The Turkish giants are said to have already opened discussions with both Arsenal and the Belgian international’s representatives ahead of a possible summer move.

According to reports from Turkey, Besiktas are expected to submit a formal proposal in the coming days as they attempt to strengthen their squad for next season.

Arsenal are understood to value Trossard at around €20 million (£17.2m), while the player is reportedly seeking wages in the region of £132,000 per week.

The growing interest arrives at a time when questions remain over Trossard’s long-term future in north London.

The 31-year-old has entered the final year of his current Arsenal contract and is attracting attention from several clubs across Europe and the Middle East.

Alongside Besiktas, both Newcastle United and Aston Villa have been linked with the experienced attacker in recent weeks.

Spanish side Atletico Madrid and clubs from the Saudi Pro League have also reportedly been monitoring his situation.

Despite the interest, Arsenal are unlikely to rush into any decision.

Mikel Arteta continues to value Trossard’s versatility and experience, particularly after the Belgian played an important role in the club’s Premier League title-winning campaign.

Trossard contributed eight goals and 11 assists across all competitions last season and repeatedly delivered in crucial moments.

His winner against West Ham United proved particularly important during Arsenal’s march towards their first league title in 22 years.

One of Trossard’s biggest strengths remains his ability to operate in multiple attacking positions.

The Belgium international can play on either flank, behind the striker, as a false nine or as an impact substitute from the bench.

That flexibility has made him a trusted option for Arteta throughout his time at the Emirates Stadium.

However, Arsenal are also expected to strengthen their attacking options this summer.

The Gunners have been linked with several high-profile wide forwards as Andrea Berta continues work on improving the squad ahead of next season.

With Trossard now in his thirties and approaching the final stages of his contract, Arsenal may have a decision to make if a suitable offer arrives.

For now, Besiktas appear ready to test the club’s resolve.

Whether Arsenal are willing to part with one of their most reliable squad players could depend on both the size of the offer and the club’s ability to secure a replacement.

As things stand, Trossard remains an important member of Arteta’s squad, but interest in the Belgian is beginning to intensify ahead of what could be a significant summer.

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Arsenal face competition from Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain for the English midfielder.

The Gunners have identified Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White as an alternative should they miss out on Rogers.

Why Arsenal should target Bazoumana Toure as an alternative to Morgan Rogers

Bazoumana Toure enjoyed a brilliant debut campaign with Hoffenheim. He registered five goals and 15 assists in 45 games across all competitions.

Described as an ‘exciting player‘ by Hoffenheim managing director for sport Andreas Schicker, Toure is renowned for his dribbling and ability to pick out decisive passes.

The 20-year-old averaged 1.6 successful dribbles per game in the Bundesliga last season — the sixth highest in the top flight.

He also created 11 big chances — a tally only bettered by two Arsenal players in the Premier League last season.

His blistering pace also makes him a good counter-attacking threat. Only eight players registered a higher speed than him in the German top-flight last term.

Toure is also a good crosser of the ball, which would bode well for Arsenal’s aerial threats such as Gabriel and Kai Havertz.

Add to his appeal is his versatility, as he is capable of operating on the right flank and as a wing-back. His ability to play as a wing-back highlights his defensive attributes.

However, he needs to improve his passing to become an elite winger.

The Ivorian is reportedly available for €40 million, significantly less than Gibbs-White and Rogers would cost Arsenal.

The north London side have already been credited with an interest in Toure, but they have to move fast as he is also wanted by Liverpool and Newcastle United.

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The Portuguese sports medicine specialist is expected to arrive in north London this summer after leaving his position as head of medical services at Aston Villa.

Abrantes would become Arsenal’s latest senior appointment behind the scenes as the club continues its review of medical and performance operations following an injury-hit campaign.

The 39-year-old is a highly respected figure within football medicine and arrives with significant Premier League experience.

Before joining Aston Villa in 2024, Abrantes spent three years at Nottingham Forest as head of medical and performance.

His background is also unique compared to many working in elite football.

Abrantes represented Portugal as a sprinter at both the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and the 2012 Olympics in London.

He was a national champion in both the 100m and 200m while simultaneously completing his medical studies in Lisbon.

Reports suggest Arsenal view him as the leading candidate to replace Iqbal, whose departure came as a surprise to many within the club.

Iqbal left his role shortly after Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain despite helping oversee a season that ended with the Gunners winning the Premier League title.

