Arsenal have made a “compelling offer” to Leicester City’s 16-year-old midfielder Jeremy Monga, according to transfer insider HandofArsenal on X. Monga made 27 Championship appearances for Leicester this season, scoring once, and is considered a top young talent, especially following the club’s relegation to League One. While Arsenal’s offer is reportedly attractive, a compensation fee with Leicester will still need to be negotiated should Monga accept the terms.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus could be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal reportedly open to selling the Brazilian forward for around €35 million, as per CaughtOffside. Jesus has just over a year remaining on his contract, and AC Milan are among the clubs showing interest, though his wage demands could prove a barrier. The 26-year-old has fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta, with Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz ahead of him.
In other news, Lyon recruitment chief Matthieu Louis-Jean has confirmed that Endrick will return to Real Madrid following his loan spell with the Ligue 1 club. The Brazilian forward scored eight goals in 21 games for Lyon, attracting interest from several top teams, including Arsenal, but Louis-Jean stated a permanent move is “very unlikely.” He praised Endrick’s adaptation to French football and his rapid acquisition of the language.
Newcastle United are reportedly willing to sell Sandro Tonali this summer, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to pursue their long-term midfield target. Italian publication Corriere della Sera claim Newcastle have reversed their previous stance, and are now open to offers for the Italy international, who has been a standout performer for the Magpies. FootballTransfers reported earlier this year that Tonali was one of Arsenal’s top targets.
Finally, Arsenal’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has received a boost, with Liverpool seemingly hesitant to make a move. L'Equipe report that Barcola’s future at PSG is uncertain, as the club consider another attacking signing, and Liverpool’s interest is genuine but may not materialize due to existing options in their squad. This leaves Arsenal in a stronger position to potentially secure the 23-year-old’s signature.
