Welcome to the football.london transfer briefing. To help you keep on top of all things Arsenal going on in the market we've got the latest noises coming from social media, journalists and so-called ITKs, rounding up what's what in the world of the Gunners.
Havertz deal causes unrest
Kai Havertz's move to Arsenal is said to have unsettled Eddie Nketiah, according to reports. The German is close to joining the Gunners for £65million and will bolster Mikel Arteta's attacking options for next season.
However, The Sun have reported that the transfer is said to be left unsettled and he could seek a new challenge elsewhere. A source has told the newspaper that the 24-year-old wants to play week in week out after proving himself at the highest level.
It's said Crystal Palace and West Ham are interested in the Hale Ender, with both teams lacking a prolific goalscorer themselves ahead of the 2023/24 season.
football.london says: It was always going to happen. Having Gabriel Jesus in front of him last season would have frustrated Nketiah after he committed his future with the club, but another forward is likely to push him out.
Even with Champions League football, Nketiah's minutes next season will be limited next season with Arteta using Havertz and Jesus. And at 24, he is entering the prime years of his career.
A move to Palace or West Ham would all but guarantee him regular minutes next season. In Arsenal's case, having a player unsettled is certainly something they won't want to deal with next season, so a deal is likely to be sanctioned.
Tonali to Newcastle windfall
Newcastle United are edging closer to securing the blockbuster move for AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Guardian have reported that the Magpies are pushing to complete the £60million plus add-ons for the Italian midfielder.
Tonali's move could have an impact on the future of Folarin Balogun. The Serie A giants have been heavily linked with the USMNT, alongside rivals Inter Milan, Napoli and Premier League side Crystal Palace.
Arsenal are said to be demanding £35million for the striker if they are to part ways with him this summer and AC Milan could benefit from Tonali's money to land the 21-year-old.
football.london says: The future of Balogun has been up for debate since the January transfer window closed. Despite Arteta's comments on the striker last season, he always seemed likely to exit.
His decision to commit to the USMNT means he has to be starting on a regular basis next season and with the long list of suitors, it's looking extremely likely that he will leave.
But there is a part of me that thinks he should have been given an opportunity to shine at Arsenal. His performances in France showed he can play at the top level and he could have offered something in England.
However, getting close to £35million to a player who returned from a loan spell with Middlesbrough this time last year low on confidence is splendid business by Edu Gaspar.
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