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Arsenal transfer news and rumours as Fabrizio Romano gives striker update and deal confirmed

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Catch all the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours, including updates on Ayden Heaven, Matheus Cunha and Ollie Watkins.

Arsenal have just one day left to get some deals over the line as the transfer deadline creeps even closer.

The Gunners are still pushing to bring in a forward, with both a striker and a winger on their radar in the final remaining hours.

Some exits are still being assessed, with some potential moves on the cards coming up.

So with that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours ahead of another busy day.

Ayden Heaven transfer exit confirmed

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of defender Ayden Heaven in a transfer switch from Arsenal.

The youngster has signed a long-term contract until 2029 with the Red Devils, with it being stated as a first-team signing.

Arsenal looked to sign Heaven to a new deal over the past few months but were unable to agree the contract.

Instead, Heaven will now be looking to progress through the ranks at Manchester United.

Matheus Cunha signs new contract

Arsenal transfer target Matheus Cunha has signed a new contract extension at Wolves amid uncertainty over his future.

The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, along with a number of other teams.

There were reports suggesting that a switch away from Wolves could be on the cards, amid contract talks.

That was until Cunha finally put pen-to-paper on a contract extension until 2029, seemingly ruling out a move for this window at the very least.

Fabrizio Romano gives update on Ollie Watkins transfer

With very little time left in the transfer window, Arsenal have been making a push to sign a forward to reinforce Mikel Arteta’s ranks.

That has seen the Gunners look towards Ollie Watkins as an option from Aston Villa, with a bid in the region of £60million rejected for the striker.

With little time remaining, Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the possibility of another bid and a transfer going through.

He told GiveMeSport: “Ollie Watkins is another player they wanted. They made a bid. It was rejected by Aston Villa.

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“The situation was quite tense between clubs. Villa were not happy with the leaks on the day when they were playing a crucial game in the Champions League.

“Unai Emery is really pushing internally to keep the player at the club, and he believes Ollie Watkins is too important for Aston Villa for the second half of the season, so he absolutely doesn’t want him to leave.

“So it’s not going to be easy for Arsenal to convince Villa on Ollie Watkins. It would take, I think, a really big amount of money, or it’s going to be really complicated.”