Mikel Arteta will be keen to strengthen his squad after surrendering the Premier League title on the final day of the season. Arsenal have already been linked with some big names but, for now, it remains to be seen whether or not Edu will sanction another spending spree.
Last year, the Gunners forked out over £200million on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber – the latter of whom unfortunately missed most of the campaign due to injury, so he’ll be like a new signing. After heavily investing in two midfielders and a defender, perhaps Arteta may look to finally bolster his frontline this summer.
Benjamin Sesko and Joshua Zirkzee have both been linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium, but nothing more at this stage. So, with that being said, football.london have rounded up the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip on Saturday, June 8.
European giants hijack Arsenal bid
Arsenal have been dealt a blow to the hopes of signing Youssouf Fofana this summer. The 25-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium recently as he continues to impress for Monaco in the French top flight.
According to French outlet L’Equipe, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are both interested in signing Fofana. The report states that no official offers or approaches have been made by the two clubs, but they’ll be keeping tabs on him during the Euros this summer.
Fofana was one of six central-midfielders named in the France squad for Euro 2024 by Didier Deschamps. While he’ll be desperate to represent his country, he faces tough competition from N’Golo Kante, Eduardo Camavinga, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaire-Emery and Aurelien Tchouameni for a place in the starting lineup.
Benfica wonderkid to Man City?!
Bernardo Silva urged Joao Neves to join Manchester City this summer. The Benfica wonderkid has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now following his impressive performances in the Portuguese top flight.
“I’d tell him to go to Manchester City,” said Silva said ahead of Portugal’s friendly against Croatia on Saturday. “It’s not easy. He’s a player who, given his success last season, has many clubs wanting him.
“As a Portuguese and a player I like, I’d like to see him alongside me. But I want the best for him. Guardiola? I don’t need to convince him,” the Manchester City star added. “Joao Neves is already convincing because of the way he works and the energy he brings to the game.
“He won’t be a cheap player, it won’t be easy for many clubs to get in on the act. Let him make his decision, let it be what’s best for him. If he keeps up this energy, he has a very good future ahead of him.”
football.london says: “While Joao Neves would be a good signing – in the sense that Arsenal would be beating their rivals to a top prospect – I don’t think he’s ready for a big money move. Personally, I’d like to see him have one more season at Benfica before he explores his options. There’s no need to rush a decision over his future.“
