{"id":1161,"date":"2026-03-20T09:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=1161"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:14:12","slug":"arsenal-news-100m-transfer-route-with-man-utd-fight-as-agent-says-our-plans-are-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=1161","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal news: \u00a3100m transfer route with Man Utd fight as agent says &#8216;our plans are clear&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_9fa212\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal could have clear run at a top target with Premier League rivals Manchester United switching their attention ahead of the summer transfer window<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<div class=\"Byline_author-and-badge-wrapper__2dsv1\">\n<p><span><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_060b91\">Tom Victor<\/strong> Senior Sports Journalist<\/span><span>  and <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_060b91\">Neil Docking<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">08:45, 20 Mar 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 08:46, 20 Mar 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36884190\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mikel Arteta\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36884190.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Arsenal-FC-v-Bayer-04-Leverkusen-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-Round-of-16-Second-Leg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36884190.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Arsenal-FC-v-Bayer-04-Leverkusen-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-Round-of-16-Second-Leg.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36884190.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Arsenal-FC-v-Bayer-04-Leverkusen-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-Round-of-16-Second-Leg.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36884190.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Arsenal-FC-v-Bayer-04-Leverkusen-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-Round-of-16-Second-Leg.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Mikel Arteta's side are flying high\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side are flying high<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Sunday, Arsenal will have an opportunity to secure their first trophy of the campaign &#8211; and their first major silverware since 2020 &#8211; when they take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mikel Arteta and his squad remain in the hunt for four pieces of silverware. They have ended as League Cup runners-up three times since last claiming the trophy in 1993 &#8211; most recently when City thrashed them 3-0 in 2018. They require three additional victories to secure the FA Cup, while a nine-point advantage in the league positions them favourably for the title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A maiden Champions League triumph remains within reach following Tuesday&#8217;s triumph over Bayer Leverkusen, with Sporting CP awaiting in the quarter-finals. And while worries over PSR might compel Arsenal to be inventive in the summer transfer market, that doesn&#8217;t suggest they won&#8217;t acquire any new senior players. Here&#8217;s all the latest news from the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36894288\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36894288\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali of Newcastle celebrate the goal of Harvey Barnes of Newcastle during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Phase MD5 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Newcastle United FC at Stade Velodrome on November 25, 2025 in Marseille, France. \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36894288.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2248460895.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36894288.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2248460895.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36894288.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2248460895.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36894288.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2248460895.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali of Newcastle\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle<cite aria-label=\"Image: Jean Catuffe\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Jean Catuffe\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">JOIN US ON FB!<\/strong> Get all the best sports news and much more on our Facebook page<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_9fa212\">Tonali path opens up<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal-linked midfielder Sandro Tonali has also been mentioned in connection with Manchester United. However, the Red Devils now appear to be focused on the Italian&#8217;s team-mate Bruno Guimaraes, reports the Mirror.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United are reportedly in advanced discussions for the Brazil international, who arrived at Newcastle in January 2022. The 28-year-old is tied down until 2028, with a transfer fee of \u00a369million being suggested.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Juventus have also been tracking Tonali but are thought to believe they cannot match English clubs financially. This could give Arsenal a clear path to the former AC Milan star, 25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, Newcastle are unlikely to approve departures for both midfielders without securing a quality replacement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The i has reported that Newcastle would want a fee in the region of \u00a3100million to let Tonali go, having signed him for \u00a360m when he joined in 2023.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_9fa212\">Pio Esposito agent speaks out<\/h3>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36793171\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36793171\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pio Esposito\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36793171.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_FC-Internazionale-Milano-v-FK-BodoGlimt-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-League-Knockout-Play-off-Se.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36793171.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_FC-Internazionale-Milano-v-FK-BodoGlimt-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-League-Knockout-Play-off-Se.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36793171.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_FC-Internazionale-Milano-v-FK-BodoGlimt-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-League-Knockout-Play-off-Se.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36793171.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_FC-Internazionale-Milano-v-FK-BodoGlimt-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-League-Knockout-Play-off-Se.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Pio Esposito is making waves in Serie A\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Pio Esposito is making waves in Serie A<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal may find themselves reshuffling their attack during the summer, with uncertainty surrounding the futures of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Inter Milan sensation Pio Esposito is one name that has emerged following an outstanding campaign for club and country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Italy international, 20, returned to the San Siro after netting prolifically while on loan at Spezia last season. He has already notched eight goals across all competitions for Inter alongside three strikes in five senior international caps for the Azzurri.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mario Giuffredi, the player&#8217;s representative, has now confirmed Arsenal are keen on the youngster. However, he suggested a transfer isn&#8217;t imminent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Despite Arsenal&#8217;s interest, our plans are clear,&#8221; he told Radio CRC. &#8220;He&#8217;s happy at Inter and will be the future of the Nerazzurri for the next 10 years. The boy is in love with Inter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal could have clear run at a top target with Premier League rivals Manchester United<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arsenal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1161"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1161\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}