{"id":1656,"date":"2026-04-02T10:51:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1656"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:51:32","slug":"arsenal-news-star-admits-transfer-dream-as-club-consider-selling-50m-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1656","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal news: Star admits transfer &#8216;dream&#8217; as club &#8216;consider selling \u00a350m forward&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_f5ffc0\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal are considering huge transfer moves as Mikel Arteta could reshape his Gunners squad again after spending more than \u00a3250m last summer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">09:17, 02 Apr 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 09:18, 02 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35908757\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mikel Arteta\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article35908757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/2_DRMP776356373_45096Arteta.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article35908757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/2_DRMP776356373_45096Arteta.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article35908757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/2_DRMP776356373_45096Arteta.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article35908757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/2_DRMP776356373_45096Arteta.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Mikel Arteta is looking to make some big summer transfers\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Mikel Arteta is looking to make some big summer transfers<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal are edging closer to their first Premier League crown in over two decades and remain well-placed in both the Champions League and the FA Cup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite setbacks &#8211; including a costly 2-0 loss to title contenders Manchester City in last month&#8217;s Carabao Cup final &#8211; and a lengthy injury list causing concern, the general direction under Mikel Arteta remains hugely encouraging. But while the primary attention will be on upcoming fixtures, thoughts will inevitably start to turn towards the rapidly approaching transfer window.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal&#8217;s expenditure last summer surpassed \u00a3250million, with Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke all brought in to bolster the squad in an effort to win a first league title in 22 years. Should they splash the cash once more, departures will undoubtedly need to happen. Here&#8217;s all the latest news from the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36931056\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36931056\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Champions League, Last 16, first-leg football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Arsenal in Leverkusen, western Germany, on March 11, 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36931056.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_FBL-EUR-C1-LEVERKUSEN-ARSENAL.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36931056.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_FBL-EUR-C1-LEVERKUSEN-ARSENAL.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36931056.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_FBL-EUR-C1-LEVERKUSEN-ARSENAL.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36931056.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_FBL-EUR-C1-LEVERKUSEN-ARSENAL.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Mikel Arteta has an injury crisis to cope with at Arsenal\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Mikel Arteta has an injury crisis to cope with at Arsenal<cite aria-label=\"Image: AFP via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">JOIN US ON FB!<\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thedailystarsport#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">  Get all the best sports news and much more on our Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f5ffc0\">Jesus transfer update<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gabriel Jesus has confessed he would relish a return to former club Palmeiras, reports <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/arsenal-gabriel-jesus-transfer-update-36954841\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With barely over a year remaining on his deal at Arsenal, the Brazilian striker faces an uncertain future. Having been displaced as the club&#8217;s preferred striker by Gyokeres, he could be poised for a summer departure &#8211; particularly if Arsenal are eager to prevent losing him for nothing when his deal expires in 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Previously, Jesus has expressed his desire to prolong his Arsenal stay, but his recent remarks hint a return to Brazil at season&#8217;s end might be in the offing.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36899733\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36899733\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.53\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gabriel Jesus\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36899733.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2265564031.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36899733.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2265564031.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36899733.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2265564031.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36899733.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2265564031.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Gabriel Jesus\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Gabriel Jesus<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I manage to follow (Palmeiras) a lot. That bond between me and Palmeiras was never broken,&#8221; the 28-year-old striker told Globo Esporte.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Whenever I&#8217;m in Brazil, I go there, especially when I&#8217;ve had injuries and treated them there. Obviously, I have the dream of returning one day to play, not to end my career. I think about going back every day &#8211; my wife can back that up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jesus started his journey at Palmeiras, joining the club at 14 years old before making his senior debut in 2015, aged 18. Two years later he switched to Manchester City, where he netted 95 goals in 236 appearances. He arrived at Arsenal in 2022 for \u00a345m and has since bagged 31 goals in 117 outings, despite recurring injury problems.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f5ffc0\">Arteta weighs up forward sale<\/h3>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36726409\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36726409\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.52\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gabriel Martinelli could leave Arsenal\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36726409.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Arsenal-v-Wigan-Athletic-Emirates-FA-Cup-Fourth-Round.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36726409.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Arsenal-v-Wigan-Athletic-Emirates-FA-Cup-Fourth-Round.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36726409.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Arsenal-v-Wigan-Athletic-Emirates-FA-Cup-Fourth-Round.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article36726409.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Arsenal-v-Wigan-Athletic-Emirates-FA-Cup-Fourth-Round.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Gabriel Martinelli could leave Arsenal\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Gabriel Martinelli could leave Arsenal<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mikel Arteta is reportedly willing to offload Gabriel Martinelli this summer, with plans to inject some new talent into his attack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 24-year-old forward has endured a torrid league campaign, finding the net just once in 25 matches so far. According to Team Talk, Arsenal will entertain bids for Martinelli when the season concludes, with the Brazil ace valued at \u00a350million or more.<strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The club have made little attempt to hide their ambition to bring in a fresh wide attacker, having been linked with Antoine Semenyo prior to his January switch to City, alongside the likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Anthony Gordon and Nico Williams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Any significant signing would likely demand room to be created within the squad &#8211; especially with Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze all vying for game time across the forward positions. Given his underwhelming recent displays, Martinelli appears most vulnerable to being axed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A mainstay since establishing himself in the first team back in 2020, Martinelli has clocked up over 250 outings and netted 62 goals for Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, with his productivity and impact waning, the pathway now appears clear for a potential summer exit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal are considering huge transfer moves as Mikel Arteta could reshape his Gunners squad again after spending more than \u00a3250m last summer 09:17, 02 Apr 2026Updated 09:18, 02 Apr 2026 Mikel Arteta is looking to make some big summer transfers Arsenal are edging closer to their first Premier League crown in over two decades and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1657,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arsenal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1656","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1656"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1656\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}