The Portuguese spent last season on loan with Hamburg. He had a rough start with two red cards, but went on to play a pivotal role with 13 goal contributions.

The Bundesliga side are determined to re-sign Vieira permanently, and Plettenberg reports that the 25-year-old likewise wants a reunion with them.

As things stand, no progress has been made over the transfer fee, given the Gunners are demanding up to £15.4m to part ways with the former Porto ace.

Arsenal should not provide a discount on Vieira fee

Vieira has failed to meet expectations under Gunners manager Mikel Arteta. He has struggled to adapt to the extra physicality and intensity of the Premier League.

However, he has proven his credentials in German football. The midfielder scored seven goals and provided six assists from 31 appearances for Hamburg last term.

Vieira played a key part in Hamburg beating the drop, but the Bundesliga club have a lower transfer budget and seem reluctant to pay more than £8.6m for his services.

We believe Arsenal should not give in to the player’s desire and they should seek a higher package, given the Portuguese is in the prime phase of his playing career.

£15.4m is a fairly decent figure after Vieira’s impressive loan campaign. A Premier League club could easily afford to spend such a transfer fee for the playmaker.

Arsenal should send a final take-it-or-leave-it offer to Hamburg. If they are reluctant to match it, the Gunners should offer Vieira’s services to other top European sides.

Like Vieira, Reiss Nelson has also been out of the Gunners’ picture. The former England youth international is attracting interest from abroad, with Benfica and Valencia keen.

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The Gunners are said to be keen on strengthening their centre-back options this summer. William Saliba’s injury has only heightened the need to do so.

Arsenal have been linked with England international John Stones, but he is now on the verge of joining Inter Milan. Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa is also on their radar.

The Athletic now claim that the north London club have set their sights on Ramon and have been monitoring his progress in Serie A. Chelsea are interested in the Como ace too.

Ramon enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with the Serie A outfit last term, helping them secure UEFA Champions League qualification for the first time in their history.

The 21-year-old started 30 league games as Cesc Fabregas’ side secured a fourth-place finish.

Ramon is a ball-playing centre-back and can contribute in the final third. He ranked third for accurate passes per game and scored two goals in Serie A last season.

The Real Madrid academy graduate is also known for his speed. Only five Arsenal players recorded a higher top speed in the league.

He possesses strong aerial prowess, excellent positioning and solid tackling ability as well.

However, there are questions surrounding his discipline. He received 11 yellow cards, the second-highest total in Serie A.

Ramon would be a strong addition to Arsenal if they are looking to sign a promising centre-back. His athleticism and composure on the ball make him a natural fit for Mikel Arteta’s side.

That said, a move for Ramon could be complicated for the Gunners, with Madrid owning 50 percent of his economic rights.

The Spanish giants also included buy-back clauses in the deal that took the Spaniard to Como last summer.

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According to Sky Sports, Vinicius Junior will be staying at Real Madrid beyond this summer.

The La Liga outfit have no intention of selling him and are confident he will agree to a new contract.

Arsenal had been seriously exploring the possibility of signing the Brazilian superstar as manager Mikel Arteta looked to transform the left side of his attack.

With Vinicius entering the final year of his contract, the Gunners believed a rare opportunity had emerged to tempt him away from the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Gunners viewed him as their number one target and were also prepared to offer him the biggest contract in their history.

Despite already earning around £400,000 per week in Spain, the North London club were willing to improve those terms in an ambitious bid to bring him to the Emirates Stadium.

Vinicius bagged 22 goals and 14 assists in 53 matches across all competitions last season.

Arteta wants an elite left winger added to the squad after the departure of Leandro Trossard. Gabriel Martinelli is also up for sale.

Although Christos Tzolis has already arrived, the Greek international is widely expected to provide squad depth rather than become an automatic starter.

Arsenal were also strongly interested in Morgan Rogers, but Chelsea ultimately won the race for the England international.

