ARSENAL are hopeful of completing a sensational swoop for Manchester City ace Gabriel Jesus this summer.
And the North London outfit have received a huge boost in landing the Brazilian as he is set on wanting to join according to reports.
However, Arsenal will need to fight harder if they want the signature of £35 million rated midfielder Vitinha who is also reportedly wanted by Manchester United.
Elsewhere Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Raphinha but it is a deal that is expected to drag on throughout the window.
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Bayern transfer list Gunners target
Bayern Munich are reportedly open to selling Marcel Sabitzer this summer for a bargain price.
Just one season after Sabitzer joined the Bundesliga giants from RB Leipzig, Bayern are said to have transfer listed the 28-year-old.
The German outfit will let him leave if a club matches the £13million they paid to sign him last summer, according to Bild.
Sabitzer only scored one goal and provided one assist in 30 appearances during the recent campaign.
And Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic and technical director Marco Neppe have now deemed the Austrian international surplus to requirements.
Club chiefs are also keen to get Sabitzer’s £8.6m yearly salary off the books by selling the midfielder this summer.
Both Arsenal and Tottenham were heavily linked with a move for Sabitzer 12 months ago, before he joined Bayern.
More on Torreira news
Following his move to Fiorentina falling through, Lucas Torreira moaned: “I did my best to continue to be part of Fiorentina but unfortunately there were those acting in a bad way who prevented this from happening and that is why I have to leave.”
It means Arsenal now need to find another buyer for the Uruguayan international midfielder who cost them £26million but does not figure in Mikel Arteta’s plans and only has a year left on his Emirates contract.
But the club believes they had to walk away from Fiorentina’s proposals because they do not want to set a precedent as they try to raise up to £60million from player sales this summer.
Benfica are refusing to meet Arsenal’s £8.5million valuation of German international keeper Bernd Leno despite just banking £85million from the sale of Darwin Nunez to Liverpool.
And Real Betis want to keep Hector Bellerin after a successful loan spell but do not want to pay a transfer fee for the Spanish international full-back.
Arsenal take hard line approach
The Gunners are telling miserly rivals to put up or shut up after pulling the plug on Lucas Torreira’s cut-price move to Fiorentina, writes SunSport’s Mark Irwin.
The Emirates hierarchy are fed up with European clubs trying to sign their unwanted players on the cheap.
And they have ruled that the days of the great Gunners giveaway are now a thing of the past as they look to get greater value for money in the transfer market.
They are particularly irked by Fiorentina pleading poverty during negotiations for Torreira just months after using Arsenal’s interest in Dusan Vlahovic to squeeze £65million from Juventus for the striker.
Fiorentina had agreed a £12.5million option to sign Torreira when they took him on loan last season.
But they reneged on that pledge when it came to negotiations for a permanent deal and said they would go no higher than £7million.
Gunners legend slammed by Conmebol
Arsene Wenger has been slammed by Conmebol following comments made where he suggested Europe was the only continent capable of bringing through talent.
The former Arsenal manager is now FIFA’s chief of global development and he claimed Africa lacked the infrastructure required for footballers to reach their potential.
Conmebol have written to FIFA to express their displeasure at the remarks.
A statement read: “Wenger’s words, show an unusual ignorance about the valuable input of African players in world soccer, and particularly in Europe.
” [Wenger’s comments] show a denigrating twist that hides the effort of footballers and sporting institutions that are not in Europe.
“Just like Africans, we South Americans know first hand that kind of behaviour that comes from the belief that the world begins and ends in Europe.
“[The] most objectionable prejudices are disguised as reasoned and intelligent reflections.”
Arsenal no longer a soft touch
Arsenal are painfully aware that they have been seen as a soft touch in the transfer market after allowing major signings such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mesut Ozil, Shkodran Mustafi, Sokratis, Sead Kolasinac, Willian and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to all leave for nothing in recent years.
Aubameyang has gone on to excel at Barcelona, showing delight at moving away from London.
