ARSENAL have reportedly had a £12m bid for Anderlecht star Albert Sambi Lokonga REJECTED by the Belgian club.
The Gunners are also said to have ‘made contact’ with Manchester United’s dishevelled 2020 summer signing Donny van de Beek.
Aaron Ramsey is thought to be keen on a return to north London while Eddie Nketiah could be on the move this summer, unless he comes to terms on a new contract.
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RAM RAID
Reminding you all that Juventus star Aaron Ramsey wants to come back to Arsenal in the summer.
Ramsey has been heavily linked with a return to England and the Gunners are said to be the leading the group of four Premier League sides interested in him.
The 30-year-old former Arsenal star is currently playing for Wales atEuro 2020 and has two years on left his Juve deal.
According to Calciomercato, however, both player and club are looking for a transfer this summer.
Arsenal, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Everton are said to be the four clubs keeping tabs on the Welshman
NIC OF TIME
Tottenham have joined the transfer race for Sassuolo star, and Arsenal target, Domenico Berardi.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs are keeping tabs on Berardi who is highly rated by the newly-appointed managing director Fabio Paratici.
The Gunners and Manchester United have also shown interest in the winger recently.
AC Milan and Juventus are eyeing the Italy international as well
VAN DE BEEK CONTACT
Arsenal have made contact with Manchester United star Donny van de Beek’s representatives.
That is according to 90Min, who claim that the Gunners have touched base with Van de Beek’s people as they are interested in bringing him to the Emirates.
United could be willing to let the attacking midfielder go after a hapless season at Old Trafford that saw him spending most of his time on the bench.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is on the lookout for a No10 as Martin Odegaard appears set to rejoin Real Madrid after his loan spell in north London
BID REJECTED
Just a quick reminder, Arsenal have had an opening bid of £12million REJECTED for Anderlecht ace Albert Sambi Lokonga.
That is according to HLN, who claim the Gunners have seen their opening bid rejected by the Belgians
Midfielder Lokonga is one of Anderlecht’s standout performers despite being just 21-years-old.
And with both Granit Xhaka and Matteo Guendouzi set to leave this summer, manager Mikel Arteta is looking for someone to partner up with Thomas Partey in midfield
DAK THAT
Liverpool have made an approach for Man Utd and Arsenal target Patson Daka, according to reports.
And the Zambian international is believed to be very keen on joining the Reds.
Daka has an impressive goal-scoring record, scoring 61 goals in his last 85 games for the club in all competitions.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool have made contact and will look to sign the 22-year-old.
PROFIT MARGINS
Arsenal made a huge loss on Mesut Ozil when he left the club to go and play in Turkey.
ARSENAL FACE BATTLE
Arsenal face a bottle to sign Andre Onana from Dutch team Ajax, according to reports.
Goal are reporting that due to Onana’s doping ban being reduced from 12 months to nine, he is attracting interest from a host of European clubs.
Arsenal are in the hunt for a goalkeeper after both Alex Runarsson and Mat Ryan failed to provide adequate back-up for No1 Bernd Leno.
But Leno could also be on his way out with his long-term future at the club in doubt.
Ajax star Andre Onana has been linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: AP GAME DAY
Leno is gearing up for Germany’s opening group stage game of Euro 2020 against France!
WRIGHT ISSUES VAN DE BEEK VERDICT
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has given his verdict on the potential signing of Man Utd midfielder Donny van de Beek.
On The Kelly and Wrighty Show he said: “Donny van de Beek, he’s someone that I wish someone more like Arsenal could have taken.
“When you look at [Paul] Pogba, what he’s doing, and you look at Bruno Fernandes – that is Donny van de Beek’s position.
“So people are thinking they’re going to see Van de Beek [sitting] with Pogba and Fernandes, but I don’t think that’s going to happen, because as much as he can play there, that’s not his preferred position to play.
“Listen, Donny van de Beek will be a good player for Man United in time because he’s a quality player.
“But is he what they need right now?”
RAM RAID
Aaron Ramsey wants to come back to Arsenal, according to reports.
The Wales midfielder has been heavily linked with a return to England and the Gunners are said to be the leading the group of four Premier League sides interested in him.
The 30-year-old former Arsenal man is currently playing for Wales at the European Championships, a welcome break from what has been a turbulent time in Italy.
Ramsey has two years on left his Juve deal.
But both player and club are looking for a transfer this summer, according to Calciomercato.
Arsenal, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Everton are said to be the four clubs keeping tabs on his situation.
BID REJECTED
Arsenal have had an opening bid of £12m rejected for R.S.C. Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.
According to Belgian publication HLN, the Gunners have seen their opening bid rejected by the Belgian club.
Lokonga is one of Anderlecht’s standout performers despite being just 21-years-old.
And with both Granit Xhaka and Matteo Guendouzi set to leave this summer, central midfield is an area which needs strengthening.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
