Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling during the summer transfer window. However, the Gunners are hesitant to pay a fee for the 29-year-old player. Despite manager Enzo Maresca not having Sterling in his plans, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is said to admire the winger. The potential move is further complicated by Sterling’s high salary at Chelsea, with Arsenal unwilling to match it. Alongside Sterling, Arsenal is also considering a swoop for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. However, doubts remain about Arsenal’s ability to meet Coman’s salary demands, which could hinder any potential deal.
As the summer transfer window progresses, Arsenal has reportedly held talks with the agents of Brentford forward Ivan Toney. The Gunners are contemplating making a move for the England international, who is nearing the end of his contract with Brentford. Speculations suggest that Arsenal could make a £50m offer for Toney, showing their seriousness about acquiring the talented striker.
In a bid to strengthen their squad, Ipswich Town is looking to strike a deal for Crystal Palace forward Odsonne Édouard. After a failed medical with Armando Broja, Ipswich has turned their attention to Édouard. With Eddie Nketiah set to join Palace from Arsenal, a move for Édouard might be on the cards. However, Ipswich’s priority remains unclear, with the forward not being a top target for the club at the moment.
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen seems closer to a move to Al Ahli than to Chelsea at the moment. Despite Osimhen’s interest in joining Chelsea, he is not willing to take a salary cut to make the move. Chelsea has reportedly approached Napoli for a loan deal with an obligation to buy, but Osimhen’s future remains uncertain. The Nigerian forward is waiting for a new approach from Chelsea, while Al Ahli seems to be a more likely destination for him at the moment.
Juventus and Manchester United have yet to reach an agreement for the transfer of winger Jadon Sancho. Chelsea is reportedly monitoring the situation closely. Although Sancho is open to joining Juventus, the Italian club has struggled to finalize a deal with United. Juventus has proposed a loan deal with no obligation to buy, but United is not convinced. The uncertainty surrounding Sancho’s future continues as negotiations drag on.
Al Nassr and RB Leipzig have reportedly reached an agreement for defender Mohamed Simakan. A deal worth over €40m has been agreed upon, along with a long-term contract for the 24-year-old player. A medical has been scheduled, signaling that the transfer is in its final stages. Simakan was previously linked with Newcastle United, but a move to Al Nassr now appears imminent.