Published Jul 6, 2026, 6:21 PM GMT+1

Dominic is a news journalist for Football FanCast, having graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2022, achieving a first-class honours degree in Sports Journalism.

Since leaving university, Dominic has written for websites including GiveMeSport, Football FanCast, Transfer Tavern and Sports Mole, producing a variety of content from transfer news to match previews and reviews.

Dominic has previously worked in club media, working for FC Halifax Town, as well as working for The Halifax Courier, interviewing names such as Pete Wild, Gary Johnson and Phil Parkinson. Dominic has also interviewed the likes of Gus Poyet and Dean Saunders for Football FanCast.

A Tranmere fan, Dominic particularly enjoys writing about the EFL.

The Gunners are looking to reshuffle their attack this summer, with Besiktas recently striking a deal for Leandro Trossard, who picked up six goals and six assists after being utilised as a left-winger and in a more central role in the Premier League last season.

The north Londoners are pushing to sign Morgan Rogers as a replacement for Trossard, but it is proving to be difficult to tempt Aston Villa into a sale, as they are planning to hold out for £130m.

Gabriel Jesus' future at the Emirates Stadium is also up in the air, with Everton recently holding talks regarding a deal for the Brazilian, which exacerbates the need for Mikel Arteta's side to strengthen in forward areas.

How Arsenal are planning to win the race for Tomas Aranda

According to a report from Parma Live (via Sport Witness), Arsenal are now ready to make an offer in excess of £17m for Aranda, which has caused rival suitors Parma to pull out of the race for his signature.

Como, who are set to play Champions League football next season, are also keen on signing the teenager, but Gunners officials are now convinced he would be a good signing, and an opening bid could be made soon.

Why Tomas Aranda could become a future star

Soñora has certainly been left impressed by the Boca Juniors academy graduate, saying: "He’s fast, he’s good at dueling, he wins one-on-one duels, and he’s intelligent."

The Argentinian's ability to win duels suggests he is strong defensively, but his primary position is attacking midfielder, and he has one goal and two assists in 21 matches for Boca Juniors.

The one-cap Argentina international perhaps deserves more assists, given that he has created the second-highest number of big chances in the Boca Juniors squad in the 2026 Liga Profesional Clausura.

Tomas Aranda's key statistics

• 763 minutes played
• 5 big chances created (2nd)
• 14 chances created (3rd)
• 2.7 successful dribbles per 90 (1st)
• 8.6 recoveries per 90 (1st)

Aranda is evidently a well-rounded player who could be a future star, but his lack of experience in a major league means he is unlikely to make an instant impact at Arsenal.