Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Rashford secret meeting, Isak talks

Arsenal have been given a major boost to their hopes of signing Antonio Silva. The 20-year-old defender continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Premier League following his impressive performances for Benfica this season.

Silva, who sees his contract expire in 2027, featured 30 times in the Portuguese top flight, helping the Eagles keep 15 clean sheets. While he couldn’t quite lead Roger Schmidt’s side to Primeira Liga glory, his eye-catching displays reportedly courted the interest of some top clubs.

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Joshua Zirkzee’s agent is pushing for the player to join Arsenal, it is claimed.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Kia Joorabchian has a close relationship with Edu and is confident he can secure a deal.

The striker has scored 12 goals across all competitions for Bologna this season and has a contract with the Italian club until 2026.

There are hopes that Arsenal will look to strengthen their squad with multiple summer acquisitions in another major spend for the club. However, football.london understands that the chances of another record-breaking window are slim with a focus on improving the depth over any Declan Rice-type transfer moves.

And after an impressive season, a second senior appearance for the club and now a couple of goals for England’s under-17s this summer, Ethan Nwaneri could indeed be the next player to follow in the likes of Bukayo Saka’s footsteps.

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Edu has insisted Arsenal will not sign players “for the sake of signing” this summer.

The Gunners are keen to strengthen their squad during the summer transfer window, football.london understands, with the forward line among the areas considered a priority to address. A lot may depend on exits, however, with a number of Arsenal stars facing uncertain futures.

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Below is a summary of some of the top transfer stories and rumours so far today…

• Arsenal will only be able to land Bruno Guimaraes if they trigger his mooted £100m release clause, TBR Football claim

• Newcastle have been linked with Aaron Ramsdale, but the Daily Mail claim the Magpies are not willing to pay his £30m asking price

• The North East club have also reportedly met with Alexander Isak to inform him that no summer transfer will be on the cards

Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow has refused to close the door on a summer transfer to Arsenal, underscoring his “ambition”.

Out-of-favour Aaron Ramsdale is reportedly being priced at £30m by the Gunners ahead of an expected exit, having played just 11 times this season after being dropped in place of David Raya.

Bijlow says he would be open to a Premier League switch amid links with Arsenal and Liverpool, stating: “If the opportunity presents itself and a good club comes from abroad, I am open to it. I’ve always said that.”

Arsenal will only be able to land Bruno Guimaraes this summer if they trigger his mooted £100m release clause, it has been claimed.

The Gunners have been linked with the Brazilian star for some time with Mikel Arteta tipped to look for a new midfielder despite the contract renewal of Jorginho, with Thomas Partey expected to depart.

However, TBR Football brings the speculation that Newcastle have apparently told the agents of Guimaraes that their client will stay at Newcastle unless his release clause is activated before its expiry date of June 30.

Arsenal are said to be tracking the situation of Shakhtar Donetsk star Georgiy Sudakov, who reportedly has a £128m release clause.

The 21-year-old midfielder, who recorded 10 goals and six assists in 34 games this season, is also apparently being tracked by a series of other European outfits including Juventus, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli.

None is willing to meet his release clause but Caught Offside claims Shakhtar would be willing to part with their player for around £70m. Tottenham are also touted as being another club monitoring the Ukraine talent and likely to rival Arsenal for his signature.

Arsenal have been linked with holding an interest in Fenerbahce defender Ferdi Kadioglu, given his ability to play in multiple positions.

The 24-year-old can play in both full-back positions, having previously played as a winger and at one stage as an attacking midfielder. Kadioglu is also being linked with Aston Villa.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that the Gunners are yet to make an approach for the player, whose future may be decided after Euro 2024 if he is selected in Turkey’s final squad as expected.

Arsenal will sit down with youth attacker Mika Biereth amid increasing interest from Austrian outfit Sturm Graz for his signature.

The striker spent the season out on loan at the league champions, scoring nine goals and recording four assists. The Dane has impressed so much that the club wish to sign him permanently.

Biereth, 21, has just one year left on his deal and Arsenal are set to decide his future this week, says The Standard. Sheffield Wednesday also attain an interest in the forward, it adds.

Arsenal have reportedly set a price tag of £30m for Aaron Ramsdale amid a likely summer exit.

Newcastle have been linked with the goalkeeper, but the Daily Mail says the Magpies are not willing to pay that amount, and have turned their attention to Burnley shot-stopper James Trafford.

Ramsdale – selected in the provisional England squad for Euro 2024 – made only 11 appearances last season after being ursurped by David Raya. He is being tipped to exit in search of more game time for next season.

Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Rennes defender Desire Doue, and could be set to lock horns with Manchester United over his transfer.

The Daily Mail also puts Tottenham in the frame for the 18-year-old midfielder, who offers bags of versatility. Doue is an attacking midfielder who usually plays on the left but can play on either wing, as a number 10 or even in central midfield.

The teenager recorded four goals and six assists in 43 senior matches this season, only 25 of them being starts. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also said to be interested.

Arsenal have been connected with Bruno Guimaraes for a number of months now but could face competition for the midfielder’s signature if they decide to launch a pursuit.

GOAL claims that Manchester City are in the mix for the Brazilian, having cooled their interest in West Ham star Lucas Paqueta amid his betting charges. This comes amid rumours that Matheus Nunes could be moved on a year after his arrival.

Guimaraes is thought to have a £100m release clause in his contract, which is prompting Paris Saint-Germain to assess their options.

Newcastle have reportedly met with star striker Alexander Isak to inform him that no summer transfer will be on the cards. It is said that despite plenty of interest from Arsenal, the player is not up for sale.

Isak is not someone they are keen to sell even without the benefit of European football next season.

It has been suggested that a price tag of over £100million was already enough to put Arsenal off making a move, though now the Swedish forward may not have the choice

Arsenal are reportedly willing to meet the £51m (€60m) release clause of Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams as Paris Saint-Germain also consider a move.

Reports moot Arsenal would have to combat PSG fo his signature though, given the French champions have earmarked the attacker as their priority replacement for Kylian Mbappe.

PSG have an advantage over Mikel Arteta due to head coach Luis Enrique holding an existing relationship with the player. Williams earned seven caps for Spain under Enrique, including four at the 2022 World Cup.

Reports online have mooted that Marcus Rashford has met with Mikel Arteta to sound out a move to Arsenal.

Rashford only registered eight goals this season and has been left out of the England squad for Euro 2024 amid a drab campaign. It was a far cry from his 30-goal haul of the prior season.

Speculation says both Rashford and Arsenal attain initial interest in a potential move albeit there would be a long way to go to see a deal get over the line. United are the only club the 26-year-old has played for having come through the club’s academy.

Arsenal’s season only ended nine days ago but there is already much talk about what the summer holds.

The likes of Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson are expected to leave for ‘pure’ profit under Financial Fair Play to help in bring in money for some marquee signings.

Alexander Isak of Newcastle, Atheltic Bilbao ace Nico Williams and now Marcus Rashford have all been connected with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

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