Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners get ‘Sane boost’, Lookman interest, Premier League clubs ‘in Rodrygo battle’
ARSENAL are looking ahead to a HUGE summer transfer window after another trophyless season.
The Gunners have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane - and it has been reported that the German has turned down a new contract at the Allianz.
Elsewhere, Arsenal are admirers of Ademola Lookman after a few stellar years at Atalanta.
In other news, the North Londoners are one of many Premier League clubs eyeing Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, according to reports.
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'Need to strengthen'
Declan Rice admitted Arsenal have a huge summer transfer window ahead and need to bolster their squad.
He said: "With the team we’ve got, with the manager we’ve got, we need to be competing for titles. We can't being taking anything for granted.
"Next year, we’ll be back for more. Hopefully we strengthen in the summer, we sign more players, because we’re probably going to lose a few.
"We are going to come back next year stronger and even more hungry to win something for this club."
'Took it personally'
Declan Rice has revealed Mikel Arteta told his side to take recent defeats to Newcastle "personally".
He said: "We have been poor the last few weeks in the Premier League by our standards.
"We obviously went so hard in the Champions League that our form dropped in the Premier League, that happens sometimes.
"But Newcastle are such an important side and we have lost three games to them this year and the manager's message before the game was clear - take it personal."
Top gun
Arsenal director Josh Kroenke has confirmed the club will invest heavily this summer to "get behind winning" the Premier League.
The Gunners are facing a potential second-place finish for the third year in a row under manager Mikel Arteta.
Kroenke wrote in Sunday's match-day programme before the clash with Newcastle that the necessary investment will take place with new sporting director Andrea Berta on board.
He said: "We’re still pursuing second place in the Premier League for the third year running, but we all want to win it."
Gyokeres speaks
Arsenal's top target Viktor Gyokeres netted his 39th league goal of the campaign on Saturday.
It saw Sporting Lisbon seal the Primeira Liga title after a 2-0 win over Vitoria.
Asked about his future amid interest from the Gunners, he said: "It's football, I'm still here.
"I don't know what's going to happen. Nobody can predict the future."
Credit: Getty Arteta season review
Mikel Arteta has demanded change over the summer at Arsenal - and says silverware will be the only way to judge success in 2025/26.
Following his side's 1-0 win over Newcastle, the Spaniard said: "Liverpool have a trophy - we don't have a trophy.
"We are unsatisfied and upset. But I think we are on the right trajectory.
"What I can promise is that I will do my very best [to win a trophy].
"I will give my life, and get every drop of everybody here to squeeze it and get the best out of them."
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Mikel Arteta will miss Arsenal's final game of the season after picking up a touchline ban.
The Spaniard was given a yellow card against Newcastle after kicking the ball away late on.
It was his third of the current campaign - and under Prem rules, must now watch the next game from the terraces.
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The performance might not have been vintage Arsenal - but they got the job done against Newcastle.
Mikel Arteta's side will play in the Champions League next season after a 1-0 win on Sunday afternoon.
SunSport's Lloyd Canfield was at the Emirates, with one Gunners star the standout performer.
Sporting chance
Arsenal's main target Viktor Gyokeres will be allowed to leave Sporting Lisbon this summer, reports claim.
The Swede is valued at £54million by the Portuguese club.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano claims he "will leave" this summer with the Premier League the "most likely" destination.
The Gunners are desperate to land Gyokeres, but face competition from Manchester United.
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Arsenal welcomed two former stars to the Emirates on Sunday - but nobody appeared to have told Sky commentator Peter Drury.
The Gunners ran out 1-0 winners against Newcastle to cement Champions League football for next season.
And fans were stunned to see a former Gunner sitting next to Gilberto Silva overlooked...
Kroenke transfer announcement
Arsenal director Josh Kroenke confirmed the club will invest on transfers this summer to "get behind winning" the Premier League.
We’re still pursuing second place in the Premier League for the third year running, but we all want to win it.
We plan to invest to get behind winning and doing better next season.
Our sporting director, Andrea [Berta], will play an important role in this. We are crystal clear on exactly what we need to do and the way in which we want to do it
Rodrygo latest
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Real Madrid star Rodrygo ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to talkSPORT, the forward is "unsettled" at Real and thus under consideration by the Gunners.
The same source adds the Brazil international is thought to be playing "second fiddle" to Kylian Mbappe as well as Vinicius Junior and that means a move by the North Londoners is a "possibility".
echo the above report by stating that the24-year-old is keen to move on as he feels “displaced”.
Ademola Lookman interest
Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has admirers at Arsenal but there are some hesitations over any move for him.
Lookman’s age has the Gunners concerned over whether he has hit his ceiling, and if that could hinder any future sell-on plans.
