Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Christos Tzolis deal, Bruno Guimaraes bid, Nico Williams talks, Alex Scott boost

ith Morgan Rogers’ failed move to Arsenal, it’s not about the amount of money he would have cost the club, nor whether he was the right fit. Rogers was yet another player Mikel Arteta wanted and is not going to be delivered.

The list lengthens every single summer transfer window. Whether it was Raphinha, Lisandro Martinez, Mykhailo Mudryk, Dusan Vlahovic, Alexander Isak, Ilkay Gundogan, Bruno Guimaraes, Douglas Luiz, Benjamin Sesko, Moises Caicedo, or Mason Mount… the list goes on.

The difference in 2026 compared to all the previous summer transfer windows is that Arsenal are Premier League champions. football.london understands that Rogers was a player Arteta wanted, a player that Arsenal had been keen on for some time, but in the end, Chelsea have been quicker and more ambitious than their London rivals.

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Arsenal continue to track Bruno Guimaraes following the news that Morgan Rogers will join Chelsea instead of the Gunners.

The Brazilian is understood to have expressed his desire to leave St James' Park before the end of the window to join Arsenal. But they aren't the only team interested, with Manchester United being named as another potential destination as they continue their midfield overhaul.

Arsenal have already held talks with the player's representatives about a possible deal but reports claim Mikel Arteta's side will have to pay in the region of £100million to get the midfielder. Now, with the World Cup over and Arsenal's players reporting for pre-season duty, interest could be stepped up.

Arsenal have been given a huge boost in their pursuit to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.

As reported by Sky Sports News, Scott has turned down a new contract with the Cherries.

The Gunners are keen on signing him this summer, with Chelsea and Manchester United keeping tabs on his situation too.

Certainly one to keep an eye on...

Christos Tzolis is set to sign for Arsenal this week from Club Brugge in a deal worth £34million, football.london understands. The winger's move will be announced once the player completes his medical and media duties.

The Greek international, who bagged 51 goal contributions last season, has impressed the scouting department at the club and comes in to replace Leandro Trossard. The Belgian joined Turkish side Besiktas for a fee in the region of £17million.

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