Arsenal transfer targets summer 2026: Will Alvarez sign?

After an impressive 2025/26 season, where they won their first Premier League title in 22 years, Arsenal will surely be looking to bolster their squad further this summer.

The Gunners made several major signings last summer, with Martin Zubimendi coming in to provide them with more control in midfield, Eberechi Eze coming in to provide them with more flair and Viktor Gyokeres coming in to give them someone to target at the top of the pitch.

There were also a couple of defensive incomings, not to mention the squad-bolstering midfield signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford and the shrewd acquisition of Noni Madueke from Chelsea.

This is now a strong and deep Arsenal squad, but that has not stopped the rumour mill from turning. Let us take a look at the names being linked with a move to North London.

Arsenal transfer targets summer 2026

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The interest in Julian Alvarez is seemingly very high, with Barcelona also interested in a transfer, but the forward could be on his way back to the Premier League with the Gunners reportedly already in negotiations with Atletico Madrid for his potential fee.

According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal are also exploring a swap deal, which might include Gabriel Jesus or Gabriel Martinelli, or even both. In any case, Arsenal are in hot pursuit of Alvarez.

Barcelona are also strongly interested and have had a bid rejected, and reports suggest Atletico would rather sell abroad than to their Spanish rivals.

Marco Palestra (Atalanta)

Transfer expert Ekrem Konur claims Arsenal are monitoring Atalanta talent Marco Palestra as a potential replacement for exit-linked Ben White.

Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes and Tino Livramento (Newcastle United)

Transfer expert Graeme Bailey claims Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are showing interested in Lewis Hall. However, Newcastle United have no intention of letting him leave the club this summer.

The Athletic journalist and transfer expert David Ornstein has also confirmed Arsenal's interest in Bruno Guimaraes, with the Brazilian wanting to leave Newcastle to join the Gunners.

Transfer expert Graeme Bailey also reports Arsenal have monitored Tino Livramento and he was viewed as a leading target before his injury setbacks.

Christian Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen)

Konur claims scouts from Arsenal, Newcastle, Real Madrid and Barcelona are watching Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane.

Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord)

Konur claims Arsenal have joined Newcastle in the race to sign Anis Hadj Moussa. Feyenoord will not sell for less than £30m.

Jesus Rodriguez (Como)

Konur claims Arsenal and Manchester City have enquired over Jesus Rodriguez, but Como want £39-48m for him.

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

Konur claims Arsenal, Chelsea and LaLiga scouts are watching Rayan Fofana closely. Bids of £30-39m could see him leave Lens.

Oskar Pietuszewski (Porto)

Various reports claim Arsenal are eyeing Oskar Pietuszewski from Porto.

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

Konur claims Arsenal, United and Bayern Munich are circling over Victor Osimhen, with Galatasaray setting a £112m price tag.

Finn Jeltsch (Stuttgart)

Konur claims Arsenal and Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Finn Jeltsch, while Bayern are also looking to swoop. £26-30m could be enough for Stuttgart to sell the player dubbed as the “next-gen Mats Hummels”.

Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)

The Athletic report Arsenal made an enquiry for Kenan Yildiz, but Juventus told them he is not for sale.

Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)

Various reports have linked Arsenal with a potential move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, but £130m is thought to be the asking price. He is the Gunners' top transfer target this summer.

The Daily Mail also report Arsenal are preparing a bid for Ezri Konsa, but there is thought to be a gap on valuation between both clubs.

Konstantinos Tzolakis (Olympiacos)

Sportsboom report Arsenal are lining up a potential move for Olympiacos goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, should a club activate Kepa's £5m release clause and sign him. However, a possible stumbling block is Tzolakis' £17m asking price.

Wesley (Roma)

Bailey also reports Arsenal have monitored Roma's Wesley, whose World Cup with Brazil was cut short with injury.

Ivan Fresneda (Sporting)

According to Bailey, Sporting's Ivan Fresneda is another right-back Arsenal are monitoring.

Nnamdi Collins (Frankfurt)

Nnamdi Collins is the fourth right-back Arsenal are monitoring, according to Bailey.