TA: Arsenal has not decided on Yorke and Moscratzinko and Nelson may leave the team

Sports 5:03pm, 22 July 2025 196

A few days ago, The Athletic summarized the recent transfer trends of Arsenal.

Arsenal has completed the transaction to sign Maduaike from Chelsea, with an initial transfer fee of £48 million, but has not yet finalized the planned transfer to introduce Portuguese forward Yorke and Valencia central defender Moscarat.

Arsenal is very busy in the transfer market, but originally hoped that Yorke and Moscarat would complete the signing and fly to Singapore with the team. The team set off on Saturday night with three new players: Kepa, Norgo and Zubimendi. Fourth new player Maduaike was eager to join the tour, but he was advised to rest after attending the Club World Cup with Chelsea.

Arsenal's pursuit of Yorke has become protracted. Portuguese was dissatisfied with the players' behavior. Yorke once insisted that the club violated the agreement to allow him to leave the team with a fixed transfer fee of 60 million euros plus a floating clause of 10 million euros this summer, and he did not return to the team for training. At present, the two clubs have reached a principled agreement on a fixed transfer fee of 63.5 million euros plus a floating clause of up to 10 million euros.

The specific standards and achieveability of these floating clauses are the focus of remaining negotiations. Despite the frustrating process, Arsenal still believes a solution can be reached. Sources said Manchester United did not make an offer for Yorke and the player himself is firmly hoping to join Arsenal.

Moscarra has undergone pre-joining physical examinations and media work, but there are still some remaining problems that need to be solved.

Arsenal is still focusing on the transfer market and is open to them, and if there is a suitable deal, they will consider strengthening the lineup. If there are further signings, it is likely to be on the offensive end.

Arsenal admires left wingers like Real Madrid winger Rodrigo and Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. The future of existing wingers Martinelli and Trosad may determine whether this interest will develop further.

They also explored the possibility of introducing Crystal Palace midfielder Eze. It is unclear whether Arsenal is finalizing a new long-term contract for 18-year-old Nvanelli, which will reduce the priority of Eze's deal.

Arsenal's signings at the youth training level continue: the club has signed 17-year-old attacking midfielder Dimianne Agustien from Derby County and reached a transfer fee agreement with Salford City on 17-year-old striker Will Wright, but the personal terms have not been negotiated.

Zinchenko and Nelson were both selected for Arsenal's 30-man tour, but the two can still leave the team in the summer window. As Zinchenko's contract expires next summer, this is the last time Arsenal has had a chance to recover some of its investment in Zinchenko. Fulham, who had loaned Nelson last season, is still interested in the players. Arsenal prefers selling rather than a second rental.

Carl Hein is not included in the tour roster and is seeking to leave the team, whether on loan or permanent transfer. Fabio Vieira, who has received additional holidays after participating in the Club World Cup with Porto, is also available for transfers.