Trossard Deal Nearing Completion as Arsenal Eye Kone Hijack from Inter

Arsenal have wasted little time plotting their summer spending spree following their first Premier League title in 22 years, and the Gunners appear ready to reshape their squad with both arrivals and departures on the agenda.

Mikel Arteta's men are expected to prioritise reinforcements in attacking areas—potentially a striker and winger—while midfield additions are also under consideration. To fund such ambitions, several squad members face the exit door.

Trossard Turkish Move Advances

Leandro Trossard finds himself among those surplus to requirements. The winger arrived from Brighton for approximately £21m and delivered value, but his impact during the 2025/26 campaign proved underwhelming, prompting Arsenal to explore alternatives in his position.

Transfer developments suggest Trossard's switch to Turkish powerhouse Besiktas is gathering momentum. According to reports, negotiations between the player's representatives and the Istanbul club have progressed positively, with personal terms now 'almost agreed'. Besiktas have emerged as the frontrunners after cooling interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus faded.

The Turkish club are understood to be preparing a €20m offer for the Belgian international, a fee believed to be accurate. While a deal remains unsigned, the framework is increasingly in place for completion.

Arsenal Circle Kone at Roma's Expense

Meanwhile, Arsenal are turning their attention to midfield reinforcement through AS Roma's Manu Kone. The French midfielder, who features in his nation's World Cup squad, has long been a peripheral Premier League target but now finds himself firmly in Arsenal's sights.

Inter Milan currently hold pole position in the pursuit, though no final decision has been reached. Arsenal's interest signals their determination to potentially hijack the Serie A side's plans, particularly given Roma's well-documented financial constraints, which could facilitate a summer departure.

Kone represents one of several potential midfield options being considered, joining Julian Alvarez, Junior Kroupi, and Bradley Barcola among the club's forward targets as Arteta orchestrates his title defence rebuild.