Arsenal and Celtic eye player moves before transfer deadline

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reviewing his squad ahead of the summer transfer deadline, targeting elite signings while identifying several players as surplus. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, the world’s most expensive keeper, is reportedly keen to leave for a starting role, though Arsenal are prepared to keep him as a backup to David Raya. Midfielder Fabio Vieira, who has struggled for playing time, is also slated for a permanent exit, with interest from Hamburg but no firm deal yet.

In Scotland, Celtic are reshaping their roster after the new season began. The club is close to signing Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas to replace the retired Kasper Schmeichel. Meanwhile, rumors linking Bosnian midfielder Benjamin Tahirović to Celtic have been debunked, and Celtic’s pursuit of forward Fares Ghedjemis faces competition from Rangers and AS Monaco. The team continues to add players such as Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran to bolster its attack.