Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Real Madrid joining the race for Martin Zubimendi, Bournemouth’s asking price for Antoine Semenyo and when fans can expect to see Andrea Berta for the first time.
Arsenal are now in full swing for their preparations to return to Premier League action with Fulham the visitors to the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta will be looking for momentum heading into the vital Champions League quarter final first leg against holders Real Madrid.
With some positive news in Bukayo Saka returning to Arsenal training, the excitement is back amongst Gunners fans for the end of season run in.
So with that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal news today.
Real Madrid stance on Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi revealed
Real Madrid have spoken to Arsenal transfer target Martin Zubimendi’s representatives, Arsenal Insider understands.
TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey has stated that Real Madrid’s interest is concrete and are eyeing a potential deal for the Spain midfielder in a huge blow to the Gunners.
Bailey explained: “Only the man himself knows where he’s more likely to end up. Obviously, Real are in the picture now. There’s a lot going on at Real with the head coach, but we know he’s a player Real have always liked.”
Losing Zubimendi would be a devastating start to arguably the most important summer window in Arteta’s reign.
Read more on Real Madrid’s Zubimendi transfer stance.
Arsenal learn Antoine Semenyo asking price
Arsenal are in the market for attacking reinforcements this summer and one man on their list is Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.
The Gunners have been impressed with Semenyo for a while and is attracting interest from a host of top Premier League clubs following his excellent season on the south coast,
However, David Ornstein has revealed that Bournemouth will only consider selling Semenyo for a club-record sale, meaning that the winger will cost in excess of £65m.
Ornstein stated: “Semenyo has a lot of interest, too, but there’s no clause, so that will need to be a club-record sale in excess of what Spurs paid for Solanke.”
Read more on Bournemouth’s Semenyo asking price.
When Arsenal fans can expect to see Andrea Berta
Andrea Berta is set to be appointed imminently as the club’s new sporting director and is expected to fly into London in the coming days.
Arsenal have been on the hunt for Edu Gaspar’s replacement since the Brazilian’s departure back in November 2024 and now the Italian is set to start work at the club straight away.
According to BBC Sport, Berta could be in attendance for Arsenal’s next home game with Fulham as he looks to hit the ground running ahead of a mammoth summer.
Strikers, wingers, contracts with key stars, the list is growing for Berta and he will not want to disappoint in his first window at the club.
Read more on Andrea Berta’s imminent announcement.
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