The summer transfer window is coming to an end, and Arsenal is hoping to seal deals in the last few days.
Riccardo Calafiori is the only new first team member that Mikel Arteta has added thus far as he shapes his team for the next campaign. But the club has finalized a contract for Tommy Setford, a promising goalkeeper, and made David Raya’s move permanent.
While work on both incoming and outgoing deals is still ongoing, Arteta’s focus has returned to pitch-related issues. Arsenal defeated Wolves 2-0 last weekend to kick off their season on a great note.
The Gunners return to action on Saturday at Villa Park against Aston Villa, with a 5.30 p.m. kickoff. Being in fourth place the previous season, Unai Emery’s team could provide a challenging test.
Nonetheless, for the past day, transfer tales have continued to circulate. In light of this, football.london has examined a few and provided our own opinions on the circumstances.
Ramsdale’s position described
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is reportedly being passed over on loan by Arsenal if there is no purchase requirement. Southampton is the most recent team to be connected to the England player; according to Sky Sports, the recently promoted team is getting ready to make a loan offer.
The midfield player is scheduled to arrive in England to sign a four-year contract with a five-year option. He will join David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori as the permanent additions to the Emirates Stadium this summer if the transaction closes without a hitch.
FL comments: It’s encouraging to see Arsenal move forward with the transaction after quite a long time of being connected to an interest in Merino. Like they did with Calafiori, the Gunners have identified him as a major target, and it appears that they have taken action now.
The midfielder moves into a position on the team where Arsenal did require reinforcements before the deadline. There should be plenty of time to complete the agreement.
to spare as well, so there won’t be any last-minute anxiety due to scheduling conflicts.
