GUNNERS NEWS : Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Aouar ‘contract AGREED’, Partey LATEST, Mustafi exit ‘gaining momentum’
HOUSSEM AOUAR has reportedly agreed a contract with Arsenal, however the Gunners have yet to match Lyon's asking price.
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It is also reported that should Mikel Arteta only be able to sign one of the two players he will opt for the French ace rather than Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey.
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Mikel Arteta reportedly wants to sign two more midfielders before the end of the transfer window.
The Gunners looking to raise cash to fund a move for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
But they have rejected a bid from Atletico Madrid to take Lucas Torreira on loan with an option to buy.
Arsenal are hoping to sell the Uruguayan on a permanent deal but Atletico need to sell players first.
Defenders Sokratis, Shkodran Mustafi and Calum Chambers have all been linked with moves away from the Emirates.
Sokratis and Mustafi are both targets for Napoli if they lose Kalidou Koulibaly and Lazio are also keen on the latter.
Calum Chambers is a target for West Ham and Newcastle on loan but the 24-year-old is currently recovering from a knee injury.
The Gunners are one of a number of Premier League clubs interested in Reading teenager Michael Olise.
MAITLAND-NILES TO STAY PUT
With Wolves on the verge of signing Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo, Ainsley Maitland-Niles could be set to stay at Arsenal.
The 23-year-old was linked with a move to the Midlands earlier in the summer.
Personal terms are yet to be agreed with Semedo but the transfer would appear to rule out an Emirates departure for Maitland-Niles.
Maitland-Niles started in Arsenal's opening Premier League game of the season to follow up his man-of-the-match display against Liverpool in the Community Shield, but was led ton the bench for the Gunners' win over West Ham on Saturday.
SALIBA NOT READY FOR FIRST TEAM
Some Arsenal fans expected to see William Saliba on the bench last night against West Ham.
Saliba however is continuing to be eased into contention after featuring for the Under 23's side against Brighton on Friday.
Speaking about Saliba last week, Mikel Arteta said:
“I think it’s going to take him some time to adapt to our way of playing, but as well to get adapted to the language, the rhythm, the physicality of the country.”
TORREIRA BID REJECTED
Arsenal have rejected Atletico Madrid's opening offer for midfielder Lucas Torreira.
Torreira has been linked with Italian sides Torino and Fiorentina in recent weeks but Atletico have entered the fray.
Atletico's bid is believed to be a loan with an option to buy but the Gunners would prefer a permanent deal.
The Rojiblancos need to sell players before signing new ones this summer.
MARTINEZ BARGAIN
Paul Merton believes signing Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal will prove to be a great piece of business from Aston Villa.
The Argentine stopper completed a £20million move to Villa Park last week and is expected to go straight into the starting XI for Villa's opening match of the season against Sheffield United tomorrow.
He said: “Emiliano Martinez is a great signing because £20m for a keeper this day and age is cheap and he was outstanding for Arsenal last season.”
ARSENAL INTERESTED IN OLISE
Arsenal are one of a number of Premier League clubs interested in Reading youngster Michael Olise.
The midfielder had a breakout campaign in the Championship last season and has started all of the Royals' games so far this term.
Wolves and Leeds are also circling the 18-year-old.
ARTETA WANTS MIDFIELDERS
Mikel Arteta wants to sign two more midfielders before the end of the transfer window.
Arsenal have already added Willian and Dani Ceballos to their 2020-21 midfield roster but the Gunners are busy trying to raise funds for further signings, with a move for Lyon's Houssem Aouar still possible.
The north London outfit have already sold goalkeeper Emi Martinez for £20million, while Lucas Torreira, Sead Kolasinac and Sokratis have all been linked with the moves away.
TOON STILL KEEN ON HOLDING
Newcastle reportedly haven't given up hope of signing Arsenal defender Rob Holding.
It is claimed they even had a house ready for the former Bolton man before his proposed move to the north East fell through.
Holding has so far rejected a move away from the Emirates as he wants to fight for his place in north London.
The 25-year-old has started in both of Arsenal's Premier League matches so far this season.
LACAZETTE CONTRACT
Arsenal are yet to start contract negotiations with striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Lacazette's current deal at the Emirates runs until 2022 and he has been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid this summer.
The 29-year-old has scored in each of Arsenal's opening two games of the Premeir League season, but boss Mikel Arteta is unfazed by the speculation surrounding the French forward.
Arteta said: “At the moment we haven’t started any negotiations.
“We have a lot of things still to do in this market.
“He is a player I am really happy with.
“I think we showed him a lot of faith since I arrived here, but we cannot stop any speculation.
“We know that any player that is under two years contract is always going to be talked about.”
SIMEONE WANTS TORREIRA
It seemed as if Lucas Torreira was set to join Serie A side Torino from the Gunners, but now reports suggest Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has personally called Torreira in a bid to bring him to Spain.
The Uruguayan has fallen out of favour at the Emirates, and is widely tipped to leave Arsenal before the end of the transfer window.
There is also interest the other way, with Arsenal being persistently linked with a move for Atletico midfielder Thomas Partey.
There is potential of a swap plus cash deal, but Torreira was seemingly set for Torino before Simeone made his move.
LEMAR FOR SALE
Atletico Madrid have put rumoured Arsenal target Thomas Lemar up for sale.
Lemar came close to joining the Gunners from Monaco in 2017 but the move fell through and he joined Atletico a year later.
The 24-year-old went the whole of last season without a goal or an assist to his name.
Atletico have charged sporting director Andrea Berta and super-agent Jorge Mendes with finding a buyer for the Frenchman.
