Latest Arsenal news today as Enzo Maresca sends clear message to Noni Madueke amid Fabio Vieira swap deal chance
Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Noni Madueke and Fabio Vieira.
Arsenal are gearing up for their return to pre-season as they begin the quest to finally lift the Premier League title.
Andrea Berta is working hard to ensure Mikel Arteta has the right squad to challenge on all four fronts next season and progress is being made in the transfer window.
The pressure is on the team to deliver next season having come so close in the last three campaigns.
So, with that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal news ahead of another busy day.
Enzo Maresca sends clear message to Arsenal transfer target Noni Madueke
Speaking at his post match press conference following Chelsea’s victory in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final, Enzo Maresca has sent a clear message to Noni Madueke.
Maresca stated: “Noni has been very important for us this season. Today, again, he has been important. But my message to the players and the club is that I only want players that are happy to be with us.
“The [players] who are not happy are free to go. It’s not Noni’s fault for all the players we have. But again, Noni has been very good during this season and very good tonight.”
Madueke has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is keen on making the move across London.
Read more on Maresca’s message to Madueke.
Arsenal fans have reasons to be positive ahead of pre-season
With the players due to return to training next week, Arsenal fans can begin to get excited for the new season and there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
Key players such as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have had a full summer break without international football and are ready to hit the ground running.
Meanwhile, young stars Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly will have their first full pre-season with the first-team and will be hoping to impress further next season.
Read more on Arsenal’s optimism for pre-season.
Fabio Vieira could be used as part of Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal transfer
According to reports in Portugal, Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira could be used as part of a deal to bring striker Viktor Gyokeres to the Emirates Stadium.
Vieira spent the season on loan at Sporting Lisbon’s rivals Porto and could be used as a way to bring down the fee demanded for the Swedish striker.
The 25-year-old has struggled to make an impact in North London since arriving for £34m in the summer of 2022 and a move back to his home nation could be an attractive option.
Read more on Vieira’s swap deal chance with Sporting.