Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Madueke set for medical, Gyokeres FORCING Sporting exit, Gunners ‘confident’ of Nwaneri deal

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• He’s Non the wayChelsea winger Noni Madueke will be flying back to the UK today as he closes in on a move to Arsenal, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

  The Blues have given the England international permission to leave their Club World Cup camp in the United States and undertake a medical before completing his move to join the Gunners.

  Full agreement has been reached between Arsenal and Chelsea on a £52 million deal, and the 23-year-old is signing a 5-year deal with the North London club.

  Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his attacking ranks ahead of next season, and he believes the versatile Madueke is perfect for his squad.

• Gyokeres’ strike continuesSporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres is set to stay away from training with the Portuguese champions amid his bid to join Arsenal.

  According to The Athletic, Gyokeres still does not intend to report back for pre-season with Sporting.

  The striker was given an extended break by the Lisbon giants and was due to return to action on Friday.

  However, the Sweden international told Sporting president Frederico Varandas he will not play for them again. 

• Arsenal keen on Trossard saleArsenal are open to selling Leandro Trossard during the summer transfer window.

  That is according to The Times, who claim the Gunners are willing to let Trossard go to Fenerbahce after he provisionally agreed personal terms with Jose Mourinho’s side.

  The same source claims the Gunners will demand around £20million for the 30-year-old, who agreed a three-year deal with Fener.

  The Belgium international’s proposed exit comes as the North Londoners close in on a deal to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea.

• More on TrossardArsenal ace Leandro Trossard has sensationally agreed to a shock move to Fenerbahce.

  SunSport understands Trossard is keen to move to Turkey, where he’ll team up with Fener manager Jose Mourinho.

  Reports in Turkey claim Mourinho held talks with the winger and sold his vision to him.

  The Portuguese tactician has reportedly pulled off the swoop in a bid to strengthen his team as he looks to challenge Galatasaray for the Super Lig title.

  

• Chelsea face same Salah mistakeMohamed Salah’s dismissal from Chelsea and Jose Mourinho has been a dark shadow looming over the club for almost a decade now.

  Ever since his departure from Stamford Bridge in 2016, Salah, 33, has fired Liverpool to two Premier League titles as well as Champions League glory – picking up numerous individual awards in the process.

  Meanwhile, the Blues’ fans have watched the likes of Willian, Juan Cuadrado and Hakim Ziyech take up the Egypt international’s role at Stamford Bridge with mixed results.

  Thankfully at least, Chelsea learnt from their mistakes and haven’t been truly bitten in the same manner for a while now.

  However, that might be about to change by selling what seems to be the most obvious Salah replica the club have had in years.

  Noni Madueke moving to Arsenal has split the Chelsea fanbase down the middle.

• Trossard agrees Fenerbahce moveArsenal ace Leandro Trossard is keen to move to Fenerbahce this summer.

  According to The Times, the Gunners are willing to let Trossard leave after agreeing personal terms with Fener.

  The Turkish giants have offered the winger a three-year deal but have not agreed a transfer fee with the North Londoners.

  Arsenal are likely to want about £20million for the Belgium international.

• Norgaard deal detailsChristian Norgaard has finally joined Arsenal from Brentford in a deal worth up to £15million.

  The Gunners will pay the Bees an initial £10m, plus £5m in add-ons.

  The midfielder has signed a two-year deal with the option of a third.

  The Denmark international becomes the North Londoners’ third signing of the summer after Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi.

• Madueke joining ArsenalArsenal are set to sign Chelsea ace Noni Madueke.

  According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Madueke will move to the Blues’ rivals following a deal worth in excess of £50million with add-ons included

  The winger already agreed a five-year deal with the North Londoners a few days ago.

  The England international is set to become the latest Chelsea player to move to Arsenal in the last few years after Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Jorginho.

  

• That’s madMohamed Salah’s dismissal from Chelsea and Jose Mourinho has been a dark shadow looming over the club for almost a decade now.

  Ever since his departure from Stamford Bridge in 2016, Salah, 33, has fired Liverpool to two Premier League titles as well as Champions League glory – picking up numerous individual awards in the process.

  Meanwhile, the Blues’ fans have watched the likes of Willian, Juan Cuadrado and Hakim Ziyech take up the Egypt international’s role at Stamford Bridge with mixed results.

  Thankfully at least, Chelsea learnt from their mistakes and haven’t been truly bitten in the same manner for a while now.

