Xhaka to Roma LATEST, Arsenal target Renato Sanches transfer, Isak battle with Real Madrid, Ben White to cost £50m

WILL I NEVER

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba could be set for a THIRD loan spell away from the Emirates with Newcastle and Lille keen to sign him.

The 20-year-old is yet to make his first-team debut since joining the Gunners from Saint-Etienne in 2019 for £27million.

And the Mail claims Saliba looks set to go on loan again, having just returned from Nice.

Newcastle are keen to land the defender, but he could instead fancy another go in France with Ligue 1 champs Lille.

TEAM NEWS – ENGLAND VS GERMANY

Gareth Southgate has shifted to a five-man defence as England look to book their place in the Euro 2020 quarters.

Kyle Walker tucks inside along with John Stones and Harry Maguire, leaving Kieran Trippier and Luke Shaw on the flanks.

Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice hold the fort in midfield, with Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling supporting Harry Kane up top.

Meanwhile, Germany have handed starts to Chelsea trio Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Antonio Rudiger.

But Ilkay Gundogan is not fit enough to start, with Leon Goretzka taking his place in midfield.

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AOUAR BLIMEY

Spurs have joined the race for Arsenal target Houssem Aouar, according to reports.

Arsenal wanted to sign Aouar last summer, but weren’t willing to match Lyon’s £55million asking price.

But after the Ligue 1 side failed to qualify for the Champions League, he could be available this time around for just £20m, with a £100,000-a-week contract being readied.

Unfortunately for the Gunners, however, the Mirror says rivals Spurs are entering the race.

NEW NUMBER

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey explains WHY he wants to wear the No5 for the upcoming season.

PERFECT MOVE

Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan believes that Ben White is perfect for Arsenal.

And he is the type of player that the Gunners have been missing all along.

Speaking to Football Insider, he said: “I think the international cap has really pushed his value up. 

“I called it when he first came to Leeds that he’d be playing international football in two, three years. 

“With the style of play, he’s a centre-back that is a modern-day centre-back. The one thing Arsenal have been missing is that playmaker from the back, somebody with that bit of pace. 

“He ticks every box for me, Ben White, hence why we were priced out of him. We knew he was going to be a star, a big player playing international football. 

“He does fit Arsenal down to a tee, I’ll be honest with you. If it wasn’t going to be Leeds, I think Ben White going to Arsenal, that is the style of player that he is now. 

“In my eyes, that background of Arsenal, how they play the game, there’s no doubt about it, they need a rebuild at the back, especially in that centre-half area.”

‘CAN’T SEE IT HAPPENING’

Jamie O’Hara has weighed in on Aston Villa’s pursuit of Arsenal ace Emile Smith Rowe.

The Villans have seen two bids worth £25m and £30m rejected, and seem undeterred by Arsenal’s strong stance.

But O’Hara doesn’t see the deal happening.

Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “I can’t see them selling him for £30 million, but money talks.

“Everyone knows that. If they get the right bid eventually, they will consider it. I don’t think that the fans will be very happy.”

He added: “I can’t see it happening, if I am honest.”

STAT ATTACK

Lacazette finished top goalscorer for Arsenal last season, but his future at the club is in doubt.

And the Gunners are eyeing Torino’s Belotti as a potential replacement for the Frenchman.

XHAK’D UP

Granit Xhaka hinted at his potential move to Roma in the aftermath of Switzerland’s stunning Euro 2020 win over France, writes MARC MAYO.

The Serie A club are strongly linked with the midfielder after five years at Arsenal.

Talks are said to be ongoing over a transfer fee with Roma yet to meet the Gunners’ valuation.

And Xhaka, 28, was asked on Monday night if he will soon be answering questions from the press in Italian.

He laughed and replied: “Not yet…

“It is always interesting to learn a new language.

He added: “Let’s see, everyone knows what Roma represent. 

“Now I am an Arsenal player, I will speak after the tournament.”

It is always interesting to learn a new language.

Granit Xhaka

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.

SHIRT SWAP

Arsenal have confirmed that Thomas Partey will wear the No5 shirt for next season!

TAV THAT

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Benfica for left-back Nuno Tavares.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, an agreement in principle has been reached.

And the deal is set to be worth £6.8m plus add-ons.

Personal terms and agents fee have been agree, with his contract keeping him at the club until June 2026.

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.

GUNNERS EYE BELOTTI

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti.

According to Tuttosport, a striker could be among Mikel Arteta’s targets for this summer’s transfer window.

And Belotti is the name popping up.

