ARSENAL have agreed a £42.1m deal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafior, according to reports. Elsewhere, Emile Smith Rowe is set to join London rivals Fulham in a £37m deal.
Meanwhile, Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has been linked with a move to Saudi. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS Follow all the latest news, moves and completed deals below 59 minutes ago By Ian Tuckey Will wallows in holiday joy Arsenal's William Saliba has been showing off his extended - and luxurious - pre-season break on social media. Credit: Instagram / @w.
saliba4 The France defender, as well as England duo Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, is among players given extra time off following Euro 2024. Credit: Instagram / @w.saliba4 That means they miss the Gunners' USA tour - with a handful of youngsters promoted to the squad instead.
Credit: Instagram / @w.saliba4 And Saliba was happy to let his fans know his exotic alternative arrangement! He posted a photo dump of his travels. Credit: Instagram / @w.
saliba4 Copy link Copied 59 minutes ago By Ian Tuckey Calafiori deal agreed ‘in principle’ Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori is on the brink of sealing his Arsenal move The Italians have agreed “in principle” a Gunners’ offer of around £42million for the Italy defender. It’s even possible the 22-year-old will fly out to Arsenal’s pre-season tour of the USA. Credit: Getty Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta is thought to value the Euro 2024 star particularly highly due to his versatility.
Apart from playing in the centre of defence, Calafiori can also slot in at left-back. He’s now expected to have a medical before a possible announcement of his signing. Copy link Copied Today, 05:00 By Ian Tuckey Toney ‘prefers Spurs over Arsenal’ Ivan Toney would prefer joining Tottenham to Arsenal or Chelsea.
So say talkSPORT over the Brentford striker, who was previously linked to Manchester United. Toney, 28, played a bit-part role in England’s Euro 2024 run to the final. The Bees insist he won’t come cheap but it’s reckoned his valuation has come down from more than £70million to £55m.
Credit: Getty Copy link Copied Today, 04:30 By Ian Tuckey Colin back at Emirates Ex-Arsenal academy striker Colin Kazim-Richards has returned to Arsenal - as a coach. The former Turkey star, 37, played for Brighton, Sheffield United and Derby - amongst many clubs including home-country giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Kazim-Richards said: “I am pleased to announce that I am officially part of the Arsenal academy coaching team.
“It is an honour to be part of a club so renowned for its commitment to excellence and development.” Copy link Copied Today, 04:00 By Ian Tuckey Doue your best PSG intend to outbid Bayern Munich in their pursuit of Desire Doue according to Santi Aouna. They will bid £50million for the Rennes winger this week.
Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are all credited with having an interest in the winger. Credit: AFP Copy link Copied Today, 03:00 By Ian Tuckey Gunners shooting across the pond Here's Arsenal's full squad for their USA tour. Goalkeepers: Karl Hein, Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, Alexei Rojas.
Defenders: Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ayden Heaven, Omar Rekik. Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Michal Rosiak, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira, Ethan Nwaneri, SalahEddine Oulad M’Hand, Jimi Gower. Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Charles Sagoe Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah.
Copy link Copied Today, 02:00 By Ian Tuckey Prem agrees new betting guidelines THE Premier League and FA are among those to have signed up to fresh guidelines on betting sponsorship, writes TOM BARCLAY . English football’s leading authorities are joined by the EFL and the Women’s Super League in agreeing to adopt a new code of conduct for gambling-related agreements in the game. Its aim is to ensure that gambling sponsorships are delivered in a socially responsible way by being designed to limit the reach to children and those at risk of betting-related harm.
Grassroots are set to benefit from the code which claims that commercial cash raised from gambling sponsorship must be reinvested back into infrastructure and programmes that serve football fans and communities. In recent years, high-profile players such as England star Ivan Toney and Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali have been banned for breaking rules that prevent players from betting on matches. In 2023, Premier League clubs collectively agreed to withdraw gambling sponsorship from the front of clubs’ matchday shirts from the end of the 2025-26 season.
