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🚨 All agreements now in place for Riccardo Calafiori to join Arsenal from Bologna. 22yo defender still needs to do medical + sign but deal essentially done.
If everything goes to plan, aim is for Italy int’l to link up with #AFC on USA tour @TheAthleticFC
🚨 EXCL: Arsenal offer Jorginho new contract & midfielder expected to sign it. Existing terms run until June with option for another year
fresh deal rewards 32yo’s importance to #AFC ➕ Edu & Ayto make Saudi Arabia trip (no players / deals discussed)
🚨 Arsenal in negotiations with Takehiro Tomiyasu over new long-term contract. Offer to 25yo has been made + expectation is agreement will be reached in due course.
Would extend & improve current deal (2025 + option for extra 12 months) @TheAthleticFC #AFC
🚨 EXCL: Colorado Rapids considering Jack Wilshere as new head coach. #Rapids96 approached Arsenal + permission granted to talk.
🚨 EXCL: Colorado Rapids considering Jack Wilshere as new head coach. #Rapids96 approached Arsenal + permission granted to talk. #AFC U18 boss impressed in interview but no decision made yet. 31yo keen on senior role when right chance arises @TheAthleticFC
🚨 EXCL: Katie McCabe close to signing new contract at Arsenal.
28yo Ballon d’Or nominee in final 12mnths + Chelsea (lucrative Jan bid rejected), Bayern Munich, Man City keen. But #AFC nearing agreement; would be huge boost before #WSL start @TheAthleticFC
Rob Holding to undergo Crystal Palace medical shortly after fee of ~£4m agreed with Arsenal.
If all goes to plan, 27yo centre-back will sign 3yr contract. Joined #AFC in 2016 & had 1+1yr to go on deal @TheAthleticFC after @mcgrathmike #CPFC #DeadlineDay
🚨 EXCL: Arsenal taking David Raya on £3m loan + £27m buy option.
Brentford contract extension (#BrentfordFC get fee if #AFC sign & retain value if not). Said goodbyes today, medical likely Thurs. Paperwork stage. W/ @jaydmharris @gunnerblog @TheAthleticFC
🚨 EXCL: Arsenal reject written bid from Monaco for Folarin Balogun. Follows verbal offer turned down by #AFC after friendly.
#ASMonaco pursuit ongoing - sporting directors have good relationship. #Inter keen but unclear if can afford @TheAthleticFC #USMNT
https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1688546812771106816
🚨 Nottingham Forest have reached agreement with Arsenal to sign goalkeeper Matt Turner.
The US international is scheduled to undergo #NFFC medical later today. #AFC working to finalise deal for David Raya from Brentford @TheAthleticFC #BrentfordFC #USMNT
🚨 Brentford expected to turn down opening Arsenal offer for David Raya but proposal is only slightly below what #BrentfordFC are seeking + talks continue.
Both parties want deal for 27yo GK to happen & are now working on finer details @TheAthleticFC #AFC https://theathletic.com/4733399/2023/0…
🚨 EXCL: Besiktas have submitted an offer to sign Rob Holding from Arsenal.
Proposal for centre-back worth €2.5m. Far below what #AFC might consider to sell & will be rejected. 27yo has 1yr left on contract + club option to extend by 12mnth @TheAthleticFC
🚨 William Saliba today signed new 4yr contract at Arsenal.
22yo defender was into final 12 months of previous deal + fresh terms secure him until 2027 - no option to extend. Worth ~£10m per year, no release clause. Announcement on Friday @TheAthleticFC #AFC
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal have tonight submitted a massive offer to West Ham for England midfielder Declan Rice.
Proposal is for £100m + £5m in add-ons - would be a record for a British player as #AFC try to agree deal with #WHUFC for top target @TheAthleticFC
🚨 West Ham have turned down Man City offer for Declan Rice. #MCFC made formal proposal last night worth £80m + £10m add-ons. #WHUFC unimpressed & quickly rejected it.
Arsenal have seen 2 bids rebuffed but remain determined to sign 24yo @TheAthleticFC #AFC
🚨 EXCL: West Ham have tonight received formal offer from Manchester City to sign Declan Rice.
#MCFC proposing deal worth £80m + £10m add-ons after 2nd Arsenal bid of £75m + £15m rejected last week. #AFC pursuit of main target ongoing @TheAthleticFC #WHUFC
🚨 Arsenal + Thomas Partey camp both working on potential exit solutions if suitable opportunity arises for a sale.
Interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia & #AFC considering options. Would require replacement, in addition to Declan Rice pursuit @TheAthleticFC
🚨 Arsenal have now made a 2nd, improved offer to West Ham for Declan Rice. £75m + £15m add-ons.
Club-record proposal for 24yo England midfielder expected to be turned down by #WHUFC - but #AFC getting closer to acceptable fee for top target @TheAthleticFC
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal working on deal to sign Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. #AFC have made an opening offer worth ~£30m. #Ajax want ~£50m but optimism a compromise will be reached.
Continued: Personal terms with Netherlands int’l thought to be in place @TheAthleticFC