The former Crystal Palace doctor had only been in the position since arriving in 2024.

Arsenal have declined to publicly comment on the changes, but the restructuring appears to be linked to a wider assessment of the club’s injury record.

Several key players spent lengthy periods on the sidelines throughout the season.

Martin Odegaard struggled with knee and muscular issues, while Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka also missed significant stretches of the campaign.

Jurrien Timber has become the latest concern after being ruled out of the World Cup by the Netherlands due to an ongoing groin problem.

The Dutch Football Association confirmed that Timber had not recovered sufficiently to participate in the tournament.

Arsenal had previously commissioned Spanish physiotherapist Joaquin Acedo, who has a long-standing relationship with Mikel Arteta, to conduct a review into the club’s injury issues.

Acedo is expected to continue working with the club in some capacity moving forward.

Abrantes’ arrival would represent another major change within Arsenal’s medical department ahead of the new season.

With Arteta preparing to defend the Premier League title and challenge again in Europe, ensuring key players remain available will be a major priority.

The appointment of Abrantes suggests Arsenal are determined to strengthen that area as they look to build on last season’s success.

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The Arsenal winger joined up with the England squad after being given additional rest following the Gunners’ Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

While Saka has returned to training and remains available for selection, Tuchel confirmed the 24-year-old is not yet operating at full fitness ahead of England’s World Cup opener against Croatia.

Speaking to reporters, the England boss explained that Arsenal had already been forced to manage Saka’s workload during the latter stages of the season.

“We still have to take a little bit of care for Bukayo, who had an injury in March and carried it through the club campaign,” Tuchel said. 

“He made himself available at the end of the season and did so brilliantly, but he was managed in between matches. That continues a bit at the moment – we are building him up.”

Tuchel later revealed that Saka remains the only player in England’s squad who is still working his way back to full condition.

“Declan is on 100% and Bukayo is still getting there, playing through discomfort at the end of the season,” Tuchel added. “He is the one we are building and taking care of in training.”

The German coach praised Arsenal’s handling of the situation and suggested England will continue a similar approach during the tournament.

“They took very good care of him and were very aware of it and we will do a little bit the same,” he said. “He is at the moment not able to do every training session through the week and then play. He is still going to be managed.”

The comments underline just how much Saka sacrificed to help Arsenal during the decisive weeks of their campaign.

Despite dealing with discomfort, the winger returned in time to play a key role as Mikel Arteta’s side secured their first Premier League title in 22 years and reached the Champions League final.

Tuchel acknowledged the impact Saka made after returning to action.

“Arsenal brought him back and he was straight away decisive,” the England manager said.

England face Costa Rica in their final warm-up fixture before beginning their World Cup campaign against Croatia next week.

Tuchel is expected to carefully monitor Saka’s minutes during the early stages of the tournament in an effort to ensure one of England’s most influential players is available when it matters most.

For Arsenal supporters, the priority will be seeing Saka come through the World Cup unscathed after a demanding season in which he once again proved indispensable for both club and country.

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The Bianconeri recently confirmed that Vlahovic won’t be extending his contract beyond June 30. They have started the search for a replacement and are considering various candidates.

Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth is the prime target for the Serie A outfit, but they have yet to secure a suitable agreement with Diego Simeone’s side for the Norwegian ace.

Jesus is one of the alternatives alongside Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani.

The Bianconeri could also pursue a second striker, with Lois Openda touted to leave after failing to make his mark.

Arsenal likely to stand firm on price tag

Jesus returned from a lengthy knee injury in December last year and played a meaningful role for the Gunners.

The 29-year-old, hailed as ‘special‘ by manager Mikel Arteta, registered six goals and two assists from under 1,000 minutes.

The Brazilian barely played during the final weeks of last season, with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres preferred over him.

Jesus is the third-choice striker in the squad, but Arsenal are quite clear that he won’t leave on the cheap.

A £20 million asking price has been set, and the club plan to stay firm on the valuation.

Jesus is not pushing for a move elsewhere and seems prepared to see out his contract (June 2027) if no suitable offer arrives this summer.

We believe Arsenal should continue to keep Jesus as a backup striker next season if they don’t receive at least £15m for his services.

Meanwhile, the club are working behind the scenes on a possible successor. Talks are underway with Club Brugge for Nicolo Tresoldi.

