🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL: Arsenal and Bologna have reached an agreement for Riccardo Calafiori, after breakthrough revealed earlier!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 20, 2024
Understand fee is €40m plus €5m add-ons and sell-on clause.
Final step needed: Basel and Bologna to agree 50% sell-on payment terms, then… here we go! 🏁 pic.twitter.com/ueCZ3XOu5f
🚨 @charles_watts: “In an ideal world, Mikel Arteta would keep Emile Smith Rowe. This time last year, he made it clear that he would not be sold & I think his stance would be the same this time around if it was just down to a footballing decision.”
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) July 23, 2024
“Smith Rowe has a strong… pic.twitter.com/xrhTPWCeJw
Marseille in talks with Arsenal over Eddie Nketiah, who they are looking to take on loan. Key aspect of negotiations will be whether it includes buy option or obligation.
— James Benge (@jamesbenge) July 23, 2024
However the Ligue 1 side are expecting late interest from rivals for Nketiah, long linked to London clubs.
🚨 Arsenal have sent their proposal to Mikel Merino & are now preparing an offer to Real Sociedad for the player. Although Merino is ‘getting closer & closer’ to Arsenal, the agreement between the two clubs is still missing. [@mundodeportivo] #afc pic.twitter.com/cIWPoZKuX8
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) July 23, 2024
Chelsea going after him now too? Shocked I tell you, shockedchjoak said:🚨 Arsenal have sent their proposal to Mikel Merino & are now preparing an offer to Real Sociedad for the player. Although Merino is ‘getting closer & closer’ to Arsenal, the agreement between the two clubs is still missing. [@mundodeportivo] #afc pic.twitter.com/cIWPoZKuX8
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) July 23, 2024
For Sociedad, he is L8. I think he could possibly be an Arteta 6 but I'm not 100% sure. Worst case he is a 30m euro squaddie that can allow Rice to get some occasional rest or slide down to 6.Ghost of Andrew Eaton said:
Is he a six or an eight?
could they, possibleGhost of Andrew Eaton said:
Is there a chance Tomi, Blanco, or Timber could slide into the 6?
🚨 All agreements now in place for Riccardo Calafiori to join Arsenal from Bologna. 22yo defender still needs to do medical + sign but deal essentially done. If everything goes to plan, aim is for Italy int’l to link up with #AFC on USA tour @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/imqFkwcOXC
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 24, 2024
🚨🔴⚪️ Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal, here we go! Bologna and Arsenal have started to exchange documents right now.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2024
All sorted also between Bologna and Basel.
Calafiori will sign five year deal (no option) for €4m/season net.
Medical in the US, deal done and story confirmed. pic.twitter.com/mmvdpOAyWd
For a big fat transfer fee I would love to see it.chjoak said:
And supposedly a Saudi team is making a push for Jesus. Part of me wants to see him stay. Part of me would welcome a strong offer. If Jesus & Eddie go we absolutely HAVE to bring in a #9.
Arsenal move for Fabian Ruiz.
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) July 25, 2024
• Understand that PSG are open to selling Spain midfielder. https://t.co/YX1CWbUabyhttps://t.co/5aeevYNZ5Z pic.twitter.com/Q6teh1ulQ7
🔴⚪️ Arsenal have still not presented any official bid for Mikel Merino as their focus was on sealing Calafiori deal.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 25, 2024
Formal contacts for new midfielder will start in the next days with Merino in the list, approaches took place on player side.
More to follow. pic.twitter.com/NcwqgFE5h1
🚨 BREAKING from @Teamnewsandtix:
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) July 25, 2024
Arsenal are closing in on deal for Mikel Merino! 🇪🇸
More details on his Patreon: https://t.co/PVSFY5ZC7h pic.twitter.com/VURrSPIxj6
🚨🇳🇱 RB Leipzig remain clear favorites to sign Xavi Simons, as revealed.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2024
There’s still some work to do in order to seal the agreement but club CEO Mintzlaff is on it.
🔴↪️ Bayern are still trying until the end, not giving up on Xavi while they wait for Désiré Doué decision. pic.twitter.com/b18N7HS18Y
OneBlitzer said:
Goal! Martinelli!
Justin Bieber 🤝 The Arsenal pic.twitter.com/3jA961Z0Af
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 28, 2024
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING from @skysports_sheth:
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) July 29, 2024
Arsenal and Fulham have reached a £34m deal for Emile Smith-Rowe. 🏴
It’s a £27m + £7m in add-ons package. Medical planned for this week. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/uiQldTynaK