Arsenal’s Transfer Interests
In a bid to strengthen their squad, Arsenal is reportedly interested in acquiring Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, as well as young Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas. According to Sky Sport Italia, Arsenal has initiated discussions to bring in Kepa as a secondary option behind David Raya. The Gunners find themselves in need of a reliable backup following the end of Neto’s loan spell from Bournemouth and after missing out on Espanyol’s Joan García, who has opted to join Barcelona instead.
Kepa, having spent the previous season on loan at Bournemouth, appears to be on his way out of Chelsea after the club paid a staggering £71.6 million for him back in 2018 – a record fee for a goalkeeper. Current estimates suggest he could be acquired for as little as £5 million.
In addition to Kepa, Arsenal is also monitoring the progress of promising 17-year-old midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk, as reported by AMNA. His impressive performance this season, boasting three goals and four assists in 39 matches, has garnered attention, with a potential transfer fee of around €45 million being discussed. It’s noteworthy that the young talent may be loaned back to Genk for the duration of the 2025-26 season.
Other Notable Transfers
On other transfer fronts, Manchester City is advancing talks with Lyon regarding the signing of Rayan Cherki, who had an impressive international debut for France despite their loss to Spain. Details suggest that City has reached a preliminary agreement with the 21-year-old, with the transfer fee expected to exceed €30 million.
AC Milan is reportedly seeking to secure Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa on loan as the winger expresses a desire to return to Serie A after a quiet season with the Reds, where he made just 14 appearances.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray is keen to secure a permanent deal for Victor Osimhen once his loan from Napoli concludes, with a lucrative yearly salary of €26 million on the table. Al Hilal is also in the race, having made a follow-up bid for Osimhen after the initial proposal was rejected by Napoli.
In other news from the transfer market, FC Porto has confirmed the transfer of Spain’s Gabri Veiga from Al Ahli for €15 million, supplemented by €4 million in potential add-ons. Arsenal is also looking into acquiring Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, who has expressed dissatisfaction with his limited playing time.
Moreover, Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha is considering a move away if his situation does not improve, while Lyon is eyeing both Nottingham Forest’s Danilo and USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner, pending administrative clearance from the Ligue de Football Professionnel.
Lastly, RB Leipzig has added Shakhtar Donetsk’s Kevin and Real Betis’ Jesús Rodriguez to their list of prospective wing signings, though no official negotiations have begun. AC Milan is also evaluating Bayer Leverkusen’s Granit Xhaka to bolster their midfield options as they look ahead to the summer transfer window.
Managerial News
In managerial news, Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou is set to receive £4 million in the event of termination, illustrating the high stakes involved in the current football landscape.
