Arsenal transfer news

ARSENAL have been put on red alert as Bayern Munich reportedly slap a £33 million price tag on transfer target Serge Gnabry.The German ace is yet to sign a new contract at Bayern and the Gunners are hoping to lure Gnabry back to North London even without Champions League football.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are also in the race for Nottingham Forest’s Djed Spence and Gent’s Kenya Okumu.
And Gabriel Jesus has been told by Arsenal sporting director Edu that he can have the number nine shirt should he make the switch from Man City to the Emirates this summer.
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Arsenal are set to miss out on Noa Lang, according to reports.
The Dutch international is reportedly set to sign for AC Milan, say Italian press.
The Club Brugge forward has been in blistering form for the Belgium club this season.
Manager Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his forward line – and Lang was being tracked from earlier in the season.
Friends reunited
Two ex-Arsenal stars – who have a little bit in common – were reunited at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil were spotted hanging out at in Monte Carlo ahead of the big F1 race.
Of course, both fell out with Mikel Arteta and were sent packing by the Spaniard.
Auba recently revealed he was “sad” that the Gunners failed to qualify for the Champions League, after collapsing in the final few weeks.

Jesus tipped for Arsenal succcess
Gabriel Jesus would be a good fit for Arsenal, according to Paul Merson.
And Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s relationship with Jesus who he worked with as a coach at Man City will help the striker fit in.
Merson told the Daily Star: “Jesus would be a good fit. He’s only 25 but he ticks the boxes because he scores goals, Arteta knows him, and he has experience of winning trophies with Manchester City.
Len-ing towards the exit
Arsenal are trying to negotiate a cut-price deal for goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
SunSport exclusively revealed the Gunners are hoping to scrape together £60million this summer from a fire sale of Emirates outcasts.
And German goalkeeper Leno, 30, is one of seven-players in for the chop at a knockdown price.
Portuguese outfit Benfica are interested but are quibbling over Arsenal’s £8.5million valuation of the stopper.
Aaron Ramsdale’s £30m arrival last summer has restricted Leno to just four Premier League appearances this campaign.
Leno is now deemed surplus to requirements with American goalkeeper Matt Turner set to arrive in the summer as backup to Ramsdale.

