Arsenal Transfer News Roundup: Gunners not in talks to sign Mohammed Kudus; Ousmane Diomande to cost £69 million, and more - July 20, 2023
Arsenal have been very busy with squad reinforcements this summer, bringing in multiple new faces. Manager Mikel Arteta is likely to make further changes to his roster before the start of the new season.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are not in talks to sign Mohammed Kudus this summer. Elsewhere, the north London side have to trigger Ousmane Diomande's £69 million release clause if they want him this year.
On that note, here's a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on July 20, 2023:
Acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has refuted claims that Arsenal are attempting to sign Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian forward has enjoyed an impressive run with Ajax and has reportedly turned heads at the Emirates.
However, in his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that the Gunners are now focussed on offloading players.
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Arteta already has an enviable attacking force to call upon, so another forward might not be on the agenda right now.
Arsenal have to exercise Ousmane Diomande's release clause if they want to sign the player this summer, according to Record.
The Gunners remain in the market for a new defender despite roping in Jurrien Timber from Ajax this month. Arteta has his eyes on Diomande, who has enjoyed an impressive rise with Sporting.
The Spanish manager likes working with talented youngsters, and the 19-year-old certainly fits the bill. However, prising him away won't be easy. The player has a £69 million release clause in his contract, and the Portuguese side want any potential suitors to exercise the clause to get their man.
Declan Rice only wanted to move to the Emirates this summer, according to transfer insider Ben Jacobs.
Arsenal paid an exorbitant fee for the English midfielder this
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