Arsenal linked with move for PSG's Dembele as Hall interest emerges
Arsenal are monitoring the contract situation of Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele, according to reports from France. L'Equipe states that discussions over a new deal for the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner are currently frozen, with the player keen to wait until the summer before resuming talks. Should an agreement not be reached, Dembele could be available for transfer, with the Premier League cited as a likely destination.
Analytics firm SciSports suggests Arsenal would be the best fit for Dembele in England, with the player currently holding an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €97.9 million. The 28-year-old World Cup winner has been a pivotal figure for PSG since his move from Barcelona, but his potential availability has alerted several top clubs. His high valuation underscores the significant financial commitment any deal would require.
In a separate development, Arsenal are also among the clubs showing interest in Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall. CaughtOffside reports that the England international is attracting attention from a host of Premier League and European sides following impressive performances. However, it is believed it would take an extraordinary offer to convince Newcastle to sell the defender this summer.
The reported interest in Hall comes amid uncertainty over the future of Arsenal academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly. The homegrown midfielder has found first-team opportunities limited this season and is believed to be considering a summer departure in search of regular playing time. His potential exit could facilitate a move for a new signing in his position or elsewhere in the squad.
Meanwhile, Arsenal's primary striker target appears to be Julian Alvarez. According to Media Foot, the Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward is the club's top priority for the summer window. The report indicates Arsenal have made a concrete move by opening discussions with the player's camp over personal terms, aiming to secure his agreement before engaging with Atletico Madrid. PSG are also said to have reignited their long-standing interest in the 26-year-old.
These transfer plans are unfolding against a backdrop of a challenging period on the pitch for Mikel Arteta's side. Arsenal have lost three of their last four matches, though they remain top of the Premier League. This recent slump has led to external questions about the team's ability to maintain their title challenge and, in some quarters, speculation about the manager's future, though there is no indication of any imminent change from the club's hierarchy.
The club's activity in the upcoming window is likely to be shaped by both the final league position and the need to refresh a squad that has competed at the top for several seasons. Pursuing high-calibre targets like Dembele and Alvarez signals an intent to add proven, elite talent, while the situation surrounding Lewis-Skelly highlights the difficult balance between squad development and immediate success.
