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Arsenal Transfer News Today: Bouaddi pursuit accelerates as opening bid ready
Tom Weber
- Updated: 23 Mar 2026 16:17 GMT
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All the latest Arsenal transfer news in one place, including updates on Ayyoub Bouaddi, Viktor Gyokeres and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Arsenal step up Bouaddi chase
Arsenal have made Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi one of their priority targets for the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk.
The €60 million-rated midfielder was already on the Gunners' radar in January, and talks reportedly took place, but the youngster decided to extend his contract with the Ligue 1 side instead. However, speaking after his extension, he clarified that this does not rule out a summer move.
Indeed, it is widely expected that the 18-year-old will take the next step after this season, and Arsenal are at the front of the queue for the talented youngster.
Gyokeres replacement lined up?
Arsenal are preparing an opening offer for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, as per Fichajes.
Their interest in the Cameroon international was revealed last week, and the North London giants are now ready to act on this interest by testing the waters with an opening offer. It comes amid concerns over Viktor Gyokeres' long-term future with the club.
The report claims that Arsenal will look to make a €50m bid for the 19-year-old in order to get ahead of the competition for the summer after Leverkusen rejected two approaches from unnamed clubs in January.
Wesley interest hints at Arteta's next evolution
As reported last week, Arsenal are ready to sell Ben White this summer and replace him with AS Roma right-back Wesley Franca, who has been one of the standout new recruits in Serie A this term.
The interest hints at a potential evolution in Mikel Arteta's approach for next season, with Wesley significantly more attack-minded than White and current first-choice right-back Jurrien Timber.
It would be a bold move if Arteta were to drop the conservative style that has delivered so much success, but with the Premier League currently in a sort of tactical limbo, it could be the Spaniard's next masterstroke.
Man Utd chase Lewis-Skelly
Man Utd are interested in Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, TEAMtalk claims.
The homegrown star has fallen behind Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori in the pecking order, and with Arteta seemingly reluctant to use him in midfield, Lewis-Skelly is open to a transfer in the summer.
Man Utd have been keeping a close watch on his situation and are ready to pounce. Arsenal could be tempted to cash in on him to alleviate concerns of financial regulations as the Hale End product would represent pure profit.
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