Wednesday, it’s now been said that the striker will miss the foreseeable.

 

Kai Havertz during an Arsenal training session

 

Triple injury update

 

Kai Havertz, Ben White and Christian Norgaard have all missed training on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game with Leeds.

 

That’s according to Simon Collings, who has reported that the trio were absent from the training session at the Emirates Stadium.

 

11:29Josh Holland

 

Rodrygo asking place could be ‘slashed’

 

Arsenal’s hopes of landing Rodrygo in the final weeks of the summer transfer window could be bolstered with Real Madrid preparing to slash their asking price.

 

Madrid have previously demanded £86m for the 24-year-old with no formal bid received. Now, Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has claimed that the club could accept a lower fee.

 

It’s said as little as £51m-£60m would be enough.

 

11:00Josh Holland

 

Crystal Palace could hijack Arsenal move

 

Crystal Palace are reportedly planning to move for Arsenal-linked Jeremy Jacquet should Marc Guehi depart.

 

Guehi has been linked with a move to Liverpool and reports claim that the Reds are willing to pay £35m. Now, it’s been claimed that Palace could pursue a move for Jacquet with the Independent claiming that Palace will be able to offer more playing time.

 



 

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

 

10:33Josh Holland

 

Bid made for Palmeiras defender

 

Arsenal have tabled a €10m offer for Palmeiras defender Luiz Benedetti, according to reports in Brazil.

 

The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to Europe after impressing in Brazil. SPORT have suggested that Barcelona are closely monitoring the situation.

 

Napoli are also said to be keen with Benedetti holding an Italian passport.

 

 

Luiz Benedetti has been linked with a move to Arsenal’s

 

What is the latest on Eberechi Eze’s?

 

Our Tom Canton has his say..

 

There remains less than a fortnight of the summer transfer window, and despite the work done so far to bring six players to Arsenal this summer, there is still a sense of incompletion about the Gunners’ business. With news that Ebere Eze continues with talks over a move to Tottenham, there has been a growing sense of frustration.

 

The door to Arsenal is not completely closed, but there has been no movement from the red and white half of North London. football.londonunderstands that the renewal of Ethan Nwaneri’s contract did have a significant effect on the club’s pursuit of the player.

 

However, there is still a desire to do business, but the club are reliant on outgoings for several reasons. The first is to fall in line with UEFA Financial Fair Play.

 

While much has been made of the headroom Arsenal have when it comes to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations, with the club in the Champions League, they must abide by the organiser’s rules. The club, football.london understands, always wish to work comfortably within these restrictions, and aim to remain self-sufficient and self-sustaining in their endeavours to compete for the biggest trophies.