Arsenal is accelerating its summer transfer activity with a courageous plan to review their attack. With the midfielder Martin Zubimeni already signed by Real Sociedad, the Gunners are now focused on the finalization of the moves for the striker Viktor Gyokeres and the Noni Madueke wing, which are 2 key pieces in Mikel Arte’s vision for the 2025/26 season.
Gyokker affair is approaching completion
According to the journalist of BBC Sami Mokbel, the sports director of Arsenal Andrea Berta flew to Portugal to negotiate directly with CP sports cp for GyoKeres, who according to what was reported accepted the personal terms with the club. The only remaining obstacle is to reach an agreement on the transfer commission, which should be about 70 million British pounds (about 95 million USD)
GyoKeres, who had a Breakout season in Portugal, is seen as the solution to the need of the Arsenal of a physically dominant and clinical frontman.
Madueke to reposition
In the meantime, Arsenal is also approaching Noni Madueke, currently at Chelsea. According to reports, the Gunners agreed a 5 -year contract with the English wing and hope to finalize a commission of around 50 million euros (about 58.5 million dollars) by the end of the week.
But here is the turning point: Madueke, a natural right wing, is not targeted as a backup for Bukayo Saka, but as a potential appetizer on the left wing. According to sources close to the club, Arte plans to redevelop Madueke to play on the opposite side. This strategic change would eliminate the need to pursue Rodrygo from Real Madrid, whose prices of 90 million euros (about 105 million USD) The Club World Cup commitments make it less accessible.
Other transfers coming (and outgoing)
The push of the transfer of Arsenal does not stop there. Interviews are underway to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for the role of striker midfield, although his evaluation of 65 million euros (about 76 million dollars) remains a critical point. Arsenal should download players to make this move financially feasible, and among those who could be sold are: Oleksandr Zincchenko, Reiss Nelson and Leandro Trossard
On the contrary, the agreement of 13 million euros (about 15 million dollars) for the Brentford captain Christian Norgaard is progressing without hitches. Norgaard will act as a reliable defensive midfield option, providing coverage for both Zubimeni and Rice.
In addition, the recent rumors that connect Gabriel Martinelli to move to the Saudi Club at Nassr have been shot down by sources near the club. According to reports, Arsenal has no intention of selling the Brazilian wing. In fact, Martinelli is seen as an important good, especially in the event that Madueke’s agreement falls.
If Madueke were to unite, Martinelli should still present regularly, potentially rotating with Saka as needed.
