Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners get ‘Sane boost’, Lookman interest, Premier League clubs ‘in Rodrygo battle’

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke has confirmed the club will invest heavily this summer to "get behind winning" the Premier League.

The Gunners are facing a potential second-place finish for the third year in a row under manager Mikel Arteta.

Kroenke wrote in Sunday's match-day programme before the clash with Newcastle that the necessary investment will take place with new sporting director Andrea Berta on board.

He said: "We’re still pursuing second place in the Premier League for the third year running, but we all want to win it."

Arsenal's top target Viktor Gyokeres netted his 39th league goal of the campaign on Saturday.

It saw Sporting Lisbon seal the Primeira Liga title after a 2-0 win over Vitoria.

Asked about his future amid interest from the Gunners, he said: "It's football, I'm still here.

"I don't know what's going to happen. Nobody can predict the future."

Mikel Arteta has demanded change over the summer at Arsenal - and says silverware will be the only way to judge success in 2025/26.

Following his side's 1-0 win over Newcastle, the Spaniard said: "Liverpool have a trophy - we don't have a trophy.

"We are unsatisfied and upset. But I think we are on the right trajectory.

"What I can promise is that I will do my very best [to win a trophy].

"I will give my life, and get every drop of everybody here to squeeze it and get the best out of them."

Mikel Arteta will miss Arsenal's final game of the season after picking up a touchline ban.

The Spaniard was given a yellow card against Newcastle after kicking the ball away late on.

It was his third of the current campaign - and under Prem rules, must now watch the next game from the terraces.

The performance might not have been vintage Arsenal - but they got the job done against Newcastle.

Mikel Arteta's side will play in the Champions League next season after a 1-0 win on Sunday afternoon.

SunSport's Lloyd Canfield was at the Emirates, with one Gunners star the standout performer.

Arsenal's main target Viktor Gyokeres will be allowed to leave Sporting Lisbon this summer, reports claim.

The Swede is valued at £54million by the Portuguese club.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano claims he "will leave" this summer with the Premier League the "most likely" destination.

The Gunners are desperate to land Gyokeres, but face competition from Manchester United.

Arsenal welcomed two former stars to the Emirates on Sunday - but nobody appeared to have told Sky commentator Peter Drury.

The Gunners ran out 1-0 winners against Newcastle to cement Champions League football for next season.

And fans were stunned to see a former Gunner sitting next to Gilberto Silva overlooked...

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke confirmed the club will invest on transfers this summer to "get behind winning" the Premier League.

We’re still pursuing second place in the Premier League for the third year running, but we all want to win it.

We plan to invest to get behind winning and doing better next season.

Our sporting director, Andrea [Berta], will play an important role in this. We are crystal clear on exactly what we need to do and the way in which we want to do it

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Real Madrid star Rodrygo ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to talkSPORT, the forward is "unsettled" at Real and thus under consideration by the Gunners.

The same source adds the Brazil international is thought to be playing "second fiddle" to Kylian Mbappe as well as Vinicius Junior and that means a move by the North Londoners is a "possibility".

Marca echo the above report by stating that the24-year-old is keen to move on as he feels “displaced”.

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has admirers at Arsenal but there are some hesitations over any move for him.

Lookman’s age has the Gunners concerned over whether he has hit his ceiling, and if that could hinder any future sell-on plans.

The striker is valued at around £50million ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Nigeria international also appears to be happy again in Italy following the Serie A giants' qualification for the Champions League next season.

Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane is still being linked with a summer move to Arsenal.

Sane's contract comes to an end at the end of July, and he is unwilling to accept Bayern's new terms.

The Gunners could land the winger on a free transfer should he opt against renewing his deal.

However, the Germany international would still attract immense interest from other elite clubs.

The great striker shortage of recent times has never been more evident than in this first half of football.

Arteta was forced to make a tactical change, putting Martinelli up front towards the end of the half while a partially-fit Havertz could just watch from the sideline.

Arsenal target Isak is also out injured, leaving Newcastle ruing missed chances in this heavyweight clash.

