Arsenal director Andrea Berta continues to track Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito, despite the Italian club’s previous insistence that the 20-year-old is “untouchable,” according to a report in TuttoSport. The Gunners were previously linked with Esposito a few months ago, but Inter’s firm stance at the time halted any serious pursuit. However, Esposito’s future is once again under discussion, with Newcastle United also emerging as potential suitors.
Arsenal may face a significantly increased fee for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, as reported by The Telegraph. Initial estimates placed a potential deal between €90 million and €100 million, but the ongoing transfer saga involving Elliot Anderson could drive up Rogers’ price. Should Anderson complete a Premier League-record move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest, Villa are expected to demand a considerably higher fee for Rogers, given the players’ similar age and perceived talent. Forest are reportedly seeking an upfront fee of at least €144m for Anderson.
Securing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille will require Arsenal to make the 18-year-old the most expensive player of his age in history, TEAMtalk reports. Bouaddi impressed on his World Cup debut, further intensifying interest from numerous clubs, including Arsenal. Lille are reportedly holding firm at a €70 million valuation, a figure that could rise depending on Bouaddi’s continued performances on the international stage, potentially surpassing the €60 million Real Madrid paid for Endrick.
Arsenal’s interest in Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White is facing resistance, with Forest determined to retain the player, according to CaughtOffside. Following the anticipated departure of Elliot Anderson, Forest are unwilling to lose another key player, particularly after Gibbs-White signed a new long-term contract last year. A substantial offer, potentially in the same range as Rogers or higher, would be needed to convince Forest to reconsider their position.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel Brown, a left-back for Eintracht Frankfurt, impressed for Germany on his World Cup debut, drawing attention from Arsenal. However, reports from Germany suggest Brown is nearing a transfer to Bayern Munich, following the Bavarian club’s acquisition of Ismael Saibari from PSV.
