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Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson’s new deal at the Emirates is reportedly set to be confirmed today.
James Benge claims the Englishman is set to pen a four-year deal to remain in north London.
Nelson had interest from AC Milan and other Premier League clubs but has decided his career lies with Mikel Arteta’s men.
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Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement with Ajax for Jurrien Timber.
Transfer expert David Ornstein reports the Gunners are set to pay an initial £34.2million for the centre-back, with a further £4.3m in realistic add-ons.
Timber will now travel to north London for a medical and was said to have verbally agreed personal terms over a £90,000-per-week contract last week, but that still needs to be formally finalised.
But barring any late setbacks, Timber looks to be joining Mikel Arteta’s side.
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talkSPORT’s Ray Parlour has revealed Man City star Jack Grealish has asked to go out drinking with him and Alan Brazil.
The Arsenal legend said: “Well he has texted me a few times. He just said, ‘Can I come out with you and Alan one day?’
“He said, ‘I’d love to come out with you and Alan’, but I said, ‘I don’t think Pep [Guardiola] would like that’.
“I said, ‘Jack, when you get your day off, 10:15 I’ll meet you over the road at the London Bridge Hotel for a debrief, but you might not go back home for a couple of days!’”
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Arsenal have confirmed that in-demand Ethan Nwaneri has signed a scholarship deal with the club to end uncertainty over future.
Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history last season when he was brought on against Brentford aged just 15 years and 181 days.
Man City and Chelsea have been heavily linked with him in recent months.
But Arsenal have fought off the compeannounced he has signed a new contract alongside 12 other scholars.
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Here’s the latest on all things Declan Rice!
England star Rice is to undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday after the Gunners finally reached an agreement on a fee with West Ham.
The signing of the Hammers captain for £100million plus £5m in add-ons will not only break Arsenal’s own transfer record but also see Rice become the most expensive Englishman in Premier League history.
Arsenal launched their third and final bid last week with an offer which saw champions Manchester City pull out of the race to sign the 24-year-old.
West Ham were not happy with the payment structure of the Arsenal deal but, after further negotiations, it is understood an agreement is in place.
Rice is now free to sort personal terms and will have his medical at the Emirates soon.
Rice, who lifted the Europa Conference League title in what now looks set to be his final West Ham appearance, has been Arsenal’s top target this summer.
He will become Mikel Arteta’s second summer signing, following the addition of Germany forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber also remains a priority for the Gunners, who head to Germany for a pre-season training camp next week.
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Santi Cazorla is being linked with a possible return to Arsenal after ending his spell in Qatar.
The Spaniard left Villarreal in 2020 to link up with former international teammate Xavi at Al Sadd.
He enjoyed a decent record in the Middle East, with 38 goals and 38 assists in 96 games, but is now considering his next move after his contract ended.
Now 38, the creative midfielder has been linked with returning to Villarreal for a FOURTH spell at his boyhood club.
But a move back to Arsenal could be on the cards too, with Cazorla opening up over a possible Gunners return during an interview in January.
“We’ll see,” Cazorla responded. “If I have the possibility to come back, I will be back. I don’t know which position in the club, as a coach or sports director. But of course, I would like to come back in the future.”
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Arsenal chiefs have hailed the arrival of Alessia Russo.
The England striker has joined the Gunners on a free from Manchester United.
Arsenal Head Coach Jonas Eidevall said: “Alessia is one of the best forwards in the world and has significant potential to continue growing and improving.
“She has a proven track record of scoring goals in the WSL and at international level and we believe she will be a quality addition to our forward line, so we’re all delighted to have brought her to the club.”
And Arsenal Head of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley added: “We’re delighted to have signed Alessia and I’m sure our supporters will be excited by this news.
“Alessia is a very talented footballer who fits the profile of player we want to bring to this club. We believe she has a high ceiling for further development and we are confident that we can go to the next level together.”
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Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with RB Leipzig over German midfielder Benjamin Henrichs.
According to Sky Germany, the 26-year-old is being eyed as a replacement for the outgoing Granit Xhaka.
Xhaka is on the verge of leaving the Emirates in a £21million move to Bayer Leverkusen.
And while Declan Rice’s mega-money arrival is close to being done, Arsenal are seemingly keen to bolster their midfield further with Henrichs.
