ARSENAL have reportedly joined the race for £50m Brighton defender Ben White.
And Aaron Ramsey could be set for a shock return to Arsenal, according to reports.
The Welshman left for Juventus in 2019, but has failed to make a real impact in Serie A.
Meanwhile, we’ve the very latest on Daniel Ek’s takeover bid and Emile Smith Rowe’s contract situation.
Follow all the latest from North London with our live blog below…
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‘AUBAMEYANG IS LIKE NEYMAR’
PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe is very impressed with Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang despite a poor season at the Emirates.
Mbappe rates Aubameyang highly thanks to his speed and compared him to Neymar.
The France international told France Football: “In terms of an incredibly quick player, I would also put Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
“Neymar too, certainly before his injuries. He could change direction with crazy ease.”
MARTIAL FLAW?
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to selling Anthony Martial in the summer transfer window.
That is according to Duncan Castles, who claims Solskjaer could let Martial go if he signs another striker.
Castles told the Transfer Window Podcast: “Anthony Martial is to be sacrificed should they get this new forward in.
“Solskjaer is tired of his attitude and hasn’t been impressed with his goal production and general knitting into the team this season.”
ODEGAARD BLOW FOR GUNNERS
New Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen to give Arsenal loanee Martin Odegaard a chance to shine this coming season.
That is according to DefensaCentral, who also claim Real wish to tie Odegaard down to a new contract.
That poses as a major blow for the Gunners, who have been hoping to land the attacking midfielder, who spent the second half of the season on loan at the Emirates, on a permanent deal.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta needs a midfielder to partner up with Thomas Partey.
DENMARK PRESS CONFERENCE
Back to former Tottenham star Christian Eriksen following yesterday’s incident against Finland:
The team doctor Morten Boesen was asked to confirm whether Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest.
He said: “Yeah, he was gone and we did cardiac resuscitation.
“It was cardiac arrest, how close were we? I don’t know.
“We got him back after one defib. That’s quite fast”
Credit: EPA SALIBA SITUATION
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is going to give William Saliba an opportunity this coming season.
That is according to the Daily Express, who claim Arteta will still be counting on Saliba even if the Gunners sign Brighton ace Ben White.
The centre-back joined the north Londoners in 2019 from St-Etienne.
Arsenal then loaned him back to the same club and did the same a year later after striking a deal with Nice
HERE COME THE TEAMS
Wembley Stadium is set to host the big Euro 2020 opener between England and Croatia.
Harry Kane leads the Three Lions out to the pitch whereas Luka Modric dons his nation’s armband.
A number of fans have made it to the stadium and the hosts are set to take the knee as a sign against racism.
Not long to go now…
CROATIA SUBS
Here’s who will be on Croatia’s bench for today’s opener with England.
Manager Zlatko Dalic has put together a strong team in his starting line-up.
Of course, the likes of Ivan Rakitic and Mario Mandzukic are not part of the squad as they have retired from international duty, just like Danijel Subasic and Ivan Strinic.
Subs: Brekalo, Kalinic, Vlasic, Budimir, Pasalic, Skoric, Badelj, Petkovic, Juranovic, Sluga, Bradaric, Ivanusec.
CROATIA XI
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic, who led them to the 2018 World Cup Final, also appears set to play in a 4-3-3 formation.
Domink Livakovic starts in goal with Sime Vrsaljko at right-back and Josko Gvardiol on the other side, while Domagoj Vida and Duje Caleta-Car team up at centre-back.
Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic link up in midfield.
Ante Rebic, Andrej Kramaric and Ivan Persisic lead the line
Livakovic, Vrsaljko, Vida, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol, Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Rebic, Kramaric, Perisic
ENGLAND XI
Here’s England’s starting line-up for their Euro 2020 opener against Croatia at Wembley Stadium.
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate seems to have opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Jordan Pickford between the sticks and Kyle Walker at right-back as well as Kieran Trippier on the other side, while John Stones and Tyrone Mings team up at centre-back.
Kalvin Phillips, Mason Mount and Declan Rice team up in midfield.
And Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling as well as Harry Kane lead the line.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka starts on the bench
VIEIRA RETURN
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira appears set to return to English football as a manager.
According to the Daily Mirror, Vieira has been approached by Bournemouth to replace Jonathan Woodgate at the helm.
And the legendary midfielder has been advised to take the job from his former boss Arsene Wenger.
In the meantime, the former Gunners captain has joined forces with ex-team-mates Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp as they are backing Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek in his bid to buy the club from Stan Kroenke
KYL-ING IT
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe is very impressed with Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang despite a poor season at the Emirates.
Mbappe rates Aubameyang highly thanks to his speed and compared him to Neymar.
The France international told France Football: “In terms of an incredibly quick player, I would also put Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
“Neymar too, certainly before his injuries. He could change direction with crazy ease”
ODEGAARD LATEST
New Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen to give Martin Odegaard a chance to shine this coming season.
That is according to DefensaCentral, who also claim Real wish to tie Odegaard down to a new contract.
That poses as a major blow for Arsenal who have been hoping to land the attacking midfielder, who spent the second half of the season on loan at the Emirates, on a permanent deal.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta needs a midfielder to partner up with Thomas Partey
MAT-ER OF FACT
Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan has been linked with a permanent move to Arsenal.
That is according to Football London, who also claim Ryan is being targeted by Celtic.
The Australia international spent the second half of last season on loan at the Gunners.
And the same report suggests the 29-year-old is keen to returning to the Emirates
LENO WISHES
Arsenal star Bernd Leno and the rest of the Germany squad have also shared some wishes for Christian Eriksen and his loved ones.
The Germans’ official Twitter account shared a picture of the entire team standing in front of Eriksen’s picture.
