🔴 Confirmed & Imminent Deals Christian Nørgaard – The Brentford captain is on the verge of signing for Arsenal, with reports suggesting the fee is around £10–13 million plus add-ons.

🔴 Confirmed & Imminent Deals

 

Christian Nørgaard – The Brentford captain is on the verge of signing for Arsenal, with reports suggesting the fee is around £10–13 million plus add-ons.

He’ll likely take over the defensive midfield position ahead of Thomas Partey and Jorginho’s departures .

 

Martin Zubimendi – The Spanish midfielder from Real Sociedad recently arrived in London and is set to join for a fee above his £50 million release clause. He’s expected to slot into the No. 6 role alongside Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard .

 

Kepa Arrizabalaga – Arsenal have activated his £5 million release clause from Chelsea. He’ll serve as David Raya’s backup goalkeeper, though a competition for starts is expected .

 

 

 

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🎯 Targets in Progress & Rival Interest

 

Viktor Gyökeres – Sporting Lisbon’s Swedish striker (54 goals last season) is Arsenal’s top striker target. He’s reportedly expressed a desire to join the Gunners, but Liverpool (and United) have now jumped into the race, threatening to hijack the move .

 

Benjamin Sesko – The RB Leipzig forward remains a high-priority target, although discussions have reportedly stalled over wage demands .

 

Bradley Barcola – Arsenal have entered the hunt for the PSG winger, valued around £100 million. Their interest may be conditional on selling Gabriel Martinelli .

 

 

 

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🔄 Departures & Strategic Shifts

 

Thomas Partey – His contract is ending and he’s set to leave on a free, with Barcelona and Saudi clubs reportedly showing interest .

 

Jorginho – Confirmed to be leaving Arsenal after the season, recently securing a move to Flamengo .

 

 

 

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🔍 What This Means for Arsenal vs. Liverpool

 

Midfield upgrade – Nørgaard and Zubimendi add depth and defensive stability, shoring up potential weaknesses for the title run.

 

Goal threat – Addressing the striker position remains crucial. Gyökeres or Sesko would bring the “killer instinct” Arsenal lacked last season .

 

Backup goalkeeper sorted – Kepa’s arrival ensures cover, keeping competition healthy for the number one spot.

 

Transfer rivalry intensifies – With Liverpool now chasing Gyökeres and Barcola, Arsenal face increased pressure to close these deals swiftly.

 

 

 

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🧠 Bottom Line

 

Arsenal have made smart early moves by reinforcing their spine (midfield and shot-stopper), but the success of their summer—and their title ambitions—hinges on securing a top-class centre‑forward. The Gyökeres–Sesko duel will shape the Reds’ attack, and how they respond to Liverpool’s intere

st could define this transfer window.

 

 

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