Arsenal transfer news review

Here's a review of the latest Arsenal transfer news:

Recent Signings:

  1. Folarin Balogun (Striker): Arsenal have signed the 19-year-old American striker from New York Red Bulls on a permanent deal, reportedly worth £1.8 million.
  2. Albert Sambi Lokonga (Midfielder): The 21-year-old Belgian midfielder has joined Arsenal from Anderlecht for a reported fee of £15 million.

Rumored Targets:

  1. Houssem Aouar (Midfielder): Arsenal have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old French midfielder, who currently plays for Lyon. The transfer fee is reportedly around £40 million.
  2. Thomas Partey (Midfielder): The 27-year-old Ghanaian midfielder has been linked with a move to Arsenal, with reports suggesting that the club is willing to pay a transfer fee of around £45 million to sign him from Atlético Madrid.
  3. Dayot Upamecano (Defender): Arsenal have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old French defender, who currently plays for RB Leipzig. The transfer fee is reportedly around £50 million.

Outgoings:

  1. Mesut Özil (Midfielder): The 32-year-old German midfielder has been linked with a move away from Arsenal, with reports suggesting that he could join Fenerbahçe on a free transfer.
  2. Shkodran Mustafi (Defender): The 28-year-old German defender has been linked with a move away from Arsenal, with reports suggesting that he could join Inter Milan on a permanent deal.

Managerial Situation:

  1. Mikel Arteta: The 38-year-old Spanish manager has been under pressure after a poor run of results, but has been given a vote of confidence by the club's owners.

Transfer Budget:

  1. £50 million: Arsenal have been reported to have a transfer budget of £50 million for the summer transfer window.

Key Dates:

  1. August 31: The summer transfer window closes, with Arsenal expected to make some final signings before the deadline.

Overall, Arsenal have made some decent signings in the transfer window so far, but still need to strengthen their squad to challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League. The club's owners will be hoping that Mikel Arteta can turn things around and lead the team to a successful season.