ARSENAL are the latest to acquire Riccardo Calafiori, with non-public terms agreed for Bologna’s £27m defender.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are also interested in the young Spaniard Nico Williams, who, like Calafiori, inspired the European Championship.
Elsewhere, the Gunners have noted that a £50,000 offer for Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley was turned down.
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Jeff Reine-Adelaide, a graduate of the Arsenal academy, has “a taste of revenge” after suffering a horror a few weeks ago.
Reine-Adélaïde was released at the end of the season after playing 27 games last season.
The playmaker now arrives at the seventh club of his career after leaving Molenbeek.
The 26-year-old suffered a shock in May and was hospitalized after losing consciousness for 10 minutes when a ball hit him in the head.
But the Frenchman believes he has overcome his physical challenge and is confident that the clubs are compatible and eager to do so.
Last season, the clubs were interested in my scenario even to calm down physically.
I needed a club that would allow me to keep my rhythm and my form. It is very scary from the outside, but the injury had no sequelae or seriousness.
I stayed in the hospital that same night and was released the next day. I didn’t really realize what happened. . . It was strange because I didn’t think it was serious.
I want a club whose sporting mission speaks to me, that corresponds to the football I love.
But the human side will be fundamental. . . My priority is to laugh and be part of a group. I also have a taste for revenge.
“Some have written me off, but apart from the ACL, I’ve never been a very injured player. I’ve been called a fragile player, even though that’s not true.
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Bologna side Riccardo Calafiori.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have agreed to a five-year contract with Calafiori.
The north Londoners are now in negotiations with Bologna, but the centre-back could earn around £43m.
The Italian foreigner is expected to quadruple his source of income earning £3. 8 million a year.
Barcelona are in a position to compete with Arsenal in their bid to sign Spanish and Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams.
Williams has a release clause valued at £50m and Bilbao will let him leave for less.
Liverpool are also interested in the winger, new manager Arne Slot refused to talk about transfers in his first press conference as manager.
The 21-year-old set Euro 2024 on fire with La Furia Roja in Germany.
Arsenal have closed the signing of David Raya from Brentford.
Raya joined the Gunners from the Bees on loan last summer for a £3m payment, replacing Aaron Ramsdale as goalkeeper.
The goalkeeper enjoyed an impressive first season at the Emirates, conceding 24 goals and keeping 16 clean sheets to win the Golden Glove in 32 Premier League appearances.
The Spanish foreigner joins the club on a long-term deal after a £27m takeover option was triggered.
Arsenal would find it difficult to sign two former Southampton youngsters.
According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners are eyeing 15-year-old Harrison Miles and 14-year-old Harley Emsden-James.
England Under-16 captain Miles has left the Saints and is also wanted by Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Tottenham will compete with Arsenal to sign Emsden-James.
Arsenal have agreed to terms with Riccardo Calafiori on a five-year deal with Fabrizio Romano.
They are now in negotiations with Bologna, but the defender could charge around £43m.
The Italian star is expected to quadruple his source of income earning £3. 8 million a year.
William Gallas believes Tottenham could bring Arsenal closer to the Premier League name next season as he made an early prediction.
Gallas told GiveMeSport: “Arsenal will win the Premier League next season.
“They have all the ingredients to be champions after having been so close for the last two years. They made some mistakes, but now they know exactly how smart they want to be to win the trophy. They have wonderful players and possibly want one or two more, but they will be champions next season.
“I also hope Tottenham do better than last season. They want a smart start to the season.
“Unfortunately they dropped problems at the end of last season, which is why they ended up where they ended up, but the manager will know what he wants to replace in his philosophy to take Tottenham to the next level. I expect Tottenham to be very competitive in the Premier League next season. They may not win, but they will be close.
Mikel Arteta has Arsenal’s strategy of movements with the club that has not yet made its first signing.
He said: “I think any of the tactics [players coming in and out of the club]. “There are things we want to improve, without a doubt, and we will try to do so.
“But the market is delicate. We have been very aggressive, we are very determined and we have a clear idea of what we have to do. It will be a matter of finding the right deals at the right time. “
Arsenal may be recruiting new signings for their playing team, but they may also be close to securing some other major deal.
TBR Football Report Arsenal are making progress in talks on a new deal for Mikel Arteta.
Arteta’s current contract is set to expire in 12 months, but the club have remained calm because they have no doubts about his commitment.
However, Arteta would like to secure his long career before the start of the season.
Barcelona are set to sign for Arsenal in their bid to sign Spanish and Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams.
The winger has a release clause of 50 million pounds and Bilbao will let him leave for less.
Liverpool are also interested in Williams, Arne Slot refused to talk about transfers in his first press conference as manager.
Arsenal may still make a move for Victor Osimhen, according to movement expert Dean Jones.
He had been linked to north London before signing a new contract a few months ago.
Jones said of the potential transfer: “I still can’t shake the feeling that Chelsea or Arsenal will update him.
“It’s a vital moment to let yourself go when you have guaranteed goals. Osimhen is that man, but it looks like he’s going to start pre-season at Napoli. “
Arsenal are willing to sign Girona defender Miguel Gutierrez at Fichajes.