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Declan Rice will undergo his Arsenal medical on Friday ahead of his record transfer from West Ham to Arsenal.
The north London side have agreed to pay the bulk of the £105 fee in instalments across the next 24 months.
England midfielder Rice has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners after rejecting interest from Premier League and European champions Manchester City.
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Arsenal legend Paul Merson has given his thoughts on the signing of Kai Havertz.
Merson said: “Arsenal should be buzzing with Kai Havertz, he makes them a better team.
“The only problem I could see with Havertz is similar to that experienced by Mesut Ozil at Arsenal. If it’s not going well, Havertz doesn’t look too interested.
“That’s just down to the way he plays, it’s just the way certain players are, it’s not that he’s not trying. If you’re having a good game Havertz looks elegant, silky, but if it’s not going well, people will say he’s not running around or trying.
“That’s his only problem, but make no mistake, he improves Arsenal.”
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Arsenal have reportedly now set a price tag for Folarin Balogun.
The Gunners are set to ask for at least £50million for striker Balogun this summer, according to Sky Sports.
After a successful season on loan in France, the USA international is attracting interest from all over Europe and he is keen to move away for regular game time.
But with a high price set, will any team be able to prize him away from the Emirates?
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Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Arsenal would not be able to sign Kylian Mbappe.
Speaking about Mbappe’s future on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: “I don’t think he’s even gettable (for Manchester United) at the price they’re talking about for him.”
When asked about a potential move to Arsenal, he added: “You man (sic) can’t get him either! Arsenal can’t get him either. Don’t even start thinking and dreaming.”
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Arsenal have reportedly identified RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Henrichs as an alternative to Romeo Lavia.
Sky Germany claim that Mikel Arteta is said to be a keen admirer of the ten-cap Germany international amid the growing competition for Southampton’s Lavia.
The report adds that Henrichs’s contract expires next summer and he could provide a cheap option.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admitted he didn’t want to sell Arsenal target Romeo Lavia.
He said: “I am really impressed with what Romeo has done and is doing. We had, and we have, an incredible opinion about him.
“We thought to keep him, but maybe he would not [get] enough minutes like he has in Southampton.”
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Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has held talks with Cardiff over a sensational return to his boyhood club, talkSPORT undertands.
Ramsey is a free agent after being released by French club Nice, who he joined last year.
The 32-year-old Wales captain played for Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final as a teenager and is understood to have rejected offers from Turkey.
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Hello and welcome back to talkSPORT’s Arsenal blog – our top story this morning is…
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Jurrien Timber from Ajax for £40million.
The Gunners have wasted no time in the 2023 summer window, buying Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65m and agreeing a club-record £105m fee with West Ham for Declan Rice.
talkSPORT understands Timber is set for a medical after Arsenal struck a £40m deal with Ajax.
Meanwhile, Granit Xhaka is on the verge of leaving the Emirates in a £21m move to Bayer Leverkusen.
The Switzerland star was a key player for Mikel Arteta’s side in their 2022/23 campaign but recently entered the final year of his contract.
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Arsenal are interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Henrichs is a target for the Gunners this summer.
The 26-year-old, who has two years left on his Leipzig contract, could head to the Emirates with Mikel Arteta eyeing a right back during the transfer window.
Jurrien Timber’s imminent arrival will give Arsenal plenty of defensive options, however, Henrichs would likely come in to provide cover.
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Arsenal’s Albert Sambi Lokonga has spoken out about his future.
Lokonga’s future at the Gunners is looking bleak after the signing of Kai Havertz and with Declan Rice’s arrival moves closer.
He looks set to be joining Granit Xhaka with a move away from the Emirates and Burnley are reported to be interested in bringing in the midfielder.
He said during an interview on YouTube: “I don’t know [what will happen], I will try to go somewhere where I can play.
“That’s the most important thing for me. To try to play some games and to play game after game.”
An Arsenal fan has given their thoughts on the Saudi Pro League and their domination in the transfer market this summer.
He told talkSPORT’s White and Jordan: “It’s not going to end. No league in the world can compete with that money
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Arsenal transfer news LIVE: £105m Declan Rice medical, Jurrien Timber deal agreed, Granit Xhaka exit, William Saliba contract news