Now the Gunners are taking a determined stance to stop being taken for a ride as they seek to raise funds for a major spending spree of their own.
Gunners hold firm on Torreira, Leno and Bellerin
That left the player complaining: “I did my best to continue to be part of Fiorentina but unfortunately there were those acting in a bad way who prevented this from happening and that is why I have to leave.”
It means Arsenal now need to find another buyer for the Uruguayan international midfielder who cost them £26million but does not figure in Mikel Arteta’s plans and only has a year left on his Emirates contract.
But the club believes they had to walk away from Fiorentina’s proposals because they do not want to set a precedent as they try to raise up to £60million from player sales this summer.
Benfica are refusing to meet Arsenal’s £8.5million valuation of German international keeper Bernd Leno despite just banking £85million from the sale of Darwin Nunez to Liverpool.
And Real Betis want to keep Hector Bellerin after a successful loan spell but do not want to pay a transfer fee for the Spanish international full-back.
Arsenal warning rivals they will not sell on the cheap
Arsenal are telling miserly rivals to put up or shut up after pulling the plug on Lucas Torreira’s cut-price move to Fiorentina.
The Emirates hierarchy are fed up with European clubs trying to sign their unwanted players on the cheap, writes Mark Irwin.
And they have ruled that the days of the great Gunners giveaway are now a thing of the past as they look to get greater value for money in the transfer market.
They are particularly irked by Fiorentina pleading poverty during negotiations for Torreira just months after using Arsenal’s interest in Dusan Vlahovic to squeeze £65million from Juventus for the striker.
Fiorentina had agreed a £12.5million option to sign Torreira when they took him on loan last season.
But they reneged on that pledge when it came to negotiations for a permanent deal and said they would go no higher than £7million.
Munich open to selling Gunners target Sabitzer
Bayern Munich are reportedly open to selling Marcel Sabitzer this summer for a bargain price.
Just one season after Sabitzer joined the Bundesliga giants from RB Leipzig, Bayern are said to have transfer listed the 28-year-old.
The German outfit will let him leave if a club matches the £13million they paid to sign him last summer, according to Bild.
Sabitzer only scored one goal and provided one assist in 30 appearances during the recent campaign.
Both Arsenal and Tottenham were heavily linked with a move for Sabitzer 12 months ago, before he joined Bayern.
But after a poor first season at the Allianz reports once again emerged in April linking Sabitzer to North London.
The Gunners are looking to make additions in midfield ahead of the new season.
Tielemans a ‘top priority’ for Arteta
Arsenal are hopeful they can seal a deal for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans before the end of the month, according to reports.
Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports said: “Arsenal remain confident and on course to sign Youri Tielemans before the month is out.
“Interest from Tottenham was never too advanced. But Bissouma’s incoming arrival will allay fears Spurs could hijack the deal.
“Tielemans is one of Arteta’s top priorities.”
Jesus ‘wants Arsenal transfer’
Gabriel Jesus wants to join Arsenal in a switch from Man City this summer.
That’s according to Kevin Campbell who said: “Jesus can go and play Champions League football.
“But he wants to come to Arsenal, one because he knows the manager, two because he knows the system and three, which is the most important thing, he wants to be the main man.”
Arsenal pre-season training in less than TWO weeks
Arsenal will report back at London Colney in less than two weeks before heading to Germany for their first match of the summer.
The Gunners begin their preparations for the 2022-23 campaign on June 27 as Mikel Arteta prepares for another shot at securing Champions League football.
Arteta still managed to claim a spot in Europe after failing to play in any Uefa competition last term after finishing eighth in 2021.
And the Spaniard will now be aiming to go one better this time around when he welcomes his players back to the club.
According to Arsenal Fixture News, the first team squad are due to return on June 27.
Arsenal’s Marquinhos transfer discussed
Arsenal have signed Marquinhos as a future star who can be the next Gabriel Martinelli.