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Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli are presently the left-wing options, but the latter has been fancied to head for the exit door.

The Athletic now report that Arsenal made an enquiry to Juventus for Yildiz in their search for a left winger, but it was unsuccessful.

The Bianconeri have categorically ruled out Yildiz’s exit, and Arsenal are pursuing other options.

Yildiz enquiry suggests Arsenal want a left winger with huge potential

Arsenal are poised to pursue a marquee solution on the left wing this summer. Ideally, they may want an upcoming star with immense potential.

Yildiz, described as ‘one of a kind‘ by FIFA.com, falls right into that category. The Turkish ace made 21 goal contributions for the Bianconeri last term.

He has primarily played as a left winger but can also operate as a second striker. His dribbling and chance creation are undoubtedly his main strengths.

Yildiz created 15 big chances in Serie A last campaign; only two more players managed more.

Arsenal are unlikely to land his services this summer, but the approach for Yildiz suggests that the Gunners are aiming for a big statement signing.

In our view, Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers should be the club’s next target, and we have already covered why he would be a clear-cut left-wing upgrade.

The Englishman has already proven his credentials as a left winger and an attacking midfielder for Villa, and could seamlessly fit in without any adaptation time.

He would offer a different dimension to the Gunners’ attack. His long-range shooting is something the club have lacked through Trossard and Martinelli.

Aston Villa are set to hold out for £100 million as a starting price. This should not deter the Gunners, having spent more on Declan Rice in the summer of 2023.

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According to the Athletic, manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta believe Arsenal must not miss the opportunity to ‘recruit from a position of strength’.

The club’s hierarchy are also ready to support the duo in their bid to improve the team.

Arsenal want to sign a new left winger, a left-back, a central midfielder and a striker.

The Gunners have been linked with several left-wingers. Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has been the most prominent name so far, with Arteta reportedly pushing for his signature.

The Spanish coach is also said to a be a big fan of Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali as he pushes to bolster his midfield options.

Nathaniel Brown has emerged as a left-back target, while they are interested in Julian Alvarez and Eli Kroupi for the centre- forward position.

They are hoping to recoup a sizeable fee from sales to bolster their transfer budget. Gabriel Jesus, Christian Norgaard and Fabio Vieira are likely to be sold.

Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Ethan Nwaneri may also not be untouchable.

Arsenal’s desire to strengthen the squad is brilliant, but they should not make wholesale changes. They must learn from Liverpool’s experience.

The Reds made significant changes to the side that won the Premier League in the 2024/25 season last summer, only to struggle throughout last season.

They finished 25 points behind Arsenal and nearly missed out on Champions League qualification.

Arsenal should learn from their mistakes by making only the necessary signings, while keeping key players from last term.

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The Portuguese tactician was confirmed as president Florentino Perez’s managerial choice, and he is currently on the cusp of a return to Los Blancos.

Madrid have already secured deals for two defenders in Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, and Mourinho is now eager to pursue a new left-back.

The former Benfica manager believes Madrid have two attacking right-backs in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dumfries, and wants a more defensive solution on the left.

He ideally prefers someone who can provide the right balance. Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol and Arsenal’s Calafiori have been earmarked as the preferred targets.

Mourinho already knows Calafiori from their time together at Roma. The 24-year-old was a regular on the bench and made a few cameo appearances under the 63-year-old.

Arsenal could contemplate sale for huge premium fee

The Gunners signed Calafiori from Bologna for £42 million in the summer of 2024. He has made 65 appearances in his Arsenal career thus far, making nine goal contributions.

The Italian was an undisputed starter at left-back during the first half of the previous league campaign, but an injury in training in December contributed to him losing his spot.

He was sidelined for just over a month, and during that period, Piero Hincapie established himself as the first-choice left-back. Calafiori did make regular starts towards the end of the season, but Hincapie got the nod in the Champions League final and the Carabao Cup final back in March.

Hincapie is poised to join on a permanent deal from Bayer Leverkusen next month, but Calafiori remains a key player under manager Mikel Arteta. Still, the Gunners could be enticed into parting ways if they were to receive a premium fee of around £65-70m from Madrid for his services.

Arsenal have another quality deputy for Hincapie in Myles Lewis-Skelly. There is also talk that the Gunners have a genuine interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown, who could be signed for £52m.

