Arsenal Transfer News LIVE: Williams clause TRIGGERED, SCATHING Arteta criticism, RECORD Isak bid

Liam Delap is leaning towards joining Man Utd ahead of the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa, according to Ben Jacobs.

The striker will leave Ipswich this summer for around £30 million due to a relegation clause in his contract, with 'half the Premier League' said to be interested in acquiring his services.

It looks like the Red Devils are leading the race currently.

Jamie Carragher reckons that, if Arsenal's trophy drought continues, they could lose some top stars like Declan Rice and William Saliba.

“I don’t think right now. I think for other players in the team who have been there a little longer,” the former Liverpool defender told Sky Sports.

“In terms of Declan, I think he’s been Arsenal’s best player this season. I wouldn’t say he’ll give it another 12 months, but I think those doubts will start to kick in then. It may be a little bit different for someone like a William Saliba, who has been there a little longer.

“They’re very close, but we all know that the final step is the biggest one.”

Chelsea have reportedly rejected a €1.5 million offer from Arsenal for academy goalkeeper Freddy Bernal.

The youngster has been hugely impressive in the Blues' youth academy recently which has catalysed interest from a number of clubs, including the Gunners.

That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who posted on X: “Arsenal have offered Chelsea £1.25m for England U18 goalkeeper Freddy Bernal.

“Chelsea rejected the bid, clear on their position as they want to keep Bernal. Several other clubs remain interested.”

Arsenal are prepared to SMASH their transfer record to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

The Gunners are desperate to sign a centre-forward this summer and have identified two key targets - Isak and Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP.

New sporting director Andrea Berta has been working towards signing the latter since arriving at the club, but Fichajes reports that Arsenal are willing to spend €150 million to sign Isak.

Former Man Utd star Peter Schmeichel has called Mikel Arteta a "control freak".

The Dane told ViaPlay before he 2-2 draw with Liverpool: “Whenever they [fans] get the opportunity today, watch him in the technical area. Arteta is a control freak, he wants his players to play the ball that he wants. He’s directing everything.

“You look across to Arne Slot who’s so calm. He’s instructed his players in training, instructed the players in the team talk. Arteta is still playing the game for the players and that would confuse the hell out of me as a football player that you had a coach that wants to direct me for everything I do. It would confuse me and make me a worse player.”

Arsenal's negotiations to sign Martin Zubimendi are at an advanced stage, according to ESPN.

Despite increasing interest from Real Madrid, the Gunners are confident of striking a deal worth €60 million for the player.

It was previously reported that there are some senior figures at the club that already consider this to be a 'done deal'.

Not only did Arsenal knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League, but they are looking to inflict further hurt on Los Blancos by poaching three of their players - albeit in expensive fashion.

Mikel Arteta will add major acquisitions to his squad for next season and has identified Arda Guler, Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo as targets.

According to Fichajes, the trio would cost around €240 million.

Arsenal are extremely confident that they will complete the signing of Martin Zubimendi.

The Real Sociedad midfielder is likely to leave the club this summer and has strongly been linked with the Gunners as well as Real Madrid. There were worries that the interest from Los Blancos may turn the player's head, but David Ornstein reports that senior figures at the Emirates are actually treating this as a "done deal".

Thomas Partey has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer but has been offered the opportunity to extend his stay.

David Ornstein reports that the Ghana international has been offered a two-year deal to remain at the Emirates, amid interest from previous club Atletico Madrid.

Partey wants to stay in North London.

Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli this summer in a deal worth an expected €75 million - but he won't be moving to Man Utd.

The Nigeria striker is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli and will leave the Italian giants on a permanent deal in the close-season, with Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Barcelona, PSG and Saudi Pro League Clubs interested.

It was originally believed that United had made Osimhen a priority signing for the summer, but David Ornstein reports that the player is not on the club's agenda.