Arsenal transfer news and rumours today: Bukayo Saka set to sign long-term contract extension (Source Goal.com)

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03:44 - 25 Feb 2023
Nuno Tavares to return to Arsenal in the summer
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Nuno Tavares confirmed that he will return to the Arsenal squad at the end of his loan spell at Marseille this summer. Tavares has been impressive in Ligue 1 and aims to fight for a place in Mikel Arteta's side.
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03:45 - 24 Feb 2023
Bukayo Saka set to sign long-term contract extension at Arsenal
Bukayo Saka has agreed a deal in principle over a new long-term contract until 2028 at Arsenal.
The deal has not yet been signed, it is far enough advanced that the principles of the new contract are already in place, with only a few details still to be sorted out.
Saka is set to earn in excess of £200k-per-week, plus bonuses, which will make him the club’s highest-paid player.
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18:44 - 23 Feb 2023
Iván Fresneda priced at €30m
According to Fichajes, Arsenal target and Real Valladolid right back Iván Fresneda will only be sold for €30m next season.
Arsenal along with fellow Premier League side Newcastle United are in the lead to sign the talented fullback, as per the Evening Standard.
18:03 - 23 Feb 2023
Xavi not keen on letting go of Ansu Fati
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According to El Nacional, Barcelona manager Xavi does not want the club to sell Arsenal target Ansu Fati in the next transfer window, as he deems him crucial to his plans.
Earlier reports suggested that Barcelona are looking to sell Fati to generate revenues for next season. Arsenal are interested in bringing the Spaniard to England, to reinforce their attack as they plan to challenge for the title again next year.
14:21 - 22 Feb 2023
OFFICIAL: Mohamed Elneny extends his contract with Arsenal for a further year
Egyptian International midfielder Mohamed Elneny has extended his contract with Arsenal for another year that will keep him at the club till the end of the 2023/24 season.
Elneny, who joined Arsenal from FC Basel in January 2016, is the club's current longest-serving player and is considered as one of Mikel Arteta's most respected and experienced players in the Gunners' dressing room.
11:22 - 22 Feb 2023
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rasmus Hojlund
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According to La Repubblica, Arsenal are monitoring highly-rated Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund and could make a move for him in the summer.
Hojlund took some time to adjust to new surroundings but has been pivotal for Atalanta since the post-World Cup restart. The report states that Arsenal will have to compete with Real Madrid for a potential move for him.
09:52 - 22 Feb 2023
Multiple Serie A clubs interested in Folarin Balogun
As per Fichajes, Serie A giants AC Milan, Napoli, Inter Milan, and Lazio are all interested in making a move for highly-rated Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun next season.
Balogun is currently on loan at Reims in the Ligue 1 and is the join-top scorer with 15 goals in 23 games, due to which he has caught the eye of many clubs.
03:46 - 22 Feb 2023
Arsenal leading the race to sign Tielemans
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Arsenal have been interested in signing Leicester City's Youri Tielemans since last summer and are reportedly keen on securing the deal in the summer on free. According to reports in the Football Insider, Arsenal are the frontrunners for Tielemans as they aim to strengthen their squad under Mikel Arteta.
The report also says that both Newcastle and Barcelona are monitoring the situation and the Gunners could face competition from those teams.
10:22 - 21 Feb 2023
Kieran Tierney to decide his future at the end of the season
Arsenal left-back will decide whether to stay at the Emirates Stadium or find a new club at the end of the season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
“Tierney will decide his future at the end of the season, also Nuno Tavares on loan is another factor to consider. Arsenal want him to be 100% focused on the second part of the season, they’re not in talks with any club now”, Romano stated in his exclusive column for CaughtOffside.
10:06 - 21 Feb 2023
Arsenal to provide £200k-a-week to Declan Rice, leading the race to sign him
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According to Football Insider, Arsenal will offer a £200k-a-week deal to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United, with the transfer fee reported to be around £70-80 million.
Sources have stated Football Insider that the English midfielder's entourage are in regular and effective contact with the Gunners, who are leading the race ahead of the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.
14:01 - 20 Feb 2023
Manchester City to rival Arsenal for Declan Rice
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According to 90min (via Fichajes), Manchester City are keen on signing long-term Arsenal target and West Ham skipper Declan Rice in the summer.
Manchester City could be without İlkay Gündoğan and Bernardo Silva by the end of the season, with both midfielders reportedly considering moving to new shores.
