Arsenal Transfer News Today: Sesko agreement as stunning double deal close

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 30 May 2025 17:07 BST
  • 4 min read
Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig
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All the latest Arsenal transfer news in one place, including updates on Benjamin Sesko, Gabriel Magalhaes and Myles Lewis-Skelly.

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Arsenal agree Sesko terms

Benjamin Sesko
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Arsenal have agreed personal terms with RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

Talks between the two clubs are ongoing to find an agreement over a summer transfer.

The Slovenian has an €80 million release clause, but Arsenal are trying to negotiate a differently structured deal.

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Magalhaes extension close

Gabriel Magalhaes
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Arsenal are closing in on an agreement to extend Gabriel Magalhaes' contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.

This confirms FootballTransfers reporting that Arsenal are expected to renew the deals of several key players, such as Gabriel and William Saliba.

The Brazilian defender has fielded interest from Saudi side Al-Nassr in recent weeks.

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Marquinhos to return to Brazil

Marquinhos
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Arsenal winger Marquinhos will return to his native Brazil permanently after failing to impress in England.

The 22-year-old will have his loan to Cruzeiro made permanent, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Marquinhos only made six senior appearances for Arsenal after joining from Sao Paulo.

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Newcastle well placed to poach Garcia

Joan Garcia
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Newcastle are the new favourites to sign Joan Garcia, according to reports in Spain.

The Espanyol goalkeeper is expected to be on the move this summer, and he has been a top target for Arsenal since last year.

However, the Magpies are now in 'pole position' to seal a deal for the 24-year-old.

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Real Madrid still keen on Lewis-Skelly

Myles Lewis-Skelly
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The Guardian continues to link Real Madrid with a free-transfer move for Myles Lewis-Skelly in 2026.

The Arsenal teenager is out of contract next year, and his new deal still has not been announced.

However, FootballTransfers previously reported that he is among the players set to sign a new contract with the Gunners.

Napoli want Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres
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Despite Arsenal's talks with Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko, the Gunners remain keen on Viktor Gyokeres.

The Sporting CP striker is one of the North London club's top targets this summer.

Corriere dello Sport now adds Napoli to Gyokeres' growing list of suitors after Juventus were associated with a move for him earlier this week.

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