Osimhen to Arsenal? Gunners Hold Talks as €130M Al-Hilal Bid Gets Rejected

The summer transfer window is entering beast mode, and Arsenal are right in the middle of the chaos. According to the Daily Telegraph, the Gunners have held talks with Galatasaray about the availability of Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen. The conversations reportedly happened during discussions over separate deals involving Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri heading to the Turkish Super Lig club. It is unclear which side raised Osimhen's name — but Arsenal's long-standing interest is no secret.

Osimhen: The €130m elephant in the room

While Arsenal weigh up a move, Galatasaray have reportedly rejected a massive €130 million bid from Al Hilal for the striker, per Florian Plettenberg. That is a serious statement of intent — or a serious negotiation tactic. Meanwhile, AC Milan are also sniffing around Nwaneri, per Gazzetta dello Sport.

ESPN sources: Torres to PSG, Reijnders to Al Qadsiah

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is heading to European champions Paris Saint-Germain after the clubs reached an agreement in principle for around €50m, a source confirmed to ESPN. Torres is expected to fly to Paris for a medical and sign in the coming days.

Manchester City have also agreed a £52m deal with Al Qadsiah for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, with former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers managing the Saudi side.

More fuel for the rumor fire

Tottenham have formally registered interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. Gakpo had his lowest scoring return in three seasons at Anfield last term with nine goals in all competitions, though he did bag three in four at the 2026 World Cup for Netherlands. His contract runs until 2030.

Jules Koundé could be on the move from Barcelona if the right offer lands, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool all credited with interest. He made 47 appearances last season.

Chelsea have made contact with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth over Adam Wharton and Alex Scott, respectively, as they eye replacements for Enzo Fernández amid links to Manchester City.

AC Milan are looking to offload up to eight players before the window slams shut, including Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Giménez, Pervis Estupiñán and Youssouf Fofana.

Arsenal remain in close contact with Atlético Madrid and Julián Álvarez's reps. Juventus have switched focus from Zion Suzuki to Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario. Hector Fort can leave Barcelona. Arsenal have agreed a deal for Liverpool academy striker Vincent Joseph. Leeds United have agreed personal terms with Nico Elvedi. Bayer Leverkusen rejected Ipswich's €20m offer for Exequiel Palacios. Marseille have made an offer for Reiss Nelson. And Leeds are in talks with Marseille over goalkeeper Lucas Perri.