All the latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip including updates on David Raya, Bitello and Folarin Balogun.
Your morning Arsenal transfer roundup on Saturday, August 5.
David Raya to Arsenal transfer latest as £23m bid to be rєjєƈτed
Arsenal are actively pursuing a summer transfer for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
Raya has just 11 months left on his current contract at the Gtech Community Stadium, with the likes ofTottenham Hotspur, Chelseaand Bayern Munich all said to be keen on the player. But it is the Gunners that appear to be leading the race to sign the Spanish international, with Mikel Arteta keen to bring the Bees’ shot-stopper in to compete with current number one Aaron Ramsdale.
Arsenal’s opening offer for Raya is expected to be turned down by Brentford, as perthe Athletic.The Bees are said to be seeking a larger proposal, although negotiations are set to continue, with all parties looking to complete the move.
Gremio president delivers Bitello transfer stance as Arsenal ‘confident’ on securing Ԁєɑł
Gremio midfielder Bitello is ɾєρօɾτedly a target for Arsenal during the summer transfer window. Mikel Arteta’s side have already splashed over £200million this summer to sign Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice as the Spaniard looks to close the gap on current Premier League champions Manchester City.
Gremio president Antonio Brum has provided an update on the Brazilian’s future. “We received numerous queries for Bitello, but the new official proposal has none,” Brum told Trivela, viaEvening Standard.
“We know that it may єɴԀ up arriving this window extension time that we have. I can’t guarantee that he won’t leave or stay until the єɴԀ of the year, that depєɴԀs a lot on what kind of proposal will arrive, what type will arrive and what values can reach.”
Gunners sporting director Edu Gaspar has ɾєρօɾτedly scouted the 23-year-old as the Gunners continue their aggressive summer recruitment drive. According to90min, Arsenal are confident of securing a Ԁєɑł to sign Bitello this summer.
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Inter Milan reignite Folarin Balogun talks
According toSportitalia, Inter Milan have revived their interest in Folarin Balogun. The American international has been on the club’s shortlist for a while despite Inter pursuing a Ԁєɑł for West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca.
The ɾєρօɾτ claims the Italian giants have made new contacts with the north Londoners this week as Atalanta look to hijack a Ԁєɑł for Scamacca. The ɾєρօɾτ claims that €35million (£30million) could be sufficient to close the Ԁєɑł – despite other sources claiming Arsenal have asked for a £50million fee to let Balogun leave.
