ARSENAL have received a big boost in defence with Ben White reportedly keen to join the club in a £40m deal.
Meanwhile, SunSport can exclusively reveal Arsenal are interested in signing Aaron Ramsdale this summer.
While reports suggest James Maddison is a shock target now Martin Odegaard appears destined to remain at Real Madrid.
And we’ve got the latest on Arsenal’s interest in Italy star Manuel Locatelli.
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‘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.
FRONT ROWE SIGNING
Emile Smith Rowe is set to sign a new deal, keeping him at Arsenal despite interest from Aston Villa, according to The Guardian.
The Villans saw an audacious £25million bid rejected by the Gunners who are determined to keep their academy product.
Smith Rowe is part of a summer rebuild which will see the club potentially spend big in the transfer market.
GUNNERS FEAR BROKEN TELLI DEAL
Juventus aim to beat Arsenal to Manuel Locatelli by offering £26million plus Radu Dragusin in exchange, reports say.
The Sassuolo midfielder, 23, showed his capabilities on Wednesday by scoring twice in Italy’s 3-0 win over Switzerland.
Arsenal have suffered a blow in the transfer chase for Manuel Locatelli The Gunners have been tracking the star following his impressive campaign in Serie A.
Boss Mikel Arteta is eager to strengthen his midfield with Matteo Guendouzi, Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos heading for the exit door.
Now Goal claims Juventus are hoping to usurp the Premier League outfit as they ready an approach for Locatelli.
And the Bianconeri are readying an official approach to Sassuolo with a £26m offer and hope the inclusion of 19-year-old Romanian centre-back Dragusin will help them seal the deal.
Despite speculation over his future, Locatelli is refusing to comment on the transfer reports.
He said: “ The transfer rumours are] just talk. I will decide after the European Championship.
“I rely on what happens on the pitch, the real things, everything else is just gossip, it’s useless to talk about it.”
TORR OUT BUT NO CORR IN
Midfielder Lucas Torreira is rated a Lazio target – if Arsenal lower their valuation.
But Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano insists Lazio’s Argentina striker Joaquin Correa is NOT an Arsenal target.
Correa, 26, has been widely widely reported as on Emirates boss Mikel Arteta’s wishlist.
ED’S THE MAN
West Ham have reignited their interest in Arsenal target, Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard, according to reports.
Football Insider are reporting that the door has opened for West Ham to make a move for the Frenchman after Leicester opted to move for RB Leipzig’s Patson Daka.
A source told Football Insider that the Hammers are weighing up a move for Edouard as they look to provide depth up front.
SWAP DEAL
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.
DIFFERENT CLASS
Thierry Henry rolled back the years and planted the ball into the top-right corner from a free-kick.
He’s still got it!
FIVE-YEAR 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.
Credit: GETTY IMAGES DIFFERENT TUNE
Arsenal defender Zech Medley will leave the club to join Belgian side K.V. Oostende on a permanent transfer, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.
The 20-year-old had stints at both Gillingham and Kilmarnock on loan last season.
Now the academy graduate is set to depart the Emirates full-time for Oostende.
Football London claims the former England U16 international is expected to head to Belgium to finalise the transfer over the coming days.
And they also state that the Gunners have insisted on both a sell-on clause as part of the deal as well as having first option on the player if he leaves Oostende.
ON THIS DAY
On this day 26 years ago, Arsenal signed the magician that is Dennis Bergkamp!
TROPHY CABINET
Arsenal have their fair share of silverware!
PUT A SOC IN IT
Real Sociedad are negotiating with Borussia Dortmund to remove the Germans’ £26m buy-back clause for Arsenal target Alexander Isak, reports claim.
The Swede has impressed at Euro 2020, leading the line with aplomb for his country, writes ETIENNE FERMIE.
Such performances, as well as 17 goals last season for Sociedad, have attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal.
And the LaLiga side are taking steps to safeguard his value.
Sociedad bought Isak from Dortmund back in 2019, with the Bundesliga giants including a £26m buy-back clause.
According to Sport1, the two clubs are now in negotiations to remove the clause.
Isak, 21, has three years remaining on his deal in Spain, with Sociedad hoping to reward his form with a new contract.
‘NOT A TARGET’
Widely reported Arsenal transfer target Joaquin Correa, isn’t in fact a target at all.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine isn’t even considered a target.
Lazio are, however, interested in Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira.