Missing out on both Rogers and Vinicius would represent a significant disappointment, but Arsenal now need to respond quickly and secure another signing before the window closes.

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According to The Athletic, the Japan international has joined Palace’s pre-season camp in Como, where he is working with Pierre Sage’s squad as a potential move gathers momentum.

Tomiyasu is currently a free agent after leaving Ajax at the end of his short-term contract following the 2025-26 season.

The 27-year-old is using Palace’s training camp to build his fitness and could even feature in a pre-season friendly later this week as the club continues to assess him. 

While there is interest from elsewhere in England and Europe, a return to the Premier League is understood to appeal to the versatile defender.

Tomiyasu remains a familiar figure to Arsenal supporters after spending four seasons in north London.

Signed from Bologna in 2021, he quickly established himself as one of Mikel Arteta’s most dependable defenders thanks to his ability to play at right-back, left-back and centre-back.

His composure in possession and defensive intelligence made him an important part of Arsenal’s squad whenever he was available.

Unfortunately, recurring injuries prevented him from building sustained momentum during the latter stages of his Arsenal career.

After making his final appearance in October 2024, Tomiyasu underwent knee surgery before leaving the club by mutual consent in the summer of 2025.

He subsequently joined Ajax on a short-term contract, making nine appearances before becoming a free agent once again.

His performances were nevertheless enough to earn a recall to Japan’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, where he featured three times before their elimination by Brazil.

Palace’s interest comes at a time when the club are reshaping their defence under new head coach Pierre Sage following the departure of Oliver Glasner. 

The Eagles are also preparing for life after Maxence Lacroix, who is closing in on a move to Chelsea, creating room for another experienced defender.

Tomiyasu’s Premier League experience, versatility and availability on a free transfer make him an attractive option.

Whether the training stint develops into a permanent contract remains to be seen, but the former Arsenal defender now appears to have a genuine opportunity to restart his career back in English football.

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According to talkSPORT, the Gunners are now in advanced talks with Newcastle United over a blockbuster move for Bruno Guimaraes.

The report adds that both clubs have made encouraging progress towards a verbal agreement worth more than £75 million.

Earlier informal inquiries in the region of £60 million were swiftly rejected by the Magpies.

Arsenal closing in on Guimaraes deal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to bolster the midfield ahead of the new campaign.

The Gunners explored ambitious moves for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali earlier this summer, but the duo ultimately chose Tottenham Hotspur.

The North London club also admire Bournemouth sensation Alex Scott, but the young midfielder favours a move to Chelsea.

Guimaraes represents an even more complete package, combining elite technical quality with proven Premier League experience.

His arrival could create one of the strongest midfield partnerships in Europe alongside Declan Rice.

The 28-year-old is scheduled to return to pre-season training on July 31 after enjoying an extended break following the FIFA World Cup.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe recently described Guimaraes as an “unbelievable player” but admitted he could not guarantee that the Brazilian would remain at St James’ Park.

Arsenal have already signed French goalkeeper Illan Meslier and Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis this summer.

If negotiations continue to progress at the current pace, Guimaraes could soon become the next marquee arrival at the Emirates Stadium.

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The Gunners are looking at the possibility of signing a right-footed centre-back with William Saliba out for an ‘extended period‘ due to a back injury.

The club have Cristhian Mosquera as a good deputy for the right centre-back role, while Ben White and Jurrien Timber could also occupy the position.

Still, Arsenal seem to be eyeing an experienced cover, considering White and Timber are just returning from knee and groin injuries, respectively.

Stones was earmarked as a target after his release from Manchester City, but the Englishman has chosen to sign for Inter Milan on a two-year contract.

In our view, this could see the Premier League holders step up their pursuit of Konsa despite the sizeable gap in their valuation compared to the Villans.

Arsenal could pay a premium fee to sign Konsa

The 28-year-old has been a consistent performer for the Villans over many seasons and last year was probably his best for the West Midlands outfit.

