🔴 Arsenal’s Busy Transfer Week: Kepa and Norgaard Arrives, Lewis-Skelly Signs, Eze & Lookman Linked – Arsenal’s Transfer Week Round-Up

It’s been an action-packed week at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal making major headlines on multiple fronts — from sealing key contract extensions to progressing with several significant transfer targets. As the summer transfer window heats up, here’s a full round-up of the latest developments involving the North London club.

✍️ Myles Lewis-Skelly Signs New Long-Term Contract

Arsenal have secured the long-term future of Myles Lewis-Skelly, with the promising academy graduate putting pen to paper on a new five-year deal. Sources close to Gunners Den understand that the agreement will keep the versatile youngster at the club until the summer of 2030.

The 18-year-old made an unexpected breakthrough last season, impressing in a left-back role after injuries opened a path into Mikel Arteta’s squad. Lewis-Skelly made 39 appearances, netted his first senior goal in a 5-1 win over Manchester City, and earned a call-up to the England national team in March. His development continues to excite the Arsenal hierarchy

 

🧤 Kepa Arrizabalaga Set to be Officially Announced

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has completed his medical at Arsenal ahead of a £5 million move. The Spain international is currently in London finalizing the transfer and is expected to be officially announced within the next 48 hours.

Kepa, who spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, is being brought in as experienced cover behind David Raya. The 29-year-old adds depth to the goalkeeping unit, especially with uncertainty surrounding backup options.

📝 Arsenal Agree £10m Fee for Brentford Captain Nørgaard

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Christian Nørgaard from Brentford for a fee reported to be around £10 million plus add-ons. The Denmark international midfielder is keen on the move, and personal terms are not expected to be an obstacle.

The club’s pursuit of Nørgaard comes amid uncertainty over Thomas Partey’s future, as the Ghanaian midfielder's contract is set to expire next week. Arsenal have thus far failed to reach an agreement on an extension, and the 32-year-old is drawing interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and across Europe.

🛡️ Gunners in Talks with Valencia for Cristhian Mosquera

Arsenal are also in negotiations with Valencia over a deal for 20-year-old centre-back Cristhian Mosquera. The right-sided defender, who has just one year remaining on his contract, has attracted attention from RB Leipzig, although the German club reportedly walked away due to Valencia's £25 million valuation.

Mosquera has been on Arsenal’s radar for the past two seasons, and the club views him as a potential addition to bolster defensive depth and increase competition in the back line.

⚡ Arsenal Join Race for Eberechi Eze

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is now firmly on Arsenal’s radar. According to The Sun, sporting director Andrea Berta has met with one of Eze’s representatives to explore the possibility of a summer move.

However, there are internal concerns at Arsenal about spending big on multiple players in their prime. Eze, who turns 27 this week, has a £60 million release clause in his contract. That, coupled with the club’s interest in 27-year-old Viktor Gyökeres, has prompted debate within the recruitment team.

Eze is also being tracked by Tottenham and several Champions League clubs in England, setting the stage for a potential North London bidding war.

💥 Breakthrough in Benjamin Sesko Pursuit

Arsenal may be edging closer to landing one of their top striker targets. Reports from Germany suggest that RB Leipzig are now open to negotiating a lower fee for Benjamin Sesko. The Bundesliga side are reportedly willing to accept around €70 million (£59.7 million) — a drop from their initial valuation of up to €100 million.

Arsenal have made Sesko a priority striker signing this summer, with Berta also considering Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres. Leipzig’s willingness to soften their stance could offer Arsenal a key opening to move forward in talks.

🇳🇬 Fresh Hope for Ademola Lookman Deal

The Gunners may also be making progress in their long-standing interest in Ademola Lookman. The Atalanta forward was instrumental in his club’s historic Europa League triumph, scoring a hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen.

While links to Lookman had cooled in recent weeks, The Athletic reports that Atalanta have now reached an agreement to sign Kamaldeen Sulemana from Southampton — a move many believe signals preparation for Lookman’s possible exit.

Sulemana, a left-winger, is expected to cost around £18.3 million, and his arrival could pave the way for Arsenal to step up their interest in the Nigeria international, who has been admired by Arteta and his scouting department.

⚽ Final Thoughts

With several deals in motion and key negotiations ongoing, Arsenal’s 2025 summer transfer window is shaping up to be one of the busiest in recent memory. From securing the future of homegrown talents like Lewis-Skelly to aggressively pursuing reinforcements in midfield and attack, the Gunners are moving swiftly to stay competitive at the top of English and European football.

Stay tuned as more updates are expected in the coming days — the Arsenal transfer train is just getting started.