Arsenal target Dembele amid PSG contract row
Arsenal are preparing a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele as talks over a new contract stall in France, with Mikel Arteta eager to add firepower ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
The 27-year-old, a key figure in PSG’s domestic dominance and a Ballon d’Or contender last season, is reportedly locked in negotiations that have yet to produce an agreement. Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely and are ready to act if discussions collapse.
Dembele contributed double figures in goals and assists across all competitions last term, underlining his impact in Ligue 1 and Europe. “He’s a player of the highest level,” a source close to the French club told local media, though PSG remain hopeful of renewing his deal.
Arteta is also assessing attacking options including Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, but Dembele’s pace and versatility are seen as a priority. “We want to be more decisive in the final third,” an Arsenal insider said, signaling intent for a major summer push.