Arsenal transfer rumours, news: Gunners inch closer to sealing the deal with Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal appear to be on the brink of signing Alexis Sanches in a deal worth nearly £35m.

BBC Sport reporter David Ornstein tweeted on Thursday that the Chile forward was undergoing a medical and that the final fee was around the £35m mark. 

But he added that the 25-year-old was "not unveiled at kit launch". 

It's rumoured Arsene Wenger has his eye on several others to regain some of the pace Arsenal struggled to bring to their game after Theo Walcott bowed out with a knee injury. 

Some of the names being connected to Arsenal are QPR's Loic Remy, who the Daily Mirror's John Cross wrote was "keen on the switch, having been spotted in the stands at the Emirates during an April match against West Brom". 

The 27-year-old France international has certainly proved his ability, scoring 14 Premier League goals for Newcastle while on loan last season. 

Meanwhile, Goal.com's Wayne Veysey thinks Wenger is looking to team Sanchez up with Shakhtar Donetsk attacker and Brazil international Bernard. 

News
UK Christian charities help raise over £10m for Myanmar earthquake survivors
UK Christian charities help raise over £10m for Myanmar earthquake survivors

A powerful wave of compassion from across the UK has helped raise more than £10m for the people of Myanmar, devastated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit on 28th March 2025, claiming over 3,000 and leaving many more injured and displaced.

Church of England invests millions in parish renewal and mission expansion
Church of England invests millions in parish renewal and mission expansion

In a major funding boost aimed at revitalising local churches and expanding outreach efforts, the Church of England has announced a new wave of grants supporting parishes across both urban and rural communities. 

Lottery gives £1.69m grant to restore Pugin designs in Nottingham Cathedral
Lottery gives £1.69m grant to restore Pugin designs in Nottingham Cathedral

The grant is part of the cathedral's Restoring Pugin Project

Half of Gaza's Christians hiding in one church
Half of Gaza's Christians hiding in one church

Those who have survived consider themselves lucky