That’s the opinion of talkSPORT host Simon Jordan, who said: “So Arsenal are buying this one, much more on promise, than reality.
“He is not a player that is going to solve Arsenal’s problems immediately, but for the long-term.
“If he lives up to Gabriel Martinelli – it will be a shrewd piece of business.”
Arsenal get striker reality check
Arsenal fans have been told to get realistic about the club’s pursuit of a striker this summer.
That’s the opinion of ex-Gunner Kevin Campbell who stressed to supporters that players like Kylian Mbappe are out of the club’s reach.
He said: “I understand (some) Arsenal fans because I suppose they want Arsenal to go and sign Kylian Mbappe.
“That’s what Arsenal fans seem to want. We are not in that market.
” So, what we have to do is sign somebody who can do the job, knows how to do the job and has a bit of hunger to be the main man.”
Lewandowski urged to join Gunners
Robert Lewandowski has been urged to join Arsenal or Chelsea instead of Man United by Chris Sutton.
Sutton said regarding Lewandowksi’s future: “Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs, at this moment in time.
“And Arsenal are a better option, at this moment in time than Manchester United.
“One club seems to be stable under Arteta, I am not saying Arteta has torn up too many trees, but they are in a better position and they are better placed than Manchester United.”
Arsenal get Jesus boost
Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Man City striker Gabriel Jesus.
That’s because the player’s agent Marcello Pettinati is set to land in Europe in the next few hours, according to Calciomercato.
And Pettinati will stop off in London on his travels, the report adds.
Although Juventus are also keen on the striker.
Maitland-Niles heading for Forest
Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles has emerged as a transfer target for newly-promoted Nottingham Forest.
The 24-year-old looks set to finally leave the Emirates on a permanent basis after loan spells away at Roma and West Bromwich Albion.
And Steve Cooper’s Forest are considering an offer that would keep the England international in the Premier League.
Though traditionally a midfielder, Maitland-Niles has excelled as a right wing-back in the past, and could be seen as the ideal replacement for Djed Spence.
Spence starred for Forest on loan from Middlesbrough last season, but looks set to join Tottenham instead of opting for a return to the City Ground.
Martinelli confirms intention to stay
Gabriel Martinelli has seemingly dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal.
The 20-year-old enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season in the Premier League, notching six goals and six assists in 29 appearances.
His performances caught the eye of many clubs across Europe, and it was feared they could tempt the winger away after the Gunners missed out on Champions League football.
However, in welcoming another young Brazilian to the club, he now appears to have indicated that his immediate future remains at the Emirates.
Acknowledging the signing of Marquinhos, Martinelli wrote on his Instagram story: “Welcome brother, we’re together.”
Arsenal given Saka warning
Arsenal will have failed if they don’t tie Bukayo Saka down to a new contract.
That’s according to talkSPORT host Simon Jordan.
He said: “I think it will be a disappointing day at Arsenal if they don’t find the keys to the door to unlock the problem that they have got with this kid signing a new contract.
“That would be a massive failure on the part of Edu, Arteta and anyone else at Arsenal that controls to some extent still the direction of travel on this boy’s career.”
Morning Arsenal fans
Gunners target Victor Osimhen has revealed he will decide on his future after finishing international duty with Nigeria.
Osimhen, who plays for Napoli, told CalcioMercato: “I know there are many people that would like me in Spain or England, but I don’t think it’s the right time to talk about it now that I’m with the national team.
“I always go out on the pitch to do my best both with the national team and with my club.
“I don’t know my future, I know anything can happen, but now I just want to go on holiday with my family, clear my head and recharge my batteries.
“Then we’ll take care of everything else.”
Meanwhile, Former Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed his joy over being in the Champions League with Barcelona.
Aubameyang said: “I look forward to the new season because we have a lot of talent and we are going to enjoy it.
“I know it wasn’t easy but in the end we’re in the Champions League and that’s the most important thing.
