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Transfer Rumours: Arsenal want Morgan Gibbs-White as exit request submitted
Updated: 8 Jun 2026 02:17 CDT |
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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 8 June, including the latest updates on Morgan Gibbs-White and Reo Hatate.
Arsenal want Morgan Gibbs-White
Arsenal have reportedly identified Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White as a possible transfer alternative to Morgan Rogers ahead of the upcoming summer window.
We have been informed that a deal for Aston Villa attacker Rogers is currently being explored by the Emirates Stadium hierarchy, although he is also wanted by Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, which has complicated their pursuit of his signature.
It’s understood that Rogers is open to joining the north London giants this summer, but Arsenal have now earmarked Gibbs-White as a possible alternative in the event that a deal for the Villa man can’t be finalised.
That is according to The Sun, who report that Arsenal have added Gibbs-White to their list of summer targets following his eye-catching end to the 2025-26 season.
Reo Hatate exit request
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has informed the Scottish giants of his desire to leave the club during the upcoming summer transfer window after falling out of favour last season.
The 28-year-old made a total of 47 appearances across all competitions for Martin O’Neill’s side last term, but he only started seven league matches out of a possible 21 after Christmas and he is now eager to explore a transfer.
Hatate was one of the first signings of the Ange Postecoglou era at Celtic Park and he has helped the club win nine trophies during an illustrious four-and-a-half year spell in Glasgow. However, he has told the Celtic hierarchy that he wants to leave this summer, as confirmed by The Herald.
The Japan midfielder, who wasn’t selected for the 2026 World Cup, reportedly believes that a transfer away is the best option for all parties and although he is yet to receive a formal offer, there is interest from several clubs across world football.
Andoni Iraola eyes Rayan deal
Andoni Iraola reportedly wants to reunite with Bournemouth attacker Rayan following his appointment as the new Liverpool head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Rayan, 19, joined Bournemouth from boyhood club Vasco da Gama in January and he scored five goals and provided two assists in just 15 Premier League matches before the end of the campaign.
Liverpool have been linked with the teenager for several months and the appointment of Iraola as Arne Slot’s replacement has opened the door for a possible move, as per a report from The i Paper.
However, a deal will not take place until January at the earliest, with Bournemouth determined to keep the Brazilian this summer after only bringing him to the club earlier this year.
Arsenal star ‘favours’ move
Paris St-Germain defender Emmanuel Mbemba reportedly “favours” a move to Arsenal amid reported interest from Mikel Arteta’s side.
The 18-year-old has been offered a professional contract by the PSG hierarchy, but multiple reports have confirmed that he is open to leaving the Parc des Princes upon the expiration of his current deal this summer.
French outlet Le Parisien have confirmed Arsenal’s interest in the teenager, revealing that scouts have watched him in action on a number of occasions this season as the north London giants eye a possible swoop during the 2026 summer transfer window.
The defender, who can play at centre-back or left-back, has multiple suitors across Europe, although he currently “favours” a summer move to Arsenal, according to a report from BBC Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
Jose Mourinho wants Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes as Jose Mourinho has reportedly asked Real Madrid to sign the West Ham United midfielder this summer.
Multiple reports have confirmed that a fee of around €93 million (£80m) will be required to secure Fernandes’ signature this summer, with West Ham eager to earn a tidy profit after signing him from Southampton last year, and he has been earmarked as one of Man Utd’s top midfield targets.
However, Arsenal are set to seriously challenge Man Utd for Fernandes’ signature, while Spanish outlet AS have now reported that Mourinho wants Real Madrid to bring the West Ham midfielder to the Bernabeu this summer.
It’s understood that Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries and Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate will become Mourinho’s first two signings of his second spell at Los Blancos, while the Spanish giants are also expected to trigger their buy-back clause on Como attacker Nico Paz.
However, Mourinho also wants Real Madrid to complete the signing of Fernandes, as per AS, as he looks to freshen up the midfield options at the Bernabeu.
Transfer Rumour Round-Up
Chelsea and Newcastle are both keeping tabs on a possible summer move for Darwin Nunez, who is set to leave Al-Hilal this summer. (Fichajes)
Cody Gakpo’s representatives are exploring a potential summer transfer, with the Liverpool forward unhappy by the prospect of being behind Rio Ngumoha in the pecking order next season. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham Hotspur expect Cristian Romero to leave the club this summer amid their interest in Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke. (Football Insider)
Chelsea have made contact with Juventus centre forward Dusan Vlahovic, who is set to become a free agent this summer. (CaughtOffside)
Monaco are pushing to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado and are currently ahead of Man Utd in the race to sign him. (TEAMtalk)
Como are interested in signing Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia, who could follow in the footsteps of Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon by leaving Los Blancos for the Serie A side. (Fichajes)
