KIERAN TIERNEY has penned a new FIVE-YEAR deal with Arsenal following Scotland’s Euro 2020 exit.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have reportedly made Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga their number one transfer target this summer.
And Arsenal are closing in on the £50m transfer of Brighton’s England defender Ben White, with talks underway.
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GUNNERS SAVING FOR ISA
Arsenal are set to battle Real Madrid over Real Sociedad star Alexander Isak.
According to AS, Real are keen on Isak and the same goes for a number of Premier League sides, such as the Gunners.
In fact, the north Londoners have already made contact with the striker’s representatives and there is a possibility they could meet his release clause, worth €70million (£59m)
But Sociedad are said to have offered the Sweden international a new deal that would see his release clause boosted to €90m (£77m), which may well put off any suitors in the current market
MAHREZ REVIEW
Arsenal star Kieran Tierney has praised Manchester City ace Riyad Mahrez, who has been linked with a move to the Gunners.
Reports have suggested that Mahrez could be leaving City as manager Pep Guardiola is raising funds for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane.
Tierney described the winger as one of his toughest opponents from last season, the other one is Wolves’ Adama Traore.
Tierney said: “All tough for different reasons. But this season probably Riyad Mahrez or Adama Traore.”
COUTINHO SITUATION
Barcelona ace Philippe Coutinho has recently been linked with a move to Arsenal as well as Everton.
According to Sport, however, Barca could have some trouble selling Coutinho in the summer transfer window.
That is because no one is willing to meet the former Liverpool star’s €120million (£103m) valuation.
Thus, the Catalans haven’t received any officials bid for the Brazil interntional
DALE OF TWO CITIES
Arsenal target Aaron Ramsdale wants to stay at Sheffield United, despite their relegation to the Championship.
That is according to the Sheffield Star, who claim Ramsdale remains loyal to the Blades despite all the transfer rumours.
However, the now Championship side rate him at around £40million and if the right offer comes along then they could be up to discussing a potential deal.
The 23-year-old was called up by England manager Gareth Southgate after Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson suffered an injury
OD MAN OUT
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has hinted that Martin Odegaard could be allowed to leave the club this summer.
Odegaard spent the second half of last season at Arsenal and put together a string of impressive performances that convinced manager Mikel Arteta to try and sign the playmaker in the summer.
But Perez suggested the Norway international could be allowed to leave either via permanent transfer or another loan deal.
The Real supremo said: “We have 35 players and can only register 25… [Dani] Ceballos, [Takefusa] Kubo, Odegaard, we can’t fit them all.
“We’re talking with players and their agents. We have a lot of young players, if they can’t develop here they can go on loan and come back”
TRANSFER BOOST
Brighton star Ben White was linked with Manchester United recently following a string of impressive Premier League displays that led to an England call-up.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a top centre-back to partner up with Harry Kane at the back.
According to Manchester Evening News, however, the Red Devils were not willing to meet his £50million asking price for White and are thus concentrating their efforts on other defensive targets.
That paves the way for Arsenal to sign their man man as they are willing to splash the cash for the 23-year-old
GETTY IMAGES KEEP ROWE-ING
Aston Villa are “weighing up a second bid” for Arsenal ace Emile Smith Rowe.
That is according to the Express and Star, who claim Villa haven’t been put off by the Gunners rejecting their first bid.
The north Londoners reportedly turned down an opening offer of £25million for Smith Rowe .
The young playmaker has two years remaining on his deal with Arsenal
BELLERIN UPDATE
Arsenal star Hector Bellerin has attracted interest from teams in Spain and Italy.
Bellerin is reportedly keen to leave this summer and his representative is currently holding talks with a number of teams in Europe, including Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Inter Milan.
However, the Gunners are going to require at least €20million (£17m).
The right-back wants to join a club competing in Europe next season, such as Atletico who are waiting on the outcome of Kieran Trippier’s future before making a formal approach
KOUNDE RACE
Arsenal seem to have joined the bidding war for Sevilla star Jules Kounde.
According to a report by ABC Sevilla, the Gunners are interested in signing Kounde, who enjoyed a stunning campaign in LaLiga.
The star centre-back is reportedly set to cost around £55million, but that hasn’t put the north Londoners off.
