🚨 JUST IN from: @FabrizioRomano:
There have been some “TOP” clubs calling Arsenal for the availability of Viktor Gyökeres. 🇸🇪
Arsenal are not opening the doors to an exit. 🤝
If something “big” comes into the table, “we will see later this summer.”
🚨 @SamiMokbel_BBC:
Arsenal have held exploratory talks for both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães.
As things stand, it is understood Arsenal only want one leading central midfielder, and Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi are other options being considered.
As far as I am aware this is what has been going on. Arsenal were interested in Fernandes / Tonali / Pablo Barrios (exclusive). When Tonali was offered to us at the end of January, it peaked everyone's interest at the club. Berta kept in contact as did City. It became clear the deal was not feasible due to Newcastle wanting £85m or even more. To further add, the agent fees are incroyable. Barrios was not available for several reasons. Fernandes is heavily involved with Jorge Mendes and it became quickly apparent that there would be a bidding war at a minimum of £85m. It has now even been stated, 'whoever pays the most can have him'.
Berta then made contact multiple times to explore the situation of Alex Scott, the interest is real and there was a feeling a potential bargain could be secured around £65m. Bournemouth began to panic while Alex Scott was out in the USA with the England pre camp and want to rush to secure a renewal for Scott with a possible release clause. Their stance currently is he is not for sale at any price.
Is it becoming apparent we have approximated budget for the midfielder? (Investing in other areas)
As for Bruno G let me clarify… Berta made contact with his camp via Kia. A loose offer below £60m was floated to Newcastle via these middle men to understand their appetite for any deal. Newcastle say he is not for sale. Kia being involved is something you must keep an eye on for reasons every Arsenal fan should be aware of. When an offer is serious, it is officially submitted to the club hence me saying Newcastle have had no contact yet from Arsenal as of 9am. Newcastle will not lose both of their midfielders, so maybe Berta tried a cheeky offer before the Tonali deal has gone through. Until a serious offer is presented or our budget changes, we wait.
Arsenal have contacted the likes of Bouaddi / Kone and others I don’t want to discuss yet but no one else is providing these step by step updates and its incredibly exhausting. Personally think Bouaddi or Bruno would be incredible.
Kia Joorabchian is heavily involved in all the noise you hear about Bruno G.
Newcastle are yet to receive any contact from Arsenal.
If the player pushes and we make a serious offer, I will update. Until then just chill out.
🚨 Arsenal made verbal offer to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. #AFC proposal through intermediaries below £60m - rejected + #NUFC insist sale of 28yo #Brazil int’l midfielder will not be entertained. W/ @gunnerblog@ChrisDHWaugh@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/EAsKXjwYCW
🚨🇧🇷 Arsenal made formal approach in last 24h for Bruno Guimarães.
Plan to try open talks for £55m was immediately rejected by Newcastle.
#NUFC want to keep Bruno and told Arsenal they won’t sell for that fee.
🎥 https://t.co/gYgZwHcNf5
🚨 BREAKING from @FabrizioRomano:
Arsenal have made an official approach to Newcastle for Bruno Guimarães. 🇧🇷
Arsenal’s intention was to pay £55m, but Newcastle will NOT part ways with the player for that amount.
It remains to be seen if Arsenal will come back to the table.
🚨 BREAKING from @CraigHope_DM:
Newcastle are braced for an Arsenal approach for Bruno Guimarães. 🇧🇷
UK reps for Brazilian have held talks with Premier League champions. 🤩
🚨 EXC: Newcastle braced for Arsenal approach for Bruno Guimaraes
🗣️ UK reps for Brazilian have held talks with Premier League champions
⬇️ Full story w/ @TomCollomosse
https://t.co/AsPVUR7Xq6
🚨 EXCL: Leeds United reach agreement to sign Harry Wilson as free agent. 29yo winger targeted by many clubs amid expiring #FFC contract but #LUFC win race - Wales int’l to do medical in due course & join on long-term deal with higher salary @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/rlHULWbebl
Didier Deschamps a perdu sa maman annonce la FFF. Très triste nouvelle pour le coach de l’équipe de France. Il quitte les Etats-Unis pour être au plus près de ses proches et assister aux obsèques.
Il ne pourra pas être présent sur le banc vendredi pour le dernier match du groupe contre le Norvège.
En accord avec Philippe Diallo, le Président de la Federation Français de Football, Didier Deschamps a confié la responsabilité à son adjoint, Guy Stéphan, de diriger le groupe d’ici à son retour.
Tout le groupe France est touché. Pensées pour lui, pour sa famille 🖤
🚨 Arsenal now in club-to-club contact with Leicester City over deal for Jeremy Monga. No agreement yet but direct talks; all sides handling respectfully due to 16yo age. Many keen but only wanted #AFC - plan to pay fair fee & avoid tribunal @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/3pFGFpmqlL
🚨EXCL : Arsenal will officially open talks with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers in the coming weeks. There is a real willingness from the English Champions to get a deal done at a reasonable price. Fee will be the key. Personal terms are no issue at all.