Arsenal could lose Locatelli to Juve, White ‘wants’ £40m Gunners move, as Lacazette ‘to be sold’, Smith Rowe new deal

Juventus could beat Arsenal to Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli by offering £26million, plus Radu Dragusin.

Locatelli scored two in the 3-0 win over Switzerland in Group A, showcasing his attacking ability.

According to Goal, Juventus are readying a bid worth £26m plus Dragusin, hoping to persuade Sassuolo.

However, the star midfielder, isn’t looking too much into the speculation.

Locatelli said: “[The transfer rumours are] just talk. I will decide after the European Championship. There’s such an important competition to play in, and I’m only focused on this.

“I rely on what happens on the pitch, the real things, everything else is just gossip, it’s useless to talk about it.”

STERLING BLOW

Arsenal may have potentially suffered a blow in their reported interest for Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.

Sterling struggled for a place in City’s starting line-up last season and Pep Guardiola has reportedly deemed him surplus to requirements.

The Gunners appear to be monitoring the situation but City have other plans for the winger, it seems.

The Premier League champions are looking to swap him, Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus for Tottenham star Harry Kane, for whom they are also willing to pay a whopping £100million

EURO STARS

Gareth Southgate is set to stick with what he knows when England play Czech Republic tomorrow.

Despite calls for Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho to be involved, Southgate is instead likely to keep faith with the same group that drew 0-0 with Scotland and barely beat Croatia 1-0.

Indeed, the only changes that are set to be made are full-backs Luke Shaw and Reece James dropping out for Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker again.

HOT ROD

Arsenal are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Real Betis’ Argentine international Guido Rodriguez.

The midfielder has impressed in LaLiga with his displays since his arrival from Club America in January 2020. 

Marca are reporting that the Gunners are leading the chase for Rodriguez.

Rodriguez has a release clause included in his contract for £69million – which could prove a problem for Mikel Arteta’s side.

However, the Premier League club are due to start their bidding at around £25.7m and hope to entice Betis into business.

LOK NO FURTHER

Arsenal are reportedly on the brink of signing Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht, writes JUSTIN LAWRENCE.

The Gunners have already agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old midfielder, according to reports.

With all parties involved eager to complete the deal, the only thing left to sort out is the price, Football London journalist Chris Wheatley claims.

He wrote on Twitter: “Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga.

“As reports in Belgium have mentioned, the player wants to join #AFC with personal terms already agreed.

“Fee still yet to be agreed but optimism from all sides that a deal can be reached.”

‘ONCE A GOONER’

Departing centre-back Zech Medley has posted on his Instagram, thanking the club for the five years he has spent at the club.

Medley will now move to Belgium to play for Oostende.

He captioned the post: “In the last 5 years God had blessed me with an opportunity to live a dream I’ve had since I was kid!

“During this time I’ve been able to make brothers for life and memories I’m certain I’ll never forget.

“I would like to thank everyone involved at Arsenal for the amazing journey and learning experiences I’ve had to make me into player I am today and especially my family who have been there for me every single step of the way.

“But now the time has come for me to move on in my career and start a new chapter.

“I will always have love for this club the same way I did when I was growing up! All the best in the future! Once a gooner!”

McGUINNESS SIGNS

Cardiff have signed 20-year-old defender Mark McGuiness from Arsenal on a three-year deal!

LEAGUE WINNERS

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OH, GO ON GUEN

Benfica are reportedly out to hijack Marseille’s bid for Matteo Guendouzi, writes MARC MAYO.

Arsenal are ready to bid farewell to the midfielder following a falling out with Mikel Arteta – but will not allow him to leave on the cheap.

Ligue 1 side Marseille were thought to be closing in on a deal only for the Gunners to demand north of £15million for the player.

Guendouzi’s contract was due to expire next summer, theoretically reducing his fee.

MEDLEY LEAVES

Arsenal has confirmed that youngster Zechariah Medley has left the club for Belgian team Oostende.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD

Juventus could beat Arsenal to Manuel Locatelli by offering £26million plus Radu Dragusin.

The Sassuolo midfielder scored two in the 3-0 win over Switzerland in Group A, showcasing his attacking ability.

And now according to Goal, Juventus are readying a bid worth £26m plus Dragusin, hoping to persuade Sassuolo.

Locatelli himself, isn’t looking too much into the speculation.

He said: “[The transfer rumours are] just talk. I will decide after the European Championship. There’s such an important competition to play in, and I’m only focused on this.

“I rely on what happens on the pitch, the real things, everything else is just gossip, it’s useless to talk about it.”

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PRICE OF SILVA 

Arsenal have reportedly opened negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt over a transfer deal for Andre Silva, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking to rebuild his squad this summer after the club missed out on European football for the first time in 25 years.

Hector Bellerin, Bernd Leno and Lucas Torreira are all believed to be available for transfers as part of Arteta’s summer clearout.

Forward Alexandre Lacazette, who finished top scorer with 17 goals last term, is another name set to depart.