CHAMBERS INTEREST
Calum Chambers is wanted by both West Ham and Newcastle.
Both sides are hoping to sign the 25-year-old on loan but the Gunners are prepared to sell for around £12million.
Newcastle failed in their attempts to bring Rob Holding to St James' Park on loan, but are now eyeing his Arsenal teammate Chambers.
Chambers has yet to feature for Mikel Arteta's side this season and is currently recovering from a knee injury.
SOKRATIS TO NAPOLI?
The future of Arsenal defender Sokratis could be tied to that of Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.
Koulibaly has been linked with a mega-money move to Manchester City over the summer.
Corriere dello Sport claims while the Greek international has an agreement with the Italian side, any move is dependent on Koulibaly departing the Stadio San Paolo.
Sokratis, 32, has not featured for Arsenal since a two-minute cameo in last season's FA Cup final.
His contract at the Emirates ends in June but he could be free to leave for nothing.
A LOT AT STAKE
If football remains behind closed doors then Arsenal are set to lose over £120 million due to a lack of matchday revenue.
Few clubs make as much money as the Gunners do on a matchday, but that income has been completely lost since the coronavirus pandemic began.
In 2018-19, Arsenal made £96million in matchday revenue alone, a huge proportion of their total £394m turnover.
A reliance on fans to attend matches has left the Gunners in a possible sire situation financially, should fans not return to games any time soon.
SPURS MATCH ARSENAL RECORD
By assisting all four of Son Heung-min's goals against Southampton, Harry Kane became the first player since Thierry Henry to solely assist a hat-trick in the Premier League.
The record has stood for 17 years since Henry assisted all three of Freddie Llunberg's goals against Sunderland in 2003.
CHAMBERS SET FOR MOVE
Fulham, Leeds and Newcastle are all battling it out for the signature of Calum Chambers.
For Newcastle, attention has turned to Chambers after failing to secure a loan deal for Rob Holding earlier in the window.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to sell Chambers for £12 million, but Newcastle are more interested in the option of taking Chambers on loan.
SALIBA NOT READY FOR FIRST TEAM
Some Arsenal fans expected to see William Saliba on the bench last night against West Ham.
Saliba however is continuing to be eased into contention after featuring for the Under 23's side against Brighton on Friday.
Speaking about Saliba last week, Mikel Arteta said:
“I think it’s going to take him some time to adapt to our way of playing, but as well to get adapted to the language, the rhythm, the physicality of the country.
NO MOVE FOR MOUNIR
Arsenal target Mounir Chouiar has been recalled to the Dijon squad for today’s game against Strasbourg.
He had previously been left out of the squad last week due to speculation around his future at the club.
The 21-year-old winger bagged four goals in twenty games last season and would cost just under £20 million.
However, his inclusion in the squad today suggests that for now, Chouiar is staying put.
MAITLAND-NILES TO STAY PUT
Recent reports suggest that Wolves are on the verge of signing Barcelona right back Nelson Semedo.
This could mean that Ainsley Maitland-Niles will remain in North London.
The right back had been linked with a move away from the Emirates to Wolves, however should Semedo move to the midlands, any advance for Maitland-Niles is likely to be off the cards.
OLISE INTERESTS ARSENAL
18-year-old Reading midfielder Michael Olise is the subject of interest from Mikel Arteta, as well as a number of other Premier League clubs.
The Frenchman has made a bright start to this season, scoring in the Royals' last game against Barnsley to help fire Reading to the top of the Championship table.
Arsenal would face competition from the likes of Wolves and Leeds for the signature of Olise, who has been part of the Reading set up since 2016.
THIA-NO-GO
Reports suggest that Arsenal decided against a bid for Spanish midfielder Thiago, before he eventually signed for Liverpool on Friday.
Bayern reportedly informed a number of club's that Thiago was for sale during a summer of intense speculation surrounding the 29-year-old.
For Arsenal though it was his age that counted against him.
The Gunners are set to prioritise a move for 22-year-old Houssem Aouar from Lyon instead.
DEADLY DUO
Mikel Arteta will be hoping to tie down Alexandre Lacazette with a new contract after securing the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last week.
The pair linked up last night for Arsenal's first goal and together will have a major part to play in Arsenal's challenge to break into the top four.
Lacazette has been linked with a move away from the Emirates with under two years remaining on his current deal.
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Arsenal's Twitter account have wished defender Rob Holding a happy birthday.
Holding was widely linked with a move away from the Emirates this summer, and was on the verge for signing for Newcastle on loan.
However, it seems that Mikel Arteta has changed his mind, with Holding playing in both Premier League games so far this season and impressing with his performances.
It appears the now 25-year-old will remain at the Emirates to fight for his place in the side.
ROOM FOR RUTTER?
Arsenal and Newcastle are battling it out for the signature of Rennes teen sensation Georgino Rutter.
The 18-year-old has only one year left on his contract and clubs are circling to try and land him in a £10million deal.
Reports suggest that Arsenal, Newcastle and AC Milan, along with RB Leipzig and Lyon are after the hitman.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta requires more firepower up front amid speculation that Alexandre Lacazette could be sold.
SIMEONE WANTS TORREIRA
It seemed as if Lucas Torreira was set to join Serie A side Torino from the Gunners, but now reports suggest Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has personally called Torreira in a bid to bring him to Spain.
The Uruguayan has fallen out of favour at the Emirates, and is widely tipped to leave Arsenal before the end of the transfer window.
There is also interest the other way, with Arsenal being persistently linked with a move for Atletico midfielder Thomas Partey.
There is potential of a swap plus cash deal, but Torreira was seemingly set for Torino before Simeone made his move.
