ARSENAL are interested in a transfer tussle with Real Madrid over Real Sociedad’s Swedish star Alexander Isak.
The Gunners are also keeping tabs on Renato Sanches if they can offload multiple flops this summer.
We’ve also got the latest on Ben White, with Brighton demanding £50m plus add-ons for the England centre-back.
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EIDES OF MARCH
Arsenal Women have confirmed the appointment of Jonas Eidevall as their new boss.
The Swede joins from Rosengard, who he led to the quarter-finals of last season’s Women’s Champions League.
Eidevall replaces Joe Montemurro, who left after three years having delivered the Women’s Super League title in 2019.
NO GOING XHAK
Granit Xhaka has all-but confirmed that he wants to quit Arsenal for Roma and link up with Jose Mourinho.
The Italians have had a £13million bid rejected by the Gunners.
But Xhaka is eager to swap England for Italy this summer.
He said: “Arsenal know what I want to do… it is very beautiful here [in Rome].”
RAM BLOW
Arsenal’s hopes of re-signing Juventus ace Aaron Ramsey have been dashed with the midfielder reportedly opting to stay in Italy.
The Welsh midfielder has been boosted by Massimiliano Allegri’s return to the Juve dug-out, according to Sky Sports.
The 53-year-old Italian orchestrated Ramsey’s move from Arsenal to the Serie A giants when he was boss in 2019.
He left before the pair had even got the chance to work together, but did hand Ramsey the No8 shirt before his exit.
LOAN WITH OPTION TO BUY
Inter Milan are interested in signing Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin as a replacement for the imminently departing Achraf Hakimi.
However, according to reports in Italy, the Serie A champions are only interested in a loan with an option to buy.
But Arsenal are looking to get around £17million for the right-back.
It is unclear whether Arsenal would be willing to accept such a proposal .
COLLYMORE HINT
Stan Collymore has dropped a hint on the Emile Smith Rowe transfer saga.
And the former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker believes there’s no smoke with fire.
INVINCIBLES
What a team Arsenal had!
ATTACKING REINFORCEMENTS
Arsenal are looking to make a move for Torino’s Andrea Belotti, according to reports in Italy.
The Gunners are in the hunt for attacking reinforcements and they have turned their attention towards the Italian international.
According to Tuttosport, the Gunners are one of many potential suitors.
And Belotti, 27, has just one year left on his contract at the Italian club, and Torino could cash in for a cool £29m.
SUMMER CLEAR-OUT
Arsenal are set to have a busy summer with players coming to and going from the Emirates.
RICE PRAISES SAKA
West Ham’s Declan Rice praised Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, highlighting his versatility.
The pair are away with England on international duty at Euro 2020.
Rice said: “I knew he had that type of performance in him.
“In training, you can play him left wing-back, you can play him as a No10, as a right-winger and he’ll give you the same effort and the same intensity.
“His left foot is so sweet.
“He holds people off and I have got really close to him during this trip. He’s just the nicest kid ever.
“And everyone actually loves him. He’s a top boy.”
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CLASSIC KEANE
Roy Keane heaped praise on Bukayo Saka… but couldn’t resist a dig at Arsenal in the process, writes KEALAN HUGHES.
The ITV pundit was discussing Saka, 19, alongside Gunners icons Patrick Vieira and Ian Wright, who applauded Saka’s “glorious pace”.
Manchester United icon Keane agreed “he’s been playing well”, before adding “… in a poor Arsenal team.”
Mikel Arteta’s side finished eighth in the Premier League and perhaps the most disappointing moment came in the Europa League semi-final exit to Villareal.
And despite their problems Saka still shone, scoring seven and assisting ten goals in all competitions.
It was just his second full season as a professional and yet he was named Arsenal’s player of the year, and was also nominated for the PFA’s Young Player of the Season award.
He took that form into the match against Czech Republic on Tuesday, impressing in England’s 1-0 win.
Keane’s comments led one Arsenal fan to fume on social media, tweeting: “No matter what situation, Roy Keane will always have a dig at us”, along with an eye-roll emoji.
BID REJECTED
Aston Villa have seen a second bid worth £30m rejected for Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe.
According to The Athletic, Villa have stepped up their interest in the attacking midfielder, who is yet to sign a new deal at Arsenal.
Arsenal are, however, determined to keep hold of Smith Rowe who has a bright future.
Arsenal adamant their academy graduate is not for sale.
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Arsenal have been told to pay £12.8m for Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have been in contact with Tavares’ agent.
But after left-back Kieran Tierney signed an extension, Arsenal will take a calm approach in their attempts to sign Tavares.
GUT FEELING
Arsenal are keeping an eye on Real Madrid’s Miguel Gutierrez, according to reports.
The highly rated left-back is believed to have a big future in football, but faces a fight to break into Real’s first team.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal are monitoring Gutierrez as one of their targets.
And the left-back has a £34.3m release clause.
Gutierrez also shares the same agent as Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
ARSENAL EYE MULDUR
Arsenal are eyeing Sassuolo’s Mert Muldur, according to The Athletic.
The 22-year-old has impressed in Italy, as well as at Euro 2020 for Turkey – who crashed out in the group stages.
