It is a busy summer at the Emirates as the newly crowned Premier League champions reshape their squad. Arsenal have confirmed key incomings and outgoings, are pushing hard for midfield reinforcements, and have missed out on one of England’s brightest teenagers. Here is a full roundup of the latest Arsenal transfer news – the done deals, the active targets and the players who could leave.
Arsenal’s confirmed and agreed deals
| Player | In/Out | Detail |
| Piero Hincapie | IN | Loan made permanent from Bayer Leverkusen – £34.5m, five-year deal |
| Pascal De Maesschalck | IN | New academy director, joins from Strasbourg |
| Jakub Kiwior | OUT | Permanent move to FC Porto for £19m |
| Leandro Trossard | OUT | £17.1m deal agreed with Besiktas |
Outgoings: Trossard heads to Besiktas
Besiktas have agreed a £17.1m (€20m) deal with Arsenal for Leandro Trossard, reportedly structured as £15.4m up front plus £1.7m in add-ons. The 31-year-old, currently at the World Cup with Belgium, had just one year left on his contract after joining from Brighton in 2023.
His exit fits a wider reshaping of the forward line. Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli also have a year left on their deals – though Arsenal hold a one-year option on Martinelli – and the club would consider offers for the trio without selling cheaply, with a valuation of around £18m–£20m placed on Jesus. Jesus and Martinelli both saw limited minutes last season, while Trossard turns 32 in December.
Elsewhere, Arsenal confirmed the permanent sale of defender Jakub Kiwior to FC Porto for £19m, having spent last season on loan at the Portuguese club.
Incomings: Hincapie made permanent
Arsenal activated their option to make Piero Hincapie’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen permanent, in a deal worth around £34.5m (€40m), with the 24-year-old signing a five-year contract. He made 39 appearances in all competitions last season and started the Champions League final as the Gunners lifted their first league title in 22 years.
There was a disciplinary blot, however, as Hincapie was sent off during Ecuador’s World Cup defeat to Mexico. After going head-to-head with substitute Santiago Gimenez, he covered his mouth and appeared to keep talking – something Gimenez flagged to the referee, who reviewed the incident on the monitor before showing a straight red in the 95th minute.
Top target: the pursuit of Bruno Guimarães
Arsenal have made Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães a priority midfield target. The Gunners explored the conditions of a deal and had an informal proposal rejected via intermediaries, with a second, improved bid reportedly being prepared. Newcastle’s stance remains firm: they do not want to sell the 28-year-old Brazil international, who is under contract until 2028, and are said to be readying a bumper new contract – potentially raising his wages towards £200,000 a week.
Guimarães, currently on World Cup duty with Brazil, is one of several midfielders Arsenal are tracking as they anticipate both arrivals and departures in that area. Manchester United are also understood to be interested should he become available.
Other midfield and defensive targets
Arsenal are among the clubs chasing Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, with the Gunners and Manchester United appearing to be in a two-horse race. Bournemouth, however, do not want to sell and are pushing for the 22-year-old – who narrowly missed the England World Cup squad – to sign a new deal under new boss Marco Rose. An earlier Arsenal enquiry was rejected, with the midfielder also linked to Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea.
At the back, reports indicate Arsenal are interested in Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, though Villa’s valuation of around £60m is more than the Gunners would want to pay. Arsenal are also keen on Konsa’s Villa and England teammate Morgan Rogers, with both players currently at the World Cup – Konsa having started all four games and Rogers featuring three times off the bench.
The one that got away: Jeremy Monga
Arsenal have missed out on highly rated Leicester teenager Jeremy Monga, who is set to join Manchester City instead. The Gunners held talks but were unwilling to meet Leicester’s valuation and withdrew, with City reportedly paying up to £12.5m for the 16-year-old winger, who turns 17 in a matter of days when he can sign his first professional contract.
Monga is the third-youngest player to appear in a Premier League match, behind Arsenal duo Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri. He debuted for Leicester aged 15 years and 271 days against Newcastle in April 2025 and has since made 47 first-team appearances, scoring once and adding two assists.
Goalkeeping: Kepa’s future uncertain
Kepa Arrizabalaga’s Arsenal future is not guaranteed. The goalkeeper is understood to be open to a new challenge as a number one at the right club – he is in no rush, but could consider a move if the right opportunity arises professionally and personally. Should he depart, Arsenal are keeping tabs on former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier, now a free agent after his contract expired.
Behind the scenes: medical overhaul and academy appointment
Off the pitch, Arsenal are continuing a review of their medical structure after an injury situation nearly derailed last season’s title bid. Head of sports science and performance Tom Allen is set to leave, following head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal out of the club. Mikel Arteta has recommended bringing in Joaquin Acedo to assist the review, which involves the wider football leadership including chief executive Richard Garlick – framed by the club as a drive to keep evolving rather than stand still.
Arsenal have also appointed Pascal De Maesschalck as their new academy director. The Belgian arrives from Strasbourg, where he was technical director, and replaces Per Mertesacker, having previously worked at Monaco and Club Brugge. Sporting director Andrea Berta praised his track record in youth development as the club builds for the future.
Also of note: Cazorla retires
Former Arsenal favourite Santi Cazorla has retired at 41. The midfielder, who played for the Gunners between 2012 and 2018, ended his career with three seasons at boyhood club Real Oviedo.
Frequently asked questions
Who have Arsenal signed this summer?
Arsenal have made Piero Hincapie’s move permanent (£34.5m from Bayer Leverkusen) and appointed Pascal De Maesschalck as academy director, while actively pursuing midfielders including Bruno Guimarães.
Is Trossard leaving Arsenal?
Yes. Besiktas have agreed a £17.1m deal with Arsenal for Leandro Trossard, who had a year left on his contract.
Are Arsenal signing Bruno Guimarães?
Arsenal are pushing for the Newcastle captain and have had an informal proposal rejected, with a second bid reportedly being prepared. Newcastle do not want to sell and are readying a new contract for him.
Why did Arsenal miss out on Jeremy Monga?
Arsenal held talks but were not prepared to meet Leicester’s valuation, so the teenager is set to join Manchester City for up to £12.5m instead.
