Arsenal continue to be connected to a number of players, despite the departure of football boss Raul Sanllehi, with a handful of long-term goals remaining on the club’s radar.
The Gunners have already sent out a number of players on the team on loan, but have yet to make senior signings, barring the decision to turn Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari’s loans into permanent moves and Willian’s arrival on a free.
Here’s the latest news from across Europe as manager Mikel Arteta tries to get the additions he needs to build a squad that can improve on last season’s disappointing league finale, including updates on some familiar names.
(Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Arsenal remain favorites for Gabriel as the suitors drop out
Arsenal will clash with Napoli for the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes after Manchester United and Everton have abandoned the race, France reportedly.
La Voix du Nord (via Sport Witness) reiterated that the London club remains a favorite for the defender, returning from a successful season at Lille.
The publication claims that all four named clubs have met Lille’s demands for the player, who is expected to recoup a € 30m stake in the region, but Arsenal and Napoli are reportedly ready to offer higher wages.
It has already been a busy summer for Lille, which has brought players like Jonathan David and Angel Gomes, also selling Victor Osimhen to Napoli.
(Image: Getty Images)
Lacazette is part of a small squad while Juventus is looking for a new striker
Juventus are believed to be looking for a younger addition to their attacking force and Alexandre Lacazette is one of the names mentioned.
According to Sky in Italy, the Frenchman is part of a shortlist that also includes Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Raul Jimenez, while the Italian club joins a frontline currently leading 30-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain.
The bianconeri are also considering the possibility of bringing Alvaro Morata back to Turin from Atletico Madrid, while Serie A strikers Arek Milik and Duvan Zapata have also been mentioned.
While there are no hints that Ronaldo will leave, the same cannot be said of Higuain. The Argentine frontman has only one year left on his current contract and scored just eight league goals last season after returning from a loan at Chelsea.
The top scorers bring the teenage midfielder from the league
Arsenal continued their Academy recruiting campaign with the signing of Tim Akinola, a teenage midfielder most recently on the Huddersfield Town books.
According to The Athletic, the youngster was signed without a trial after Arsenal were impressed with video footage.
Akinola joined Huddersfield academy in the summer of 2019, with Terrier academy manager Leigh Bromby praising his “work ethic and aptitude for regaining the ball in the middle of midfield” upon the youngster’s arrival. from Lincoln City.
While the 19-year-old left Huddersfield without playing a senior match, he will go straight to Arsenal academy alongside fellow summer recruit George Lewis.
Norwegian winger Lewis, who impressed in practice, arrived from Fram Larvik in the third tier of his country.
Both moves were led by Arsenal talent identification department head Lee Herron and academy manager Pet Mertesacker, Athletic reports.
.
