By Tony Attwood
This season’s transfer window mill seems to be continuing its lathargic passage – at least in comparison with previous windows, and it is starting to look very unlikley as if Arsenal will have the allgeged interest in over 100 men by the time the window “slams shut” (as it always does, although seemingly without ever breaking any glass. The 16 leavers list is already looking a bit frayed with some new contracts being signed – but of course that has never stopped the creative journalist making something up.
As for the 58 Arsenal are said to be signing, well, maybe they will, maybe not. One thing is certain – none of these transfers that don’t happen is ever the result of sloppy journalism, because if it were I am sure the journalists and their publications would admit it. Wouldn’t they?
Incoming players
| Player | Club | Source | Details | |
| 1 | Alexandro | Lille | Metro | Defender |
| 2 | Julian Alvarez | Real Madrid | Express | Goal scorer |
| 3 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | Chelsea | Sky Sports; backup to Raya £5m. Deal done or About to sign Signed Already training with Arsenal | Goal keeper |
| 4 | Carlos Augusto | Inter | Arsenal station;3 Added minutes | Rotational defender |
| 5 | Johan Bakayoko | PSV | £20m, Football London | Backup to Saka |
| 6 | Breno Bidon | Corinthians | Birmingham World | |
| 7 | Jamie Bynoe-Gittens | Borussia Dortmund | Just Arsenal | 20 year old winger |
| 8 | Geny Catamo | Sporting CP | Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham all want him | Winger / wing back |
| 9 | Rayan Cherki | Lyon | TBR | Forward |
| 10 | Luis Diaz | Liverpool | FFC | Board can’t agree |
| 11 | Diomande | Sporting CP | Sport Witness | Arsenal interest |
| 12 | Ederson | Man City | Caught Offside | Midfield – discussions ongoing |
| 13 | Hugo Ekitike | Eintracht Fran | Teamtalk;TBR, Star. Liverpool and Chelsea both after himAFC considered. | Arsenal interested |
| 14 | Anthony Elanga | Nottingham Forest | TBR (exclusive) | About to sign |
| Update | Eberechi Eze | Attacking midfield | FFC: £68m release clause. Medical passed. Terms agreed (Arsenal news)Arsenal station Deal accepted (Team Talk)Talks ongoing Reported as new news. Reported as new approach by Just Arsenal. AFC losing interest. No, not happening Yes it is on Arsenal pushing ahead | Palace willing |
| NEW | Malick Fofana | Olympique Lyonnai | Liverpool also interested. | Football Talk |
| Joan Garcia | Espanyol. | Just Arsenal | Or to Barcelona | |
| 17 | Anthony Gordon | Newcastle | Give me Sport | From “a very good source” |
| 18 | Vik. Gyokeres | Sporting | Arsenal news but Man U bidding The price has gone up. Liverpool offered more. AFC offered £70m (Team Talk). “No offer” (FFC) Really wants to come. He’s the no 1 target (FFC). Agreement reached (Givemesport). In London (TBR). And again. It’s agreed (Team talk) | . rta is an admirer |
| 19 | Jorrel Hato | Brentford | Liverpool Echo. Talks ongoing | Defender |
| 20 | Callan Hamill | Loan to St Johnston | ArseblogTBR | Forward |
| 21 | Harvey Higgins | Blackburn | The 72 | Centre forward |
| 22 | Joan Garcia | Espanyol | Goal. Going to Barcelona Just Arsenal | Goal keeper |
| 23 | Jamie Gittens | B Dortmund | London World | |
| 24 | Anthony Gordon | Newcastle | Givermesport | Winger |
| Update | Vik Gyokeres | Sporting CP | FFC; Star. Talksport. He might stay (FoLo) Working on it but Juve want him; he’s had a row with his club (Sun). Keen to join (Mirror). No agreement (London World). Definitely on (Arsenal news).Club is demanding £68m. He’s gone on leave (Arsenal News). New offer made (FFC)Speculation grows(Arsenal News) Terms agreed (GMS) Not not coming (FoLo). Deal stalled 442 | Striker |
| 26 | Jorrel Hato | Ajax | Defender. London World | |
| NEW | Alexander Isak | Newcastle | Talks about to happen (Express) | Striker |
| 28 | Konstantinos Karetsas | Very close to signing (Sun) | Midfield | |
| 29 | Take Kudo | Real Sociedad | London World £50m release clause | Right wing |
| 30 | Moise Kean | Fiorentina | Arsenal News | Versatile forward |
| 31 | Mohammed Kudus. | West Ham | FFC.No, going to Tottenham | |
| 32 | Take Kubo | Real Sociedad | London World | Winger |
| 33 | Senne Lammens | Royal Antwerp | FFC | Goal keeper |
| 34 | Ademola Lookman. | Atalana | TBR – AFC been in contact | Attacker |
| Update | Noni Madueke. | Chelsea | Metro Personal terms agreed TBR. Terms agreed (Suburban) As underwhelming as you can get (SG) Terms agreed (TBR). AFC lost interest (FFC) Signed by AFC | Winger |
| 36 | Randal Kolo Mani | Juventus | Teamtalk | Forward |
