Epl transfer news 2019 arsenal
Here are some of the key transfer news and rumors surrounding Arsenal FC during the 2019 summer transfer window:
Incomings:
- Nicolas Pépé (Lille) - Signed on August 1, 2019 for a reported fee of £72 million, making him the club's record signing.
- David Luiz (Chelsea) - Signed on August 8, 2019 on a free transfer.
- Kieran Tierney (Celtic) - Signed on August 8, 2019 for a reported fee of £25 million.
- William Saliba (Saint-Étienne) - Signed on July 25, 2019 for a reported fee of £27 million, but was immediately loaned back to Saint-Étienne for the 2019-20 season.
- Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid) - Signed on July 19, 2019 on a season-long loan deal.
Outgoings:
- Aaron Ramsey (Juventus) - Left the club on a free transfer on July 1, 2019.
- Laurent Koscielny (Bordeaux) - Left the club on a free transfer on August 9, 2019.
- Petr Čech (Chelsea) - Retired from professional football on July 1, 2019.
- Danny Welbeck (Watford) - Left the club on a free transfer on July 1, 2019.
- Carl Jenkinson (Nottm Forest) - Left the club on a permanent transfer on July 1, 2019.
Rumors and targets:
- Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) - Arsenal were reportedly interested in signing the winger, but ultimately failed to secure a deal.
- Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth) - Arsenal were linked with the winger, but he ultimately signed a new contract with Bournemouth.
- Gonzalo Higuaín (Juventus) - Arsenal were reportedly interested in signing the striker, but ultimately failed to secure a deal.
- Yves Bissouma (Lyon) - Arsenal were linked with the midfielder, but he ultimately signed a new contract with Lyon.
- Dani Parejo (Villarreal) - Arsenal were reportedly interested in signing the midfielder, but ultimately failed to secure a deal.
Note: The transfer window closed on August 8, 2019, but rumors and speculation continued throughout the season.