Copy link Copied Today, 01:30 By Ian Tuckey Gyokeres and Merino to come for Gunners? Arsenal have signed just ONE of their four targets so far this summer. The Mirror claims Mikel Arteta is having to play a waiting game after making just one signing. That was David Raya, whose loan from Brentford was turned permanent.
But he will soon have a second over the line in Riccardo Calafiori, with Viktor Gyokeres and Mikel Merino targeted next. Copy link Copied Today, 01:00 By Ian Tuckey 'Nketiah bait for Guehi' Arsenal could be ready to offload striker Eddie Nketiah in part-exchange for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. Nketiah is valued at around £30milion to £40m - compared to upwards of £60m for England's Euro 2024 star.
Liverpool and Manchester United have also been mentioned in connection with Guehi. Credit: Rex Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 23:41 By Ian Tuckey Sali-vating holiday! Arsenal's William Saliba has been showing off his extended - and luxurious - pre-season break on social media. Credit: Instagram / @w.
saliba4 The France defender, as well as England duo Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, is among players given extra time off following Euro 2024. Credit: Instagram / @w.saliba4 That means they miss the Gunners' USA tour - with a handful of youngsters promoted to the squad instead.
Credit: Instagram / @w.saliba4 And Saliba was happy to let his fans know his exotic alternative arrangement! He posted a photo dump of his travels. Credit: Instagram / @w.
saliba4 Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 23:16 By Ian Tuckey Gunners edge closer to Dan deal Arsenal are negotiating a fee for Wolves-back-up keeper Dan Bentley. The uncapped Englishman, 31, is a shock target as cover for the Gunners. Credit: Getty Arsenal were eyeing a £300,000 swoop for the former Southend, Brentford and Bristol City stopper.
But Wolves value the 6ft 2ins Basildon-born ace at nearer £1million. However, all parties are hoping the transfer can still be completed soon. Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 22:43 By Ian Tuckey Leicester lead Nelson hunt Prem new boys Leicester have reportedly launched talks on recruiting Arsenal striker Reiss Nelson.
Sky Sports say the Foxes are in negotiations over a loan to be made permanent next summer. The 24-year-old is on the Gunners’ USA tour. Nelson is understood to be ready to consider his future.
West Ham, Fulham and Crystal palace have also been linked with the former England Under-21 star. Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 22:16 By Ian Tuckey 'No need to copy City' - Zinchenko Oleksandr Zinchenko believes Arsenal can win the title their own way. The Gunners have been runners-up to Manchester City in the last two seasons.
But although Arsenal left-back Zinchenko believes City are "probably the best team in the world" he insists trying to "copy" Pep Guardiola's short-passing style would be wrong. Credit: Getty The Daily Mail quote the Ukrainian as saying: "I don’t think we need to copy someone like City. "Of course at the moment they are probably the best team in the world.
"If you look at the stats and titles they have won in the last couple of years, it is amazing. "You always need to look at the best but not be like them — we need to be on top of them." Credit: Getty Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 21:05 By Ian Tuckey Speculation mounts Milan are still Inter Kiwior Talk of Inter Milan weighing up a bid for Jakub Kiwior is swirling again.
Riccardo Calafiori's looming arrival at Arsenal suggests Kiwior wold face another tough fight to achieve a consistent Prem breakthrough. And it's claimed tonight that Inter are still keen on the former Spezia defender. The 26-cap Pole, 24, only arrived at the Emirates from Serie A in January 2023.
Credit: Getty Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 20:20 By Ian Tuckey Lacazette skippers France Ex-Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is capturing France against the USA in the Olympics tonight - aged 33. Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta are alongside the Lyon star in the French line-up. Alexandre Lacazette tangles with US star Miles Robinson Credit: Reuters Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 19:49 By Ian Tuckey Toney 'prefers Spurs over Arsenal' Ivan Toney would prefer joining Tottenham to Arsenal or Chelsea.