The Gunners are in the market for a new right-back with Hector Bellerin reportedly set to leave the club this summer.
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Arsenal’s Bernd Leno is preparing for tomorrow’s game against England!
SUMMER SHAKE-UP
Alexandre Lacazette finished top scorer for Arsenal this season, and Willian picked up the most assists.
But both of the players’ futures are in doubt in north London.
INTER EYE BELLERIN
Inter Milan are interested in signing Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin as a replacement for Paris Saint-Germain-bound Achraf Hakimi.
According to Sky Italy, the cash-strapped Serie A champions need to make sizeable cuts.
And that includes selling some of their most prized possessions in Hakimi.
The Moroccan right-back is due to go to PSG for a fee close to £60m, helping ease the financial crisis.
Bellerin would, however, cost Inter a cool £17.1m.
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Reliable Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal are working on selling some players.
And then the Gunners will look to bring new faces to the Emirates.
Matteo Guendouzi wants to join French outfit Marseille, according to Romano.
And Granit Xhaka is close to being done with Jose Mourinho’s Roma in Italy.
The Gunners have also set £17.1million price tags on both Hector Bellerin and Lucas Torreira.
GUNNING FOR GLORY
Arsenal are expected to have a big summer transfer window, and they’ll play newly promoted Brentford on the first game of the season!
MORNING, ARSENAL FANS
Lille’s Portugal star Renato Sanches is the latest name linked to a summer midfield reshuffle at Arsenal.
France Under-21 ace Matteo Guendouzi, reportedly keen on joining Marseille, and Switzerland key man Granit Xhaka, who is tipped for Roma, could be the first midfielders out.
But the Gunners are thought to be distancing themselves from claims they are interested in Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.
The three-cap Frenchman, 18, is being connected more strongly for Manchester United as well as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Meanwhile, Sanches would surely love another shot at proving himself in England after a disappointing loan spell at Swansea back in 2017-18.
But Arsenal fans might be more ecstatic at star man left-back Kieran Tierney signing a new FIVE-YEAR contract worth £110,000 a week.
The Scotland hero said: “Delighted to announce I’ve signed a new long-term deal… Can’t wait to get started next year.”
Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin could be PSG target Achraf Hakimi’s replacement at Inter Milan.
Finally, Brighton’s England centre-back Ben White, commonly rated as Arsenal’s transfer priority, told talkSPORT: “You don’t know what’s true and what’s not.
“So, there’s no real point talking about it.”
SOME-VING SPECIAL
Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga is reportedly on Manchester United’s summer wishlist.
That is according to the Daily Mail, who claim United will battle Premier League rivals Arsenal for Camavinga.
The Red Devils are closing in on top target Jadon Sancho and are already thinking ahead.
However, the talented French midfielder has also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
GUNNERS EYE SUMMER SANCHES MOVE
Arsenal are targeting Lille star Renato Sanches and are weighing up a potential summer transfer.
Sanches is reportedly interested in returning to the Premier League to prove his worth after a poor loan spell at Swansea back in 2017-18, which saw him make a mere 12 Premier League appearances.
Credit: Getty According to 90Min, the Gunners have asked the Ligue 1 champions to keep them informed on any potential developments regarding the midfielder’s future.
Manager Mikel Arteta is on the lookout for a new midfielder to partner up with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park
KEANE CHEEKY DIG AT GUNNERS
Roy Keane heaped praise on Bukayo Saka but also aimed criticism at Arsenal while doing so.
The ITV pundit was discussing Saka, 19, alongside Ian Wright, who applauded Saka’s “glorious pace”.
And former Manchester United star Keane was equally as complimentary towards the youngster.
But he could ignore old rivalries, bashing Arsenal in his assessment of Saka.
In ITV’s pre-match coverage of Belgium vs Portgual, Keane said: “He’s been playing well in a poor Arsenal team.”
But Keane is accurate in his view, as the Gunners underperformed last season, finishing the campaign without a trophy.
Mikel Arteta’s side finished eighth in the Premier League and perhaps the most disappointing moment came in the Europa League semi-final exit to Villareal.
And despite their problems Saka still shone, scoring seven and assisting ten goals in all competitions.
RAMSEY’S RENEWED JUVE HOPE
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey reportedly hopes Max Allegri’s return as Juventus boss will boost his chances of staying with the Italian giants.
Allegri’s successors Maurizio Sarri and Andrea Pirlo failed to play the Wales star in his favoured No8 slot.
Now it’s claimed that, far from angling for a release this summer, Ramsey hopes to gain a regular Juventus spot next season.
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Ex-Arsenal player Serge Gnabry took a dig at both of the Gunners’ London rivals, Tottenham and Chelsea, ahead of Germany’s clash with England at Wembley.
Bayern Munich wideman Gnabry devastated both sides last year in the Champions League and led his team to the top of Europe.
Germany winger Serge Gnabry and Co are warming up for England on Tuesday Gnabry told Bayern’s official website: “So far I’ve done very well when I’ve come back to London, hopefully on Tuesday as well.
“For me, there’s always a lot of history when we go to England because I still have some friends there as well. Hopefully they’ll be in the stadium.
“I’ve never played at Wembley before. I personally and we as a team are really looking forward to the game”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
