Arsenal prepare summer move for Newcastle's Anthony Gordon
Arsenal are preparing a significant summer bid for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, with the player reportedly open to exploring a move away from St James' Park. According to an exclusive report from FootballTransfers, Mikel Arteta's side are advancing their interest in the 24-year-old England international, who is also attracting attention from Bayern Munich and Liverpool. The Telegraph adds that Gordon is 'interested in exploring his options', though he has not formally requested a departure from Newcastle, who are expected to demand a fee in excess of €90 million for his services.
Gordon's potential acquisition represents a major statement of intent from Arsenal as they seek to add a dynamic, proven Premier League attacker to their ranks ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The former Everton player has developed into a key figure for Newcastle since his move in January 2023, combining relentless work rate with improved end product. His versatility to operate across the front line aligns with Arteta's tactical demands, and his profile fits the club's strategy of recruiting young, high-ceiling talent. For Newcastle, the substantial fee would provide crucial financial relief to aid their own squad rebuilding efforts while complying with Profit and Sustainability Regulations.
In other defensive recruitment news, Arsenal are also showing interest in Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, according to The Telegraph. The 26-year-old Spaniard, who can play at right-back or centre-back, is out of contract this summer and has signed with an English agency. He is being considered alongside other candidates, including Newcastle's Tino Livramento, as a potential replacement for Ben White, who is expected to be sold. Aston Villa and Fulham are also reportedly monitoring Mingueza's situation.
Further forward, the Gunners are set to compete with Liverpool for the signature of Marseille's Brazilian winger Igor Paixao. Sports Boom reports that Marseille may be forced to cash in on the 25-year-old, whom they signed from Feyenoord for €30 million last summer, for a fee in the region of €50-60 million. Arsenal had been linked with Paixao before his move to France and are allegedly readying an offer of €35 million plus add-ons. He has registered 11 goal contributions in 19 Ligue 1 starts this season.
One player who may be moving in the opposite direction is young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri. According to L'Equipe, his loan spell at Marseille has been disappointing, with the club reportedly unconvinced by his attitude. The 19-year-old has struggled for minutes under new manager Habib Beye, and Arsenal are now open to a permanent sale this summer as it would represent pure profit on the club's financial accounts.
Meanwhile, current Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has dismissed speculation linking him with a swift move to Real Madrid. The Spaniard, who joined from Real Sociedad last summer, was asked about historic interest from Madrid after a man-of-the-match performance against Sporting CP. "I have no answer, but I haven't been paying much attention to all that," Zubimendi said. "I think that's all in the past and I have other things on my mind."
