Arsenal have entered a new phase of their summer rebuild after agreeing a deal to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, a move that has cleared the way for the club to intensify its pursuit of Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis.
Elsewhere, Newcastle United are reshaping their transfer strategy after missing out on several targets, with Manchester United-linked midfielder João Gomes now emerging as one of Eddie Howe’s priority options.
Arsenal confirm Trossard agreement with Besiktas. The North London club has confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Belgian international Leandro Trossard.
The deal is understood to be worth £17 million, with approximately £2 million tied to performance-related add-ons.
In an official statement, Arsenal said: “We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard. With a transfer fee agreed, Leo, 31, has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of his move to the Turkish Super Lig club. We will provide a further update once the transfer has been completed.”
The announcement signals another important step in Arsenal’s ongoing squad restructuring ahead of the new Premier League season.
Christos Tzolis becomes Arsenal’s next priority. With Trossard on his way out, Arsenal are wasting little time in identifying his replacement.
Reports indicate that the club is accelerating negotiations for Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis, with the Belgian side expecting an official offer.
The Greek international is believed to be available for around £30 million, while Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is leading efforts to complete the transfer.
Tzolis is viewed as a player capable of adding pace, creativity and attacking versatility, qualities Arsenal hope will strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad as they prepare for another title challenge.
Newcastle move for João Gomes. Newcastle United are also pressing ahead with their transfer plans after suffering several setbacks during the summer window.
The Magpies recently failed to land Johan Manzambi, who instead completed a move to Aston Villa. That disappointment has prompted the club to explore alternative midfield options.
João Gomes has now emerged as a serious target for Eddie Howe, adding another twist to the transfer market since the midfielder has also been linked with Manchester United.
Newcastle’s recruitment drive has become increasingly important following the departures of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, while several other transfer pursuits have also failed to materialize.
Both Arsenal and Newcastle appear determined to complete key pieces of business before the new campaign begins.
For Arsenal, replacing Trossard quickly could be crucial in maintaining squad depth across the attacking positions, while Newcastle are searching for midfield reinforcements capable of helping the club recover from an increasingly difficult transfer window.
The coming days could determine whether Christos Tzolis completes his move to the Emirates Stadium and whether Newcastle can beat Manchester United in the race for João Gomes.
