Arsenal ‘can land’ £22m Asensio from Real Madrid, Lucas Paqueta SNUBS Gunners, Saka contract UPDATE – transfer latest
ARSENAL can land a sensational deal for Marco Asensio as Real Madrid are reportedly eager to cash in on the winger.The Spaniard has been linked with a move to North London and Asensio is keen on more game time.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Lyon ace Lucas Paqueta is set to snub a Premier League switch which includes a move to the Emirates.
And the Gunners are set to tie Bukayo Saka down to a new contract within the next six months according to former striker Kevin Campbell.
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Not so Grim
Arsenal are monitoring the transfer situation of Benfica ace Alex Grimaldo.
Grimaldo is reportedly available for as little as £6million this summer as a whole host of clubs line up a potential bid for the left-back.
According to Record, the Gunners are ‘attentive to the situation,’ while Lyon are also on the list of interested clubs.
The Spaniard has one year left on his current deal and unless he signs a new one Benfica would lose him for nothing next summer, a situation the Eagles would like to avoid
Lisandro Martinez latest
Ajax star Lisandro Martinez has told the club that he wants to quit and move to the Premier League.
Martinez is wanted by both Manchester United and Arsenal to boost their defence.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Lisandro Martínez, back in Holland today – he’s been very clear with Ajax telling the club that he only wants to leave to try his first Premier League experience.
“Manchester United are pushing as [Erik] ten Hag wants Lisandro as priority – Arsenal, still there fighting.”
And The Mirror also report that Martinez “pleaded” with Ajax to “grant him his wish” to play in the Premier League
Saka here to stay
Arsenal will tie Bukayo Saka down to a new deal in the next six months.
That’s according to Gunners legend Kevin Campbell, who thinks Saka’s not going anywhere despite his contract situation.
Campbell said: “He is already under contract.
“These things are not just going to get done in a couple of months. These things could take six months but Arsenal are not, trust me, they are not going to sell Saka in this window.
“No chance. No chance”
Paqueta snubs Arsenal
Lyon star Lucas Paqueta has snubbed the chance to join Arsenal and other Premier League clubs.
The Gunners and Tottenham were both keen, while Manchester City also allegedly made contact with Paqueta’s camp over a potential move.
Now ESPN Brazil claims that the midfielder is set to remain at the Groupama Stadium.
The report states that none of the English trio were able to advance talks with the the Brazil international’s representatives over a deal
Real plan Asensio exit
Real Madrid want to cash in on Marco Asensio this summer amid interest from Arsenal.
Asensio is keen to move in search of more game time with Liverpool and AC Milan also believed to be interested.
The winger has just one year remaining on his contract, which is why Real are willing to let him go.
And according to Tuttomercato Los Blancos will sell the Spain international if they receive a bid worth £22million.
The 26-year-old was offered a new deal by the reigning European champions but he has missed the deadline of June 20 to put pen to paper.
The Spaniard wanted a wage increase and is eager for more game time, which he might be more likely to find elsewhere
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Arsenal ship out youngster
Arsenal youth star Ovie Ejeheri has joined Chelmsford City on a short term loan deal.
The 19-year-old stopper joined the Gunners’ academy aged eight, but he’s been shipped out until January.
It’s unclear at this point if he has a future with the club who revealed they’re looking forward to watching his development at the Essex-based side over the ensuing months.
Prem clubs in Raphinha boost
Chelsea and Arsenal have been handed in a huge boost in their respective pursuit of Leeds ace Raphinha.
That’s because Barcelona have been given until Thursday to mount a bid for the winger by Leeds.
Both Chelsea and the Gunners have presented substantial offers for Raphinha who is holding out for a move to Barca.
However Leeds are growing frustrated with the Catalan giants and have given them the imminent ultimatum to begin business, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Arsenal starlet’s swan son
Former Arsenal academy starlet Zak Swanson has revealed his desire to help Portsmouth get into the Championship next season.
The 21-year-old joined the Gunners in 2007 as a youth before signing a professional contract 12 years later.
