Transfer news

Arsenal are actively exploring a blockbuster player-plus-cash swap deal to sign Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid, with widely circulated reports from prominent UK outlets like The Times confirming the Gunners are willing to sacrifice forward Viktor Gyökeres to make the move happen.

Hamburger SV and Arsenal are in active negotiations regarding a permanent transfer for midfielder Fabio Vieira, having exchanged financial proposals to lower the initial buy option. While Vieira favors a return to Germany, he has returned to Arsenal for pre-season training, with Hamburg confident in securing the deal.

Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Greece international forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for a fee of £34 million. The 24-year-old winger has committed his future to the club by signing a five-year contract running until 2031.

Globo and UK outlets confirm that Arsenal are expected to continue pushing because Guimarães has officially informed Newcastle of his desire to join Arsenal. Fresh reports from transfer trackers indicate that Arsenal are currently structuring a third proposal exceeding £80 million to find a compromise.

Gary Jacob of The Times has confirmed that Arsenal have opened direct club-to-club talks with Newcastle United to sign midfielder Bruno Guimarães.

In a July 19 YouTube briefing, Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal is exploring a potential move for Julián Álvarez because Atlético Madrid is refusing to sell the striker to Barcelona, strengthening Mikel Arteta's position.

Club Brugge manager Ivan Leko publicly confirmed to DAZN that Greek international forward Christos Tzolis is leaving the club to join Arsenal. Reports in Belgium indicate that Tzolis is currently scheduling or undergoing his Arsenal medical before finalizing his long-term contract.

Chelsea have agreed to a British-record £117 million deal with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers, successfully hijacking Arsenal's move for the 23-year-old. Instrumental in the move was a personal intervention from Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, with Rogers set to sign a six-year contract after a potential £117 million fee was accepted.