  However, that might be about to change by selling what seems to be the most obvious Salah replica the club have had in years.

  Noni Madueke moving to Arsenal has split the Chelsea fanbase down the middle.

• Keown on GyokeresArsenal legend Martin Keown has given his seal of approval on the Gunners’ pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres.

  There’s not a lot wrong with the squad but they needed to add in certain specific positions.

  You know that a centre-forward, they’ve been crying out for a centre-forward due to the injuries they’ve had.

  This guy [Gyokeres] is rock solid. You can play the ball into him, he holds it up well, he has pace, power.

  I think he’s quite emphatic in front of goal and I think he is just what Arsenal need. He just needs now to do his talking on the pitch.

  Martin KeowntalkSPORT

• Pre-season fixturesHere’s a look at Arsenal’s full pre-season schedule as they gear up for another title charge.

  • July 23 – AC Milan @ National Stadium, Singapore
  • July 27 – Newcastle United @ National Stadium, Singapore
  • July 31 – Tottenham Hotspur @ Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong
  • August 6 – Villarreal @ Emirates Stadium, London
  • August 9 – Athletic Club @ Emirates Stadium, London
• Mosquera updateArsenal’s pursuit of Valencia ace Cristhian Mosquera appears to have slowed in recent days.

  According to Las Provincias, that’s because the Spanish giants are unwilling to drop below their £20million valuation of the centre-back.

  Arsenal are said to have turned Mosquera’s head, with the 21-year-old already reportedly turning down an extension in Spain.

  But the Gunners will have to cough up or walk away if they want their man.

  

• Arsenal fixture changesArsenal have been handed three fixture changes already after the Premier League announced the TV choices for the first few weeks of the upcoming campaign.

  The Gunners’ clashes with Manchester United, Leeds and Liverpool have all been moved.

  Here’s when those three games will now be played…

  • Sunday, August 17 – Manchester United (A), 4.30pm | Sky Sports
  • Saturday, August 23 – Leeds United (H), 5:30pm | Sky Sports
  • Sunday, August 31 – Liverpool (A), 4.30pm | Sky Sports
• Ethan Nwaneri future updateEthan Nwaneri is likely to stay at Arsenal, according to transfer insider David Ornstein.

  There’s a similar situation, of course, with Ethan Nwaneri, an amazing talent, academy product, who we understand wants to stay at Arsenal.

  That doesn’t always mean it’s a foregone conclusion because you’ve got to get the deal right, his terms expire next summer.

  David Ornstein

• Fabio Vieira interestParma have been linked with a move for Arsenal ace Fabio Vieira this summer.

  According to The Mirror, the Italian outfit have made an enquiry for Vieira.

  The Serie A side are now managed by the Gunners’ manager Mikel Arteta’s former assistant coach Carlos Cuesta.

  The midfielder spent last season on loan at Porto and isn’t guaranteed a starting place this coming term after the signings of Martín Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard.

  

• Al-Hilal target SeskoAl-Hilal could tempt RB Leipzig with a sensational offer for Benjamin Sesko.

  That is after failing to convince Napoli star Victor Osimhen to join the Saudi Pro League.

  The Saudi giants are in the market for a striker this summer and have already been turned down twice by Osimhen, who now looks set to rejoin Galatasaray.

  Sesko has been previously linked with Arsenal, who are now closing in on Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.

• Arsenal’s transfer targetsTransfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arsenal are looking to sign Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and two wingers.

  The market can always change, so it can be possible or not.

  It always depends on many factors.

  Talks are ongoing for several players now.

  Fabrizio Romano

• Surprise Gyokeres transfer competitionArsenal could face competition for Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres from a surprise suitor during the summer transfer window.

  According to Record, Fenerbahce could sweep in for Gyokeres if the Gunners fail to land him.

  Fener will have the benefit of an extended transfer window compared to many other European leagues.

  The Turkish giants could pull the same manoeuvre rivals Galatasaray did a year ago with Napoli star Victor Osimhen, who found a way out late in the transfer market.

• Rodrygo transfer boostArsenal have received a major boost in their bid to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo.

  According to Marca, Real are “looking for a new destination” for the versatile forward.

  The same source claims it is becoming more likely that the Brazil international will be leaving Madrid this summer.

  And the Gunners continue to monitor the 24-year-old this summer.

