The Marble Hall Mole

Business is not concluded for Arsenal this summer. With Zinchenko leaving, a versatile left back is being considered, while the Trossard departure leaves a LW/AM gap that Berta is trying to fill. Issue is on how much they can spend being debated internally. Rodrygo on loan is talked up.

Intriguing to hear from Miguel Delaney that Arsenal are still hot for Eze. Especially as I just heard that Rodrygo interest is ramping up from The Gunners. Could it be one, or both?

Don't sleep on Isak...

Things have changed.

Barcelona could not get the finances together for Williams, player informed and disappointed, but also as stated before, he's a big family man. Renewed until 2023. Nico stays in Spain.

Zubimendi will be unveiled today. Finally the wait is over. #arsenal

I feel like I need to say it louder for the ones at the back. This is going to be Arsenal's biggest ever transfer window. Arteta wants it ALL.

Houssem Aoaur is a surprise name on the lips of Arsenal officials. 27 year old has been playing in Saudi since 2024 but is now looking for a way back into Europe's top leagues, with Arteta said to be an admirer.

Only a month into post season and Arsenal have locked down Saka, Gabriel & Skelly to big deals. Signed Zubimendi, Nørgaard, Latto and Kepa. Still tons of business to do. Sesko next up. #arsenal

A little from column A, a little from column B. Terms of a deal were scoped by Arsenal in May. In their eyes he's an option, but not the option.

I told you things would heat up 😝. Mosquera has been on the shortlist for a long time. Huge talent with lots of suitors. This is a big coup for Arsenal. Berta is still negotiating with both Sesko and Gyokeres camps & many others. This is why he is known in the game as "il polpo" - the octopus.

Arsenal are just getting started. Kepa done, Norgaard next. Blimey.

Very quiet week so far for Arsenal but let it be known, this is the calm before the storm.

Sesko is growing frustrated with the RB Leipzig hierarchy. Privately he is desperate to play for Arsenal but the excessive haggling over the final fee and structure of payments is what he sees as a betrayal of their agreement. He's still Arsenal's number target this summer but Gyokeres waits quietly

The Mole has always held the Club World Cup in the highest esteem.

Myles Lewis-Skelly's new contract is said to be worth £120k/week. That's quite a jump from £5k, but is reflective of his sudden importance to Arsenal, as well as the interest around him. Well done, Myles. #youngking #afc

Cuesta leaving was unexpected and a big blow to Arteta. He sat down with CC for hours trying to convince him to stay for another season but to no avail. Cuesta seen as a supreme talent and had been credited with developmental leaps of players like White, Rice and Raya. #arsenal

A lot of fascinating stories still yet to be told this window. Keep an eye on Arsenal's defensive moves, I have it on good authority that they are sniffing around some surprise big names.

As mentioned here, Nico is heading for Barcelona. Their internal financing issues are the only thing to resolve. Player is set on them. Looking for a house already in Sant Joan Despí, the area where his best pal Lamine Yamal resides.

Hato is a very interesting profile. Arteta is a massive fan. This one could happen.

Don't be fooled, the Saudi smoke around Sesko isn't real. The boy only wants one club - Arsenal. They have been talking for 18 months, goals and values are aligned. Sesko serious about getting to the top of the game, Arteta has provided the assurance that he is the man to get him there. Get ready.

Sesko deal is moving. Arsenal confident they can complete when the window reopens on 16th June. If I was a gambling man (I'm not), I'd put the house on it. Big signing for the gunners. #arsenal

A lot of people sending me messages about Zubimendi-Madrid. When I assumed this yoke, I made a promise to myself that I would stick to these 3 principles no matter what: 1) quality over clicks 2) never sugarcoat the truth 3) have more than you show, speak less than you know... The truth will out.

Not much to add to the Kepa deal. About as straightforward as transfers get these days. No friction between clubs and player loves Arteta & Iñaki Caña. His package is around £70k/week and he's been promised minutes across domestic cups, as well as the chance to challenge Raya for more. #arsenal #afc

Absolutely no doubt that this summer will be Arsenal's biggest ever spend in a single window, btw. Part of the pull for Berta joining was the promise of unprecedented squad investment. Highest ever revenue underpinnef by Kroenke credit facility. £200m+ to burn. #arsenal #warchest

Thanks for following, I've just posted some updates on these guys

...Zinchenko wants a big role in his next team and guaranteed minutes, more important than financial package or European football next season. 2/2 #arsenal

Arsenal have set a price of £25m GBP for Oleksandr Zinchenko. As well as Bournemouth and West Ham, AS Monaco are interested in his profile. Bayern mentioned by some reports too but The Mole understands that with Alphonso Davies committing to the Bavarians, this is no longer an option. 1/2 #arsenal

...but unclear if this is related to a transfer, just friendship or something else. 2/2 #kubo #arsenal #afc

Gittens not in the mix for Arteta or Berta. They don't want a project player, looking for a superstar name to slot right in. Other wide men on the list for Arsenal include Leroy Sané, Bradley Barcola and Takefusa Kubo. Sociedad man has been seen in London with Tomiyasu. 1/2
#arsenal #afc