Arsenal to move 'swiftly' with next transfer after Viktor Gyokeres as striker set to leave

Arsenal are back in action today when they face Premier League rivals Newcastle United in a pre-season friendly in Singapore. The Gunners will now be stepping up their pre-season training as they start to take on Premier League opponents, with Tottenham next up after the Magpies.

The Gunners have already been very busy in the summer transfer window, and they are expected to keep adding to their squad, while departures are also likely. Here we round up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Eze latest

Arsenal are now said to be switching their focus to signing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze now that Viktor Gyokeres’ arrival is all-but certain. According to The Independent, the Gunners will move to wrap up an Eze deal ‘swiftly’ as they look to add competition for Martin Odegaard.

It’s reported Eze could be available for £60million, which is a little below his reported release clause of £68million, though some of that release clause does reportedly include add-ons. Arsenal will surely need to start balance their spending if they are going to sign Eze on such a big fee having already spend big money this summer.

Jesus exit claim

Arsenal could reportedly allow Gabriel Jesus to leave the club this summer despite his ongoing struggle with injury. According to RTI Esporte, Flamengo, who have already signed Jorginho this summer, are in talks over a season-long loan deal.

The report claims they are willing to pay half of Jesus’ wages, though it’s unclear what the actual structure of the deal would be. Jesus is out with a serious knee injury until late in 2025, and the Brazilian season ends in December, restarting in March. It’s reported that there would be an option to buy in the deal, so it could be more of a long-term proposition. Jesus is unlikely to see regular football when he returns, with Viktor Gyokeres likely arriving as the starter, while Kai Havertz will also be ahead of the Brazilian.

Lewis-Skelly on Madueke

Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly, who penned a new deal with Arsenal this summer, has been speaking about new signing Noni Madueke. He told the club website: “Noni is my guy! We get on so well and we are so similar. I’m really happy he’s joined us because even when I joined up with the national team, he made me feel so welcome. And so vice versa when he came here, I made him feel welcome as well. He’s so direct, can play on the left or right wing. His qualities are going to help us out so much. I’m so excited to have him because he’s going to bring a lot to the team.”

Speaking about Singapore, where his grandparents used to live, Lewis-Skelly added: “I love it, the people are so nice and it’s so clean here. Connecting with the fans, has been great everybody is so happy to see each other. We're so grateful for their support and we know nothing is possible without the support like this.”

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