Arsenal will speed things up this summer as they look to add more signings after David Raya.
Spanish goalkeeper Raya has signed a permanent contract after a year on loan from Brentford, but is the new senior signing at the time of writing. The Gunners also sent back striker Mika Biereth, with the Dane moving to Sturm Graz for £4m, while Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga were loaned out.
Arsenal led the title race until the final day last season, ultimately finishing just behind Manchester City. However, the new additions deserve to help them close the gap, with Riccardo Calafiori eyeing to join Bologna.
Arteta’s team may also have to raise money by selling other first-team players, and that’s part of our goal today. Here are the latest lines of Mirror Football from North London.
Riccardo Calafiori’s former coach Heiko Vogel has praised the Italian foreign striker for his planned move to Arsenal. Vogel coached Basel to the Europa Conference League semi-finals in 2022-23, with Calafiori playing 34 times in all competitions.
“He has everything,” the coach told Sky Sports. “On the one hand, you have the ownership game and, on the other hand, as a full-back and center back you have to be a defender.
“He’s aggressive, he’s smart in duels, in one-on-one situations, he’s got an intelligent mentality, he’s smart in anticipation. All you want is to be on point in a possession game and in the opponent’s possession you have it. “everything, but he’s still young [and can improve]. “
Arsenal have rejected a bid from Fulham for Emile Smith Rowe but are bracing for renewed interest. According to The Telegraph, Marco Silva’s side have prioritized the English foreigner after wasting several veteran stars this summer.
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Fulham are expected to return with an improved offer, but they are the only ones interested. Crystal Palace is said to be keeping an eye on the Croydon-born 23-year-old.
Smith Rowe is contracted to Arsenal until the summer of 2026. However, after just 33 appearances over the past two seasons, he may simply leave the club of his formative years.
Reiss Nelson, like Smith Rowe, saw the characteristics of the first team limited. The 24-year-old signed a contract extension last summer, but only started once in the Premier League in the 2023-24 season.
According to the Evening Standard, Nelson is one of the players on West Ham’s radar. The Hammers have already increased the budget with the sale of Said Benrahma to Lyon, while midfielder Flynn Downes will join Southampton permanently after a successful loan.
West Ham have made three signings as new manager Julen Lopetegui prepares for his first season in charge, but more are likely to follow. Max Kilman joined the Hammers from Lopetegui’s former club Wolves, with young winger Luiz Guilherme and back-up goalkeeper Wes Foderingham also arriving.
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