Arsenal owner’s billion-pound property empire
Arsenal and Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke is worth an incredible £8.7BILLION and has a property portfolio to match.
The American sports tycoon and his Walmart heiress wife purchased the United States’ largest ranch in 2016 and it’s so big you could fit the entire cities of New York and Los Angeles inside its borders.
At a whopping 535,000 acres, the W.T Waggoner Ranch in Texas was bought by Kroenke and his wife Ann Walton for a cool £500million.
The ranch includes thousands of cattle, hundreds of horses and oil wells, and 30,000 acres of farmland.
The 74-year-old billionaire’s company Kroenke Sports and Entertainment owns Arsenal and cut 55 jobs during the pandemic due to financial issues at Emirates Stadium.
He also owns Super bowl-bound NFL side LA Rams, NBA team Denver Nuggets, NHL franchise Colorado Avalanche and MLS side Colorado Rapids.
And he has invested billions of dollars into the construction of the 70,000 seat SoFI Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Kroenke blasted by Merson
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke’s priorities lie with his NFL team the LA Rams instead of the Gunners.
Which is the why the NFL outfit have won the SuperBowl whilst Arsenal ended the Prem season in fifth, according to Paul Merson.
Merson said to the Daily Star: “Why are the LA Rams winning the Super Bowl and Arsenal are coming fifth?
“Because that’s where their priorities are.”
Fabregas makes Frenk assessment
Man United have been warned that transfer target Frenkie de Jong isn’t the complete package.
That’s the view of ex-Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas who claims De Jong’s passing isn’t up to scratch.
He said when assessing De Jong: “He just lacks the final pass.”
Inter make Lukaku top priority
Inter Milan are reportedly waiting to see if they can re-sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku before making a move for Juventus star Paulo Dybala.
Dybala’s set to leave Juve on a free transfer this summer, and Inter are in pole position to sign him.
But the San Siro outfit are holding back from completing the transfer as they would prefer to bring Lukaku back to the club, according to Corriere dello Sport.
Arsenal are another team strongly linked with Dybala.
Arsenal ace staying put
Arsenal ace Omar Rekik has pledged his future to the club and plans to repay the faith they’ve shown in him.
He told Bild: “I don’t have a specific goal. If Arsenal had waited a few months, they would have got me without a transfer fee.
“Now they have spent so much money on me. I want to repay that with performance. The club is serious about me, and I’m grateful for that.”
Pick of the bunch
Everton keeper Jordan Pickford has named Arsenal counterpart Aaron Ramsdale as a driving force in his development.
Pickford told the Daily Mail: “There are always people trying to chase you and get that spot off you so it’s about keeping pushing boundaries.
“I think it’s better for me when Rammers is pushing because that’s pushing me to go even further to get even better.”
Arsenal enter Raphinha race
Arsenal have entered the transfer race for Leeds ace Raphinha.
But the Gunners face stiff competition from Barcelona and Man United for the Brazilian, according to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari.
Barca view Raphinha as the ideal replacement for Man United target Ousmane Dembele, the report adds.
Arteta key in Jesus decision
Mikel Arteta will be key in Gabriel Jesus’s decision in signing for Arsenal.
The Brazilian ace has been linked with a move to the Emirates, which would link him up with the former Man City assistant manager again.
And journalist Pete O’Rourke believes the Spaniard could be the deciding factor.
O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “I think the opportunity to work under Mikel Arteta again would be a big factor in any decision from Jesus and there’s quite a few Brazilian players at Arsenal as well, which would maybe make it easier for him to settle in if he were to leave the Etihad for the Emirates.
“Arsenal are going the right way under Mikel Arteta, I think it’s fair to say, so I’m sure it’s something that he would definitely consider if Arsenal do follow up their interest.”
Always a Gooner
Is Serge Gnabry giving a clue to his next move?
The Bayern Munich winger is said to be keen on a move away from the Bundesliga, with Arsenal rumoured to be in the mix for his signature.
And if an interview he gave back in March is any indication, he still follows the Gunners closely.
“If possible, I’m watching the games because I still carry the gun in my heart,” he said.
“Of course, I’m happy when Arsenal is playing well and win, especially now, while Arsenal is coming back stronger.”
Rekik chased by Lille
Arsenal youngster Omar Rekik is a surprise target for French side Lille, according to reports.
The Tunisia defender is highly rated by the Gunners, after starring in the PL2 side.
And that has attracted the attention of the French giants, who are looking to bolster their defence.
However, the Gunners see Rekik as key to their future and reportedly don’t want to part with their talent, say RMC Sport.
Okuma battle
Arsenal face a battle with Celtic and Borussia Dortmund for a centre half.
The Gunners and the Scottish champions are chasing KAA Gent’s Kenya international Joseph Okumu.
The Germans and the Premier League team have reportedly already enquired for the young talent.
Kenyan international Okumu is highly-rated in his homeland.
Arsenal lead Hickey chase
Arsenal are leading the race for Bologna full-back Aaron Hickey, according to reports.
The Gunners are eager to bolster their defence this summer, having missed out on a top four spot.
Mikel Arteta and Co have identified the left-back position as a key area to improve, with Hickey fitting the bill.
Kieran Tierney has produced brilliant performances for the Gunners since arriving from Celtic – but has struggled to stay injury-free for prolonged periods.
Nuno Tavares was acquired last summer, but failed to convince in his debut season at the club.
According to Football London, Hickey is a “top target” for the Gunners this summer.
Auba sad over Arsenal failure
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was left “sad” when former club Arsenal fell short in their bid to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
The former Gunners skipper jetted to Monaco to watch this weekend’s F1 Grand Prix.
Aubameyang, 32, had his Arsenal contract ripped up earlier this year before he signed for Barcelona in January.
Mikel Arteta did not replace the forward and was made to pay for it in the second half of the campaign.
He told Sky Sports: “Yeah [it was] really close and I think they did a lot of improvement.
“And I’m a bit sad because I wanted to catch them on the Champions League.”
Auba added: “I have a lot of friends over there.
“But I’m wishing them all the best for next season obviously.”
Central role for Jesus
Gabriel Jesus has been told he would play a more central role at Arsenal if he signs for the club, according to reports
The Gunners are chasing the Man City ace, who has been used out wide by the Premier League champions on many occasions throughout his career
And it is likely, should he stay, he would be pushed out again to the wing to accommodate new signing Elring Haaland.
But, GiveMeSport say through Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge that the Gunners hold the trump card because they could play him in a striker role, which he craves.
Spurs are also interested, but would find it hard to move Harry Kane from his favoured No9 position.
Arsenal given Torreira ultimatum
Arsenal have just one month to agree a transfer deal with Fiorentina over Lucas Torreira.
Fiorentina are keen on making Torreira’s loan deal permanent.
But according to La Nazione, the Serie A side will turn to alternative options if they can’t come to an agreement with Arsenal.
Just being Franck
Franck Kessie has confirmed his exit from AC Milan ahead of a switch to Barcelona.
He wrote on Instagram: “After 5 years I couldn’t hope to end this great experience in a better way! A unique emotion: we are Italian champions!
Proud to have worn this glorious shirt and to have shared this journey with some fantastic team-mates!
Thanks for everything! Thanks to everyone! Your ‘President’.”
Arsenal and Man United were also linked with the midfielder.
Jesus slammed for transfer flirting
Man City striker Gabriel Jesus has been criticised by David James for flirting with a transfer away from the club.
Jesus, 25, is believed to be considering his options this summer with Arsenal and Tottenham keen on a move for him.
James told Genting Casino: “Jesus will have a shared role if he stays at Man City. They aren’t going to buy Haaland and start him every game, so there is still room for Jesus.
“Why would he want to leave? You’ve at the best team in England over the past five years, so would he risk it by moving somewhere else to Arsenal, who aren’t even in the Champions League?
