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Sports July 1, 2026

Arsenal Begins Talks to Sign World Cup Star, Confirms £22 Million Transfer Exit

Arsenal Begins Talks to Sign World Cup Star, Confirms £22 Million Transfer Exit

Arsenal are actively reviewing both incoming and outgoing transfers as the season draws to a close, aiming to strengthen the squad for the upcoming campaign.

Belgian winger Leandro Trossard, who netted a decisive goal against West Ham, is reportedly being considered for replacement, with Turkish side Besiktas allegedly submitting a £17 million offer.

Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli, 25, managed only a single Premier League goal this season and may also be on the club’s exit list, though his recent World Cup involvement keeps him attractive to potential buyers.

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Arsenal have been linked with Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola, but the French club appears reluctant to negotiate while Barcola remains focused on the World Cup with France.

Attention has shifted to Bayer Leverkusen’s 19‑year‑old winger Kerim Alajbegović, who scored 13 goals for Red Bull Salzburg before returning to Leverkusen via a buy‑back clause; Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with his representatives.

Alajbegović is expected to start for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup round of 32 match against the United States.

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Defender Jakub Kiwior completed a permanent move to Porto after a loan spell, with the Portuguese club activating a clause valued at around £22 million.

Kiwior, signed from Spezia in 2023, struggled to secure regular playing time; Arsenal issued a statement thanking him for his contributions before his departure.

Other players potentially slated for exit include Trossard, Martinelli, right‑back Ben White and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as the club reshapes its roster for the next season.

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