So say talkSPORT over the Brentford striker, who was previously linked to Manchester United. Toney, 28, played a bit-part role in England's Euro 2024 run to the final. The Bees insist he won't come cheap but it's reckoned his valuation has come down from more than £70million to £55m.
Credit: Getty Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 19:04 By Ian Tuckey Calafiori deal agreed 'in principle' Riccardo Calafiori could be just a medical away from joining Arsenal. Bologna have reportedly accepted "in principle" a Gunners' offer of around £42million for the Italy defender. Credit: Getty It's even possible the 22-year-old will fly out to Arsenal's pre-season tour of the USA.
Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta is thought to value the Euro 2024 star particularly highly due to his versatility. Apart from playing in the centre of defence, Calafiori can also slot in at left-back. He's now expected to have medical checks with Arsenal.
Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 18:48 By Ian Tuckey Foxes open Reiss talks Newly-promoted Leicester have reportedly launched talks on recruiting Arsenal striker Reiss Nelson. Sky Sports say the Foxes are in negotiations over a loan to be made permanent next summer. Credit: Getty The 24-year-old is on the Gunners' USA tour.
Nelson is understood to be ready to consider his future. West Ham, Fulham and Crystal palace have also been linked with the former England Under-21 star. Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 18:12 By Ian Tuckey White 'ponders England U-turn' Arsenal's Ben White is tipped to reconsider his self-imposed England exile.
Gareth Southgate resigning as Three Lions boss has reportedly persuaded White to think again. Many reckon the 26-year-old's versatility - including his new-found comfort at right-back - would be a huge asset for England. White won the last of his seven caps two years ago.
Credit: Getty Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 16:54 By Ian Tuckey Gunners and City in pole position for Eze? Arsenal and Manchester City are gearing up to be the main rivals for Eberechi Eze's signature. Crystal Palace's attacking midfielder impressed in cameos for England at Euro 2024. Credit: Getty And it's reckoned the Gunners are now showing interest in the 26-year-old.
Liverpool have also been mentioned as new boss Arne Slot looks for marquee recruits. But Pep Guardiola's City are thought to be considering a bid for the seven-cap star - rated at £60million-plus - as they face the possibility of losing Kevin de Bruyne to Saudi Arabian mega-spenders. Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 15:54 By Anthony Chapman Waiting game for Gunners Arsenal have signed just ONE of their four targets so far this summer.
The Mirror claims Mikel Arteta is having to play a waiting game after making just one signing. That was David Raya, whose loan from Brentford was turned permanent. But he will soon have a second over the line in Riccardo Calafiori, with Viktor Gyokeres and Mikel Merino targeted next.
FIOR BLIMEY Arsenal have signed just one of FOUR targets with Calafiori and more in works Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 15:31 By Anthony Chapman Preview - Arsenal vs Bournemouth Arsenal vs Bournemouth will take place tomorrow morning - Thursday, July 25. Kick off will be at 3.30am BST.
The Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles will host. Find out more about Arsenal's pre-season clash, including the TV channel, below: Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth Gunners kickstart US tour with shoot-out win over Prem rivals Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 14:36 By Cosmo Teare Calafiori to Arsenal nearly complete Riccardo Calafiori's move to Arsenal is nearly complete according to David Ornstein. There is an agreement in place between player and club, as well as between Arsenal and Bologna.
Calafiori only needs to fly to London to complete his medical and sign the contract now. Credit: Getty Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 14:05 By Cosmo Teare Chelsea interested in Merino Chelsea are also interested in Mikel Merino according to Estadio Deportivo. But the midfielder's priority is to join Arsenal.
Arsenal have reportedly sent a proposal to the midfielder and are readying a bid to send to Real Sociedad. Copy link Copied 24th Jul 2024, 13:31 By Cosmo Teare Chelsea rule out Ramsdale Chelsea are in the market for a new goalkeeper to suit Enzo Maresca's style of football. However they have ruled out a move for Aaron Ramsdale, according to the Athletic.
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