“Or would he rather stay at Man City and try to get the Holy Grail, which is the Champions League?”
In the Nket of time
Eddie Nketiah is set to sign a new long-term deal at Arsenal that will see him net £100,000 a week, according to reports.
The Gunners striker is out of contract this summer, but after an impressive end to the season which saw him score five goals in eight games, Nketiah and Arsenal changed their respective stances.
And now according to Fabrizio Romano, Nketiah is set to sign a new deal which will keep him at The Emirates until 2027.
Ramsey set to be released
Ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey is set to be a free agent this summer.
His loan deal with Rangers expires and the Scottish club have opted against keeping him.
And Juve also don’t want him to return, and are planning to offer him a pay-out to end his contract, according to Tuttosport.
Taking the Mkhi
Inter Milan are on the brink of signing ex-Arsenal star Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma.
Mkhitaryan joined Roma from the Gunners in 2020.
But now he’s set to join Inter in a deal worth £2.9m over two years, according to Football Italia.
However, Roma are still hoping they can retain him next season, the report adds.
Merson makes Chelsea transfer plea
Paul Merson has urged Chelsea not to sign Raheem Sterling from Man City.
Chelsea need to bolster their attacking options and have been linked with Sterling.
But Merson thinks the England star plays the “Man City way”, which will be hard to change.
He told the Daily Star: “They might go for Raheem Sterling but he plays the Manchester City way. I don’t think Raheem Sterling scores 20 goals a season for Chelsea.”
Merson’s old club Arsenal have also been linked with the winger.
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ARSENAL have been put on red alert as Bayern Munich reportedly slap a £33 million price tag on transfer target Serge Gnabry.The German ace is yet to sign a new contract at Bayern and the Gunners are hoping to lure Gnabry back to North London even without Champions League football.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are also in the race for Nottingham Forest’s Djed Spence, who is also attracting interest from Tottenham.
And Gabriel Jesus has been told by Arsenal sporting director Edu that he can have the number nine shirt should he make the switch from Man City to the Emirates this summer.
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Central role for Jesus
Gabriel Jesus has been told he would play a more central role at Arsenal if he signs for the club, according to reports
The Gunners are chasing the Man City ace, who has been used out wide by the Premier League champions on many occasions throughout his career
And it is likely, should he stay, he would be pushed out again to the wing to accommodate new signing Elring Haaland.
But, GiveMeSport say through Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge that the Gunners hold the trump card because they could play him in a striker role, which he craves.
Spurs are also interested, but would find it hard to move Harry Kane from his favoured No9 position.
Arsenal given Torreira ultimatum
Arsenal have just one month to agree a transfer deal with Fiorentina over Lucas Torreira.
Fiorentina are keen on making Torreira’s loan deal permanent.
But according to La Nazione, the Serie A side will turn to alternative options if they can’t come to an agreement with Arsenal.
Just being Franck
Franck Kessie has confirmed his exit from AC Milan ahead of a switch to Barcelona.
He wrote on Instagram: “After 5 years I couldn’t hope to end this great experience in a better way! A unique emotion: we are Italian champions!
Proud to have worn this glorious shirt and to have shared this journey with some fantastic team-mates!
Thanks for everything! Thanks to everyone! Your ‘President’.”
Arsenal and Man United were also linked with the midfielder.
Jesus slammed for transfer flirting
Man City striker Gabriel Jesus has been criticised by David James for flirting with a transfer away from the club.
Jesus, 25, is believed to be considering his options this summer with Arsenal and Tottenham keen on a move for him.
James told Genting Casino: “Jesus will have a shared role if he stays at Man City. They aren’t going to buy Haaland and start him every game, so there is still room for Jesus.
“Why would he want to leave? You’ve at the best team in England over the past five years, so would he risk it by moving somewhere else to Arsenal, who aren’t even in the Champions League?
“Or would he rather stay at Man City and try to get the Holy Grail, which is the Champions League?”
In the Nket of time
Eddie Nketiah is set to sign a new long-term deal at Arsenal that will see him net £100,000 a week, according to reports.
The Gunners striker is out of contract this summer, but after an impressive end to the season which saw him score five goals in eight games, Nketiah and Arsenal changed their respective stances.
And now according to Fabrizio Romano, Nketiah is set to sign a new deal which will keep him at The Emirates until 2027.
Ramsey set to be released
Ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey is set to be a free agent this summer.
His loan deal with Rangers expires and the Scottish club have opted against keeping him.
And Juve also don’t want him to return, and are planning to offer him a pay-out to end his contract, according to Tuttosport.
Taking the Mkhi
Inter Milan are on the brink of signing ex-Arsenal star Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma.
Mkhitaryan joined Roma from the Gunners in 2020.
But now he’s set to join Inter in a deal worth £2.9m over two years, according to Football Italia.
However, Roma are still hoping they can retain him next season, the report adds.
Merson makes Chelsea transfer plea
Paul Merson has urged Chelsea not to sign Raheem Sterling from Man City.
Chelsea need to bolster their attacking options and have been linked with Sterling.
But Merson thinks the England star plays the “Man City way”, which will be hard to change.
He told the Daily Star: “They might go for Raheem Sterling but he plays the Manchester City way. I don’t think Raheem Sterling scores 20 goals a season for Chelsea.”
Merson’s old club Arsenal have also been linked with the winger.
Pepe to Paris?
PSG have been offered the opportunity to sign Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe.
Pepe made just five starts for the Gunners last season.
And he could make a move to Paris as a replacement for Angel Di Maria who announced his departure from the Ligue 1 champions, according to Foot Mercato.
Raphina transfer battle heats up
Arsenal have joined the transfer race for Leeds star Raphina.
Man United and Chelsea are already tracking the Brazilian playmaker.
But now the Gunners have entered the fray for Raphina, who Leeds won’t sell for less than £64m, Football London reported.
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Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for the demands of European football next season.
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is the current favourite to join.
Reports now believe that Arteta also wants team-mate Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Ukrainian has been identified as a player to not only boost the Gunners’ midfield, but to competently fill in at left-back when Kieran Tierney is injured.
Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign Aston Villa starlet Carney Chukwuemeka with Arsenal also keen on the midfielder.
The 18-year-old has been linked with a summer exit away from the Midlands with his contract at Villa Park to expire in 2023.
Serie A runners-up Inter Milan are demanding in excess of £20million for left-back Federico Dimarco.
Arsenal are interested in a move for the 24-year-old Italian defender.
Gunners rocked by Marquinhos ‘Wolves deal’
Arsenal could face a legal battle with Wolves to sign Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos.
The Gunners were thought to have all but tied up a £3million deal for the Brazilian, 19.
But it’s claimed he’s already inked a pre-contract agreement with Wolves.
That could mean a huge battle to sort out where he ends up this summer.
Ambitious Arsenal in for Zin
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are already preparing for the new campaign despite the disappointment of missing out on Champions League football.
And the Spaniard is ready to raid his former club Manchester City for two stars in order to ensure there are no such setbacks next season.
His interest in striker Gabriel Jesus has been well documented, but The Mail now believe he also wants Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Ukrainian has been identified as a player to not only boost the Gunners’ midfield, but to competently fill in at left-back when Kieran Tierney is injured.