The Englishman completed 95 percent of his passes in the Premier League and won an impressive 67 percent of his ground and aerial duels for Villa.

Konsa also impressed with his recoveries and ability to clear his lines. He played exclusively as a centre-back for Villa, but showed his versatility at the World Cup.

The former Brentford man has operated as a right-back in his career and recently impressed in the position during the hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Norway.

His versatility and vast league experience could be the reason behind manager Mikel Arteta driving the club’s interest in securing his signature this summer.

The need has now increased with Saliba’s untimely injury, which could potentially see him ruled out for the first half of the 2026/27 campaign with the Gunners.

Arsenal presently value Konsa at £30-35m, while Villa have set an asking price of £60m.

Konsa ‘would like to join‘ the Gunners, but the club may have to pay a premium fee to persuade Unai Emery’s side to part ways with their experienced star.

Villa recently sanctioned Morgan Rogers’ move to Chelsea for £117m, having initially held out for £130m.

Based on that, Arsenal may have to spend at least £50m plus £4-5m in add-ons to secure an agreement with the Europa League holders for Konsa’s signature.

It would represent a huge outlay for a player almost 29, but with the inflated valuations this summer, Arsenal may have to pay more for their prime targets.

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According to Sky Sports, the 32-year-old has agreed in principle to move to the Serie A giants on a free transfer following the expiry of his Manchester City contract.

The report states that Stones’ representatives are now working with Inter to finalise the terms of a two-year contract before the move is made official.

Arsenal had been credited with interest in the experienced defender during the summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta assessed opportunities to strengthen his back line.

Chelsea and Juventus were also linked with the former Manchester City centre-back, with the latter making contact with his representatives over the weekend.

Inter, however, were aware of the growing competition and accelerated negotiations in an effort to secure Stones’ signature.

That approach now appears to have paid off after the player gave the green light to the move.

The deal would tie Stones to a club aiming to strengthen its defence ahead of the new campaign under Christian Chivu.

Inter are also interested in Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero, although his valuation is understood to be significantly higher and could complicate any move.

As things stand, Stones has emerged as the club’s priority defensive addition.

Inter could still pursue Romero later in the window if Benjamin Pavard departs, but securing Stones is currently their immediate objective.

For Arsenal, the latest development removes one of the more experienced options available on the market.

Arteta has continued to balance the pursuit of proven performers with younger long-term investments as the Gunners look to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts.

Stones’ versatility, composure in possession and familiarity with Arteta from their time together at Manchester City had made him an attractive option despite his age.

The England international enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at the Etihad Stadium, winning multiple Premier League titles and the Champions League while establishing himself as one of the division’s most accomplished ball-playing defenders.

His experience at the highest level would have added valuable depth and leadership to Arsenal’s squad.

Instead, he now looks set for a new challenge in Italy.

Unless negotiations unexpectedly break down, Inter appear on course to complete the signing, leaving Arsenal to focus on alternative defensive targets before the transfer window closes.

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The 26-year-old has yet to report back for pre-season training as negotiations over an extension continue, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season.

According to the Daily Mail, Vinicius has remained away from Real Madrid while his representatives continue discussions with the club over fresh terms.

The report adds that Real Madrid’s position is clear.

The Spanish giants are unwilling to improve their latest offer and believe the winger will have to reduce his salary demands if he wants to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Vinicius is reportedly seeking parity with Kylian Mbappe as one of the club’s highest earners, but Real Madrid are not prepared to meet those demands.

That has left negotiations at a standstill despite the club’s desire to keep one of their biggest stars.

The latest development follows earlier reports that Real Madrid planned to resume talks with Vinicius’ representatives in the hope of reaching an agreement.

However, those discussions have yet to produce a breakthrough, leaving uncertainty over the Brazil international’s long-term future.

Jose Mourinho is understood to want Vinicius to remain at the club and views him as a cornerstone of his rebuilding project alongside Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.

