Arsenal have agreed a £33.8m deal for Christos Tzolis, the club's second summer signing, as the transfer window intensifies in the wake of England's World Cup semi-final heartbreak against Argentina. The prolific winger is viewed as a direct replacement for Leandro Trossard, according to reports.
The move comes as Manchester United face a fresh complication over Marcus Rashford's future, with the forward's £40m exit clause expiring on July 15. The Athletic revealed the clause, which applied to all clubs except Manchester City and Liverpool, ended amid ongoing uncertainty. Rashford, who spent last season on loan at Barcelona, saw the La Liga side decline to make the move permanent, instead signing Newcastle's Anthony Gordon. He is now expected to return to United after helping England reach the World Cup semi-finals.
“Arsenal agree £33.8m Tzolis deal; Rashford's £40m exit clause expires as Man Utd target triple deal.”
United are also targeting a triple deal this summer, though further details remain scarce. The club's financial muscle is beginning to flex, but the Rashford situation adds a layer of complexity to their plans.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are not stopping at Tzolis. The Gunners are reportedly considering an audacious swap deal to bring Julian Alvarez to the Emirates Stadium. The Argentina striker faced England in the semi-final loss, and Premier League fans may see more of him in north London if the proposal materialises.
Elsewhere, Liverpool star is on the verge of penning a new deal, while Chelsea's Gabriel Slonina has been pictured training with Strasbourg as his future remains uncertain. The summer market is now in full swing, with only two World Cup matches left before the focus shifts entirely to club football.