Arsenal interested in Aston Villa wonderkid Carney Chukwuemeka 
Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign Aston Villa starlet Carney Chukwuemeka with Arsenal also keen on the midfielder.
The 18-year-old has been linked with a summer exit away from the Midlands with his contract at Villa Park to expire in 2023.
Chukwuemeka was linked with the likes of Manchester United, City and Liverpool last season, with Bayern Munich and Juventus also keen.
And fellow European sides Monaco, PSV Eindhoven and RB Leipzig have also been claimed to be keen on prising him away from England.
And following a breakthrough campaign which has seen him feature in 12 Premier League games, clubs are keen to test Villa’s resolve of the player.
It was claimed in March how Mikel Arteta had eyed up the Young Lions ace as a possible replacement for Granit Xhaka should the Swiss star depart.
Reports stated how the Gunners have sent scouts to watch the youngster in action numerous times this term.
And according to Sport, the North London outfit remain interested in the teenager ahead of a possible swoop.

Arsenal and Tottenham fight for Spence
Tottenham are eyeing a summer transfer move for Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence.
The youngster has spent the season on loan at Nottingham Forest and impressed as his performances have helped his side reach the Championship play-off final.
He has caught the eye of a number of clubs and Antonio Conte views him as a potential right wing-back upgrade.
The Italian is happy to let Emerson Royal leave and has made £15million Spence his prime target.