Real Madrid have nevertheless maintained a firm stance throughout the negotiations and are unwilling to alter their wage structure to secure an agreement.

The club have also continued strengthening their attacking options, with a deal for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande progressing independently of Vinicius’ contract situation.

For Arsenal, the ongoing impasse is another development worth watching.

The Gunners are known to admire Vinicius and have been linked with the winger in recent weeks as Mikel Arteta continues to assess opportunities to strengthen his attack.

A player of Vinicius’ calibre would represent one of the biggest signings in Arsenal’s history, but any move remains highly complicated.

Real Madrid have not indicated they are actively looking to sell, and no club-to-club talks have been reported.

Even if negotiations over a new contract ultimately collapse, Arsenal would still face fierce competition and a financial package unlike almost any deal in the club’s history.

For now, the situation remains unresolved.

With Vinicius still away from training and Real Madrid refusing to budge on their salary offer, Arsenal will continue to monitor one of the summer’s most intriguing contract sagas while waiting to see whether a genuine opportunity eventually emerges.

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The Premier League champions are considering signing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior this summer.

According to BBC Sport, manager Mikel Arteta has become so smitten with the notion of signing Vinicius that he is viewed internally as the club’s number one target.

It was also revealed yesterday that the Gunners are prepared to offer Vinicius the biggest contract in their history to lure him to the Emirates Stadium.

Vinicius has entered the final year of his contract and currently earns a staggering £400,000 per week. 

Arsenal will have to offer improved terms to recruit him.

Arteta is desperate to add an elite left winger to his squad.

Leandro Trossard has left the club and there are big question marks over the future of Gabriel Martinelli.

Christos Tzolis has already joined the North London outfit from Club Brugge but he is expected to be a squad player.

A player like Vinicius could completely change the dynamics at Arsenal.

He bagged 22 goals and 14 assists in 53 games across all competitions last season.

The Brazil star scored four goals and recorded one assist in five appearances at the FIFA World Cup.

Real Madrid are set to reopen contract negotiations with the 26-year-old this week.

The La Liga giants do not want him to leave, even if they sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.

Signing him is still a long shot but the Gunners appear prepared to pounce on any opportunity.

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The youngsters signed their scholarship contracts during a special ceremony at the Emirates Stadium.

Academy Manager Per Mertesacker, Head of Player Care Mark Walter, and U18s Head Coach Adam Birchall were all in attendance at the ceremony.

Introducing Arsenal’s new scholars

Emerson Nwaneri: Emerson is the younger brother of midfielder Ethan Nwaneri. The 15-year-old is a left winger but can also be deployed as an attacking midfielder.

He has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past 12 months, moving from the U16s to make his debut for the U18s and U21s.

Chelsea and Manchester City have previously expressed interest in Emerson.

Jayden Oba: Oba arrived at Arsenal in 2018 and has risen through the ranks to the U16s. He is an energetic forward who is capable of scoring goals and creating chances.

Theo Odaji-Ukueko: He is naturally a holding midfielder but can also fill in at right-back. He can make timely runs and produce incisive passes.

Angelinou Pedro: The young defender enjoyed a stellar campaign last term, impressing for the U18s and U19s across several competitions.

Charlie Purdy: Purdy joined Arsenal at the U8 level. He has developed into a creative midfielder, capable of producing match-winning moments. He made his debut for the U18s last season.

Joshua Sesay: Sesay joined the Gunners from Millwall in 2024. He is a versatile forward and can also operate as an attacking midfielder.

Hakeem Abubakar: Abubakar is regarded as a ball-playing defender, capable of playing at centre-back or left-back. He made his debut for the U18s last season.

Elyon Mbala: Mbala has spent seven years at the Arsenal academy and has grown into a promising left-back. He featured nine times for Adam Birchall’s side last term.

Daniel McCarron: McCarron, a centre-back, joined the north London side this summer, although he had previously trialled at the club in 2024.

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