The France international has also attracted interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United
BE RIGHT BEEK
Manchester United will ‘consider realistic offers’ for squad players, such as Arsenal target Donny Van de Beek, over the next few months.
That is according to ESPN, who claim Van de Beek could be sold in the summer transfer window.
The attacking midfielder has been linked with a move to the Gunners after a frustrating debut season in the Premier League with the Red Devils.
And Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is looking for a playmaker to replace former loanee Martin Odegaard, who returned to parent club Real Madrid
REAL DEAL
Arsenal are set to battle Real Madrid over Real Sociedad star Alexander Isak.
According to AS, Real are keen on Isak and the same goes for a number of Premier League sides, such as the Gunners.
In fact, the north Londoners have already made contact with the striker’s representatives and there is a possibility they could meet his release clause, worth €70million (£59m)
But Sociedad are said to have offered the Sweden international a new deal that would see his release clause boosted to €90m (£77m), which may well put off any suitors in the current market
GETTY IMAGES CAM AND GET HIM
Arsenal have reportedly made Rennes ace Eduardo Camavinga their top transfer target this summer.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is determined to sign a top midfielder to partner up with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park.
According to the Daily Express, Arteta is so impressed by Camavinga that he’s willing to sell Bernd Leno, William Saliba, Matteo Guendouzi and Eddie Nketiah in order to finance a move for him.
The France international has drawn comparisons to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira after a brilliant season at Ligue 1
TIER WE GO
Arsenal star Kieran Tierney has signed a new FIVE-YEAR contract with the Gunners worth £110,000 a week.
Tierney said: “Delighted to announce I’ve signed a new long-term deal with the club.
“I’d just like to thank you all for your support and messages always.
“Can’t wait to get started next year”
GUNNER COST YA
Brighton are playing hardball with Arsenal over Ben White and demanding £50million PLUS add-ons, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
Arsenal’s second bid of £42m — in an overall deal which could have been worth £45m — has now been turned down.
A number of other top clubs had been interested in the England centre-back.
That includes Pairs Saint-Germain, Tottenham, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund
GOOD MORNING ARSENAL FANS,
Kieran Tierney has signed a new FIVE-YEAR contract at Arsenal worth £110,000 a week.
The Scotland defender, 24, joined the Gunners in the summer of 2019 in a £25million deal from Celtic.
Despite being hampered by injuries, Tierney has quickly became an integral member of Mikel Arteta’s squad, playing 62 times at left-back, left-wing-back or even on the left of a central three.
Emirates boss Arteta has expressed his delight at Tierney signing a long-term extension – believed to be worth £110,000 per week – saying: “This is great news for us.
“As manager of the club, speaking on behalf of the coaching staff and the entire staff, it’s a pleasure to work with KT.
“His quality, energy, commitment and professionalism, not only on matchdays, but every day in training are always at such a high level.
“KT gives us so much extra strength both defensively and offensively and it’s great to know that he’ll be with us for the long term.
“Since his move from Celtic, his work ethic and quality has ensured that he is already one of most exciting players in the Premier League and a hugely important part of our team, both on and off the pitch.
“I know all the fans will join me, the players and staff in looking forward to seeing KT playing in an Arsenal shirt for a few more years.”
Technical director Edu added: “We are so pleased to have agreed a new long-term deal with Kieran.
“Anyone who has seen him play will recognise very quickly that he is a player of huge ability.
“But I can tell you that he is also a player with a fantastic attitude and mentality.
“Kieran’s new contract is not just about the present and next season, it’s with a long-term vision and Kieran being an integral part of the future of the club.”
Elsewhere, William Saliba will MISS Arsenal’s pre-season this summer.
The defender, 20, will instead be on international duty, after being called up to France’s 18-man squad for the Olympics in Japan.
Les Bleus will kick off their campaign at Tokyo Stadium on July 22.
And should they be successful, they will play the final at Yokohama Stadium on August 7.
This means that Saliba may still be playing at the Olympics just SIX days before Arsenal get their Premier League campaign underway against Brentford.
The call-up will be an honour for Saliba, but is the latest blow for an Arsenal career that has never really got going.
