Arsenal Edge Closer to Gyokeres Deal as Preseason LoomsArsenal are deep in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon to secure the signing of Viktor Gyokeres, as reported by Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh

Complications over a specific transfer have seen Arsenal walk away from a deal from one of their top targets this summer. The Gunners have already wrapped up deals for Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard and are set to add three more high profile names to their squad.

Arsenal have held ‘serious negotiations’ to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer, according to reports in Germany. There has been a flurry of activity at Arsenal in recent days after a somewhat quiet start to the transfer window,

Arsenal sealed their controversial signing of Chelsea forward Noni Madueke in a deal worth a reported £48 million ($65 million) on Friday.Madueke left Chelsea's Club World Cup winning campaign in the United States last Friday to undergo his medical at Arsenal and put the finishing touches to the deal.

"Noni is an exciting and powerful young player, with his performances and numbers in recent seasons being of consistently high quality," Mikel Arteta said of Madueke.

Arsenal's transfer spree continued with the signing of England forward Noni Madueke from Chelsea on Friday. He is Arsenal’s fourth signing of the offseason after midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgard and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Arsenal signed Liverpool forward Oliva Smith to a long-term contract, the Gunners announced Thursday. Arsenal said her transfer was for an undisclosed fee.

Canada forward Olivia Smith has become the most expensive player in women’s soccer history at a reported one million pounds ($1.34 million) after Arsenal signed her from Liverpool

Canada forward Olivia Smith has become the most expensive player in women’s soccer history at a cost of one million pounds ($1.34 million) after Arsenal signed her from Liverpool