The Gunners will compete with Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund for his signing.
The defender has a £30m release clause in his contract, but the former Real Madrid club could sign him for just £5m.
Arsenal striker Mika Biereth will sign for Sturm Graz on a permanent contract, in which the Austrian side will pay a record amount for the club and add a resale clause.
Athletic reports that the two clubs have agreed a sum of £4 million.
Teddy Sheringham has told Gareth Southgate to play Bukayo Saka as the opposite extreme to Switzerland.
He said: “I don’t think Bukayo Saka looked comfortable as a left-back against Slovakia compared to the way he behaved on the wing,” Sheringham said.
“He’s not exactly going to tell Gareth Southgate that he doesn’t need to play there or on the left wing if asked, but that’s not his ideal position.
“This England team was to blame for putting square posts in circular holes in this tournament, as they did with Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield. You can’t just stare at those things and expect to do well in front of the most productive teams.
“Saka hasn’t been firing on all cylinders during the tournament, but he’s still a very smart player and the gap between him and Cole Palmer is very close, who deserves to play on the right side of the attack. “
Man City star Bernardo Silva praised William Saliba ahead of the Euro 2024 clash between Portugal and France.
On the Arsenal defender he said: “Saliba is a rival in the Premier League and he is also a glorious player, who I like a lot,” Silva added.
“I like the way he plays, his concentration, his concentration.
“He is in a position to help the team and it will not be easy to oppose him. “
Vivianne Miedema has praised her very good move to Manchester City as “the most productive option” for her after joining the WSL giants as a free agent.
And the 27-year-old former Arsenal star is hopeful that his years on the pitch are still to come after sealing a three-year move to the Cityzens.
His contract with his new club runs until the summer of 2027.
In an interview for Manchester City’s website, Miedema said: “When I first heard that Manchester City were interested, I thought, ‘oh, this is interesting’.
“It’s one of the clubs I’ve followed to make sure they’re doing well.
“I’ve been following their progress and with those two things in combination and the way they play football in the WSL, in the end it was a pretty straightforward decision for me. “
Mikel Arteta paid tribute to Jurgen Klopp by praising Liverpool’s new manager.
Of Arne Slot he said: “Welcome to the Premier League.
Speaking about Klopp, Arteta said: “Obviously, it’s a bit sad to see Jurgen leave because I think what he’s brought to the league is something unprecedented with his charisma, the way he plays and the moments he’s created in this league. “
Arsenal have seen a £42m offer for Riccardo Calafiori accepted, according to TuttoMercatoWeb.
Bologna had previously rejected offers of less than £40 million.
Chelsea are interested in the Italian defender, who is reportedly open to moving to the Gunners.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed there have been no updates related to his contract, but has played down fears that he will leave next year when his contract expires.
No, there are no updates at this time. What it hasn’t replaced is how satisfied I am, how much I feel valued here and how much I love representing this club.
Things are developed on an herbal basis and our dates are so clever that I don’t expect any problems.
But things have to move in that direction and so it will happen.
It is possible that Arsenal will sell Nuno Tavares to Lazio in the summer transfer window.
According to Football365, the Serie A giants hope to sign Tavares because they want a new full-back.
The left-back’s contract with the Gunners is set to expire next year.
Therefore, the north Londoners will likely get an advantage from the Portuguese ace, as he is part of manager Mikel Arteta’s plans.
Real Madrid are the most sensible of a list of European giants targeting English star Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window.
Barcelona and Juventus are keeping an eye on Guehi, who is worth £50m.
And north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are long-time admirers.
The 23-year-old is expected to be sold this summer, but Crystal Palace need an additional amount on top of the £50m they receive from Bayern Munich for Michael Olise.
The Chelsea academy graduate has just two years left on his contract at Selhurst Park and Palace may be tempted to cash in for fear of terminating it.
Manchester United have been following the defender’s progress, but lately they are interested in Bayern Munich star Matthijs De Ligt.
Arsenal are at the top of the line for Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino.
Merino is in a position to move after Euro 2024 where he competes for Spain.
Reports in the midfielder’s country claim that Barcelona have signed a deal worth £43m.
But Barça struggled to reach the funds, leaving the credit to the Gunners.
Arsenal legend Mesut Ozil has his crazy body transformation in 12 months.
Ozil retired at the age of 34 in March 2023 after a brief stint at Istanbul Basaksehir.
The former attacking midfielder has been a regular at the gym ever since, updating fans on his progress.
The German’s latest post captivated enthusiasts when he raised his head to show off his torn six-pack.
Özil smiled for the camera as he posed in the gym and captioned the post with the following: “1 year of hard work. “
Arsenal have contacted Bologna about a possible deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori.
According to Fabrizio Romano, an expert on movements, the Gunners have made “direct contact” with the Serie A giants after Calafiori presented the “green light” to move to the Emirates.
Lately “there are no problems” with the negotiations on the terms of the centre-back’s contract.
The north Londoners are “ahead”, while Premier League rivals Chelsea have yet to make an offer.
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