Welcome to our rolling live blog for Arsenal’s 2026 summer transfer window. From marquee pursuits to contract calls and departures, every rumour, bid and done deal lands here as it happens — newest first. Bookmark this page and check back throughout the day for the latest from the Emirates.
09:35 — Trossard closing on Besiktas exit
Leandro Trossard is set to join Besiktas for a reported €18m plus €2m in add-ons. An exit would formally open the left-sided attacker berth Arsenal have been shopping to fill all window — Tzolis, Nico Williams and Bradley Barcola have all been considered.
09:20 — Ornstein: Arsenal planning £60m Guimaraes bid
David Ornstein reports Arsenal are preparing a fresh bid of around £60m for Bruno Guimaraes, with personal terms already agreed and the Newcastle midfielder having made clear he wants the move. Fabrizio Romano puts Newcastle’s starting point closer to £90m, so there is ground to cover yet.
09:05 — Saturday state of play: where every Arsenal saga stands
Good morning from the Emirates beat. Christos Tzolis remains the closest deal — talks with Club Brugge are around the £35m mark, and both David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano report the winger is on course to be Arsenal’s first signing of the summer, though no medical has taken place yet. Bruno Guimaraes has agreed personal terms, with the fee the sticking point, and the Morgan Rogers pursuit rumbles on with Aston Villa holding out for a British-record £130m.
Declan Rice’s illness remains the one to watch ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final. Full background in yesterday’s Talking Points.
00:55 — DONE DEAL: Ona Batlle joins Arsenal Women
Arsenal have confirmed the marquee free transfer of Barcelona defender Ona Batlle — one of the most decorated full-backs in the women’s game arrives at the Emirates.
Full story: Arsenal confirm marquee free transfer of Ona Batlle
00:48 — Rice illness sparks World Cup worry
Declan Rice’s participation in England’s World Cup semi-final is in doubt after the midfielder was struck down by illness — a situation Arsenal are monitoring closely with pre-season looming.
Full story: Declan Rice illness sparks major Arsenal World Cup injury worry
00:40 — Ornstein: Gunners exploring Tzolis deal
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Arsenal are exploring a deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis. The 24-year-old left-sided forward, who registered 22 goals and 29 assists last season, is said to be gettable for around €40m.
00:30 — State of play: where every Arsenal saga stands
Morgan Rogers remains the headline pursuit: contract talks between the clubs’ representatives are reported to have progressed, but Aston Villa are holding out for a British-record fee in the region of £130m. Elsewhere, Bruno Guimaraes links persist, with reports suggesting personal terms are not the obstacle — Newcastle’s valuation is.
For a full rundown of yesterday’s developments, read our Arsenal Transfer Window 2026 Talking Points – 10th July.
