Igor Matanović
Arsenal, along with Chelsea and Manchester United, are showing serious interest in Croatia international and Freiburg striker Igor Matanović, according to CaughtOffside. The German club value the 23-year-old forward at £50 million (€59 million) and are not planning to stand in his way if he decides to leave. It is reported that the Gunners see Matanović as a potential replacement for Kai Havertz, as the two players share many similar characteristics. This season, Matanović has featured in seven matches across all competitions, scoring six goals and providing two assists. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value stands at €30 million.
Leny Yoro
Arsenal and French club Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring the situation surrounding Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro, CaughtOffside reports. According to the publication, the French defender is concerned about his role in the team, and his future is expected to become clearer in the near future. Other clubs have interpreted this as a clear signal that the player is open to considering offers. Yoro has made four appearances across all competitions this season. His current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €50 million.
Antonio Nusa
Arsenal and Tottenham are leading the race to sign Norway international and RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, according to Fussball. The report claims that the Gunners are preparing an official offer of around €40 million for the 21-year-old winger. The German club are not keen to sell the player and value him at €60–65 million. Nusa himself says he is happy at RB Leipzig. This season, he has made six appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing two assists. His contract with the club runs until the summer of 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €45 million. Nusa has made 33 appearances for Norway, scoring nine goals.
Jack Wilshere
Jack Wilshere, who is currently managing Luton Town, has admitted that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta had a significant influence on his professional development. In an interview with BBC, Wilshere revealed that he moved into coaching almost immediately after ending his playing career.
“I hear stories about people struggling after retiring from football, but I left the pitch on Monday and was already coaching the Under-18s team on Tuesday,” he said.
Wilshere stressed that from the moment he first stepped into the world of coaching, he realised it would become his life’s work. He revealed that he regularly asked Arteta questions about tactics and training, and the Spaniard was open enough to share his knowledge. According to Wilshere, Arteta taught him how to clearly explain to players why they needed to perform certain exercises and how to plan training sessions with specific objectives in mind.
