Arsenal will step up their interest in Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser, according to reports in the English media. The Cherries are believed to be holding out for £30m despite the Scottish international entering the last twelve months of his contract at the Vitality Stadium. Some fans on Twitter think Fraser’s price tag is way too …
Rennes have entered the race for Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny, according to L’Equipe. The French newspaper reports that the Ligue One club have made an enquiry for the 33-year-old but they are aware they will face fear competition to sign the defender. AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are also said to be keeping tabs on …
Sampdoria are willing to let Joachim Andersen leave the club this summer, according to reports in Italy. The Danish defender has previously been linked with moves to Arsenal and Tottenham, as well as Manchester United. There have also been claims that the Gunners have sent scouts to see Andersen, and his teammate Dennis Praet, in …
Arsenal have had an opening bid of €7m (£6.2m) rejected by Lorient for winger Alexis Claude-Maurice, according to Get French Football News. The 20-year-old has been linked with a switch to the Gunners, as well as Norwich City over the past week, and it appears the London club have made their move. Fans on Twitter …
Gunners legend Ian Wright has had his say on who Arsenal should buy this summer. The former striker has recommended the club sign Leicester’s Ben Chilwell, Monaco’s Youri Tielemans and Lille’s Nicolas Pepe. So should Arsenal be pursuing any of these three targets? Ben Chilwell Manager Unai Emery has had a tendency to use a …
Arsenal are interested Napoli midfielder Amadou Diawara, according to reports in Italy. The Guinean international is believed to be on the Gunners’ radar but they could face competition from Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin. Napoli are said to be keen on recruiting a new central midfield player and are willing to offload Diawara this summer to …
The agent of Ajax fullback Nicolas Tagliafico has revealed that his client has signed a new contract with the Dutch club. The Argentinian international has been linked with a move to Arsenal, as well as Atletico Madrid, in recent months, but Ricardo Schlieper has confirmed that the left-back has agreed to improved terms with Ajax: …
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has given the clearest indication yet that he’ll be staying with the Gunners next season. The German has been linked with a return to Italy, with AC Milan said to be keen to recruit the centre-back this summer. Mustafi has, however, been quick to dampen speculation by stating he doesn’t believe …
Arsenal are one of three clubs tracking Espanyol defender Mario Hermoso, according to Sport. The Catalan publication reports the Gunners, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are all competing to sign the centre-back this summer. Hermoso has helped Espanyol qualify for the Europa League this season; the first time the Spanish club have qualified for a …
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey says he isn’t thinking about leaving the La Liga club. The Ghanaian international has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Manchester United in recent months, with Gunners boss Unai Emery having recently watched him in action against Levante. However, speaking whilst on international duty, Thomas said he is content …
Arsenal are weighing up an approach for Dynamo Dresden goalkeeper Markus Schubert, according to BILD. The German newspaper reports the 20-year-old has employed the services of an agent who specialises in negotiating with English clubs. Schubert will leave Dresden at the end of his contract in June. The keeper came through the academy at the …
Racing Genk forward Leandro Trossard has suggested that he may have played his last game for the Belgian club. The 24-year-old has reportedly been watched by Arsenal and Wolfsburg in recent months and ahead of Genk’s 0-0 draw against Standard Liege yesterday, he said: “Sunday’s game against Standard Liege might be my last one in …
Arsenal fans on Twitter have been talking about Saint-Etienne’s William Saliba. The Gunners are reportedly interested in a centre-back who plays in Ligue One and the 18-year-old’s name has been mentioned as a possible target. Supporters are not sure whether Saliba would be of the right calibre to reinforce the club’s shaky backline: Very good …
Arsenal are tracking Lorient forward Alexis Claude-Maurice, according to the Mirror. With Danny Welbeck leaving the Gunners when his contract runs out at the end of the June, the club are seeking an economical solution to provide backup to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. A £9m offer could well be enough to land Claude-Maurice, who …
Arsenal and Juventus are both prepared to pay Roma defender Kostas Manolas’s release clause, according to reports in Italy. The Greek international is said to be available for €36m (£31.6m) with the Gunners looking to strengthen their defence ahead of next season. Manolas has been part of a defence that has conceded 47 goals in …
Barcelona are willing to sell Samuel Umtiti for just €40m (£35m) this summer, according to Marca. The centre-back is reportedly a target for Arsenal as they look to strengthen their backline ahead of next season. Fans on Twitter feel such a price for Umtiti would be a bargain, and that the club should make their …
TV pundit Charlie Nicholas believes Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is worth at least £60m in today’s transfer market. Recent reports have linked the 26-year-old with a return to Manchester United but Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are also said to be in the running for the winger. However, Nicholas thinks Palace will look to keep …
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has revealed that he has an ambition to play for Boca Juniors before he retires. The Uruguayan has said he has dreamed about playing for the Argentian club since he was young, revealing that he travelled to Madrid to watch them play in the Copa Libertadores final against River Plate: “My …