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GUNNER COST YA
Exclusive by Charlie Wyett: Brighton are playing hardball with Arsenal over Ben White and demanding £50million PLUS add-ons.
Arsenal’s second bid of £42m — in an overall deal which could have been worth £45m — has now been turned down.
The clubs are locked in talks with Albion owner Tony Bloom refusing to back down.
Arsenal, whose first bid was £40m, are discussing a potential offer of £45m plus £5m in add-ons.
But Brighton still insist they want even more.
A string of other clubs had been interested in the England centre-back, 23, including PSG, Tottenham, Liverpool and Dortmund.
TIER JERKER
Kieran Tierney has reacted to signing a new contract at Arsenal….
LOVE TO SEA IT
David Seaman would be delighted if Arsenal were to sign Ben White.
Deals for young stars before they hit their peak are a must in the former goalkeeper’s eyes, who likened the deal to Arsene Wenger’s best signings.
He stated on talkSPORT: “I think we’re going down that route of players where they have young, promising careers ahead of them.
“The days of signing marquee players – that are right on it now – Arsenal will struggle with that as they’re not in Europe.
“Arsenal are nowhere near [the Champions League] and they need to restructure their transfer policy.
“Arsene Wenger used to pick out people and he’d sign them and we’d asked, ‘who’s that?’ Then they turned out to be Thierry Henry!”
DOR OPENED
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in signing PSV Eindhoven forward Donyell Malen.
And the German club could use some of the money from Jadon Sancho’s imminent sale to Manchester United to fund the move.
Personal terms between Sancho and United have been agreed, with the Red Devils now needing to stump up an additional £8.5million to complete the deal.
Dortmund are plotting a £25m move for Malen, according to German outlet Bild.
And talks between Dortmund and Malen’s agen Mino Raiola have already begun.
The fee for the Netherlands international could rise but the Bundesliga club view the 22-year-old as Sancho’s replacement.
GUNNER MISS OUT
William Saliba will MISS Arsenal’s pre-season this summer.
The defender, 20, will instead be on international duty, after being called up to France’s 18-man squad for the Olympics in Japan.
Les Bleus will kick off their campaign at Tokyo Stadium on July 22.
And should they be successful, they will play the final at Yokohama Stadium on August 7.
This means that Saliba may still be playing at the Olympics just SIX days before Arsenal get their Premier League campaign underway against Brentford.
The call-up will be an honour for Saliba, but is the latest blow for an Arsenal career that has never really got going.
AUB-SOME
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave youngsters at Greek side A.O. Mykonos’ academy a nice surprise by training and taking pictures with them.
The Arsenal captain was pictured as he indulged in a pre-season kick-about with the teens in the Greek city.
MOMENT OF BISS
Signing Yves Bissouma would be ‘superb’ for Arsenal, according to old favourite Ray Parlour.
The ex-midfielder responded to the Gunners being linked with a £50million bid for the Brighton star.
He told talkSPORT: “Bissouma will be superb.
“I think he is efficient, he has got lots of energy, good on the ball, he is young enough for Arsenal to get four years out of him.”
BA-LACKING COURAGE
Michael Ballack has delivered a withering assessment of Germany’s chances against England – insisting too many of their players lack the heart for a battle.
He said: “We always find it difficult when we play against countries who are mentally strong and good in one-on-one duels.
“We have some lads who possess these characteristics – but not enough of them.
“Unfortunately we have too many players who have not learned how to be flexible during matches.
“They are pushed to their limits in difficult situations, when they need to win using other means than those originally planned.”
LOC AND LOADED
Juventus are ready to press on with a deal to sign Arsenal target Manuel Locatelli.
Tuttosport detail a two-year loan bid with a mandatory purchase option for the Italy midfielder, who is keen to move to Turin.
Sassuolo want £35million but Juve are said to be hoping to offer young defender Radu Dragusin plus £25m.
Credit: Getty MORE ON TIERNEY
Technical director Edu added: “We are so pleased to have agreed a new long-term deal with Kieran.
“Anyone who has seen him play will recognise very quickly that he is a player of huge ability.
“But I can tell you that he is also a player with a fantastic attitude and mentality.
“Kieran’s new contract is not just about the present and next season, it’s with a long-term vision and Kieran being an integral part of the future of the club.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
