Arsenal have been described as “increasingly confident” of securing the long-term future of teenage record-breaker Ethan Nwaneri. It follows recent uncertainty over the young winger’s future and even suggestions that Premier League rivals Chelsea could try to take advantage with an opportunistic swoop.

According to Merson, Arsenal’s willingness to shell out £50m on Madueke will have come as an almighty – and pleasant – surprise to Chelsea bosses. ‘Chelsea just won’t believe that this deal has come to them. They won’t believe their luck,’ he added.

Arsenal have completed the signing of goalkeeper Anneke Borbe. The 24-year-old signs following the expiration of her contract at Wolfsburg and joins on a free transfer, as was the case with Chloe Kelly and Taylor Hinds.

Rodrygo has now been linked with clubs in three of Europe's top five leagues as his Real Madrid future remains uncertain.

German goalkeeper Anneke Borbe has joined Arsenal as a free agent following the expiry of her contract with Wolfsburg. The 24-year-old made 15 appearances in all competitions for the German side, establishing herself as their first-choice goalkeeper in February this year.

Arsenal are in desperate need of signing a striker right now, so they could do with some of their inspired recruitment from the past.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed an update on Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres after a report in Portugal claimed this transfer is set to ‘collapse’. So far this summer, Arsenal have made three summer signings as they have landed Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard.

Arsenal are set to approach Crystal Palace to discuss whether they can do a deal for Eberechi Eze without triggering the attacking midfielder's £68m release clause. (Talksport) Liverpool have held talks with Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the Eagles striker meeting the Anfield club's representatives in Paris. (Footmercato - in French)