Arsenal latest transfer rumours: Gundogan & Kudus interest; Man Utd threaten Rice move

GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - MAY 14: Mohammed Kudus of Ajax looks on during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and Ajax at Euroborg on May 14, 2023 in Groningen, Netherlands (Photo by Pieter van der Woude/ BSR Agency/Getty Images)
GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - MAY 14: Mohammed Kudus of Ajax looks on during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and Ajax at Euroborg on May 14, 2023 in Groningen, Netherlands (Photo by Pieter van der Woude/ BSR Agency/Getty Images) /
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PITA rounds up the latest Arsenal transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…

Arsenal still hold an interest in Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo and they have held talks with the player’s representatives. (Fabrizio Romano)

Ruben Neves seemingly waved goodbye to the Molineux faithful after Wolves’ 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday, fuelling speculation he could be on the move this summer. Arsenal are said to hold an interest in the player. (The Athletic)

Chelsea are leading the race to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer and have already sent a proposal to the Italian club. (ESPN)

Arsenal hold a concrete interest in Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, but the German could yet extend his contract at the Etihad. Barcelona are also keen on signing the potential free agent. (David Ornstein)

West Ham are confident Manchester United will hijack Arsenal’s move for Declan Rice. The Red Devils are expected to come closer to matching the Hammers’ valuation of their skipper. (Metro)

Arsenal are one of several Premier League clubs interested in signing wantaway Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus. (The Athletic)

The Gunners are ready to listen to offers for striker Folarin Balogun, with Mikel Arteta happy to let him depart for around £26m this summer. (Calcio Mercato)

Granit Xhaka will clarify his future ahead of the Gunners’ final Premier League game of the season against Wolves on Sunday afternoon. The Swiss international is expected to leave the club this summer with Bayer Leverkusen the leading contenders for his signature. (Evening Standard)

Liverpool have joined Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester United in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. (Daily Mail)

Ruben Neves will snub the Gunners’ interest in favour of signing a four-year deal with Barcelona. (SPORT)

AC Milan have made Folarin Balogun their priority transfer target this summer, but they face competition from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig. (Calcio Mercato)