The 28-year-old said he'd been enthused about joining Arsenal right from his initial contacts with sporting director Andrea Berta and manager Mikel Arteta.

Arteta also sidestepped questions over reported interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, another player linked with Arsenal in recent weeks.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said on Friday his club cannot win in the saga over star striker Alexander Isak's future.

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish joined Everton on loan for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday in a bid to salvage his troubled career.

Florian Wirtz said he wants to win it all at Liverpool after completing a blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee.