All the latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip including updates on Folarin Balogun, Xavi Simons and Kai Havertz.
Balogun interest
Serie A giants Inter Milan are interested in signing young Arsenal centre-forward Folarin Balogun after opting not to pursue a Ԁєɑł for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.
That is according to transfer guruFabrizio Romano, who has claimed that Inter ρłɑɴ to start next week by asking for the “final conditions” needed to bring Balogun to the San Siro this summer. Inter are said to be prepared to pay an “important” fee for the American international.
Xavi Simons joins PSG
PSV have confirmed that Xavi Simons has rejoined Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain one year after leaving the Parc des Princes.
The French giants had a €6million (£5.2million) buyback clause in his contract, which they decided to active following a stellar 2022/23 campaign in the Netherlands. The 20-year-old had been linked with a transfer to Arsenal earlier this summer.
Havertz praise
Arsenalgoalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has shed some light on why the Gunners decided to sign Kai Havertz this summer.
Speaking about his new teammate to German outletKicker, Ramsdale said: “A very good commitment. Havertz already has a lot of experience, was captain in Leverkusen when he was very young.
“He is a national player, has won the Champions League and scored in important games. He can play in different positions, which helps the team.
“He’s also a tall boy, so he can also help with standard situations, including defensively, which shouldn’t be underestimated in modern football. Above all, it is striking how different he can play.
“He’s so good with the ball at his feet but at the same time he can be a target player. You can never really rest against him because he is constantly looking for free space.
“In addition, he is very altruistic and likes to use the wingers or players who move up from midfield. We want to bring these qualities to bear in our game.”
