EDDIE NKETIAH is set to STAY at Arsenal according to reports.
The striker had been linked with moving away on a free transfer this summer but it has now been reported he is set to sign a new five-year deal with the club.
Elsewhere, Mohamed Elneny has signed a new one-year Arsenal contract with the option of a further season.
The Egyptian, 29, joined from Basel in 2016 and is set to stay on as Mikel Arteta looks to improve and build the squad.
And we’ve got the very latest on Arsenal’s bid for £52m Gabriel Jesus this sumer.
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Youri Tielemans boost
Arsenal received a major transfer boost in their bid to sign Leicester star Youri Tielemans.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Tielemans is “keen” on a move to the Emirates.
The midfielder has stood out at the King Power Stadium this season and has been linked with a move away.
Manchester United and Real Madrid are also said to be interested in the Belgium international.
Tammy Abraham boost
Roma star Tammy Abraham is keen to return to London amid links with Arsenal.
According to Metro, Abraham would be keen to return to the capital following his stint with Chelsea.
The striker has enjoyed a stellar debut campaign with the Giallorossi and has amassed 27 goals as well as five assists in 52 matches across all competitions.
That has led to interest from the North Londoners, according to Football London.
Nketiah given a final contract offer, say reports
Arsenal have made Eddie Nketiah a final contract offer to keep him at the Emirates Stadium, writes Alex Smith.
The Daily Mail are reporting that there is growing confidence that Nketiah will stay at the club despite increasing interest from West Ham and Crystal Palace.
The striker had reportedly rejected the chance to extend his current deal, which is up this summer.
But having enjoyed a run in the starting XI at the end of the season, he may now have been convinced to stay.
Mikel Arteta is supposedly a big fan of Nketiah and with Alexandre Lacazette leaving the club there is a chance he continues as first choice striker next season.
The 22-year-old started eight league games for the Gunners this campaign scoring five goals.
No says Sal
Arsenal loanee William Saliba has yet again reiterated his desire to stay at Marseille after helping the club secure Champions League football.
Quoted by GFFN after Marseille’s 4-0 win against Strasbourg, Saliba said: “I want to come back and play the Champions’ League.
“I have never played in it and I want to discover it here.”
Speaking earlier this month, the defender labelled L’OM as “my club” as declared it would be his “pleasure” to stay.
Sali-back says Arteta
Despite William Saliba not wanting to return to Arsenal, boss Mikel Arteta wants him BACK.
Arteta is now finally keen to integrate his young star into his Arsenal defence.
He told RMC: “William Saliba has to come back. He has the experience to be competitive with us. We sent him to Marseille for his growth.”
“William wanted to be regular starter as you know but now we want him back at Arsenal.”
Saliba’s impressive season with Marseille led to him being named as the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
The move to the south of France was the third loan deal Arsenal have arranged for Saliba since signing him, following stints at Saint-Etienne and Nice.
William Saliba has to come back.
Mikel Arteta
Van Persie helps Nelson
Arsenal legend Robin van Persie has been helping his former club out by giving Feyenoord loanee Reiss Nelson tips.
Nelson told The Athletic: “Yeah, I speak with him.
“Sometimes he comes over on a Wednesday, before Europa Conference League games on a Thursday.
“I ask him about what positions I need to be getting in. Certain movements I need to be doing, certain finishes.
“He’s amazing. He makes it so much simpler for you to understand. Sometimes the ball will come inside, and you go to smash it.
“He’s just like, ‘Look, make sure you get [good] contact, make sure your body is this way, make sure you just want to hit it into the corner’”
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Arteta on Elneny
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is “delighted” with Mohamed Elneny’s new contract.
Arteta said: “Mo is a really important part of the team.
“He brings endless energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the team and is loved by everyone.
“He’s an important player for us on and off the pitch, a real role model to our younger players and I’m delighted he’s staying”
El and back
Arsenal star Mohamed Elneny has agreed a new contract to stay at the Emirates.
The midfielder hardly featured for previous manager Unai Emery, which led to a loan to Besiktas in 2019, and he initially struggled under Mikel Arteta.
However, the Egypt international has now emerged as a key member of the squad after he was given an opportunity following three straight defeats.
Fabrizio Romano claims that he has agreed an extension until 2023 with the option for an additional 12 months – that was backed up by Sam Dean of The Telegraph.
And, according to Football London, he may have already signed the respective paperwork
Houssem Aouar latest
Lyon are open to selling former Arsenal target Houssem Aouar in the summer.
According to RMC, the Ligue 1 giants have opened the door for Aouar to leave.
Real Betis, Real Sociedad and two unnamed English clubs are interested in the midfielder.
The Gunners have been continuously linked with the France international in the last two years
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Youri Tielemans boost
Arsenal received a major transfer boost in their bid to sign Leicester star Youri Tielemans.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Tielemans is “keen” on a move to the Emirates.
The midfielder has stood out at the King Power Stadium this season and has been linked with a move away.
Manchester United and Real Madrid are also said to be interested in the Belgium international
Jesus loves you
Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus is still open to joining Arsenal despite Mikel Arteta’s men failing to secure a Champions League spot.
Jesus has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates as well as Tottenham, with SunSport understanding the Gunners are in pole position to sign him.
The potential transfer is still on according to Globo Esporte, with the forward prepared to miss out on Europe’s premier competition.
The report adds that the Brazil international’s agents will now meet with City to present offers for the striker with the club hoping to fetch a fee between £42million-£52m.
