Under the leadership of Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta, the Gunners are preparing a very Portuguese-speaking summer transfer window.
In the midst of the fight for the Premier League title against Manchester City, Arsenal is wasting no time and is already working on its summer transfer window. Despite a resounding victory on the pitch at Tottenham (4-1), the London leaders want to take a lasting step forward. According to information from TEAMtalkthe Gunners are primarily targeting Ousmane Diomande (22), young central defender from Sporting CP whose release clause reaches 80 million euros. At the same time, Arsenal is actively working on the Rafael Leão file (26 years old), offensive star of AC Milan, estimated between 75 and 80 million euros while his contract expires in 2028. Two potential recruits who would represent a total investment close to 160 million euros.
But the project could also concern the right flank of the defense. Ben White’s future at the Emirates is said to be uncertain, leading Arsenal to closely monitor Ivan Fresneda. The 21-year-old full-back, also at Sporting, however attracts competition from Manchester City – where sporting director Hugo Viana, formerly of the Portuguese club, is pushing internally – as well as that of Newcastle. A strategic summer is looming for the Gunners, determined to consolidate their squad to aim for the summits in England and Europe.
🚨 Ben White’s future at Arsenal is uncertain, with the club closely tracking Sporting CP right-back Iván Fresneda as a potential option.
Manchester City are also keen on the 21-year-old, with sporting director Hugo Viana — formerly of Sporting — driving their interest.… pic.twitter.com/KwgVtsuE45
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 23, 2026
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