But he moved to Pompey on Tuesday to seek regualr first-team football.
And he’s revealed his ambitious intent out the gate, saying: “The level is excellent. There’s some top players here who have played at a higher level.
“I can see the level is good and I think we could do good things this season.
“The aim is clear – to go up to the Championship.”
Arsenal ‘were offered Lenglet transfer’
Arsenal were offered the chance to sign Tottenham-bound Clement Lenglet, reports claim.
Lenglet’s move to White Hart Lane is on the brink of completion.
But it couldn’t been a different outcome if the Gunners pounced when they had the chance.
The Barcelona ace was presented to the Gunners but they opted to pursue Lisandro Martinez instead.
That’s according to football journalist Ryan Taylor, who said: “Lenglet has effectively been told by Barcelona he is free to find another club.
“And that saw him offered around to a number of clubs earlier in the window: including Spurs, Arsenal and Juventus.”
Arsenal plan to sell duo
Arsenal are planning to offload a number of fallen stars to balance the books following a busy transfer market.
The Gunners have already brought in Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos, and Gabriel Jesus.
They are also keen on Youri Tielemans and Lisandro Martinez.
But Mikel Arteta wants to shed the dead weight from his squad to accomadate the new arrivals.
Among those Arteta’s keen to sell is Reiss Nelson and Alex Runarsson, Goal claim.
Jesus seen on bike
The Arsenal squad has been working hard in Germany ahead of their first pre-season friendly on Friday.
Arsenal are set to take on Nuremberg for their first taste of pre-season action at the Max-Morlock-Stadion.
And the sun has been out in Germany as the Gunners squad trained in preparation.
There were some new faces in the camp including Gabriel Jesus, who was only announced as an Arsenal player on Monday.
His compatriot and fellow summer signing Marquinhos is also enjoying his first pre-season as a Gooner and was spotted juggling a ball with his head.
Nuno Tavares also posed for a photo alongside Emile Smith Rowe but fellow Hale End graduate Bukayo Saka was absent.
Szczensy reveals shock Juventus fine
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has revealed he was FINED £34,000 for being late to training at Juventus.
The 32-year-old revealed in an interview alongside fellow Juventus star Weston McKennie he had paid the price of being late to training under current boss Massimiliano Allegri.
In the interview with CANAL+ SPORT he said: “We’ve both paid the share for being late quite heavily.
“He paid more but he was more late, a lot more.
“I paid 40 (thousand euros). I was late by one minute and 53 seconds and as I went in I looked at the clock and it was 18:01:53.”
Real Madrid plan Asensio exit
Real Madrid want to cash in on Marco Asensio this summer amid transfer interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
The Spaniard, 26, is keen to move in search of more game time with AC Milan also believed to be interested.
Asensio has just one year remaining on his contract which is why Real Madrid are willing to let him go.
And according to Tuttomercato Los Blancos will sell the winger if they receive a bid worth £22million.
Asensio was offered a new deal by Real but he has missed the deadline of June 20 to put pen to paper.
The winger wanted a wage increase and is eager for more game time, which he might be more likely to find elsewhere.
Gnabry set for crunch talks
Serge Gnabry is reportedly set to hold crunch talks with Bayern Munich as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
The 26-year-old winger has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal AND Manchester City.
Bayern though are keen to keep hold of the former Arsenal man – who scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists in all competitions last season.
The Bundesliga champions are planning a meeting with Gnabry and his representatives, according to German outlet Bild.
They are keen for Gnabry to extend his contract in order to fight off interest from elsewhere.
Wright shares Jesus excitement
Ian Wright has given his opinion on what Gabriel Jesus will bring to Arsenal next season.
Wright said: “I started to think about what he brings and what he can do. I was thinking, he’s perfect. He’s perfect – I don’t think they have promised him anything, he is going to play.
“For him, to come to our place knowing that he’s our main man. See a player ready to be number one, go to a club that they want him to be number one, it’s got to be a massive incentive for him.
