In today’s Arsenal transfer news – Mikel Arteta shortlists Thomas Partey’s immense 19-year-old replacement, an update on Kai Havertz & much more.
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Arsenal transfer news – Edu “very close” to signing Kai Havertz
According to the latest report from TEAMTALK, the man behind the transfer market for Arsenal, Edu, is very close to signing Kai Havertz from Chelsea. In what is likely to be the first signing Arsenal make this summer, Edu is close to opening a second bid for Havertz, with the player wanting to join Arsenal.
Arsenal transfer news – Romeo Lavia seen as Thomas Partey’s replacement
The focus for this summer transfer window will definitely be midfielders. Already lacking in this department, Mikel Arteta must prepare for life without Granit Xhaka and potentially Thomas Partey too.
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— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) June 19, 2023
Thomas Partey has concrete chance to leave Arsenal but ONLY if a very good proposal arrives 🔴#AFC rate Romeo Lavia as a potential replacement and have a great relationship with his agents. #CFC interested too, but focus is on Moises Caicedo
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As reported by Fabrizio Romano (via Caught Offside), Thomas Partey will be given the opportunity to leave Arsenal but only if the right replacement is signed. It is thought now that Romeo Lavia is Mikel Arteta’s favourite to replace the Ghana international, but they re bound to face competition from other clubs given that Southampton were relegated and Lavia deserves a move to the Premier League.
Arsenal transfer news – Ilkay Gundogan ALMOST off
Any hope that fans had with Ilkay Gundogan signing for Arsenal can now be forgotten about. Well, almost. According to Mundo Deportivo, Ilkay Gundogan, who is out of contract at Manchester City, is close to signing for Barcelona as a free agent.
What do you make of today’s Arsenal transfer news?