Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Victor Osimhen twist, Kingsley Coman truth, Aaron Ramsdale exit
The Gunners could be one of the teams to follow with plenty of business still expected. After Mikel Merino was announced as the second major addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad, it’s all hands to the pump.
Eddie Nketiah will make his move to Crystal Palace permanent at some stage before Friday’s 11pm cut-off, whilst Aaron Ramsdale’s exit to Southampton moved a step closer on Wednesday. There is also Champions League draw action this morning to be right over as well.
On the incoming front and Arsenal are still after a new forward (or maybe two) if the right options emerge. A striker could yet be on the cards – say, Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, Ivan Toney, or the like – with a backup winger for Bukayo Saka also being a possibility.
There isn’t set to be the firesale going the other way though with Thomas Partey’s future not becoming a big talking point. Gabriel Jesus will be staying, as will Jakub Kiwior.
Ramsdale finances
Fabrizio Romano has broken down just how much Arsenal will be getting for the player.
He says that there will be an initial £18million fee, that goes up another £1million if Southampton remain in the top flight.
The final £6million all come in the form of performance-related bonuses.
Rasmdale is having his medical today!
Gyokeres stance
A move for Viktor Gyokeres is deemed ‘financially unfeasible’ for Arsenal.
That’s according to Ben Jacobs. He says that although the 26-year-old has been identified, a deal hasn’t come to fruition due to his release clause.
Nobody has signalled their intention to pay the £84million and Arsenal haven’t gone that far either.
Imminent transfer
Well this is big.
The Evening Standard say that Arsenal’s bid to sign Joan Garcia is imminent as they try to sort out the goalkeeping situation.
It really is needed, too, with no senior backup (let alone third choice) for David Raya once Ramsdale leaves.
It’s Garcia at the forefront here but another name might be needed in order to add security.
Liverpool in for Coman
The Reds are said to be interested in reported Arsenal target Kingsley Coman.
Al-Hilal are also keen to sign the winger but his desire is to play inthe Premier League.
It is claimed that £42million will be enough to convince Bayern Munich to split with their man.
Arsenal and City are also in the mix but have doubts over his injury record. Liverpool themselves are more set on Chiesa.
