Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd Expand Transfer Pursuits Ahead of Window

As the summer transfer window reopens, Arsenal is actively pursuing several key signings to strengthen their squad and challenge for the Premier League title. The Gunners are closing in on deals for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi, while also targeting forwards Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres, with ongoing interest in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, despite his high price tag and uncertain status under new Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. Arsenal players, including Gabriel Magalhães, have expressed enthusiasm for Rodrygo joining the club, though negotiations remain tentative pending the Club World Cup and Rodrygo's role clarification at Madrid. Meanwhile, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham are also active, with Liverpool preparing for a record £127 million signing of Florian Wirtz, and United showing strong interest in striker Hugo Ekitike. The market is highly competitive and inflated, with Arsenal balancing the urgency to secure quality attacking reinforcements against the risks of overpaying for high-profile targets like Rodrygo.