Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Raya ‘completes’ first part of medical, Patino’s Swansea loan deal, Douglas Luiz updates
DAVID RAYA is set to join Arsenal on a loan deal with an option to buy from Brentford for £27million.
And he has completed the first part of his medical according to reports.
Meanwhile, Charlie Patino is heading to Swansea in a season-long loan move.
And Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has been linked with a move to the Emirates.
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Arteta on pressure
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed he doesn't feel pressure but rather excitement.
I think it’s excitement.
This is where we want to be.
The competition for this year you see a lot of movements that they make.
Mikel ArtetaArteta on Jesus return
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested Gabriel Jesus could start training again next week after suffering a knee injury.
I think everybody except Mo [Mohamed Elneny] and Gabriel Jesus should be fine.
It’s a bit early still. He’s doing really well since his operation.
Hopefully he can start to do some stuff next week.
Mikel Arteta
Nuno Tavares interest
Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg have approached Arsenal for Nuno Tavares.
According to Football London, both Bundesliga teams are keen on Tavares.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell with Marseille last season.
The full-back is not thought to be part of Mikel Arteta's plans going forward however.
The Portuguese ace has fallen down the pecking order behind Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, Jakub Kiwior and summer signing Jurrien Timber.
Shearer on Kane
Alan Shearer left Match of the Day pals Gary Lineker and Arsenal legend Ian Wright in stitches with “one of the greatest football tweets ever” about Harry Kane.
Shearer is the all-time Premier League top scorer with 260 goals but Kane is hot on his heels and closing in fast after reaching 213 with Tottenham.
However, Kane is expected to fly to Bayern Munich today for a medical ahead of a £104million move to Germany and the Newcastle legend is ecstatic that his record looks set to stay intact for now.
Shearer tweeted a photo of a mocked up image of himself standing next to a private jet in a pilot’s uniform and captioned it with: “Come on Harry it’s time to go!”
Credit: TWITTER @alanshearer Chelsea back for Caicedo
Chelsea are set to raise their offer for Brighton star Moises Caicedo, who was previously linked with Arsenal. in an attempt to beat Liverpool.
The Reds have had a British record £111million offer accepted by the Seagulls and are hoping to guard against a late hijack by concluding the deal as quickly as possible today.
According to The Guardian, however, it is understood the Blues have not given up their pursuit of the midfielder and are ready to offer more than £110m.
The West Londoners have been frontunners for the Ecuador international and tabled an offer worth up to £100m on Thursday night.
However Chelsea were stunned by the Merseysiders muscling in on the deal for the 21-year-old star earlier in the day.
Liverpool are planning to sort out personal terms with Caicedo in order to complete the transfer today – but the saga continues.
Bent discusses Raya deal
Darren Bent has raised his eyebrows over David Raya's imminent Arsenal transfer from Brentford.
Raya is a strange one because he's going to come and be number two behind [Aaron] Ramsdale.
When I look at David Raya as a goalkeeper, he could potentially to so many different places and become their number one.
I thought he could have gone to Chelsea, Spurs and he was linked to Bayern Munich so it's strange on his part.
I guess for Arsenal they want to try and bring in two good quality players for every position.
If you want to challenge and be at the top of the Premier League and challenging in Europe then you need to have a strong squad.
Arsenal are trying to do that. That's what let them down last season. They got injuries and the players that came in weren't up to the same standard.
Darren BentWatch Darren Bent and Greene King unveil world first B.A.R. systemMoises Caicedo medical
Former Arsenal transfer target Moises Caicedo will undergo a medical with Liverpool today ahead of a British record £111million move from Brighton, reports SunSport’s Jack Rosser.
The Reds have beaten Chelsea to a deal for the Ecuador midfielder – sealing the move late on Thursday night ahead of the start of the new Premier League season.
The Gunners tried to land the midfielder in January but the Seagulls turned them down.
That was despite the Ecuador international making a public plea to the club on social media.
Henry's dance moves
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry showed off some stunning dance moves at NBA icon Tony Parker’s pool party after interviewing for the France Under-21s manager job.
Henry's managerial capabilities still have a lot to be desired but he has still not lost a step when it comes to his footwork.
A video has emerged on social media of the legendary striker showing off his dance moves at Parker's Hall of Fame pool party in San Antonio ahead of Saturday's induction ceremony.
Parker, a four-time NBA champion that played for the San Antonio Spurs for 17 years, has become one of compatriot Henry’s closest friends over the years.
And the pair were joined by other Spurs icons such David Robinson and Manu Ginobli ahead of the upcoming event at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Parker shared some of the antics from the “pre-party” on social media, and the ex-France international was front and centre as he performed a dance routine in swim shorts and a t-shirt in front of bikini-clad guests.
Henry's next job
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has interviewed for the France Under-21s manager job.
Henry, 45, left his role as assistant to Roberto Martinez with Belgium following the 2022 World Cup in December.
Now the former striker is allegedly the favourite for the vacant post with his country’s young guns, according to L'Equipe.
The ex-France international, who has become a big hit working as a pundit on CBS, reportedly had an interview for the job on Monday.
Henry was one of four candidates for the position alongside Sabri Lamouchi, Jocelyn Gourvennec, and Julien Stephan.
But the ex-Barcelona star is believed to be the “frontrunner” following talks with the French Ministry of Sports.
Bacary Sagna's new deal
Arsenal hero Bacary Sagna has swapped back fours for backpacks after he quit football in 2019 to sell £200 "weightless rucksacks".
Sagna carried a heavy load during a decade in the Premier League but now helps others travel light after ending his playing journey.
Rather than let his career ramble on, the now 40-year-old became a partner in French company Gravipack after a chance encounter with founder Mohammed Errafi on a train.
The ex-Manchester City ace pumped £220,000 into the business and joined a host of ramblers groups to show off the firm's lightweight products.
Arsenal 'target' Douglas Luiz
Aston Villa may face a late Arsenal bid for Douglas Luiz before transfer deadline day.
According to , Villa are looking at possible replacements for Luiz.
The midfielder has been valued at around £35million from the Villans.
So far Thomas Partey appears likely to play alongside record signing Declan Rice when the Gunners open their Premier League campaign at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
But the Brazil international is the latest option mentioned as the North Londoners appear out of the running for £90million-rated Chelsea target Moses Caicedo.
Inter pull out
Inter Milan may be ready to admit defeat over Arsenal ace Folarin Balogun.
Monaco are now favourites to sign Balogun amid claims he'd rather move abroad than to a Premier League rival like West Ham.
Inter, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid have all been linked with the 22-year-old ace.
But reports suggest the striker has agreed personal terms with Monaco.
And in Italy it's thought the Nerazzurri are quelling their interest in the USA international.
David Raya details
David Raya has joined Arsenal on initial loan deal from Brentford worth £3million.
That includes a £27m buy option clause, as The Athletic reported.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Bees accepted this deal as it helps the Gunners with Financial Fair Play.
The buy clause will automatically be activated after a few matches.
Gunners tipped to pursue Luiz
Aston Villa could face a late Arsenal bid for Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz.
That’s the claim today as the Gunners ponder whether to bring in a potential new partner for £105million record buy Declan Rice.
Credit: Rex even suggest Villa are looking at possible replacements for Luiz.
The nine cap star, 25, who failed to make it at Manchester City, has been valued at around £35million.
So far Thomas Partey appears likely to play alongside Rice when Arsenal open their Prem campaign at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
But Luiz is the latest option mentioned as the Gunners appear out of the running for £90million-rated Chelsea target Moses Caicedo.
Rival team made Harry 'significantly better offer'
A mysterious twist has been added to Harry Kane’s proposed move to Bayern Munich.
It’s claimed the England skipper received a “significantly better offer” to join a rival club when his Tottenham contract runs out next summer
Bild journalist Christian Falk made the surprising claim – with Manchester United, Chelsea and PSG mentioned as possibilities.
Spurs have accepted a Bayern bid of around £94million for the 30-year-old.
Ferd-class boost for first-place bid
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand appears to think only his old club and Arsenal can threaten Man City’s bid for a fourth successive Premier League crown.
The Gunners saw an eight-point lead last season overhauled as City triumphed by five points on their way to the ultimate Treble of Prem, FA Cup and Champions League.
And in Erik ten Hag’s first campaign as Old Trafford boss, United were a further nine points adrift – 14 in all off Pep Guardiola’s men.
Ex-England defender Ferdinand told TNT Sport: “Manchester United and Arsenal, two challengers. If anyone’s going to get close to (Man City) it’ll be those two.”
Arteta braced to offload string of stars
The Gunners could still offload up to five players in the next two weeks.
Loan keeper David Raya has followed in the £200million treble buy of Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice.
Credit: Getty And boss Mikel Arteta is expected to allow some senior players to depart this transfer window.
Monaco target Folarin Balogun and Newcastle-linked Kieran Tierney could be the biggest departures.
Nicolas Pepe, Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga might also go.
Nantes to borrow Gunners winger
Arsenal ace Marquinhos looks set to join Nantes on loan this summer.
According to Football London, the winger is on his way for another loan after a stint with Norwich last season.
Credit: Rex The 20-year-old joined the Gunners from Sao Paolo for an initial £3million deal last summer and impressed in the early stages.
But he was later loaned out to the Canaries for the second half of the season.
The Brazil Under-20 international is now expected to move to France in a deal thought to be a straight loan with no option to buy included within.
