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Hello and welcome to the football.london live blog, covering all the latest Arsenal news and gossip on Monday, July 14

 

The Gunners have already confirmed deals for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard with another trio looking likely to seal transfers this month.

 

Noni Madueke is the first of those after an agreement with Chelsea was finalised last week. Viktor Gyokeres is on the verge of joining after a huge breakthrough in negotiations with Sporting CP was met on Sunday evening. Finally, Cristhian Mosquera is expected to arrive at Emirates Stadium after rejecting two new contracts at Valencia.

 

Eberechi Eze and Rodrygo are another two players of interest with formal pursuits of either not ruled out. It may first require a sale though, with Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus among the big names that could depart.

 

So, with that being said, stay with us at football.london as we bring you all the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip…

 

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Eze swap deal claims

 

Arsenal could look to offer a player-plus cash deal to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

 

The Gunners are firmly interested in signing the attacking midfielder but currently appear unwilling to activate his £68million release clause.

 

With alternative payment options likely being looked at, one of those could involve Reiss Nelson joining the Eagles with the Hale End academy graduate keen to remain in London, as per Hand of Arsenal on X.

 

To avoid any concerns over profit and sustainability rules, it is more likely that deal goes through as two separate transactions.

 

Ebere Eze has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this

 

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Mikel Arteta looks to have finally got his man. After a summer of rumours and constant speculation, Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Sporting CP to sign Viktor Gyokeres.

 

football.london understands that discussions between the two clubs accelerated over the weekend and Andrea Berta was always optimistic a deal would be done. Gyokeres will likely fly to London in the coming days to complete a medical with Arteta always wanting the new signing to be announced before the squad fly to Singapore on Saturday, July 19.

 

With that in mind, Gyokeres could be one of potentially three signings announced this week.

 

Viktor Gyokeres.

 

More on Mosquera as ‘deal agreed’

 

A verbal agreement is in place for Cristhian Mosquera to join Arsenal from Valencia, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

 

The Gunners have been in talks for the centre-back over the last few weeks and with the deal all but wrapped up, a medical is ready for later this week if all goes to plan.

 

It has been claimed elsewhere that despite Valencia wanting around £17m, the Gunners have agreed a deal below £15m.

 

 

Cristhian Mosquera during Valencia’s clash against Athletic Clu

 

Arsenal arrange medical

 

Chelsea’s Noni Madueke appears just a few steps away from joining Arsenal for £52million in the summer transfer window.

 

Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has claimed that Madueke will undergo a medical to become an Arsenal player on Monday. The report also states that the England international will sign a five-year contract until 2030 to become the newest member of the Gunners squad.

 

Arsenal are understood to be aiming to complete a deal in time for Madueke to be part of the squad that travels to Singapore for their pre-season tour.

 

 

What Mosquera has done to help seal Arsenal transfer

 

It is perhaps no surprise to see a deal for Cristhian Mosquera to join Arsenal reaching the advanced stages, as per the Athletic, given what the Valencia star has done over the last few weeks.

 

The Gunners saw their opening bid rejected but ever since then Mosquera has been fully intent on sealing the switch with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, via YouTube, noting some key details.

 

Cristhian Mosquera, in a similar situation to Viktor Gyokeres, told Valencia that he will only go to Arsenal.

 

Valencia offered a new deal twice in recent weeks — no chance, he is not extending. He wants to go to Arsenal, he wants to go now.

 

Let’s wait for these conversations to continue between Valencia and Arsenal. Mosquera is expected to become a new Arsenal player in the next days.

Cristhian Mosquera has been linked with a move to Arsenal this sumer (Image:

 

Eze to Arsenal transfer update

 

Eberechi Eze is a leading candidate to join Arsenal, according to Football Insider. It’s added that the Gunners are moving closer to agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace for the England international.

 

Mikel Arteta’s side are willing to meet Eze’s release clause of £68million, but talks are ongoing regarding the structure of the payment. Arsenal are aiming to reduce the upfront settlement and pay the rest in instalments. Eze scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in 43 matches last season.

 

Eberechi Eze has been linked with a move to

 

Gyokeres transfer latest as flight from Portugal arrives

 

Viktor Gyokeres could become an Arsenal player this week after a financial agreement was reached with Sporting CP.

 

The Portuguese champions were demanding £60.1million (€70m) upfront but after his agents reduced their comission fee, a compromise was met at £55million (€63.5m) plus £8.7million (€10m) in add-ons.

 

To seal the switch, Gyokeres’ camp have arrived in London with the Swede set to follow soon so he can complete a medical, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

 

Viktor Gyokeres is finalising a transfer to Arsenal

 

Arsenal transfer recap as triple announcement nears

 

To start off the new week, it only seems right to delve into a transfer recap of the last fortnight.