All players were shown doing the thumbs-up gesture.
Here’s what they tweeted:
ARSENAL ON ERIKSEN
Arsenal showed support towards Christian Eriksen after his collapse in Denmark’s Euro 2020 kick-off match against Finland.
Eriksen fell to the ground after 41 minutes and medics rushed to the scene to treat the Inter Milan star.
The former Tottenham ace’s condition is now stable and continues to be hospitalised ahead of some further examinations.
Here’s what Arsenal tweeted:
SEAD TO GO
Arsenal ace Sead Kolasinac is another player who is set to leave the Emirates this summer.
Kolasinac spent the second half of the season out on loan to Schalke, who suffered a miserable relegation to Germany’s second division.
The German side cannot reportedly afford to keep the player but Lazio, Fiorentina and Fenerbahce are all rumoured to be interested in acquiring his services.
The left-back made 17 appearances in the Bundesliga this past season
Credit: AFP EK TAKEOVER
As things stand, Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek is set to increase his bid to buy Arsenal to £2billion.
Ek has already confirmed his initial offer of £1.8bn had been rejected by club owner Stan Kroenke.
However, the Swedish billionaire is still interested in buying the Gunners and continues to have the support of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira.
Kroenke’s position remains unchanged as he and his son Josh released a statement at the end of April saying they remain “100 per cent committed to Arsenal and are not selling any stake in the club”
XHAKA SITUATION
Arsenal ace Granit Xhaka looks set to leave the Emirates and join Roma in the summer transfer window.
According to Football London, Xhaka has agreed on a five-year deal with the Giallorossi.
And the transfer fee seems to be in the region of £16million for the midfielder.
Arsenal are currently on the lookout for a new midfielder to partner up with Thoams Partey
MIDFIELD OPTIONS
Arsenal are determined to sign a quality midfielder in the summer transfer window as the likes of Granit Xhaka, Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira look set to leave.
Reports suggest Wolves ace Ruben Neves is the Gunners’ top target, but the north Londoners are also considering other options.
Manchester United ace Donny van de Beek is among them after the Netherlands international’s poor start to life at Old Trafford.
Brighton star Yves Bissouma is also among Arteta’s top targets following an impressive campaign with the Seagulls
WHITE LATEST
Arsenal are very keen on signing Brighton star Ben White in the summer transfer window.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim the Gunners may splash up to £40-50million for White after Euro 2020.
The centre-back impressed with the Seagulls this past season with 39 appearances across all competitions.
The England international has also been strongly linked with a move to the top-four clubs in the summer
GOOD MORNING ARSENAL FANS
Granit Xhaka captained Switzerland in their Euro 2020 match against Wales yesterday – but it seems unlikely he’ll be doing the same for Arsenal next season.
Reports about a move to Jose Mourinho’s Roma continue to dominate the internet – and fans are now wondering who’s going to replace him.
The leading candidate is Brighton star Yves Bissouma and the Gunners are reportedly stepping up their interest in the player.
Rumours suggest the Mali international is an Arsenal fan and that may persuade him to join the fallen Prem giants.
Other players in the frame are Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek, Wolves hero Ruben Neves, Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli and Argentina international Rodrgio De Paul.
Manager Mikel Arteta is also believed to be interested in signing Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, although Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder has warned him about heading to London.
The ex-Inter Milan star is quoted as saying: “I would rather not see him at Arsenal.
“It is a fantastic club but it has slipped in recent years.”
Another player who is set to leave the Emirates this summer is left-back Sead Kolasinac following his loan spell at Schalke.
The German side cannot reportedly afford to keep the player but Lazio, Fiorentina and Fenerbahce are all rumoured to be interested in acquiring his services.
JOSE MOURINHO COLUMN
Jude Bellingham is going to have a major role to play for England in this tournament, I am convinced of it.
And while it’s very dangerous to compare players – especially when you compare them with top, top performers – I do think Bellingham has something of Frank Lampard about him.
Click here to read Jose Mourinho’s column
MANUEL LOCATELLI LATEST
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Italy and Sassuolo’s Manuel Locatelli at Euro 2020, according to reports.
The midfielder was a standout performer for Sassuolo in Serie A, helping them to an eighth-placed finish.
It earned him a place in Roberto Mancini’s 26-man squad for the delayed European Championships, which kicked off with Italy beating 3-0.
Locatelli started in a three-man midfield, partnering Chelsea’s Jorginho and Nicolo Barella of Inter Milan.
And according to Sky Italia, Arsenal could have been watching with keen interest after targeting the 23-year-old.
Manchester City, PSG, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are also among the clubs interested in the Italian.
Sassuolo are reluctant to sell such a key part of their side, but it is believed an offer of £34million would be enough to convince them into a deal.
JOAQUIN CORREA LATEST
Arsenal have reportedly made their first offer to sign Lazio forward Joaquin Correa.
The Argentina international, 26, chipped in with 11 goals and six assists in 38 games during the 2020-21 campaign.
According to Calciomercato, the Gunners have submitted a £17million offer.
Though the Serie A side are refusing to tell him unless they receive a fee in the region of £26m.
DAVID SEAMAN EXCLUSIVE
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman believes that Jack Grealish is like former England team-mate Paul Gascoigne – but better looking!
The 57-year-old knows all about playing in a home tournament, having starred between the sticks for England at Euro 96.
Having seen Gascoigne’s impact first hand, Seaman believes that Jack Grealish could offer his country a similar spark 25 years on.
Asked about whether the Aston Villa captain should start on Sunday afternoon, the 75-cap stopper exclusively told SunSport: “I would defo go with Jack! I love the way he plays, I love the way he makes the little passes.”
Click here to read Etienne Fermie’s exclusive interview with David Seaman
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
