Arsenal are preparing a busy summer in the transfer market, prioritising a left-winger and a central midfielder while bracing for a wave of exits from the Emirates Stadium.
Stepping up the pursuit of Rogers
The Gunners have intensified their interest in Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers as they explore the terms of a potential move. Sky Sports News understands that Villa qualifying for the UEFA Champions League will have minimal impact on Rogers' availability.
Villa remain willing to consider offers in the region of £80 million for the 23-year-old, who extended his contract with the club until 2031 last November. That deal places Villa in a commanding negotiating position, and no club-to-club discussions between Arsenal and Villa have taken place yet. Chelsea and Manchester United are also monitoring Rogers.
Separate from the Rogers pursuit, Arsenal have explored a deal for Club Brugge left-winger Christos Tzolis. The 24-year-old, who signed a new contract until 2029 last summer, is valued at around £34 million — which would represent a Belgian Pro League record — and Club Brugge have indicated they do not wish to sell him.
Bouaddi attracting Premier League attention
Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi turned heads at the World Cup with a standout display against Brazil, though Arsenal and other leading Premier League clubs had been tracking the 18-year-old well before this summer.
Strengthening central midfield is a stated priority for Mikel Arteta's side, and Bouaddi is among the candidates being assessed. His price tag, however, represents a significant consideration — Bouaddi signed a new Lille contract in December running until the summer of 2029.
Manchester United have also had Bouaddi on their radar, though Sky Sports News reports they have redirected their midfield focus this window, agreeing a deal for Ederson with Atalanta and pursuing Mateus Fernandes at West Ham.
Exits loom at the Emirates
Departures look likely this summer, with one source telling Sky Sports News that a