| 37 | Bryan Mbeumo | Brentford | Arsenal station He’s chosen Man U!!!! (Just Arsenal) | Forward |
| Update | Cristian Mosquera | Valencia | Arsenal news; 3 Added Minutes Arsenal NewsBidding againTBRBid soonHe’s ready to leaveTeamTalk In London ready to sign. And GMS Spotted at airport Waiting to be announced About to sign Deal done About to sign (Guadian) | Centre back |
| 39 | Christos Mouzakitis | Olympiacos | Sempremilan – Milan also interested | Midfield |
| 40 | Kolo Muani. | PSG | Teamtalk | Forward |
| 41 | Christopher Nkunku. | Chelsea | £35m offered | Forward |
| 42 | Christian Norgaard | Brentford | Replace Thomas Partey. Talk Sport: “very odd”About to sign.SignedAbout to signSigning this week | Defensive midfield |
| 43 | Darwin Nunez | Liverpool | Liverpool World | Striker |
| 44 | Sverre Halseth Nypan | Rosenborg | The new Martin Odegaard. London World. His supposed deal with Villa has stalled. | Midfield |
| Update | Joao Palhinha | Real Mad | Arsenal interested but now walking away; Tottenham interested | F365; Mirror |
| 46 | Igor Paixao | Feyenoord | Times | Attack |
| 47 | Morgan Rodgers | Aston Villa | Sun | Attacking midfield |
| 48 | Rodrygo | Real Mad | TBR, Teamtalk3 AddedPSG TalkFootball FancastDaily MailJust Arsenal, “No 1 target” (The Sun). £84m (FFC) Talks ongoing. Player in dispute with club . Arsenal say noArsenal walk away Deal has become complicated. Talks ongoing Walking away | Forward |
| Update | Benjamin Sesko | RB Leipzig | Caught ffside;TeamtalkStarGivemesport, London World (too) expensive). Still on (GMS). Liverpool want him (GMS again!) Talks. ongoing F365. “Don’t sign him” (Metro) He wants Arsenal (TBR). AFC only club talking. Still talking (FFC). Close (Arsenal station). Deal is on (FoLo)Almost done, Breakthrough. No he’s going to Man U No ManU not interested. | €70 million; No 1 target |
| 50 | Leroy Sane | Bayern Munich | Give me sportTBR – he prefers AFC to THFC Canon, he prefers Arsenal Talks open (Sun) Now in talks Telegraph | Right midfield |
| NEW | Xavi Simons | Leipzis | £60m. Express. But Chelsea interested Chelsea ahead,. No it is InterMilan No, AFC interneted | Attaciking midfield |
| 52 | Ao Tanaka | Leeds United | Yorkshire Post | Tipped by Declan Rice |
| 53 | Igor Tyjon, | Blackburn | £1m offer rejected by Blackburn FL World; the 72. Not for sale | Attacker |
| 54 | Dusan Vlahovic | Juventus | Sport Witness | Striker |
| 55 | Nico Williams | Athletic Bilbao | Sun; but salary a problem. No he’s not coming (again, the Sun). Wage demands too great (London World) | Winger |
| Update | Will Wright | Salford City | Caught offsideEmpireofthekopCanon Agreement reached (Arsenal News) Signed | Striker |
| 57 | Kenan Yıldız | Juventus | Turkish Football | Winger and striker |
| 58 | Martin Zubimendi | Real Sociedad | Mirror,GuardianExpress. Mail. London World No, he plays down move (Canon). Deal Signed Not done a medical (Sun). Closing in (Star) £51m. Agreed (Sport Witness) About to sign Agreed (GMS).In London SignedAbout to sign | Agreed Terms; about to happen |
And the players reported to be leaving…. (some may have changed their minds!)
| Player | Going To | Source | Details | |
| 1 | Max Dowman | Manchester City or Barcelona | Football Transfers | AFC want to hold onto him |
| 2 | Jorginho | ? | Simply going, no matter what. | |
| 3 | Myles Lewis Skelly | Real Madrid | Mirror | Deal rejected |
| 4 | Marquinhos | Cruzeiro | F365, | Going back from whence he came |
| 5 | Martinelli | Al Nassr | Daily Canon, Just Arsenal No not going | Will go on offer of £50m+ |
| 6 | Reiss Nelson | Arsenal News | Back to Fulham | Loan extended |
| 7 | Neto | AFC | Contract expired | |
| 8 | Nwareri | Chelsea | Caught Offside Give me sport. Contract ultimatum He’s going to Chelsea And again No he’s signed for AFC | AFC confidant of keeping him |
| 9 | Partey | Barcelona | Mail FFC – he’s off now. Going to Galatasaray | Unless Arsenal offer a new deal. |
| 10 | Declan Rice | ? | TBR | Will go if club don’t start winning trophies soon!! |
| 11 | William Saliba | Real Madrid | TBR | Mikah Richards says he’s off |
| 12 | Raheem Sterling | Contract expired | ||
| 13 | Nuno Tavares | Lazio | Just Arsenal | Been at Lazio on loan Now gone (Sun) |
| 14 | Kieran Tierney | Celtic | New York Times | Contract expired |
| 15 | Leandro Trossard | Fenerbahce. | Caught offside B. Munich not interested | He’s changed agents |
| 16 | Vieira | Parma | Arsenal News | Enquiry made |
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Has Just Arsenal, folded.
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