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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners had more than 20 players on summer shortlist
5 September 2026 Off

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners had more than 20 players on summer shortlist

By Total Football News

While the club delivered proven talent for Arteta in defence and midfield, Berta’s remit of adding an elite attacker ended in disappointment.

Rogers was the club’s primary target heading into the window, and the early indications were positive amid a strongly held view internally that the forward wanted to join.

At the start of the summer, it was Arsenal‘s understanding that Villa valued Rogers at £100m. Arsenal valued Rogers

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Gabriel Martinelli: Brazil forward leaves Arsenal for Al-Hilal in £60m deal
3 September 2026 Off

Gabriel Martinelli: Brazil forward leaves Arsenal for Al-Hilal in £60m deal

By Total Football News

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a fee of £60m.

The deal, which is worth a guaranteed £60m and includes a sell-on fee, ends the Brazil international’s seven-year stay in north London.

Martinelli, 25, has signed a four-year deal with Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the league with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

He joined the Gunners from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019 and had

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Arsenal transfer window: Are the Gunners taking a risk in not signing a world class forward?
2 September 2026 Off

Arsenal transfer window: Are the Gunners taking a risk in not signing a world class forward?

By Total Football News

There is no denying that Arsenal wanted a game-changing attacker this summer – if there was one available.

Not signing one this window does leave them with the chance to act again in January or wait completely until next summer to try to bring in a new forward.

But there will be uncomfortable conversations about why there hasn’t been one during this window, even if the football leadership team are

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Arsenal transfer news: Dortmund agree to sign Ethan Nwaneri on loan
1 September 2026 Off

Arsenal transfer news: Dortmund agree to sign Ethan Nwaneri on loan

By Total Football News

Borussia Dortmund have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign Ethan Nwaneri on a season-long loan.

The German club are set to sign the forward, 19, after losing new signing Giannis Konstantelias to a significant knee injury sustained during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Hamburg.

Nwaneri – who Dortmund tried to sign last summer – is now expected to arrive in Germany for a medical and to complete the move before

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss joins elite list of managers, but where does he rank?
1 September 2026 Off

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss joins elite list of managers, but where does he rank?

By Total Football News

Arsenal have one of the best squads in Europe.

The Gunners spent £250m last summer bringing in eight players as they won the title and have already spent about £200m this year, turning Piero Hincapie’s loan deal into a permanent one (£34.5m), signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United (£75m), Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge (£34m) and bringing in Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa (£55m).

“That is what we need,” Arteta

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Aston Villa v Arsenal: How the players rated in the Gunners’ narrow victory
31 August 2026 Off

Aston Villa v Arsenal: How the players rated in the Gunners’ narrow victory

By Total Football News

Zion Suzuki: A debut for the £30m goalkeeper from Parma who had no chance with the opening goal. He misjudged his first corner but his distribution caught the eye and will be useful this season. 7

Matty Cash: His usual solid display and got the better of Christos Tzolis, who was replaced at the break. 6

Pau Torres: Helped keep Arsenal at bay until they broke the deadlock in the

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Arsenal agree £55.7m club-record Gabriel Martinelli sale to Al Hilal with deal also agreed in principle with Barcelona for Gabriel Jesus | Football News
31 August 2026 Off

Arsenal agree £55.7m club-record Gabriel Martinelli sale to Al Hilal with deal also agreed in principle with Barcelona for Gabriel Jesus | Football News

By Total Football News

Arsenal have agreed a club-record £55.7m fee with Al Hilal to sell Gabriel Martinelli, with a deal also agreed in principle for fellow Brazilian Gabriel Jesus to depart for Barcelona.

Martinelli has now been granted permission to have a medical with the Saudi Pro League club and is set to become the biggest sale in Arsenal’s history.

His move to Al Hilal will surpass the £40m Arsenal received from Liverpool

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Arsenal transfer news: Hamburg in advanced talks to buy Fabio Vieira
30 August 2026 Off

Arsenal transfer news: Hamburg in advanced talks to buy Fabio Vieira

By Total Football News

Hamburg are in advanced talks to buy Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira in a 10m euro (£8.6m) deal.

The Gunners are actively trying to offload the 26-year-old before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

It is understood there is a growing expectation at Emirates Stadium that a deal with the German side will be agreed.

Vieira spent last season on loan at Hamburg, making 29 Bundesliga appearances for the club, scoring seven goals.

The

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Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus close to joining Barcelona
30 August 2026 Off

Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus close to joining Barcelona

By Total Football News

Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a deal worth £8.6m (10m euros).

A deal for the Brazil international is believed to be at an advanced stage and, while the finer details still require finalising, the transfer is expected to be completed before Tuesday’s deadline.

Napoli had shown an interest in Jesus, but the 29-year-old is set to join last season’s Spanish league champions

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Julian Alvarez transfer news: Arsenal only likely exit after Atletico say no to Barcelona
27 August 2026 Off

Julian Alvarez transfer news: Arsenal only likely exit after Atletico say no to Barcelona

By Total Football News

Julian Alvarez has not attended Atletico Madrid training since being told privately the club would not sell him to Barcelona and it appears the striker’s only way out is with a move to Arsenal.

Sources told BBC Sport that Atletico communicated privately to Alvarez and his advisors earlier this week that they will not negotiate with the Catalan club over a move for the Argentina international.

The 26-year-old has

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