But to land the whizkid Spurs may have to fight off interest from rivals Arsenal.
Spence’s ambition is to play at the highest level and Boro will sell to the highest bidder – Bayern Munich are said to have scouted the defender too.
Who’s Gunning a move?
Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for the demands of European football next season.
Betfair have revealed the four most likely players to arrive at the Emirates Stadium with Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus the current favourite.

Mikel Arteta will be in the market for new players in a number of positions, with improving their squad depth being the main focus point due to a much busier fixture list for next season.
For much of the run-in towards the end of the Premier League season it looked as though Arsenal would be preparing to welcome Champions League football for the first time in six years.
Two losses in their final three games, to Tottenham and Newcastle, meant a four point cushion over their North London rivals vanished, with the Gunners finishing fifth, two points shy of Spurs.
Arsenal’s eighth-place finish in 2021 meant that the Gunners had no European football to deal with this season, so the requirement of having to play twice a week for most weeks next season will encourage the need for a deeper, stronger squad.
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is the name most heavily linked with Arsenal at the moment.
Arsenal are in need of a striker with the departure of Alexandre Lacazette looking likely, and the contract saga of Eddie Nketiah still looking uncertain.
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Serie A runners-up Inter Milan are demanding in excess of £20million for left-back Federico Dimarco.
Arsenal are interested in a move for the 24-year-old Italian defender.
The Gunners are keen to add a back-up full-back to their ranks after Kieran Tierney’s campaign was cut short by injury.
Nuno Tavares struggled while deputising for the Scotland international.