Both Juventus and Atletico Madrid have been linked with the Frenchman over the past few months.

Now The Transfer Window Podcast claims that the 25-year-old striker Silva is being lined-up as a potential replacement.

The star is currently on international duty with Portugal at Euro 2020 and is valued at £34million by his Bundesliga employers.

Silva scored 28 goals in the German top-flight last season, more than Dortmund’s in-demand Erling Haaland, to leave him second to Robert Lewandowski in the golden boot race.

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ARSENAL EYE KESSIE

Arsenal are leading the race for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, according to reports.

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Milan could be forced into selling Kessie this summer.

Talks with the player have stalled over a new deal and the Serie A side could cash in.

A fee in the region of £42million could see Kessie leave the Milan-based club.

And the player would be on a contract worth £100,000 a week.

PERU-VE YOURSELF

Arsenal are interested in signing teenage defender Aron Sanchez, according to reports.

The 18-year-old has impressed in the Peruvian top flight and will be easier to sign than a lot of European players due to new Brexit transfer rules, writes THOMAS BLOW.

According to football.london, Sanchez – also known as Jose Sanchez – has been offered a trial at the Emirates.

The centre-back has enjoyed a remarkable rise in the last 12 months, breaking into Academia Cantolao’s team and making 20 appearances in the Peruvian Primera Division.

Sanchez is also on the cusp of becoming a full international, earning a place in Peru’s provisional Copa America squad before being cut.

LOKONGA UPDATE

Arsenal are yet to agree a fee with Anderlecht for midfielder Sambi Lokonga, according to reports.

BUT they have agree personal terms with the young midfielder.

According to Kristof Terreur, football correspondent, only breakthrough talks are needed.

Anderlecht know the player is keen to join the Gunners, but want a fee near to £17.1million.

SUMMER BLOW OUT

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GOOD MORNING, ARSENAL FANS

The Gunners face losing out to Juventus for Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli – but could soon tie Euros star Kieran Tierney to a new long contract.

Juve will reportedly bid £26million plus Radu Dragusin for Italy star Locatelli.

The 23-year-old netted twice in last Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Switzerland.

But most Arsenal fans will surely be focusing on the news that Scotland left-back Tierney seems likely to stay beyond 2024.

Boss Mikel Arteta, though, must boost his midfield ranks as Matteo Guendouzi, Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos could all depart.

And Lucas Torreira is rated a Lazio target – if Arsenal lower their valuation.

Meanwhile, it’s claimed Newcastle could offer keeper Freddie Woodman in exchange for midfielder Joe Willock.

And Emile Smith Rowe is tipped to finally sign a new deal, despite interest from Aston Villa.

‘UTD & LIVERPOOL WERE SUPER LEAGUE DRIVING FORCES’

Barcelona chief Joan Laporta claims Manchester United and Liverpool were the ‘real founders’ of the controversial European Super League.

The football world was stunned in April when 12 of the continent’s top clubs – including the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ – announced they were forming a breakaway division.

The closed-shop project would have replaced the Champions League and guaranteed annual participation for its ‘Dirty Dozen’ founders.

However, a furious fan backlash prompted nine members to swiftly withdraw, leaving just Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus in the ESL.

But despite looking like one of the main guilty parties, Barcelona president Laporta insists that English giants United and Liverpool were the original orchestrators of the ESL.

Laporta claimed: “Liverpool and United were the real founders of the Super League.

“Uefa threatened and was demagogic. The clubs have still not paid the compensation for leaving.

“The Super League project is alive. It will be the most attractive competition in the world, and it will be based on meritocracy and solidarity.”

CHEERS FOR KIER’S DEAL

Kieran Tierney is set to sign a new deal at Arsenal, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The 24-year-old has impressed during his time at his club, leading from the back and showing his tenacity.

The Scotland internationals current deal expires in 2024.

TOON UP WILLOCK HUNT

Newcastle could offer Arsenal Freddie Woodman in a possible deal for midfielder Joe Willock.

According to Chronicle Live, Arsenal are looking to add an English goalie to their home grown quota.

Woodman is rated at £10million.

Willock enjoyed a fruitful loan-spell at Newcastle last season, scoring eight goals in just 14 games.

And he picked up May’s Player of the Month award in the league.

GUNNERS HUNT WHIZKID SANCHEZ

Arsenal are interested in signing teenage defender Aron Sanchez, according to reports.

The 18-year-old has impressed in the Peruvian top flight and will be easier to sign than a lot of European players due to new Brexit transfer rules.

According to football.london, Sanchez – also known as Jose Sanchez – has been offered a trial at the Emirates.

The centre-back has enjoyed a remarkable rise in the last 12 months, breaking into Academia Cantolao’s team and making 20 appearances in the Peruvian Primera Division.

Sanchez is also on the cusp of becoming a full international, earning a place in Peru’s provisional Copa America squad before being cut.

Arsenal are believed to be looking to South America for talent after new rules were introduced following Brexit to make it harder to sign players from second tier European leagues.