With Rice's contract expiring next year, West Ham could look to cash in on him and avoid losing him to another club for free. Both Arsenal and Manchester City see him as an ideal midfielder to bolster their squad.
09:24 - 20 Feb 2023
Arsenal monitoring Montpeiller forward Elye Wahi
According to Telefoot, Arsenal are monitoring Montpeiller forward Elye Wahi, who has scored eight goals in Ligue 1 this season.
The 20-year-old has been impressive, helping Montpeiller remain outside the relegation zone in 14th place at the moment. Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in signing the French striker.
04:08 - 20 Feb 2023
Several Premier League teams to go after Folarin Balogun
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A lot of Premier League teams are going to be interested in signing Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun once he returns to the club in the summer from Reims, according to Football Insider.
The report mentions that "half the Premier League" will be entering the race for the 21-year-old, who has been the leading marksman in Ligue 1 with 16 goals in 22 appearances.
It remains to be seen if the Gunners will cash in on the player, who could easily bag at least £50 million to the club if he continues to progress the way he has. Mikel Arteta could even include him in his plans for next season, given their team's struggles in recent weeks in the absence of Gabriel Jesus.
12:45 - 19 Feb 2023
Newcastle United closely monitoring Kieran Tierney
Football Insider has reported that Newcastle United is keeping close tabs on Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney.
The Scottish left-back has been benched by Mikel Arteta owing to injuries and the arrival of Zinchenko in the summer hinting towards a move.
With Tierney being valued at £30m, the Gunners could offload him to accommodate further signings in the summer.
11:52 - 19 Feb 2023
Arsenal pull ahead in Dumfries' pursuit
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According to Italian outlet Tuttosport (via Manchester Evening News), Arsenal has moved ahead in the race to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan.
The current Premier League leaders have moved ahead of Chelsea in the hunt to sign the Dutch defender.
With the Blues signing Malo Gusto in January, Arsenal has an added advantage to get Dumfries on board but could receive stiff competition from Manchester United who are also monitoring the 26-year-old.
07:21 - 18 Feb 2023
Arsenal keen to sign Bundesliga attacker Jesper Lindstrom
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According to a Sport1, Arsenal hold serious interest in Eintracht Frankfurt's Jesper Lindstrom. The Dane has been on Arsenal's radar for some time, but they couldn't rope him in last summer. His future would be the subject of renewed interest from a number of teams, including Mikel Arteta's side, in the summer.
The Gunners would face competition from several clubs, and according to the report, Frankfurt will set a high asking price for his services.
06:12 - 18 Feb 2023
Arsenal send scout to watch Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque
According to Fabrizio Romano via Caught Offside, Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Vitor Roque in action as they prepare to rival Barcelona for the Athletico Paranaense youngster. The €60m-rated forward could move out of Brazil in the summer as a transfer war heats up.
08:46 - 17 Feb 2023
Arsenal lining up contract offer to rope in Marco Asensio on a free transfer
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According to a report from Calciomercato (h/t Fichajes), Gunners have joined AC Milan in a bid to sign the 27-year-old, who is reportedly seeking a four-year contract with a lucrative wage than his current one at Real Madrid.
As per the report, Arsenal are due to hold talks with the Spanish international’s agent as they target a right winger to provide competition for Bukayo Saka. Mikel Arteta is believed to be a big fan of Asensio's style of play and feels his compatriot's addition will improve his team for the next campaign.
Arsenal are well informed of the Spanish international's contract rebel situation at Santiago Bernabeu and would be prepared to offer him a better financial packaga than the current one in order to persuade him to join the north London outfit.
14:39 - 16 Feb 2023
Arsenal tracking Man Utd goal-machine Marcus Rashford
According to Football Insider, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has expressed interest in signing Manchester United star Rashford in the summer, though the prospect of him moving to another Premier League rival seems unlikely.
Rashford, 25, has 21 goals and eight assists from 34 games across all competitions this season. The Red Devils triggered the option of another year on his contract, meaning it doesn't expire until 2024, and plans to offer the in-form England attacker a new bumper deal.
03:24 - 16 Feb 2023
Arsenal keen on Barcelona starlet
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Barcelona's academy product, Ansu Fati, has fallen out of favor at Barcelona and is looking to seek another challenge in the summer. The Spaniard is reported to have got offers from Premier League giants Arsenal, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.
The youngster has a contract with the Catalan club until the summer of 2027 and Arsenal are set to rival Tottenham for his signature.