Arsenal transfer news: Man City join Rodrygo race as Gunners given Eberechi Eze boost

Arsenal have been heavily linked with signing Real Madrid star Rodrygo and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, as the Gunners prepare to take their spending beyond £200million

Pre-season: done. Transfer business? Don’t be so certain.

Arsenal may’ve spent £195million on six new signings this summer but the Gunners don’t plan on stopping there. Mikel Arteta and the players currently at his disposal are preparing to kick-off their Premier League campaign on Sunday away to Manchester United.

Behind the scenes, however, newly-appointed sporting director Andrea Berta is working hard on ins and out, with less than three weeks to go until the summer transfer window closes. And it’s clear which positions Arsenal are prioritising.

Here’s a round-up of the latest transfer news from the Emirates.

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Man City join race for Rodrygo

Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Rodrygo, who Real Madrid are willing to sell. Rodrygo, 24, was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates prior to the Gunners’ decision to sign Noni Madueke for £52m.

It’s been claimed that Arsenal are keeping tabs on the Brazilian winger, though, and have now learned that City are also keen. Reports from Italy say that Pep Guardiola is a big fan of Rodrygo, with Real willing to accept a bid of around €100m (£86.5m).

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Crystal Palace chief makes Eze admission

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is resigned to the possibility of losing Eberechi Eze before the end of the window. Eze’s £68m release clause expires on Friday and speculation over his future is set to intensify over the next few days.

The England international helped Palace beat Liverpool to win the Community Shield on Sunday, after which Parish was asked about Eze’s future. “Yeah listen, of course but players come and go in football clubs you know,” the Palace chief admitted.

“I mean it’s a life cycle isn’t it you know. Hopefully they’re still here, that’s what I’d like but we’ll see.”

Hein attracting more interest

La Liga newcomers Levante have become the latest club to register their interest in signing Karl Hein. The 23-year-old goalkeeper has entered the final year of his contract with Arsenal and is firmly behind David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Tommy Setford in Arteta’s the pecking order.

Cadena SER report that Levante are keen on Hein, who spent last season on loan in Spain with Real Valladolid, although he was unable to help them avoid relegation to the second tier. Rangers and Sevilla have also been linked with the Estonia international.

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