Nsidibe Akpan

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Arsenal confirm first summer sale for £7.5m with 40% sell-on clause

2 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Arsenal have officially confirmed their first sale of the summer for €9 million, inserting a sell-on clause of 20–40% Arsenal have officially confirmed the permanent departure of Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares to Serie A side Lazio following a successful season-long loan in Italy. The 24-year-old, who joined Arsenal from Benfica in 2021, made 28 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners.
Ayden Heaven finally explains decision to leave Arsenal for struggling Manchester United

2 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Promising England U19 defender Ayden Heaven has opened up about his decision to leave boyhood club Arsenal for Manchester United, shedding light on what motivated the high-profile switch between two of the Premier League’s biggest rivals. Heaven, 18, spent five years at Arsenal after joining the club’s academy at age 14. Widely regarded as one of the Gunners’ top youth prospects, he trained with the first team during the 2023–24 season and featured prominently in Mikel Arteta’s pre-season squad.
25-year-old Arsenal star wants to leave the club this summer

3 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Arsenal could be edging closer to a welcome transfer windfall this summer, but complications remain over the future of midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga. The Belgian spent the 2023–24 season on loan at Sevilla, making 23 appearances across all competitions, but his long-term future remains unresolved.
Arsenal close in on £37.8m deal for Genk attacking midfielder

3 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing a €45 million (£37.8m) deal to sign highly-rated Genk attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas, according to Greek news agency AMNA. The 17-year-old, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents, has enjoyed a breakout season with Genk, registering three goals and four assists in 39 appearances across all competitions.
Arsenal legend issues warning to Mikel Arteta over transfer window priorities

3 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged manager Mikel Arteta to strengthen multiple areas of his squad this summer if the Gunners are to finally end their long wait for a Premier League title. Arsenal finished second in the league for the third consecutive season, this time behind Arne Slot’s Liverpool, who lifted the trophy in the Dutchman’s debut campaign at Anfield.
Sweden head coach provides huge Viktor Gyokeres transfer claims

3 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Sweden head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson has dismissed speculation suggesting that Viktor Gyokeres withdrew from the national team squad to avoid injury ahead of a potential summer transfer to Arsenal. The prolific Sporting CP striker had been named in Sweden’s 24-man squad for upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Algeria, with expectations high that he would add to his 26 international caps.
David Raya backs £50m Spanish teammate to succeed at new club

3 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has expressed his confidence that Spain teammate Dean Huijsen will thrive at Real Madrid following the young defender’s high-profile move from Bournemouth. The 20-year-old centre-back left the Premier League side last month after Los Blancos activated his £50 million release clause, concluding a remarkable rise that began just a year ago when he joined Bournemouth from Juventus.
Arsène Wenger names top transfer target he wants Arsenal to sign this summer

3 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Arsène Wenger has named Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as the one player he would sign for Arsenal this summer if he were still in charge at the Emirates. Wenger, who managed the Gunners from 1996 to 2018 and remains the club’s most successful boss, revealed his admiration for the Swedish striker during a recent charity dinner, according to former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman. “I had a dinner with Arsène Wenger about three weeks ago,” Seaman shared on his Seaman Says podcast.
Ian Wright urges Arsenal to sign £33m former Everton Star this summer

3 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called on his former club to sign former Everton forward during the summer transfer window Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called on his former club to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman during the summer transfer window, praising the Nigerian international’s remarkable rise to prominence in Serie A.
Mikel Arteta frustrated with Arsenal executive over missed top transfer target

3 days ago | nowarsenal.com | Nsidibe Akpan

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been left frustrated once again following the club’s failure to sign a top transfer target this summer Arsenal hopes of signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia have ended, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming that the 23-year-old is set to join Barcelona after the Catalan club activated his €25 million release clause.