Arsenal's summer transfer business is accelerating after a slow start, with the club securing two new arrivals and agreeing a key departure. Following their first Premier League title in 22 years, Mikel Arteta's side have signed defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5 million and goalkeeper Ilan Meslier on a free transfer. Sporting director Andrea Berta, with a reported budget of around £250 million, is still pursuing a marquee signing to bolster the squad for title defence and Champions League challenges.
Julian Alvarez Transfer Timeline
England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday evening holds significant implications for Arsenal's transfer plans. Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, a key target for the Gunners, is expected to feature. However, according to Argentine newspaper La Nacion, Alvarez will not decide his club future until after the World Cup concludes on July 19, as he remains fully focused on representing his country.
The report indicates that Arsenal will intensify their interest once the tournament ends, when Alvarez can concentrate on his club future. Barcelona remain his preferred destination, but they are struggling to agree a financial package with Atletico Madrid, who point to his €500 million (£426 million) release clause. Argentine outlet Clarin Deportivo states that Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely and will present themselves as a serious alternative if Barcelona fails to secure a deal.
Deal Agreed for Leandro Trossard
Arsenal have agreed a £17 million deal with Besiktas for forward Leandro Trossard. The 31-year-old Belgian, who scored a crucial late winner against West Ham United in May during the title-winning campaign, has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul for a medical. Trossard departs after scoring 36 goals in 174 appearances since joining from Brighton in January 2023.
His exit is expected to create room for a new left-sided attacker, with Morgan Rogers and Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola among the names linked. Arsenal's transfer activity continues as they aim to retain their Premier League title and compete on multiple fronts.
