Arsenal have officially confirmed the transfer of Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas for a fee of €20 million. The move comes after a deal between the two clubs was agreed upon over a week ago, with Trossard giving his approval after verbally agreeing personal terms with Besiktas. The Belgium international arrived in Istanbul on Tuesday to undergo a medical and finalize the details of his contract.
Elsewhere in Arsenal’s transfer activity, a potential move for Morgan Rogers has been complicated by Manchester United’s acquisition of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. According to the Daily Mail, Villa are now in a stronger negotiating position and are reportedly unwilling to sell Rogers this summer, potentially demanding a Premier League record fee. The sale of Tielemans has alleviated any financial pressure on Villa, reducing their need to part with the England forward.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has also hit a roadblock, with Sky Sports reporting that the Atletico Madrid striker is uninterested in a return to the Premier League. Despite the admiration of Arsenal director Andrea Berta and manager Mikel Arteta, Alvarez is determined to join Barcelona, prioritizing his family’s desire to remain in Spain. While Atletico Madrid might prefer a sale to Arsenal, the player’s preference appears unwavering, leaving his future at the Spanish club for now.
The situation surrounding Bruno Guimaraes remains tense, as Newcastle United have expressed annoyance with speculation linking the midfielder to Arsenal. The Chronicle reports that Newcastle maintain no price tag has been set for Guimaraes, reiterating their unwillingness to sell the Brazil international. Reports suggesting a €100 million valuation have been disputed by the club, who insist there have been no direct negotiations with Arsenal.
Finally, Arsenal have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with The Athletic reporting that Manchester City are now leading the race for his signature. Lille have increased Bouaddi’s price tag to around €100 million following Elliot Anderson’s move to City and the player’s performance at the World Cup. City are reportedly planning to integrate the 18-year-old into their first team immediately, rather than loaning him back to Lille.