Mikel Arteta had been keen on recruiting Dimarco to act as cover for Tierney.
But Inter’s £20m price-tag is beyond Arsenal’s budget for a player who would not start week in, week out.
Dimarco is yet to establish himself as a regular starter at San Siro – 19 out of his 32 Serie A appearances last season coming from the bench.
Gunners battle to keep Saliba
Arsenal face an anxious summer as they prepare to convince wonderkid William Saliba that his long-term future lies with them.
Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu have already indicated that they intend to integrate the young centre-back within the first team next season in order to warn off Marseille.
The 21-year-old French international has impressed on loan at the Ligue 1 club this campaign, and their president Pablo Longoria has spoken publicly about his desire to make the move permanent.
However, the Gunners are now fending off interest from elsewhere with big-spending Newcastle understood to be keen on Saliba.
French journalist Fabrice Hawkins reports that the Toon Army as well as Napoli and Atletico Madrid are all considering making bids for the defender.
Nketiah ‘U-turn’ as he’s tipped to stay
Arsenal have offered Eddie Nketiah a five-year contract worth £100,000 a week, according to reports.
Nketiah, 22, looked destined to leave the Emirates but is tipped to U-turn and agree a new Arsenal deal.
The 22-year-old has been linked with Newcastle and especially Crystal Palace but revived his Gunners’ status with five goals in his last seven games.
And the Athletic are amongst the outlets who say the ex-England Under-21 star now believes he has a future under Emirates chief Mikel Arteta.
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Gunners after youngster Colwill
Chelsea starlet Levi Colwill is reportedly attracting interest from Arsenal and Leicester following his impressive loan spell at Huddersfield, writes Jake Lambourne.
The 19-year-old centre-back has helped the Terriers reach the Championship play-off final against Nottingham Forest.
And according to Goal, there will be a host of scouts from Premier League clubs in attendance at Wembley on Sunday to watch him in action.
They state that Arsenal and Leicester are keeping tabs on the defender’s situation having made inquiries over a potential transfer.

Meanwhile the likes of Brighton, Crystal Palace and Southampton will be keeping a close eye on how he fares against Forest at the Home of Football.
The news outlet adds that Mikel Arteta has identified the England youth international as a target as he aims to add depth to his squad following their return to Europe.
Arteta eyeing Zinchenko
Mikel Arteta is reportedly eyeing up a reunion with Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus AND Oleksandr Zinchenko at the Emirates.
It has been claimed that the 25-year-old Brazilian has all-but agreed personal terms over a move to North London.
The ex-Palmeiras ace has already stated he has told his agent as well as City what he wants to happen after helping the club win their fourth Premier League title in five years.
And now it has been said that he could be joined by his Citizens team-mate Zinchenko at Arsenal.
According to the Daily Mail, Arteta holds an interest in Ukrainian left-back Zinchenko.
Though it has been stated that the Spaniard believes that the 25-year-old is viewed as someone who can bolster his MIDFIELD, while being utilised at left-back when needed.
Though he deputises as a full-back under Pep Guardiola, Zinchenko has been deployed in the middle of the park on international duty.
Gunners and Barca vie for Villa whizkid Carney
Arsenal and Barcelona are reportedly keen on Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, 18.
The England Under-19 star helped Villa win the 2020-21 FA Youth Cup and played 11 Premier League games this season.
Spanish outlet SPORT say Nou Camp sporting advisor Jordi Cruyff and director of football Mateu Alemany discussed a move with Chukwuemeka’s representatives this week.
And Arsenal are thought to be long-term admirers of the whizkid, who has 13 months remaining on his Villa deal.
PSG in for Pepe
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly eyeing up a shock swoop for Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe as an alternative to Ousmane Dembele.
The 26-year-old is believed to be facing an uncertain future in North London having failed to prove his worth since his club-record £72million arrival in 2019.
Former Lille winger Pepe is claimed to have been deemed as surplus to requirements having fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta.
Pepe was limited to just 20 Premier League appearances, with the player named in the starting XI just five times – the last of which came on October 18 in the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.

And with two years left to run on his contract, it has been reported that Arsenal are ready to listen to offers.
According to Foot Mercato, PSG could be willing to take a gamble on the forward.
Eddie tipped to snub Palace
In-demand striker Eddie Nketiah is tipped to U-turn and agree a new Arsenal contract.
The 22-year-old has been linked with Newcastle and especially Crystal Palace but revived his Gunners’ status with five goals in his last seven games.
And the Athletic are amongst the outlets who say the ex-England Under-21 star now believes he has a future under Emirates chief Mikel Arteta.
Who’s Gunning a move?
Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for the demands of European football next season.
Betfair have revealed the four most likely players to arrive at the Emirates Stadium with Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus the current favourite.

