Overview
- Sunday’s 3-0 Community Shield win showcased Arsenal’s depth but also sharpened short-term transfer priorities after William Saliba’s earlier back injury left a defensive gap.
- Victor Osimhen has been publicly linked to Arsenal but Galatasaray’s president said the club will not sell him and transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano says there are no concrete negotiations at this stage.
- Arsenal are open to offers for Gabriel Martinelli, who reportedly rejected a €45m bid from Galatasaray and has drawn interest from clubs including Napoli and Roma as the club seeks funds for reinforcements.
- Fabrizio Romano and multiple outlets report youth midfielder Ethan Nwaneri will leave the club before the window closes, with AC Milan, Galatasaray and German clubs already showing interest and Premier League approaches expected.
- Arsenal have identified Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa as a primary defensive target, with reports of personal terms agreed and the club preparing an improved proposal to cover Saliba’s absence and guard against further injuries.