  

• Gyokeres’ ‘Plan B’Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres will consider a worst-case-scenario loan move should his dream Arsenal switch fall through.

  SunSport understand Gyokeres has been encouraged by recent negotiations despite Sporting sticking to their £68.9million evaluation.

  The Gunners remain locked in talks with the Portuguese champions, with SunSport revealing the North Londoners are currently £4.3m away from the asking price of £60.3m up front and £8.6m in add-ons following face-to-face meetings in Lisbon.

  Personal terms are already in place on a five-year contract, with the add-ons in the deal relating to goal and trophy bonuses.

  The Sweden international, alongside agent Hasan Cetinkaya, is quietly confident he will be an Arsenal player in the coming weeks, with manager Mikel Arteta keen to include him on their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong from July 19 to August 2.

  But SunSport understand the 27-year-old has a “Plan B” should he not make the Emirates switch – waiting until the end of the summer window and going out on loan to a European club.

• Eberechi Eze EXCLUSIVEArsenal are open to including a player in their offer for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

  SunSport exclusively reported that Arsenal chief Andrea Berta had held talks with the player’s representative as they look to beat Tottenham to his signature.

  Eze, who turned 27 last week, is open to the move and has been training to stay fit in anticipation, but Palace are determined to extract the full £68million from his release clause.

  While the player being considered as a makeweight in the deal is not known, SunSport understand he is an emerging star who’s played a handful of games for the first team.

• Noni Madueke EXCLUSIVEIn one of the most important transfer windows in Mikel Arteta’s tenure, the pursuit of Chelsea’s £55million-rated Noni Madueke has divided the Arsenal fanbase.

  So much so that since the news of the Gunners’ formal approach, over 1,000 Arsenal supporters so far have signed a petition urging the club not to sign him.

  But the numbers show that there is method behind the supposed madness, with Arteta targeting a player who may well give his squad something they have been missing during three successive second-place Prem finishes.

  As well as a world class No.9 – with Viktor Gyokeres’ arrival in the works – the Gunners have been in desperate need of competition in the wide areas alongside the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.

  It is why Raheem Sterling was brought in on a last-ditch Deadline Day loan last summer, and highlighted further during Saka’s three month absence last term following hamstring surgery.

  Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo have been monitored during this window, only for negotiations to break down over the past few weeks, while Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze – with a £68m release clause – and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman remain ongoing targets.

  So, it begs the question: Why does Arteta want him?

  The answer appears to lie in the England international’s bravery on the ball from wide positions, something Arsenal struggled with last year, especially on the left through Martinelli and Trossard.

  Having netted 91 Prem goals in 2023/24, they scored 22 fewer last term.

• Arsenal’s new ‘duel monster’In Christian Norgaard, Arsenal have landed themselves yet another “duel monster”.

  The Brentford midfielder, 31, has completed his summer switch to the Gunners for £15million, including add-ons, on a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.

  Among other areas, the midfield is one that boss Mikel Arteta was desperate to bolster following the free-agent departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho.

  Arteta has done just that – complimenting the £51m signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad with the arrival of experienced anchor Norgaard from the Bees.

  Not only does Norgaard provide guaranteed Prem quality, the 6ft1 Dane also adds height, power and aerial supremacy to a squad of physical giants who have dominated set-pieces in the top flight over the past few seasons.

  When Arteta signed 6ft2 Mikel Merino from Sociedad last summer for £31.6m, the Spaniard came with the reputation of a “duel monster” – winning more duels than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues.

  In his first game in charge in December 2019, more than half of Arteta’s starting XI were under six feet tall. 

  Now, with Norgaard, they could boast an XI with NINE players who are six feet or taller.

  

• Noni Madueke latestArsenal continue to monitor Chelsea ace Noni Madueke during the summer transfer window.

  SunSport understand the Gunners have begun conversations with their London rivals to discuss a potential fee for Madueke.

  The North Londoners have already agreed personal terms with the winger over a five-year deal.

  Reports elsewhere have suggested Arsenal and the Blues have a gap between their valuations of the England international, with the West Londoners wanting close to £55million for the 23-year-old.

• Viktor Gyokeres blowArsenal have received a major transfer blow in their bid to sign priority target Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon.

  Reports from Portugal state the Gunners’ deal for Gyokeres is on the verge of COLLAPSING!

  Sporting are reportedly not budging on their demands for the striker.

  And it could see the North Londoners miss out on the Sweden international.