But the Gunners have set his price tag too high for Lazio to meet at the moment.
CROYDON DE BRUYNE
Emile Smith Rowe is set to sign a new deal, keeping him at Arsenal despite interest from Aston Villa, according to The Guardian.
The Villans saw an audacious £25million bid rejected by the Gunners who are determined to keep their academy product.
Smith Rowe is part of a summer rebuild which will see the club potentially spend big in the transfer market.
Credit: GETTY IMAGES SELL THE FAMILY FOR SILVA
Arsenal have opened talks with Franfurt talisman Andre Silva, according to Duncan Castles.
The journalist revealed on The Transfer Window podcast that the Gunners are in talks.
Silva is currently away on international duty as he tries to help Portugal keep their European crown.
It is believed that Frankfurt are willing to part ways with the 25-year-old if they receive an offer around £34million.
Arteta is reportedly keen to sell striker Alexander Lacazette this summer, and Silva could be the man to replace him.
BIG SEASON AHEAD
Arsenal have a massive season ahead, and hopefully boss Mikel Arteta is backed in the transfer market!
DATES ANNOUNCED
Arsenal has confirmed changes to the dates and kick-off time for three fixtures in August:
- Brentford vs Arsenal – Friday, August 13 (was August 14) – 8pm kick-off – Sky Sports
- Arsenal vs Chelsea – Sunday, August 22 (was August 21) – 4.30pm kick-off – Sky Sports
- Manchester City vs Arsenal – Saturday, August 28 – 12.30pm kick-off (was 3pm) – BT Sport
GOOD MORNING GUNNERS FANS
Arsenal are keen on signing Lazio forward Joaquin Correa, according to reports.
Sky Italy are saying that Arsenal have requested information on the Argentine.
In the report, it states that Lazio have interest in one of Arsenal’s players, Lucas Torreira.
And the Uruguayan midfielder could help sweeten the deal to tempt the Rome-based club.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad are negotiating with Borussia Dortmund to remove a £26m buy-back clause for Arsenal target Alexander Isak.
Sociedad bought Isak from Dortmund back in 2019, with the Bundesliga giants including a £26m buy-back clause.
According to Sport1, the two clubs are now in negotiations to remove the clause.
Isak, 21, has three years remaining on his deal in Spain, with Sociedad hoping to reward his form with a new contract.
The Basque side are expected to pay around £5m to remove Dortmund’s clause.
Finally, Brighton defender Ben White is keen to join Arsenal this summer, according to reports.
The Gunners saw an opening bid worth around £40m rejected, but talks continue.
It is believed that a bid in the region of £50m will be enough to tempt Brighton to sell.
White is keen to join the Gunners, telling friends that he expects to make the move to the capital this summer.
Football Insider have also revealed that the 23-year-old has already begun house hunting in the expectation that the move will go through.
GREAL DEAL
Man City are reportedly eyeing a Premier League transfer record move for Jack Grealish.
The Telegraph claims Pep Guardiola wants to raid Aston Villa for their talismanic captain.
And he is ready to shatter the £89million fee Man United paid for Paul Pogba in 2016.
Grealish has been linked with United too, as well as Chelsea and Arsenal.
CORR BLIMEY
Arsenal are keen on signing Lazio forward Joaquin Correa, according to reports.
Sky Italy are saying that Arsenal have requested information on the Argentine.
In the report, it states that Lazio have interest in one of Arsenal’s players, Lucas Torreira.
And the Uruguayan midfielder could help sweeten the deal to tempt the Rome-based club.
DIFFERENT TUNE
Arsenal defender Zech Medley will leave the club to join Belgian side K.V. Oostende on a permanent transfer.
Football London claims the former England U16 international is expected to head to Belgium to finalise the transfer over the coming days.
And they also state that the Gunners have insisted on both a sell-on clause as part of the deal as well as having first option on the player if he leaves Oostende.
EXCLUSIVE BY TOM BARCLAY AND DAVE FRASER
Kevin Betsy is emerging as a contender to fill the vacant Under-23s boss role at Arsenal.
Betsy, 43, is currently head coach of the England Under-18s and is highly-rated within the system at the FA.
Betsy turned out for Fulham, Barnsley and Wycombe as a player, and has also managed the Three Lions at Under-16 and Under-17 level in recent years.
Arsenal hope Betsy can inspire a change in fortune after a dreadful 2020-21 season which ended with Steve Bould being axed.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