“If we are looking at Salah and Son sharing the Golden Boot from out wide and how Gabriel Jesus will play more regularly and hopefully score more goals.
“You don’t need to be in there as that number nine, scoring loads of goals to win the Golden Boot, you can do it from the wing.
“All that intense rivalry is needed (between Jesus, Smith Rowe, Nketiah and Martinelli) of quality players because everybody has to step up – that signing is an amazing signing in respect of what we want to do.”
Jesus tipped for Arsenal success
Gabriel Jesus will flourish as the main man at Arsenal, according to Danny Murphy.
Murphy told the Daily Mirror: “I think being a bigger fish in a smaller pond and playing as a number nine and having the team being built around him will benefit him.
“I think he could be a brilliant signing for Arsenal, I think he could become somebody the fans love there.”
Paqueta ‘snubs several Prem clubs’
Lucas Paqueta has reportedly snubbed the chance to join Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City.
North London rivals Arsenal and Spurs were both keen, while Man City also allegedly made contact with the player’s camp over a potential move.
Now ESPN Brazil claims that Paqueta is set to remain at Lyon.
They state that none of the English trio were able to advance talks with the South American’s representatives over a deal.
Jesus mocked for choosing Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus has been ridiculed for joining “small club” Arsenal.
The jab was delivered by Brazilian media personality Neto who claimed the Gunners were a smaller club than South American minnows Portuguesa Santista.
Neto scoffed: “I saw that Gabriel Jesus went to Arsenal. Small club. Small club. Portuguesa Santista are bigger than Arsenal.
“Arsenal have won what in the last five years?”
Saka’s here to stay
Arsenal will tie Bukayo Saka down to a new contract in the next six months.
That’s according to Kevin Campbell who thinks Saka’s not going anywhere despite his contract situation.
Campbell said: “He is already under contract.
“These things are not just going to get done in a couple of months. These things could take six months but Arsenal are not, trust me, they are not going to sell Saka in this window.
“No chance. No chance.”
Arsenal starlet signs deal
Arsenal starlet Taylor Foran has signed a professional contract with the club.
The 18-year-old defender’s been with the Gunners for over a decade.
And now he’ll be rubbing shoulders with the big boys next season onwards.
Speaking on his new deal, Foran said: “I’m absolutely buzzing, it’s been a dream come true.
“Everyone around the building is so nice, the vibe is just unexplainable, everyone is out to help each other and I just knew it was the right place for me to continue my journey.”
Why Arsenal didn’t sign Bissouma
Arsenal didn’t sign Yves Bissouma because they’re focused on recruiting Youri Tielemans.
That’s the view of Arsenal icon Kevin Campbell who made the claims when asked why the Gunners didn’t battle Spurs for Bissouma.
He explained to the Highbury Squad: “I think we bypassed Bissouma because we want Tielemans.
“We want more of a progressive player in that midfield, somebody who can do the job in midfield but somebody who is going to be a goal-threat.
Arsenal eye two more transfers
Arsenal are aiming to make two more signings before the transfer window shuts.
That’s according to club legend Paul Merson who claims Arsenal’s transfer supremo Edu gave him the heads up during a conversation last weekend.
Merson said: “They are looking good. I’ve seen Edu on Sunday and we had a little chat. I think they’ve bought well, they’re trying to get a couple more players in.
But Merson remained tight-lipped when pressed on who the new arrivals will be out of respect for Edu.
He added: “I can’t say that, he was talking to me in confidence.”
Good morning Arsenal fans
Arsenal are pushing ahead with plans to sign a new midfielder this summer.
The Gunners are prioritising Leicester star Youri Tielemans for the role ahead of Lazio ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Fabrizio Romano.
That is because Tielemans will cost the Gunners 40million less than Milinkovic-Savic.
The Belgium international’s contract expires in 2023, which means the Foxes could be open to letting him go on the cheap this summer, whereas Lazio are demanding £68m for the Serbia international.
But Arsenal, though, are still persistent in the transfer pursuit of Milinkovic-Savic.
