Arsenal have had a relatively quiet month in June and are expected to be more active in the transfer market as July begins. Here’s a review of the Gunners’ transfer window activities so far.
Key Positions Arsenal are looking
The Gunners are reported to be looking for a top class forward, a central midfielder and a left back. To sign a left back, outgoings will be required as the North London side currently has four left backs in Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kieran Tierney, Nuno Tavares and Jakub Kiwior.
Confirmed Arrivals
None
Confirmed Departures
Cedric Soares – Contract Expired
Mohamed Elneny – Contract Expired
Arthur Okonkwo – Contract Expired
Rumoured Arrivals
Victor Osimhen – 26 year old striker contracted with Napoli. Will likely cost upwards of £70 million.
Justin Bijlow – 26 year old goalkeeper playing for Feyenoord. Will be available for around £20 million.
Victor Gyokeres – 26 year old striker who plays for Sporting Clube de Portugal. Will be an expensive buy, costing around £85 million.
Joshua Kimmich – 29 year old midfielder under contract with Bayern Munich. With just a year left on his contract, should be available for around £30 million.
Martin Zubimendi – 25 year old midfielder playing for Real Sociedad. Rumoured to have a £50 release clause in his contract.
Joshua Zirkzee – 23 year old forward for Bologne. Will cost around £35 million.
Jorrel Hato – 18 year old defender for Ajax. Will be an expensive buy costing more than £75 million.
Semih Kılıçsoy – 18 year old forward contracted with Besiktas. Valued around £20 million.
Joao Neves – 19 year old midfielder playing for Benfica. Will be a costly buy as he’s valued around £70 million,
Rumoured Departures
Albert Sambi Lokonga – No links as of now but he’s valued around £15 million.
Aaron Ramsdale – Linked with Newcastle and Chelsea. The Gunners will ask for £30 million.
Kieran Tierney – Linked with Celtic and will bring in roughly £10 million if he ends up leaving
Reiss Nelson – Linked with a host of Premier League clubs like Crystal Palace, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham United. Arsenal will demand a fee of around £35 million
Thomas Partey – Linked with Saudi Pro League clubs. He’s valued around £25 million
Emile Smith Rowe – Linked with Fulham, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace. Arsenal want £30 million for their academy graduate.