Chloe Kelly moved to Arsenal from Manchester City on loan in January in one of the biggest loan saga's the women's game has ever seen.

The star has loved life in London as she said this week: "Time flies when you're having fun and that's exactly what I have done since I stepped foot into the training ground on the first day."

A question mark remains over her future after her enjoyment of football has done a marked 180 since January.

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke confirmed the club will go big this summer to "get behind winning" the Premier League.

This has gone down a treat with the fanbase as one tweeted: "That is the attitude."

Another commented: "Hope they back it up this summer. No excuses."

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Wayne Rooney expressed surprise that Arsenal or Manchester United have not snapped up Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta.

He said ahead of the FA Cup final: "I was looking at the summer thinking Arsenal or Man United would try and take because he gets into both of their teams.

"He is a handful. He is big, he is strong, he is quick. He’s a bit awkward and clumsy at times, but he is a handful."

The Arsenal boss has been complimentary towards the German star despite admitting the importance of recruitment this summer.

He said: "We know how important Kai is for us. And the fact that he looks in great shape, I think he has improved a lot of metrics that are very important for a striker to give himself the best chance and you see the transformation on him, which has been really impressive.”

Havertz was not expected to be back so soon but has made an accelerated recovery from his hamstring injury.

Amid the rumour mill of Gyokeres' and Isak's futures, Arsenal's front man could feature today.

Kai Havertz has been named on the bench against Newcastle while Isak is out.

The heavyweight match up, KO 4:30pm, will be crucial in the race for Champions League football.

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It is well known by now that Arsenal are in line to have a huge summer in preparation for next season.

Their co-chair Josh Kroenke has weighed in, showing support for their new sporting director Andrea Berta.

He said: "We plan to invest to get behind winning and doing better next season.

"We're delighted we have our sporting director, Andrea, who will play an important role in this.

"He is part of a unified and strong team, supported by the board, who are crystal clear on exactly what we need to do and the way in which we want to do it. The right way. The Arsenal way."

The future of Zubimendi is in the air as Xabi Alonso has put the Real Sociedad midfielder on his wishlist, according to reports from Spain.

The manager is set to move to Real Madrid but nothing has been signed.

This comes as talkSport reported that Zubimendi has verbally agreed to join Arsenal.

The sought-after player is yet to confirm his future.

Defender Jakub Kiwior could leave Arsenal this summer, according to reports from Italy.

The former Spezia player has attracted interest from both Napoli and Atalanta.

Arteta has planned a big transfer window to try and end his trophyless run but it will need to be funded.

The 25-year-old has kept eight clean sheets in 42 league appearances.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has spoken out about his players being involved in transfer rumours.

Star striker Isak has been linked to Arsenal but the North London club are also going after Gyokeres, considered to be a more achievable target.

Howe said (via Shield's Gazette): "It is a frustration because I don't see why our players are getting linked here, there and everywhere with other clubs.

"“I'd like to think the players are happy here. I'd like to think again that they're seeing us grow and develop into a team that hopefully can compete at the top end of the division."

Arsenal's striker target Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres has spoken out about the rumours surrounding his future.

He said to Sport TV: "It's football, I'm still here.

"I don't know what's going to happen.

"Nobody can predict the future."

Arsenal have been among many clubs looking to snap up FA Cup winner Eberechi Eze.

Palace's multi-talented star is not likely to be looking at Arsenal, with other clubs believed to be ahead of them.

North London rivals Spurs are likely to beat them to it.

Arteta has opened up on another trophyless season to Sky Sports.

He said: "At the start of the season, if I had to visualise that moment, it would be playing the last home game on the final day and lifting the Premier League.

"That's what I had in my head."

The Arsenal boss was not too down as he looked forward to the upcoming season.

"But we're going to have to do something else [next season] because the bar will be raised."

Arteta told SkySports that summer signings will be crucial to push for the title next season.

He said: "We need [new signings], for sure.

"With the numbers that we started the season and [the numbers] to provide for next season, with the demands we're going to have and especially with the players that we have who are coming through long-term surgeries, it's very unrealistic [to deliver trophies].

"We know that, we have to address that and we're going to do everything we can to improve it."