Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit of French wonderkid, as negotiations begin with a previously overlooked player.
As the 2023/24 season wraps up, Arsenal is already preparing for the next campaign, despite a short break for some players. Finishing just behind Manchester City has sparked optimism at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu believe the Gunners are close to matching City’s pace and are planning strategic transfers to bridge the gap.
The summer transfer window opens on June 14, with contracts expiring on June 30, leaving a narrow window for deals. However, Arsenal’s recent success in the transfer market instills confidence in securing impactful deals in the coming weeks.
With the season concluded and Euro 2024 on the horizon, transfer rumors are dominating Arsenal’s headlines.
Kieran Tierney’s Future Update
Kieran Tierney, who spent the season on loan at Real Sociedad, could sign a new deal with Arsenal soon. According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal might consider a permanent transfer but could also offer him a new contract to protect his value.
Tierney recently discussed his uncertain future, noting the depth of competition in his position at Arsenal. He acknowledged the likelihood of leaving if the situation remains unchanged but remains open to returning and competing for a place.
> “Look at the squad depth in that position now. They have (Oleksandr) Zinchenko, (Jurrien) Timber, (Takehiro) Tomiyasu, (Jakub) Kiwior. Four players can play there, so if I go back and it’s the same as before then I’m not silly, I know the chances are, I’ll be leaving.
> But you never know in football. You get the rare case with (William) Saliba, where he came back after a couple of good seasons (out on loan) but you don’t see it too often with someone who has played for four years, left, and then come back to play again. Stranger things have happened. I could go back and there is a place for me, so I’m prepared for both.”
Arsenal Joins Race for Rennes Youngster
Arsenal is set to compete with Tottenham, Manchester United, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund for Rennes’ young talent Désiré Doué. With Rennes missing out on European football, retaining the 18-year-old winger, who tallied four goals and six assists in 43 appearances, will be challenging.
Doué, under contract until June 2026, is expected to move in the upcoming transfer window. It remains to be seen which club will secure his signature.