Fabrizio Romano has shared an intriguing transfer update, and one which could open the door for Arsenal to make another signing before the deadline.
Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta have already enjoyed a fantastic summer window, spending north of £200 million on an array of key additions throughout the squad, whilst perhaps most notably ending the club’s long wait for a prolific striker by signing Viktor Gyokeres.
Alongside the Swede, who now dons Thierry Henry’s iconic number 14 shirt, Kepa Arrizabalaga joined as a reliable, low-cost backup goalkeeper from Chelsea.
In midfield, Martin Zubimendi arrived from Real Sociedad for around £51 million, offering more stability to Arteta’s already excellent options in the middle, while Christian Nørgaard soon followed after the Spaniard – bringing with him real Premier League experience as former captain of Brentford.
The attack received a further boost through Noni Madueke’s initial £48.5 million from Chelsea, with Arsenal also strengthening Arteta’s defence by signing highly-rated young centre-half Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia.
Despite their busy summer, and their need to sell, Arsenal continue to explore late additions.
Eberechi Eze – who was once released from the club’s academy – stood out as a key target for Berta earlier in the window and was heavily linked with a move back to the Emirates Stadium at one point.
Arsenal held talks with Eze’s representatives, and he was reportedly keen on joining, but it is now believed that the 27-year-old England international is closing in on a move to Tottenham instead – after both Spurs and Crystal Palace reached a verbal agreement this week.
With Eze now off the table, according to widespread reports, there is still a chance that Arsenal will sign a left-winger.
This would be dependent on Leandro Trossard leaving the club, though, amid links to Real Madrid’s Rodrygo among others (Ben Jacobs).
Arsenal could move for Atalanta outcast Ademola Lookman
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, as per Romano, could emerge as a last-gasp summer opportunity – with a move to Inter Milan now off the cards.
The Nigerian submitted a transfer request recently, and confirmed his intention to leave, but the Nerazzurri have been unable to reach a deal and are now looking at other attacking targets.
Therefore, a Premier League return has now become increasingly more likely, with Romano suggesting that Arsenal could move for Lookman if Trossard leaves.
“Let’s see what’s going to happen, guys, because Lookman could be an option for English clubs,” Romano said on YouTube.
“At the moment, still nothing advanced, but for example, the agents of Lookman always gave priority to Inter, but now with Inter no longer being in the race, Premier League clubs could be attentive.
“So, for example, let’s see what happens at Arsenal. Arsenal are very happy with the squad they have right now up front. In terms of age, probably Lookman is not exactly the profile of player that Arsenal usually sign.
“But maybe if Trossard decides to leave in the final weeks, that could be an opportunity.
“So, let’s see what’s going to happen. But Lookman could be an interesting name for these final weeks for Premier League clubs.”
The versatile 27-year-old, who bagged 20 goals and seven assists in all competitions across 2024/2025, commands a price tag of around £43 million – which could be seen as a bargain considering the player’s exploits in the last 24 months.
Lookman famously ended Bayer Leverkusen’s season-long unbeaten streak with a stunning Europa League final hat-trick against them last year, clinching 2024’s African Player of the Year award.
Premier League cult hero, Jay-Jay Okocha, has also praised Lookman as a “unique” player.
