Arsenal Transfer News Today: Joao Pedro wanted as first offer submitted

2 Aug 2026 19:57 BST | 5 min read

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FootballTransfers runs through the latest Arsenal transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Joao Pedro and Ezri Konsa.

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Joao Pedro interest

Chelsea are set to reward Joao Pedro with a lucrative new contract after Arsenal expressed their desire to pay over €100 million to sign him.

The Brazilian signed a seven-year deal upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge last summer, valid until 2032, but the club are already in advanced talks over fresh terms following his eye-catching debut campaign in west London.

The Athletic report that Pedro is in line to pen extended terms with the Blues, while Nicolo Schira has revealed that his new deal will run until 2033, with Chelsea rewarding the striker with an “important” salary increase.

News of Pedro’s imminent new contract has been backed up by Brazilian outlet Globo, who report that Arsenal and Barcelona have both expressed their willingness to pay in excess of €100m to secure the signing of Pedro this summer, with both clubs eager to bolster their attacking roster.

However, Chelsea have no intention of selling the 24-year-old and they are reportedly close to formally announcing a new contract ahead of the 2026-27 campaign in order to ward off his suitors.

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João Pedro

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€63.1M - €77.2M

Ezri Konsa bid

Arsenal have submitted a €75m offer for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, as per a shock report from Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo.

The England international has emerged as a key centre-back target for Mikel Arteta’s side in recent weeks and it’s reported that negotiations over a possible deal are likely to ramp up over the coming weeks.

Konsa has two years remaining on his current contract at Villa Park and Arsenal have reportedly lodged their first bid as they look to tempt Unai Emery’s men into a sale.

Bruno Guimaraes latest

Newcastle United insist they are not in negotiations with Arsenal over the sale of captain Bruno Guimaraes, according to Sky Sports.

The news comes after The Times reported on Saturday evening that Arsenal had finalised an agreement for Guimaraes to a medical on Monday.

However, Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie understands Newcastle are “puzzled” by speculation claiming the two clubs are in formal discussions, with talks having mostly taken place through intermediaries at this stage.

Despite this, Guimaraes wants to join Arsenal and it’s understood that a deal worth up to €93.5m (£80m) is close to being finalised.

Mikel Arteta on Vinicius Junior

Mikel Arteta has issued a rallying cry over Arsenal’s ambition in the transfer market as the club continue their ambitious pursuit of Vinicius Junior.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein broke the news that the Gunners were exploring a move to sign Real Madrid superstar Vinicius last weekend and talks over a possible deal are expected to ramp up if Los Blancos are unable to finalise a contract extension agreement.

Following Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Girona in pre-season on Saturday, Arteta was put on the spot and after laughing off an informal question of ‘When’s Vini joining?’, Arteta was asked if supporters can expect more signings this summer.

“Well, we are very active, trying to improve and evolve the team, that’s clear,” he replied.

“We expect to have movements in the next few weeks, obviously, because we want to get better like anybody else and you can just see the transfer market [and] what we are doing.

“We won’t sit still and we are very ambitious about what we want to do.”

Myles Lewis-Skelly to Man Utd?

Manchester United are exploring a bold move to sign versatile Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to The Independent.

It’s claimed that Arsenal are reluctant to sell the 19-year-old this summer, but that stance could change after the expected arrival of the aforementioned Guimaraes, with United keen to pounce by pursuing a deal for the 19-year-old.

Man Utd reportedly have a long-standing interest in Lewis-Skelly, who can operate as a left-back and also as a midfielder, but the England star still has four years remaining on his current contract and a deal will therefore be difficult to finalise.