 

The midway point of July is fast approaching and it has been a very busy month for the Gunners. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard have all seen moves confirmed and it looks as though at least another three are on the way.

 

Noni Madueke joining from Chelsea can be considered a done deal with the 23-year-old set to sign his Arsenal contract today. The final details of Viktor Gyokeres’ transfer from Sporting CP are also now being resolved.

 

Attention is then expected to turn back onto Cristhian Mosquera of Valencia but that may have already happened with David Ornstein of the Athletic reporting that deal is now very advanced.

 

Eberechi Eze also remains a target with Arsenal’s pursuit of the Crystal Palace star expected to intensify.

Viktor Gyokeres.

 

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

 

Eze latest

 

Eberechi Eze is a leading candidate to join Arsenal, according to Football Insider. It’s added that the Gunners are moving closer to agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace for the England international.

 

Mikel Arteta’s side are willing to meet Eze’s release clause of £68million, but talks are ongoing regarding the structure of the payment. Arsenal are aiming to reduce the upfront settlement and pay the rest in instalments. Eze scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in 43 matches last season.

 

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham this summer

 

Gyokeres price

 

Arsenal are set to pay an initial fee of £54.8million with £8.6m in add-ons to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP this summer, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

 

football.london understands that talks have been reignited this weekend and the Gunners are now confident that a deal can be completed. The 27-year-old has agreed a five-year contract in north London.

 

Arsenal are still looking to wrap up a deal for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres this summer

 

Casado deal

 

Arsenal have made an enquiry for Barcelona talent Marc Casado, according to reports. The Gunners have already signed Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard but they are keen on bringing in a third midfielder, with Casado, 21, a summer transfer target.

 

While Barcelona are reluctant to sell, they would entertain a sale if they receive an offer around £43million. Casado made 36 appearances in all competitions for Hansi Flick’s side last season.

 

 

Next transfer after Gyokeres

 

After Arsenal complete a deal for Viktor Gyokeres, Mikel Arteta’s side are expected to turn their focus to Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, according to Fabrizio Romano.

 

It’s claimed that the 21-year-old only wants the Arsenal project and is keen to make the move to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Mosquera made 41 appearances for Valencia in 2024/25.

 

Cristhian Mosquera has been linked with a move to Arsenal this

 

Gyokeres bombshell

 

Arsenal are in the process of finalising a move to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The 27-year-old has emerged as the club’s top No.9 transfer target after scoring 54 goals and adding 13 assists in 52 matches last season.

 

Talks have been ongoing with Sporting president Frederico Vandaras, who has been reluctant to accept what Gyokeres believes was a gentleman’s agreement – worth £59million – to leave this summer.

 

However, Arsenal and Sporting are now growing closer to agreeing a deal, with Mikel Arteta’s side making formal advances over terms to complete the transfer in due course, football.london understands.

 

Gyokeres has not turned up to pre-season training at Sporting in a bid to force through a move. The Sweden international is desperate to join the Gunners and has agreed a five-year contract.

 

Sporting Lisbon striker

 

More on Nwaneri and his future at Arsenal…

 

According to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel, Arsenal will formally offer Ethan Nwaneri a new contract. The 18-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, having recently entered the final year of his deal at the Emirates Stadium.

 

The report claims that the Gunners will either offer Nwaneri a five-year contract or a four-year contract, which includes the option of a further 12 months. It’s said there is growing hope that a deal can be reached, with negotiations reaching an advanced stage…

 

Lee Carsley and Ethan Nwaneri pose with the UEFA European Under-21 Championship trophy

Gyokeres provides an update on his future

 

Ironically, on the day that Viktor Gyokeres was due to report for pre-season with Sporting, he spoke to France Football. The Swede, whose contract at the José Alvalade Stadium expires in June 2028, said: “It’s football, you never know.

 

“I’m not thinking about it, we’ll see what happens. If something is going to happen, it will happen. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me.”

 

On the Premier League, Gyokeres said: “It’s one of the biggest leagues in Europe. I spent several years there without being able to play a single match.

 

“So, of course, it’s something I would like to do. It would be a great revenge…”

 

 

Arsenal set Gyokeres deadline

 

football.london understands that the Gunners want to sign Viktor Gyokeres before they jet off to Singapore later this month. Arsenal are currently working on a deal to secure the Swedish international’s signature, with Andrea Berta expected to reignite negotiations with the Portuguese champions.

 

Sporting want €70m (£60.5m) for Gyokeres, with €10m (£8.5m) of which payable in add-ons; however, the north Londoners are looking to offer €65m (£56m), with €15m (£13m) in add-ons.

 

football.london understands that the two clubs have reached an agreement on the total cost of the transfer (€80m/£69m), but the structure of said deal has proven to be an issue.