Mikel Arteta will be in the market for new players in a number of positions, with improving their squad depth being the main focus point due to a much busier fixture list for next season.
For much of the run-in towards the end of the Premier League season it looked as though Arsenal would be preparing to welcome Champions League football for the first time in six years.
Two losses in their final three games, to Tottenham and Newcastle, meant a four point cushion over their North London rivals vanished, with the Gunners finishing fifth, two points shy of Spurs.
Arsenal’s eighth-place finish in 2021 meant that the Gunners had no European football to deal with this season, so the requirement of having to play twice a week for most weeks next season will encourage the need for a deeper, stronger squad.
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is the name most heavily linked with Arsenal at the moment.
Arsenal are in need of a striker with the departure of Alexandre Lacazette looking likely, and the contract saga of Eddie Nketiah still looking uncertain.
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ARSENAL successfully convincing Eddie Nketiah to sign a new deal might have altered Mikel Arteta’s transfer plans of signing two new strikers.However, reports suggest that Gabriel Jesus remains a top target for the Gunners boss, and their interest has not changed despite the development in Nketiah’s contractual situation.
Which could result in a double Manchester City swoop as Arteta is eyeing up a deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko according to reports.
And talented wonderkid Marquinhos is facing a legal battle over his imminent move to North London in the transfer window.
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Gunners and Barca vie for Villa whizkid Carney
Arsenal and Barcelona are reportedly keen on Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, 18.
The England Under-19 star helped Villa win the 2020-21 FA Youth Cup and played 11 Premier League games this season.
Spanish outlet SPORT say Nou Camp sporting advisor Jordi Cruyff and director of football Mateu Alemany discussed a move with Chukwuemeka’s representatives this week.
And Arsenal are thought to be long-term admirers of the whizkid, who has 13 months remaining on his Villa deal.
PSG in for Pepe
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly eyeing up a shock swoop for Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe as an alternative to Ousmane Dembele.
The 26-year-old is believed to be facing an uncertain future in North London having failed to prove his worth since his club-record £72million arrival in 2019.
Former Lille winger Pepe is claimed to have been deemed as surplus to requirements having fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta.
Pepe was limited to just 20 Premier League appearances, with the player named in the starting XI just five times – the last of which came on October 18 in the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.

And with two years left to run on his contract, it has been reported that Arsenal are ready to listen to offers.
According to Foot Mercato, PSG could be willing to take a gamble on the forward.
Eddie tipped to snub Palace
In-demand striker Eddie Nketiah is tipped to U-turn and agree a new Arsenal contract.
The 22-year-old has been linked with Newcastle and especially Crystal Palace but revived his Gunners’ status with five goals in his last seven games.
And the Athletic are amongst the outlets who say the ex-England Under-21 star now believes he has a future under Emirates chief Mikel Arteta.
Who’s Gunning a move?
Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for the demands of European football next season.
Betfair have revealed the four most likely players to arrive at the Emirates Stadium with Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus the current favourite.

Mikel Arteta will be in the market for new players in a number of positions, with improving their squad depth being the main focus point due to a much busier fixture list for next season.
For much of the run-in towards the end of the Premier League season it looked as though Arsenal would be preparing to welcome Champions League football for the first time in six years.
Two losses in their final three games, to Tottenham and Newcastle, meant a four point cushion over their North London rivals vanished, with the Gunners finishing fifth, two points shy of Spurs.
Arsenal’s eighth-place finish in 2021 meant that the Gunners had no European football to deal with this season, so the requirement of having to play twice a week for most weeks next season will encourage the need for a deeper, stronger squad.
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is the name most heavily linked with Arsenal at the moment.
Arsenal are in need of a striker with the departure of Alexandre Lacazette looking likely, and the contract saga of Eddie Nketiah still looking uncertain.
BETFAIR ODDS

Gabriel Jesus 4/9
Youri Tielemans 10/11
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 3/1
James Maddison 4/1