Bayern have a verbal agreement on personal terms with the German, but have yet to secure any deal with Eintracht. Mikel Arteta’s side could step up their pursuit if they consider Calafiori’s departure.

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According to reports, Iqbal was informed on Monday that his employment at the club would end with immediate effect, bringing an abrupt end to a spell that began in February 2024.

The decision is understood to have come as a shock both to Iqbal and members of Arsenal’s medical department.

Chief executive Richard Garlick is reported to have delivered the news during a meeting at the club’s London Colney training ground.

No official explanation has yet been provided regarding the reasons behind the decision.

However, the development comes shortly after reports emerged that Arsenal had commissioned a review into their injury record during the 2025-26 season.

Spanish physiotherapist Joaquin Acedo, who has worked closely with Mikel Arteta throughout his coaching career, is understood to have been involved in assessing various aspects of the club’s medical and performance operations.

Whether that review directly influenced Iqbal’s departure remains unclear.

Arsenal endured a demanding campaign despite ultimately ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.

The Gunners also reached the Champions League final and the League Cup final, resulting in a schedule that stretched across 63 competitive matches.

Several key players spent lengthy periods on the sidelines throughout the season.

Club captain Martin Odegaard missed significant time through injury, while Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber also suffered setbacks that disrupted their campaigns.

Timber has since been ruled out of the World Cup after failing to fully recover from a groin issue sustained in March.

Within the club, there have reportedly been discussions around a number of factors behind the injury problems, including training intensity, player workload, rotation policies and medical management.

Arteta’s demanding approach is well known, with the Arsenal manager regularly insisting on high-tempo training sessions designed to replicate match conditions.

Despite the physical demands, Arsenal’s players delivered one of the club’s most successful seasons in recent memory by reclaiming the Premier League title and establishing themselves among Europe’s elite once again.

Iqbal leaves Arsenal with an impressive reputation in football medicine.

Before joining the Gunners, he spent almost eight years at Crystal Palace and previously held senior medical roles at Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

He also serves as chair of the Football Association Medical Society.

Arsenal are yet to announce who will replace Iqbal as head of sports medicine and performance, but his departure signals that further changes behind the scenes could follow as the club prepare for the defence of their Premier League crown next season.

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The Gunners currently have Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus as their centre-forward options. Jesus’ contract expires in June next year, and Arsenal have quoted around £20 million to part ways with the Brazil international.

If he were to depart, the Premier League champions could place their emphasis on landing a young marksman, who could be prepared to play backup to Gyokeres and Havertz. Here are three possible candidates that the Gunners could target.

Nicolo Tresoldi – Club Brugge

The 21-year-old signed for Club Brugge from Hannover last summer and had a brilliant debut season with 23 goals across all competitions. Out of that tally, four came in the Champions League. He scored against Barcelona and Atletico to further build his reputation.

The German youth international was ‘very close’ to making the World Cup squad. Julian Nagelsmann described him as a ‘real‘ striker. Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta has reportedly begun talks with Brugge, which suggests Arsenal could recruit the £26 million ace.

Christian Kofane – Bayer Leverkusen

Kofane had a decent debut season for Leverkusen, having signed from Albacete. The teenager notched up five goals and five assists in all competitions. The Cameroonian star had his best moments of the season during the double-legged round of 16 tie against Arsenal.

The 19-year-old got the better of William Saliba physically on multiple occasions, which is somewhat of a rarity. He proved a handful during the first leg at Leverkusen and impressed at the Emirates Stadium too. David Raya pulled off a world-class save to deny the youngster.

Leverkusen are set to demand at least £52m for Kofane’s sale. Arsenal have a good working relationship with Leverkusen, having signed defender Piero Hincapie on loan last summer with a conditional obligation to buy for £45m. A similar deal would suit the Gunners.

Junior Kroupi – Bournemouth

The Frenchman took the Premier League by storm last season. He started off as a regular substitute for the Cherries, but became a key figure from the starting XI after the mid-season exit of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City.

Kroupi played as either a centre-forward or an attacking midfielder behind Evanilson. He was equally good in both roles and made a huge impression, scoring some crucial goals en route to Europa League qualification for his club.

He ended the campaign with 13 goals from just 1,683 league minutes. He showed his big-game potential, scoring against Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City. The Gunners are big admirers of him, but he won’t come on the cheap and will cost at least £80m. Kroupi could be reluctant to accept a rotational role too.

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