Arsenal Transfer News Roundup: Gunners eyeing Brentford star, club want Alphonso Davies, and more - September 8, 2024
Arsenal return to action in the Premier League next Sunday, September 15, with a game against bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Mikel Arteta will be desperate for a win after dropping points against Brighton & Hove Albion in their last game.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have set their sights on a Cameroonian forward who plays for Brentford. Elsewhere, the north London side are planning to move for Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies at the turn of the year.
On that note, let's look at the major Arsenal transfer news from September 8, 2024.
Arsenal eyeing Bryan Mbeumo
Arsenal are locked in a three-way battle for Bryan Mbeumo, according to HITC. The Gunners remain keen to rope in a new right forward to compete with - and provide cover for - Bukayo Saka.
Mbeumo fits the bill and has been in fine form for Brentford of late. Last season, the 25-year-old registered nine goals and six assists from 27 games across competitions for the Bees.
The Cameroonian has taken his game to a higher level in the current campaign, scoring three times in three games already. His efforts have turned heads at the Emirates, and the north London side are contemplating a move for the player in 2025.
Mbeumo is versatile enough to operate in multiple positions across the frontline, which makes him a good fit in Mikel Arteta's tactics. However, Arsenal will face competition from Manchester City as well as Liverpool for the 25-year-old.
The Cameroonian is under contract with Brentford until 2026, so he could be available for a cut-price deal next summer. However, the Bees are expected to tie him down to a new deal soon.
Gunners want Alphonso Davies
Arsenal are planning to move for Alphonso Davies in January, according to HITC. The Canadian has already entered the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich and hasn't agreed to an extension yet.
Real Madrid are hot on his heels and the Santiago Bernabeu looks like the Canadian's most likely destination in 2025. However, the Gunners are plotting to ruin Los Blancos' plans in January.
Unless Davies signs a new deal with the Bavarians, he will be free to talk to his suitors at the turn of the year. The north London side want to take advantage of the situation and secure an agreement with the 23-year-old in the winter transfer window.
Manchester City and Chelsea were also interested in Davies in the summer and could return for the player in 2025. However, the common belief right now is that the Canadian will join the La Liga champions next year.
Arsenal suffer Nico Williams blow
The stage is set for Nico Williams to join Barcelona next summer, according to SPORT. The Spanish forward was a priority target for the Catalans this summer, while Arsenal were also hot on his heels.
However, Williams opted against a move away from Athletic Bilbao. The 22-year-old signed a new contract with the Basque club last December but is expected to finally leave San Mames at the end of this season.
The Gunners remain keen to upgrade their attack next year and it is believed that Williams is their preferred target. The north London side are hoping to move for the Spaniard next summer, but it now appears that he is likely to head to Camp Nou instead.