flag
back Back
Arsenal news: 'Contact made' over £80m transfer as bids submitted by 'confident' chief

Arsenal may have missed out on one major target but Mikel Arteta is determined to land another as the summer transfer window heats up and speculation intensifies

Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta has hinted at more signings

Mikel Arteta is looking to enhance his Arsenal squad to launch a stern defence of their Premier League title.

Despite missing out on one of his main transfer targets in the form of Morgan Rogers, who made a surprise £117m move from Aston Villa to Chelsea and then an eyebrow-raising comment about having joined "the biggest club in London", the Gunners boss is not deterred in his goal to build from a position of strength.

A key part of that strategy is securing more options in central midfield and on the left wing. Greek winger Christos Tzolis from Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge has been identified as a £34m replacement for Leandro Trossard, who departed for Besiktas last week. But there are more signings to come for the Premier League champions. Here's all the latest news from the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta during Arsenal training
Mikel Arteta is braced for more Arsenal arrivals

Contact made over Guimaraes

Newcastle United have approached Arsenal to assess their interest in Bruno Guimaraes, according to Sky Sports.

The Magpies have reportedly made this move after receiving no direct communication from the Gunners themselves about the Brazil midfielder.

It seems discussions have thus far been conducted via intermediaries, reports the Mirror. With ambiguity surrounding the situation, Newcastle are understood to fear their skipper has become unsettled by the ongoing speculation.

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with a move to Arsenal
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with a move to Arsenal

Eddie Howe's team have already seen Sandro Tonali depart this summer in a move to Tottenham and could ill afford another midfielder exiting.

However, at 28 the star has reached a stage in his career where if he wants to win major trophies, he likely has to make his move now.

It's said Newcastle will only consider selling him for upwards of £80m.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are believed to be eyeing Bournemouth's 22-year-old English star Alex Scott as a potential midfield replacement.

Vieira bid lands

Fabio Vieira of Hamburger SV celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln at Volksparkstadion on March 14, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.
Fabio Vieira has impressed in Germany

Arsenal have welcomed Fabio Vieira back for pre-season training despite a bid for the playmaker from Hamburg.

As per football.london, the Gunners remain unmoved by the German club's overtures for a player who shone while on loan last season.

Hamburg decided against activating a £17m clause for a permanent transfer. While board member Eric Huwer told Kicker that the club remains interested, Arsenal may be holding out for offers from other interested parties.

"We've kind of fallen in love with Fabio," Huwer admitted. "We're fighting for him every day and have also submitted figures to Arsenal. They're not even budging yet.

"We're confident we can make Fabio a competitive offer within our means, without taking on any debt."

You may like

Arsenal handed huge £68m opening as 23-year-old’s camp makes surprise move

vitalfootball.co.uk 1 day ago

Arsenal choose Vinicius Junior alternative and he’ll cost well in excess of €100m

football365.com 11 hours ago

Another massive Arsenal transfer collapses as rejection list rises to five

football365.com 16 hours ago

Arsenal star was wanted by Real Madrid – I followed him on holiday every year to block move

football.london 22 hours ago

Arsenal news: £116m 'active movements' update as Mikel Arteta beats rivals to transfer

The Daily Star 2 weeks ago

Arsenal have been given three transfer green lights for targets worth £193million

football.london 20 hours ago

Arsenal news: Julian Alvarez transfer update clear as £85m signing back on the cards

The Daily Star 18 hours ago

‘We won together’ - Bruno Guimaraes WAG reacts after £75m Newcastle United x Arsenal transfer

newcastleworld.com 15 hours ago

Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli ‘lined up for shock transfer to European giant after entering fin...

The Sun 3 hours ago

Liverpool agree deal for £47m star as Man Utd confirm transfer and Arsenal revive £85m interest

Wales Online 15 hours ago