 

 

Viktor Gyokeres is still waiting for Arsenal and Sporting CP to fin

Newcastle eye Arsenal target

 

According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United have reignited their interest in Hugo Ekitike as Eddie Howe looks to sign a striker to partner Alexander Isak.

 

The Eintracht Frankfurt striker, who has a €100m (£86m) release clause, has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer following his impressive performances in the Bundesliga. The report claims that any approach for Ekitike won’t impact Isak’s future at St. James’ Park.

 

It’s said that the Magpies remain determined to tie the Sweden international down to a new contract, and they have no interest in selling him in this window.

 

Hugo Ekitike could be on the way out of Frankfurt this summer (Image: Sebastian El-Saqqa –

 

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Rodrygo reconsiders his future

 

According to the Spanish television show El Chiringuito, Chelsea and Arsenal recently approached Rodrygo’s agents to enquire about his availability. The report claims that the Real Madrid winger views London as an ‘attractive destination’.

 

However, it’s said that the two Premier League clubs face tough competition for his signature. El Chiringuito reckons that Bayern Munich have sent Los Blancos an offer for Rodrygo in light of Jamal Musiala’s injury and Nico Williams’ decision to stay at Athletic Club.

 

The Brazilian is reportedly reconsidering his future, despite having previously been determined to fight for a place in the starting lineup.

 

Xabi Alonso and Rodrygo following Real Madrid’s clash against

 

Arsenal pre-season

 

There’s not long to go until Arsenal are officially back in pre-season action. The Gunners will travel to Singapore to face AC Milan in their first pre-season friendly of the summer on July 23.

 

Arsenal will make the trip to Singapore on July 19 for their pre-season tour, which will also include friendly matches against Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.

 

Mikel Arteta and Martin Zubimendi in Arsenal training

 

Leandro Trossard wanted

 

Leandro Trossard is being linked with a move away from Arsenal.

 

Sport Bild reporter Christian Falk has claimed that Bayern Munich are showing an interest in signing Trossard as they look to bring in a new left winger.

 

Trossard is reportedly being considered by Bayern as an alternative to Liverpool star Luis Diaz.

 

Leandro Trossard of Arsenal

 

Rio Ferdinand defends Noni Madueke

 

Rio Ferdinand has defended Nono Madueke as the Chelsea star closes in on a transfer to Arsenal.

 

football.london understands that Arsenal will pay an initial fee worth £48million plus a potential £4million in add-ons to take the total fee up to £52million.

 

Ferdinand has now leapt to Madueke’s defence after news of Arsenal’s move for the forward has been met with controversy among some sections of the Gunners’ fanbase.

 

Alexander Isak hope

 

Arsenal may have just been given fresh hope in their chances of signing Alexander Isak.

 

The Gunners have been linked with a move for Isak in the past, but have now turned their attention towards Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres instead.

 

Now it seems that a potential deal by Newcastle could give Arsenal fresh hope that Isak could go on to leave St James’ Park.

 

Alexander Isak.

 

Rodrygo transfer battle

 

Real Madrid star Rodrygo continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.

 

Reports from Spain, though, have claimed that the Gunners will face competition from Chelsea for the Brazilian’s signature.

 

Rodrygo has struggled for regular minutes at Madrid under former manager Carlo Ancelotti and new boss Xabi Alonso over the last 12 months, which has only fuelled speculation that he could be set for a move this summer.

Rodrygo

 

Viktor Gyokeres transfer latest

 

Viktor Gyokeres is continuing to be linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.

 

The Gunners have been heavily linked with signing Gyokeres as they look to strengthen their centre forward options ahead of the new season.

 

Arsenal have been tipped to sign a striker for many months now, with the rumours dating back to before the end of the 2023/24 season. Now it seems that Gyokeres is the centre forward identified by the Gunners as they player they want to bring to the Emirates Stadium.

 

Here, football.london takes a look at what has been said and reported about Gyokeres’ future amid interest from Arsenal.

 

Arsenal are about to make a huge Viktor Gyokeres transfer decision

 

Viktor Gyokeres future

 

Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres is still the name that everyone connected with Arsenal is talking about.

 

The Sweden international is a target for the Gunners, but it remains to be seen if a deal can be agreed between the two clubs.

 

Will today offer any further updates on the transfer saga of the summer for Arsenal? Only time will tell…

 

Eberechi Eze explanation

 

Eberechi Eze is continuing to be linked with a move to Arsenal, and Saturday saw those rumours intensify once again.

 

Eze was not part of Crystal Palace’s new kit launch on Saturday, which has only fuelled speculation of a potential exit.

 

The England international was also not part of the Palace squad for their pre-season friendly against Millwall.

 

Palace have since explained the reason for Eze’s absence on Saturday.

 

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