Arsenal transfer news: Catch all the biggest Arsenal transfer headlines, including updates on Mehdi Taremi, Xavi Simons and Ivan Fresneda.
Here is your Arsenal transfer roundup on Sunday, July 9.
Arsenal join striker race
Arsenal are interested in a move for FC Porto striker Mehdi Taremi this summer as an option to strengthen their forward options. That’s according to Portuguese outletO Jogo, which claims that the 30-year-old is currently being monitored by the Gunners as a target in the coming weeks.
Taremi scored 31 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions last season, with his performances in European competitions over recent years gaining him a reputation abroad. Manchester United are another English team touted with a potential switch, with their need to add a striker.
Xavi Simons transfer claim
Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman has discussed a possible transfer for Xavi Simons this summer as the PSV youngster has been linked with a move to Arsenal and PSG. Speaking toMundo Deportivo, he said: “Xavi Simons is a good boy, he called me this summer to talk to me about his future.
“It’s important that he has to play, he did a good job playing for PSV and I hope he stays there because he plays everything. In a stronger team, he doesn’t play much. For a youngster, you have to find the best way to exploit. He’s a great player and he’ll be a great player.”
Ivan Fresneda responds to links
Arsenal are claimed to be back in the race for Real Valladolid full-back Ivan Fresneda this summer asfootball.londonunderstood talks were held over a switch back in January. While a Ԁєɑł wasn’t agreed then, ɾєρօɾτs have since stated the Gunners are back in for a move, with Barcelona also interested.
The youngster has since spoken out on such links, during his time with Spain at the under-19s European Championships. As quoted byTMW, he said: “The truth is that right now I’m very concentrated on this competition. I’m very concentrated on the European Championship, after this competition I will do all the necessary assessments with the club. There’s no hurry, also because I’m fine in Valladolid. First the European Championship and then the future.”
