Arsenal have seemingly walked away from a deal to sign Sandro Tonali this summer. The Gunners were looking at options to strengthen their central ranks, with Christian Norgaard's potential exit creating space for more competition in the middle of the park.

What happened?

Mikel Arteta made heavy use of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi through most of the season, while the influence of Myles Lewis-Skelly at the end of the campaign helped the team get over the line. Tonali has been one of the targets, following links with a switch back in January, though a move now appears unlikely for the North London outfit.

Why it matters for Arsenal

The arrival of another player in midfield could help take Arsenal to the next level, and several candidates for the role have appeared this summer already. Newcastle United are demanding £100 million to let Tonali leave this summer, a fee that may be accessible for some, but has seemingly put the Premier League champions off from making a move.

What comes next?

Instead, Arsenal have switched their attention to his teammate, Bruno Guimaraes, as the report adds that he is viewed as a "less-expensive alternative" in the summer transfer window. As of now, Arsenal sit 1st in Premier League, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L from 38 games, recent form WWWWW, and 7 points clear of Manchester City. Their last result was Paris Saint Germain 1-1 Arsenal on 2026-05-30. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 1st | | Points | 85 | | Recent Form | WWWWW | | Lead at the top | 7 points | | Last Result | Paris Saint Germain 1-1 Arsenal | | Goals this season | 71 scored, 27 conceded | | Recent form (last 5) | 3W-2D-0L (DDWWW, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5