Breaking transfer news from arsenal
Exciting times for Arsenal fans! Here's the latest transfer news from the Emirates:
In:
- Fabio Vieira: The Portuguese midfielder has joined Arsenal from Porto for a reported fee of £30 million. The 22-year-old is expected to provide competition for Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey in midfield.
- Marquinhos: The 19-year-old Brazilian winger has signed a five-year contract with Arsenal from São Paulo for a fee of around £3 million. He's expected to provide pace and width to the team's attack.
Out:
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles: The 24-year-old English defender has joined Roma on a permanent deal for a reported fee of £7 million. Maitland-Niles struggled for game time at Arsenal and will look to establish himself in the Italian capital.
- Shkodran Mustafi: The 29-year-old German defender has joined Schalke 04 on a free transfer. Mustafi's contract with Arsenal expired, and he's joined the Bundesliga side on a two-year deal.
Rumors:
- Raphinha: The Leeds United winger has been linked with a move to Arsenal, with reports suggesting the Gunners are willing to offer £50 million for the 25-year-old Brazilian.
- Youri Tielemans: The Leicester City midfielder has been linked with a move to Arsenal, with reports suggesting the Gunners are interested in signing the 25-year-old Belgian international.
Manager's Comments:
Mikel Arteta has spoken about the club's transfer business, saying: "We're always looking to improve the squad and bring in players who can make a difference. We've worked hard to bring in Fabio and Marquinhos, and we're excited to see them in action."
Stay tuned for more updates from the Emirates!