“I’ve given the maximum I could give this year.”
Elsewhere, Arsenal are hopeful they can seal a deal for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans before the end of the month, according to reports.
Journalist Ben Jacobs said: “Arsenal remain confident and on course to sign Youri Tielemans before the month is out.
“Interest from Tottenham was never too advanced. But Bissouma’s incoming arrival will allay fears Spurs could hijack the deal.
“Tielemans is one of Arteta’s top priorities.”
Finally, Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Man City striker Gabriel Jesus.
That’s because the player’s agent Marcello Pettinati is set to land in Europe in the next few hours, according to Calciomercato.
And Pettinati will stop off in London on his travels, the report adds.
Jesus ‘wants Arsenal transfer’
Gabriel Jesus wants to join Arsenal in a switch from Man City this summer.
That’s according to Kevin Campbell who said: “Jesus can go and play Champions League football.
“But he wants to come to Arsenal, one because he knows the manager, two because he knows the system and three, which is the most important thing, he wants to be the main man.”
Wolves fume over Marquinhos deal
Wolves have reportedly taken legal advice after Marquinhos signed for Arsenal.
The Athletic claim the deal was so far down the line that they a loan to Molineux from Sao Paulo had already been agreed for next season.
But instead, he will join Arsenal on their pre-season tour before Mikel Arteta decides whether to loan him out.
Gunners Sporting director Edu said of Marquinhos: “We’re delighted to have completed the transfer with Sao Paulo, as Marquinhos was a player we had been watching for a while.
“At 19, he is still very young, so he is a player for the future.
“We look forward to Marquinhos now joining us for pre-season, making his new home, and continuing to grow and develop with us.”
Arsenal’s Marquinhos transfer discussed
Arsenal have signed Marquinhos as a future star who can be the next Gabriel Martinelli.
That’s the opinion of talkSPORT host Simon Jordan, who said: “So Arsenal are buying this one, much more on promise, than reality.
“He is not a player that is going to solve Arsenal’s problems immediately, but for the long-term.
“If he lives up to Gabriel Martinelli – it will be a shrewd piece of business.”
Torreira bids farewell to Fiorentina
Arsenal ace Lucas Torreira has bid farewell to Fiorentina where he was on loan last season.
He wrote on an Instagram post: Dear Fiorentina fans, unfortunately the time has come to say goodbye. It is with great sadness that my bond with Fiorentina is ended. A club that gave me so much love and support for all this time.
“From the start, you made me feel at home. I discovered a marvellous city that was always kind to me, both on and off the field. Thanks to your trust, I was able to rediscover the consistency and form I wanted.
“I owe that to my teammates and all the fans who gave me energy game after game. I want you to know that I always gave everything on the pitch for these colours.
“A special thank you to the staff of the club: chefs, managers, physiotherapists, managers and security.
“I want you to know that I did my very best to continue being part of this club, but unfortunately some – acting in my view in a negative fashion – managed to prevent that from happening, so this is why I must leave.
“I wish you all the best for the future. You will have another fan applauding from wherever it is I will go. Forza Viola, Lucas Torreira.”
Arsenal get striker reality check
Arsenal fans have been told to get realistic about the club’s pursuit of a striker this summer.
That’s the opinion of ex-Gunner Kevin Campbell who stressed to supporters that players like Kylian Mbappe are out of the club’s reach.
He said: “I understand (some) Arsenal fans because I suppose they want Arsenal to go and sign Kylian Mbappe.
“That’s what Arsenal fans seem to want. We are not in that market.
” So, what we have to do is sign somebody who can do the job, knows how to do the job and has a bit of hunger to be the main man.”
Arsenal get Jesus boost
Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Man City striker Gabriel Jesus.
That’s because the player’s agent Marcello Pettinati is set to land in Europe in the next few hours, according to Calciomercato.
And Pettinati will stop off in London on his travels, the report adds.
Although Juventus are also keen on the striker.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
