Transfer News: Arsenal unveils "Big Cala", Gallagher to Atletico

Transfer updates: Gallagher to Atletico, ESR to Fulham, Xavi Simmons stays at Leipzig, Arsenal signs Calafiori, and Chiesa's uncertain future.

Ricardo Calafiori joins Arsenal on a permanent basis from Bologna for an undisclosed fee. (Photo credit: BBC)

The transfer window is reaching its peak with exciting moves; players like Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku are eagerly awaiting further details, while Joao Neves is preparing to join PSG. What other stories are making headlines?

Atletico nears Gallagher deal

Chelsea needs to sell to remain safe within the financial fair play sustainability process, and the latest casualty in their arsenal is England midfielder Connor Gallagher.

Chelsea has set a price of €35 million for the midfielder, and as the Blues continue to sign toddlers for various reasons, they expect him to agree to the move in the coming days. Monitor Gallagher closely as the situation intensifies in the upcoming days.

ESR agrees to move to Fulham.

Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal is close to joining Fulham after the club agreed to a deal worth £27 million, which could increase to £34 million if certain conditions are satisfied.

The Hale End graduate becomes Fulham’s highest-ever transfer, subject to completing the mandatory medical process. ESR will join the Lilywhites, which should excite Arsenal fans as they prepare to welcome new midfielders.

Xavi Simmons stays in Leipzig.

Dutch international Xavi Simmons has decided to stay at RB Leipzig, turning down moves to Bayern Munich and the English Premier League.

Simmons was a leading light for the Oranje at the 2024 Euro Championship, and he was a subject of interest from most clubs, including his parent company, PSG. The French champions refused to sell him, so he will spend another season with RB Leipzig.

Arsenal unveils Calafiori

After a summer of chase, Arsenal has finally landed their man in Italian international Ricardo Calafiori, who joins from Bologna.

“I’m happy to be here; it was a long wait, and I’m glad I’m here now. I can’t wait to start with the team,” an elated Calafiori said during his unveiling. Arsenal, intent on playing four CBs as the back four, expects him to complete the defensive puzzle.

Federico Chiesa will not join Tottenham.

The new Juventus coach, Thiago Motta, has made it clear that he is not excited about Italian winger Federico Chiesa and that he expects the player to find solutions this summer, but that solution will not be Tottenham Hotspur.

A few days ago, news surfaced that Chiesa was in London. Ange Postecoglou confirmed that the club in discussion with the Italian is not Spurs, as he denied interest in the player. Stay tuned for further developments regarding Federico Chiesa.