The Gunners reportedly had a €55million (£47.2m) offer for the midfielder rebuffed as the Serie A side wanted more cash.
But the North Londoners are preparing to issue a new and improved bid for the 27-year-old, according to Il Messaggero.
However, Arsenal are reluctant to depart with the €65m (£55.8m) Lazio president Claudio Lotito is requesting.
Nevertheless, the Gunners are said to be in constant contact with the Serbia international’s agent Mateja Kezman to try and get a deal done.
Meanwhile, Ajax star Lisandro Martinez has allegedly told his club that he wants to quit and move to the Premier League.
Martinez is wanted by both Manchester United and Arsenal to bolster their defence.
The two clubs have both been haggling with the Dutch champions over the centre-back’s transfer fee.
But it is United that appear to be leading the chase after offering just shy of £40m for the Argentina international.
Now both the Red Devils and the Gunners have received a major boost after reports emerged that the 24-year-old has told Ajax he wants to depart for England.
Finally, Paulo Dybala is considering a move to the Premier League this summer.
Dybala officially left Juventus when his contract ran out at the end of last month and is now a free agent.
Inter Milan have been heavily linked with a swoop for the Argentina international, who met with the club’s vice-president Javier Zanetti just last month.
However, according to Sky Sport Italia, the Nerazzurri have put the forward on stand-by following the return of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
The 28-year-old will now look to the Prem as his next potential destination as Arsenal have been in contact with his agent in a bid to lure him to North London.
Manager Mikel Arteta needs another centre-forward despite the arrival of Gabriel Jesus after he lost both Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Good morning Arsenal fans
Arsenal are pushing ahead with plans to sign a new midfielder this summer.
The Gunners are prioritising Leicester star Youri Tielemans for the role ahead of Lazio ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Fabrizio Romano.
That is because Tielemans will cost the Gunners 40million less than Milinkovic-Savic.
The Belgium international’s contract expires in 2023, which means the Foxes could be open to letting him go on the cheap this summer, whereas Lazio are demanding £68m for the Serbia international.
But Arsenal, though, are still persistent in the transfer pursuit of Milinkovic-Savic.
The Gunners reportedly had a €55million (£47.2m) offer for the midfielder rebuffed as the Serie A side wanted more cash.
But the North Londoners are preparing to issue a new and improved bid for the 27-year-old, according to Il Messaggero.
However, Arsenal are reluctant to depart with the €65m (£55.8m) Lazio president Claudio Lotito is requesting.
Nevertheless, the Gunners are said to be in constant contact with the Serbia international’s agent Mateja Kezman to try and get a deal done.
Meanwhile, Ajax star Lisandro Martinez has allegedly told his club that he wants to quit and move to the Premier League.
Martinez is wanted by both Manchester United and Arsenal to bolster their defence.
The two clubs have both been haggling with the Dutch champions over the centre-back’s transfer fee.
But it is United that appear to be leading the chase after offering just shy of £40m for the Argentina international.
Now both the Red Devils and the Gunners have received a major boost after reports emerged that the 24-year-old has told Ajax he wants to depart for England.
Finally, Paulo Dybala is considering a move to the Premier League this summer.
Dybala officially left Juventus when his contract ran out at the end of last month and is now a free agent.
Inter Milan have been heavily linked with a swoop for the Argentina international, who met with the club’s vice-president Javier Zanetti just last month.
However, according to Sky Sport Italia, the Nerazzurri have put the forward on stand-by following the return of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
The 28-year-old will now look to the Prem as his next potential destination as Arsenal have been in contact with his agent in a bid to lure him to North London.
Manager Mikel Arteta needs another centre-forward despite the arrival of Gabriel Jesus after he lost both Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Saka tipped for Arsenal stay
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will not be leaving from the Emirates this summer.
That’s according to Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell who said to Highbury Squad: “He is already under contract.
“These things are not just going to get done in a couple of months.
“These things could take six months, but Arsenal are not, trust me, they are not going to sell Saka in this window. No chance. No chance”
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