Leics is flaw as Prem cock up
THE Premier League has been forced to delete a tweet after fans spotted a glaring error in the post.
On the eve of the top flight’s return, the Prem has been busy promoting the new season on their social media channels.
Part of that promotion saw them tweet out a list of the winners since the Prem’s inception in 1992/93.
However, eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot a notable omission from the “Wall of champions”.
The tweet, which asked fans who would be champion at the end of the 2023/24 season, left off one of the most memorable victories of recent times.
Such has been Manchester City‘s recent dominance that it could be easy to forget a time when they went three seasons without the title.
But between 2014/15 and 2016/17 that is exactly what happened, with Chelsea picking up two league titles and Leicester City‘s remarkable win in 2015/16 sandwiched in-between.
But looking at the graphic, Leicester’s badge had been inexplicably swapped for a Man City one.
Reacting to the gaffe, one fan said: “Am I going nuts, or are Leicester not there?” A second wrote: “Did Leicester get removed💀.”
Former Gunners' target Moises now eyes Chelsea
Liverpool are poised to make a FOURTH bid for Romeo Lavia after learning top target Moises Caicedo is now determined to join Chelsea.
Kop boss Jurgen Klopp ordered his recruitment team to explore the possibility of hijacking Brighton ace Caicedo from under the noses of their rivals.
But the midfielder remains Chelsea’s No 1 target and has made it clear that if he leaves the Seagulls it will only be for West London.
Knowledge of the 21-year-old’s views meant no formal bid was registered by Anfield.
Chelsea have offered Southampton £48million with add-ons for Lavia — £3m more than the Reds.
But, after having a third offer of £45m rejected for Lavia, 19, Liverpool will at least match the Blues’ bid — although relegated Southampton want £50m.
However, Saints also know Lavia’s aim is to claim the holding role in a rebuilt Anfield midfield.
Personal terms between the Belgian teen and Klopp’s side have been agreed for weeks.
Bayern confident on Kane despite 'second thoughts' claim
England captain Harry Kane has been given the go-ahead for a mega-money move from Spurs to German big-shots Bayern Munich.
The Premier League giants finally accepted an offer of £104million after rejecting three bids.
Last night Harry, 30, was still yet to sign — despite vowing his future must be decided before Tottenham start the new season on Sunday.
But amid reports that he was having second thoughts and would stay, Bayern sources said the club were confident of landing Harry.
The England striker has the choice between Champions League football and finally winning silverware or remaining in London and trying to break the Prem goal record.
Kane is understood to have settled personal terms which would see his wages double, and has taken his family to scout for a new home.
But there is speculation that he has become worried about uprooting pregnant wife Katie, 29, and children Ivy, four, Vivienne Jane, two, and Louis, six months.
Bayern, who have been European champions six times and won the German title 33 times, were sure they had their man.
Harry’s delay in signing the deal yesterday led to fears among some that he was turning his back on a £22million-a-year payday. But other sources said the complexity of the deal honed by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy meant it “might not be concluded quickly”.
Liverpool aim to win race for ex-Arsenal target Caicedo
Liverpool believe they could snatch £90million-rated Moises Caicedo from under the noses of Chelsea.
It comes 24 hours after the Blues were considering trying to do the same to the Reds over Southampton's Romeo Lavia, valued at £48m.
Brighton are digging in over their price tag for Ecuador star Caicedo.
And after interest from Arsenal, especially in January, it's Chelsea who have made most of the running for the 21-year-old this summer.
But tonight it's suggested Liverpool hope Caicedo will prefer a move to Anfield than Stamford Bridge.
'Juve not giving up on Partey'
Juventus could yet bid for Arsenal's Thomas Partey.
That's the claim from Italy as Monaco close on Juve midfielder Denis Zakaria.
It's again claimed tonight that the Serie A giants have spoken to Ghana star Partey's agents.
Credit: Getty Prem's blunder wall outFoxes surprise champs
THE Premier League has been forced to delete a tweet after fans spotted a glaring error in the post.
On the eve of the top flight's return, the Prem has been busy promoting the new season on their social media channels.
Part of that promotion saw them tweet out a list of the winners since the Prem's inception in 1992/93.
However, eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot a notable omission from the "Wall of champions".
The tweet, which asked fans who would be champion at the end of the 2023/24 season, left off one of the most memorable victories of recent times.
Such has been Manchester City's recent dominance that it could be easy to forget a time when they went three seasons without the title.
But between 2014/15 and 2016/17 that is exactly what happened, with Chelsea picking up two league titles and Leicester City's remarkable win in 2015/16 sandwiched in-between.
But looking at the graphic, Leicester's badge had been inexplicably swapped for a Man City one.
Reacting to the gaffe, one fan said: "Am I going nuts, or are Leicester not there?" A second wrote: "Did Leicester get removed💀."