Arsenal news sees Arteta chase striker before deadline day

Arsenal news: Arteta’s side still lack a world‑class striker as the Premier League deadline looms, and before/On deadline day the Gunners are poised to complete several transfer deals, having already added Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa to plug gaps.

Bruno Guimaraes arrived from Newcastle United for £75 million, bolstering Arsenal’s midfield. Christos Tzolis joined from Club Brugge as a direct replacement for Leandro Trossard. Ezri Konsa was signed to provide cover for the injured William Saliba in defence. Despite these moves, Arsenal’s primary target—a world‑class attacker—remains unfilled after failed pursuits of Vinicius Junior, Bradley Barcola and Morgan Rogers.

Pursuing a world‑class attacker

Julian Alvarez is described by the as Arsenal’s dream target, with Arteta still hoping to secure his signature before the window shuts. Alvarez’s stint at Atletico Madrid has become untenable after a hostile saga and a club statement refusing to sanction a move to Barcelona. Following a booing from his own supporters on Sunday, the Argentine faces a choice between remaining at Atletico or joining Arsenal, who are prepared to act quickly.

Victor Osimhen is cited as a viable alternative, with the Nigerian reportedly open to leaving Galatasaray if a club meets his wage demands. Arsenal explored a move for Osimhen earlier in the summer but have yet to submit a formal bid to the Turkish side. Galatasaray could sanction his departure, given the Turkish window remains open until 4 September. Real Madrid’s 20‑year‑old forward Endrick is another option, with talkSPORT reporting that Arsenal have reignited interest and are ready to move if Madrid grants permission.

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Outgoing players and final hurdles

Gabriel Martinelli is set to leave for Saudi Pro League side Al‑Hilal in a deal reported to be worth £50 million, having already agreed personal terms. The Brazilian will travel to Saudi Arabia in the coming days to finalise the move and free up squad space for another forward. Ethan Nwaneri, the 19‑year‑old, is expected to depart temporarily, with RB Leipzig linked as a potential destination, though the suggests the move may be short‑term.

Gabriel Jesus, who has a year left on his contract, is currently training separately from the squad, a situation highlighted by Arteta in his Thursday press conference. Napoli have shown interest, and the club may revisit a deal as the deadline approaches. Fabio Vieira remains at Arsenal, but a permanent move to Hamburg appears unlikely this week, with a valuation gap of a few million euros reported by Florian Pletterberg. A compromise on the fee is expected to be reached before the window closes.

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This Arsenal transfer news was compiled by Alfie Cairns Culshaw PM GMT+1, a Premier League journalist for GIVEMESPORT who joined the outlet in May 2024. Alfie, an avid Arsenal fan and season‑ticket holder, previously worked for SportBible covering Liverpool and Manchester United before launching his own Arsenal Blog and YouTube channel. He regularly contributes to GiveMeSport, logging his analysis on platforms such as YouTube and the Blog, where he has amassed over 59,000 Instagram followers, all focused on football for us. Here, he breaks down the Pro transfer deals that are still to complete before the deadline, and Arsenal must resolve valuation gaps and secure player agreements before the window shuts on deadline day.