The striker is valued at around £50million ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Nigeria international also appears to be happy again in Italy following the Serie A giants' qualification for the Champions League next season.
Leroy Sane boost
Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane is still being linked with a summer move to Arsenal.
Sane's contract comes to an end at the end of July, and he is unwilling to accept Bayern's new terms.
The Gunners could land the winger on a free transfer should he opt against renewing his deal.
However, the Germany international would still attract immense interest from other elite clubs.
First half of Arsenal vs Newcastle tees up transfer window
The great striker shortage of recent times has never been more evident than in this first half of football.
Arteta was forced to make a tactical change, putting Martinelli up front towards the end of the half while a partially-fit Havertz could just watch from the sideline.
Arsenal target Isak is also out injured, leaving Newcastle ruing missed chances in this heavyweight clash.
Chloe Kelly's future
Chloe Kelly moved to Arsenal from Manchester City on loan in January in one of the biggest loan saga's the women's game has ever seen.
The star has loved life in London as she this week: "Time flies when you're having fun and that's exactly what I have done since I stepped foot into the training ground on the first day."
A question mark remains over her future after her enjoyment of football has done a marked 180 since January.
Fans love Kroenke comments on transfers
Arsenal director Josh Kroenke confirmed the club will go big this summer to "get behind winning" the Premier League.
This has gone down a treat with the fanbase as one tweeted: "That is the attitude."
Another commented: "Hope they back it up this summer. No excuses."
Read more here.
Rooney tips Mateta for Arsenal
Wayne Rooney expressed surprise that Arsenal or Manchester United have not snapped up Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta.
He said ahead of the FA Cup final: "I was looking at the summer thinking Arsenal or Man United would try and take because he gets into both of their teams.
"He is a handful. He is big, he is strong, he is quick. He’s a bit awkward and clumsy at times, but he is a handful."
Arteta on Havertz
The Arsenal boss has been complimentary towards the German star despite admitting the importance of recruitment this summer.
He said: "We know how important Kai is for us. And the fact that he looks in great shape, I think he has improved a lot of metrics that are very important for a striker to give himself the best chance and you see the transformation on him, which has been really impressive.”
Havertz was not expected to be back so soon but has made an accelerated recovery from his hamstring injury.
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Amid the rumour mill of Gyokeres' and Isak's futures, Arsenal's front man could feature today.
Kai Havertz has been named on the bench against Newcastle while Isak is out.
The heavyweight match up, KO 4:30pm, will be crucial in the race for Champions League football.
Keep up to date here.
Arsenal co-chair promises big summer
It is well known by now that Arsenal are in line to have a huge summer in preparation for next season.
Their co-chair Josh Kroenke has weighed in, showing support for their new sporting director Andrea Berta.
He said: "We plan to invest to get behind winning and doing better next season.
"We're delighted we have our sporting director, Andrea, who will play an important role in this.
"He is part of a unified and strong team, supported by the board, who are crystal clear on exactly what we need to do and the way in which we want to do it. The right way. The Arsenal way."
The future of Zubimendi
The future of Zubimendi is in the air as Xabi Alonso has put the Real Sociedad midfielder on his wishlist, according to reports from Spain.
The manager is set to move to Real Madrid but nothing has been signed.
This comes as that Zubimendi has verbally agreed to join Arsenal.
The sought-after player is yet to confirm his future.
Kiwior linked to Italy
Defender Jakub Kiwior could leave Arsenal this summer, according to reports from .
The former Spezia player has attracted interest from both Napoli and Atalanta.
Arteta has planned a big transfer window to try and end his trophyless run but it will need to be funded.
The 25-year-old has kept eight clean sheets in 42 league appearances.
LONDON, ENGLAND â MAY 14: Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during a training session at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Credit: Getty Howe dare you!
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has spoken out about his players being involved in transfer rumours.
Star striker Isak has been linked to Arsenal but the North London club are also going after Gyokeres, considered to be a more achievable target.
Howe said (via ): "It is a frustration because I don't see why our players are getting linked here, there and everywhere with other clubs.
"“I'd like to think the players are happy here. I'd like to think again that they're seeing us grow and develop into a team that hopefully can compete at the top end of the division."
Gyokeres speaks
Arsenal's striker target Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres has spoken out about the rumours surrounding his future.
He said to Sport TV: "It's football, I'm still here.
"I don't know what's going to happen.
"Nobody can predict the future."
Arsenal tipped to lose out
Arsenal have been among many clubs looking to snap up FA Cup winner Eberechi Eze.
Palace's multi-talented star is not likely to be looking at Arsenal, with other clubs believed to be ahead of them.
North London rivals Spurs are likely to beat them to it.