Meanwhile, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has declared that Arsenal have made signing Jesus their top priority
Tammy Abraham boost
Roma star Tammy Abraham is keen to return to London amid links with Arsenal.
According to Metro, Abraham would be keen to return to the capital following his stint with Chelsea.
The striker has enjoyed a stellar debut campaign with the Giallorossi and has amassed 27 goals as well as five assists in 52 matches across all competitions.
That has led to interest from the North Londoners, according to Football London.
Arsenal target Hlozek
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Sparta Prague ace Adam Hlozek ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to The Athletic, Hlozek is of interest as a backup to a more established forward.
However, Bayer Leverkusen are also said to be interested in the 19-year-old’s signature.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his attack as he is likely to lose both Alexandre Lacazette as well as Eddie Nketiah, who are out of contract in June
Credit: AFP Better call Sal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed he is finally ready to welcome William Saliba into his squad.
Arteta told RMC: “William Saliba has to come back.
“He has the experience to be competitive with us. We sent him to Marseille for his growth.
“William wanted to be regular starter as you know but now we want him back at Arsenal”.
DU-N US OVER
Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has been accused of betraying Fiorentina by not signing a new contract and joining the Turin giants instead.
Vlahovic was on the brink of a move to Arsenal before making a dramatic U-turn to join Juve for £62million in January.
Fiorentina president Rocco Benito Commisso ranted to TuttoMercato: “The young gentleman ruined us.
“He promised us he would renew and we didn’t get anyone in September”
Houssem Aouar latest
Lyon are open to selling former Arsenal target Houssem Aouar in the summer.
According to RMC, the Ligue 1 giants have opened the door for Aouar to leave.
Real Betis, Real Sociedad and two unnamed English clubs are interested in the midfielder.
The Gunners have been continuously linked with the France international in the last two years
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Arsenal have had a club-record £76million offer for Napoli star Victor Osimhen rejected, in what works as a transfer boost for Manchester United.
The Gunners have been linked with a move to bring Osimhen to the Emirates with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah set to depart in June as free agents.
According to Calciomercato, the Partenopei have rejected the North Londoners’ bid as they hold out for more money.
It has been stated that the Serie A giants will only part ways with the striker should they receive a fee in the region of £93m.
The Italian news outlet has reported that it is possible Arsenal will return with a second bid for the Nigeria international
Youri Tielemans boost
Arsenal received a major transfer boost in their bid to sign Leicester star Youri Tielemans.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Tielemans is “keen” on a move to the Emirates.
The midfielder has stood out at the King Power Stadium this season and has been linked with a move away.
Manchester United and Real Madrid are also said to be interested in the Belgium international
Darwin Nunez blow
Arsenal have been dealt a transfer blow amid their reported interest in Benfica star Darwin Nunez.
That is because Real Madrid have joined the transfer war to land Nunez in the summer.
According to Record, the LaLiga champions have identified the striker as a potential target after they missed out on Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The Uruguay international’s displays have also caught the attention of Manchester United
Jesus loves you
Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus is still open to joining Arsenal despite Mikel Arteta’s men failing to secure a Champions League spot.
Jesus has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates as well as Tottenham, with SunSport understanding the Gunners are in pole position to sign him.
The potential transfer is still on according to Globo Esporte, with the forward prepared to miss out on Europe’s premier competition.
The report adds that the Brazil international’s agents will now meet with City to present offers for the striker with the club hoping to fetch a fee between £42million-£52m.
Meanwhile, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has declared that Arsenal have made signing Jesus their top priority
Credit: GETY IMAGES Premier League’s Fab Five
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed the five teams he believes will be fighting it out for the Premier League title next season – and it excludes Arsenal.
Tuchel said: “It will be a super tough race. Manchester United will be in the race, Tottenham will be in the race with Antonio Conte for sure, and we want to stay in the race.
“And Liverpool and Man City will do everything to even make their squads bigger.
“They set the standard so, so high and it will take the same to be competitive next season.
“While like everybody else tries to close the gap to us…the two top teams are what they are, a benchmark of consistency.
“That’s the situation and from there on we do our very best to be competitive because this is what we want to be”
Tammy Abraham boost
Roma star Tammy Abraham is keen to return to London amid links with Arsenal.
According to Metro, Abraham would be keen to return to the capital following his stint with Chelsea.
The striker has enjoyed a stellar debut campaign with the Giallorossi and has amassed 27 goals as well as five assists in 52 matches across all competitions.
That has led to interest from the North Londoners, according to Football London
Arsenal target Hlozek
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Sparta Prague ace Adam Hlozek ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to The Athletic, Hlozek is of interest as a backup to a more established forward.
However, Bayer Leverkusen are also said to be interested in the 19-year-old’s signature.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his attack as he is likely to lose both Alexandre Lacazette as well as Eddie Nketiah, who are out of contract in June
Mount of a task
Arsenal ace Nuno Tavares has claimed that Chelsea star Mason Mount is the toughest opponent he has faced while at the Gunners.
Speaking about his most tricky opponent on the Counter Attack YouTube channel, Tavares said: “Mason Mount of Chelsea.
“I think the positions, he knows the place he should be to make people feel uncomfortable and with the ball he has too much quality.
“He has goals, you know, so I think Mason Mount”
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Arsenal want Saliba
Arsenal want William Saliba to return to the Emirates after his successful loan spell at Marseille.
According to L’Équipe, the Gunners’ board are convinced that Saliba will have an “integral role” next season.
The same report also claims that the centre-back could even be offered a new contract.
The Frenchman has repeatedly expressed his desire to stay at L’OM
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