The 27-year-old has one year left on his contract with Torino, and the Italian club are open to selling their main man for £29m.

STAR OF THE MATCH

Granit Xhaka is the latest Arsenal star to pick up the Star of the Match award!

Xhaka played a pivotal role in Switzerland’s shock win over France at Euro 2020.

SMITH ROWE PRICE TAG

Aston Villa have been told has Emile Smith Rowe is not for sale.

And that a bid even worth £75m will not be enough to tempt Arsenal to sell the academy graduate.

Villa have seen two bids worth £25m and £30m rejected, but they seem undeterred by Arsenal’s tough stance.

Arsenal will try to tie Smith Rowe down to a new long-term deal.

GUNNERS EYE RAMSDALE

Arsenal are interested in signing Sheffield United’s Aaron Ramsdale this summer.

The Gunners are in search of a new goalkeeper, with Bernd Leno’s long-term future at the club in doubt.

Ajax’s Andre Onana was a top target after his doping ban was reduced.

But it appears that the Cameroonian goalkeeper will see out his final year on his contract in Amsterdam before leaving for free next summer.

But Arsenal are not willing to wait that long.

And according to the Daily Mail, Ramsdale – who is rated at £35m – is on the Gunners’ radar.

Arsenal would prefer the price tag to be significantly less.

LONDON DERBY

Arsenal kick off their 2021-22 Premier League campaign against league newcomers Brentford!

HEAVY PURSUIT

French champions Lille have joined Newcastle United in the race for Arsenal’s William Saliba, according to reports.

The Daily Mail is reporting that the French champions are interested in bringing Saliba back to France.

Saliba joined Arsenal in a £27million move from Saint-Etienne back in 2019.

But he hasn’t managed to make a first team appearance for the Gunners.

And with Ben White expected to join for £50m, the Frenchman’s chances of playing first team football are slim.

Saliba will most likely leave on loan for the season.

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Arsenal are making serous moves in the transfer window.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have submitted a bid worth £14.6m for Anderlecht’s Albert Sambi Lokonga.

And there will be add-ons worth £3.4m, but there’s still an agreement to be reached on the future sell on percentage.

Arsenal are also pursuing Nuno Tavares, but according to the Italian journalist, the Gunners are getting closer and closer to an agreement.

GOOD MORNING GUNNERS FANS

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 Max 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.

Meanwhile, 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].”

Finally, Arsenal have rejected a £30m offer from Aston Villa for Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports.

The Midlands side made an improved offer to land the Gunners youngster this summer.

But The Athletic report that bid has also been rejected as Arsenal look to keep hold of the 20-year-old.

Smith Rowe had a breakthrough season at Arsenal and talks are ongoing to tie him to a long-term contract.

ROWE BLOW

Arsenal have rejected a £30m offer from Aston Villa for Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports.

The Midlands side made an improved offer to land the Gunners youngster this summer.

But The Athletic report that bid has also been rejected as Arsenal look to keep hold of the 20-year-old.

Smith Rowe had a breakthrough season at Arsenal and talks are ongoing to tie him to a long-term contract.

GUNNER GET YA

Ben White and James Maddison are just two names reportedly on Arsenal’s ten-man transfer wishlist.

But who else do the Gunners want to sign this summer?

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SAL BY DATE

Newcastle are plotting a loan move for Arsenal defender William Saliba.

The Chronicle claims Steve Bruce is ready to move for the Frenchman this summer.

Saliba does not look to form part of Mikel Arteta’s plans at the Emirates.

And he could now link up with the Magpies after playing for France at the Olympics.

GOTTA TAV HIM

Nuno Tavares is rumoured to have dropped a huge ‘come and get me’ hint for Arsenal with the Portugal star eyeing a Premier League move this summer. 

Fabrizio Romano claims the Gunners are in contact with the full-back’s agents with the club looking to strengthen their defensive ranks.

Romano shared details on Twitter claiming the negotiation of personal terms between the Benfica ace’s agents and Arsenal would not be a hindrance.

And it is thought Anderlecht’s Albert Sambi Lokonga, 21, is also holding out for a bid from Mikel Arteta’s side amid reports of the midfield starlet agreeing personal terms with the Prem giants. 

HEC OF A DEAL

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is reportedly a transfer target of Inter Milan.

The Serie A champions could be in need of a new right-back soon as Achraf Hakimi looks destined to join PSG.

Gianluca Di Marzio claims Inter hope to land Bellerin on loan.

But Arsenal are demanding a permanent deal worth £17million.