Gunners ‘lose patience’ with Pepe
Arsenal look set to call time on record signing Nicolas Pepe’s spell at the club.
The Ivorian has been a model of inconsistency since arriving at the Emirates from Lille for £72m three years ago.
Now Foot Mercato report that the Gunners hierarchy have finally lost patience with the winger, and are willing to cut their losses.
The 26-year-old has already been offered to a number of clubs including Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
PSG’s new sporting director Luis Campos was the man responsible for originally bringing Pepe to Lille, and is said to be considering a deal.
Arsenal interested in Blues’ Levi
There will be many interested observers when Huddersfield take on Nottingham Forest at Wembley in Sunday’s Championship play-off final – and not just because it’s supposedly ‘the richest game in football’.
Instead, a flock of Premier League clubs will have representatives in attendance to the run the rule over Levi Colwill.
The 19-year-old centre-back has earned rave reviews on loan at the Terriers from Chelsea this season, and is now the focus of a transfer frenzy that includes his parent club.
Thomas Tuchel has stated that he is keen to see the teenager in action, but Goal report that Arsenal and Leicester are interested in persuading the defender to depart Stamford Bridge.

Ambitious Arsenal in for Zin
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are already preparing for the new campaign despite the disappointment of missing out on Champions League football.
And the Spaniard is ready to raid his former club Manchester City for two stars in order to ensure there are no such setbacks next season.
His interest in striker Gabriel Jesus has been well documented, but The Mail now believe he also wants Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Ukrainian has been identified as a player to not only boost the Gunners’ midfield, but to competently fill in at left-back when Kieran Tierney is injured.

Gunners battle to keep Saliba
Arsenal face an anxious summer as they prepare to convince wonderkid William Saliba that his long-term future lies with them.
Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu have already indicated that they intend to integrate the young centre-back within the first team next season in order to warn off Marseille.
The 21-year-old French international has impressed on loan at the Ligue 1 club this campaign, and their president Pablo Longoria has spoken publicly about his desire to make the move permanent.
However, the Gunners are now fending off interest from elsewhere with big-spending Newcastle understood to be keen on Saliba.
French journalist Fabrice Hawkins reports that the Toon Army as well as Napoli and Atletico Madrid are all considering making bids for the defender.
Morning, Arsenal fans
Marquinhos’ move to the Emirates has hit a shock stumbling block.
And Udinese defender Nahuel Molina is the new man on the Gunners’ radar.
It’s claimed Wolves already have a pre-contract agreement with Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos.
So Arsenal could face a tough legal battle to tie up what had seemed a straightforward £3million deal for the Brazilian, 19.
But the Gunners are rated amongst the frontrunners to sign Argentina star Molina.
Reports in Spain even suggest Arsenal are preparing an ‘important bid’ for the 24-year-old.
Udinese’s third-top Serie A scorer notched seven goals and five assists, mainly from the right of a three-man defence.
Atletico Madrid and Juventus are also keen on Molina.
The Gunners are also said to be jostling for Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure.
Meanwhile, Arsenal as well as Barcelona are reportedly keen on Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, 18.
Finally, Crystal Palace target Eddie Nketiah is tipped to U-turn and agree a new Gunners’ contract.
The 22-year-old bagged five goals in his last seven games.
Eddie tipped to snub Palace
In-demand striker Eddie Nketiah is tipped to U-turn and agree a new Arsenal contract.
The 22-year-old has been linked with Newcastle and especially Crystal Palace but revived his Gunners’ status with five goals in his last seven games.
And the Athletic are amongst the outlets who say the ex-England Under-21 star now believes he has a future under Emirates chief Mikel Arteta.
Gunners rocked by Marquinhos ‘Wolves deal’
Arsenal could face a legal battle with Wolves to sign Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos.
The Gunners were thought to have all but tied up a £3million deal for the Brazilian, 19.
But it’s claimed he’s already inked a pre-contract agreement with Wolves.
That could mean a huge battle to sort out where he ends up this summer.
Blow for Prem giants as Dembele is set for PSG
Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow as Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele could join Paris Saint-Germain, reports suggest.
AS say Dembele – previously linked to Manchester United and Arsenal -has rejected a new Barca contract offer to leave on a free transfer next month.

The forward has been linked with the Blues, who are looking to add some firepower up front after Todd Boehly’s takeover is officially completed.
However, the 25-year-old looks set to return to France for PSG ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Blaugrana tried to sell Dembele in January to avoid losing their second most expensive signing of all time for free at the end of the season.
But the Frenchman stayed put and played an important role in the team’s dramatic improvement, which saw them finish second in LaLiga.
The Catalan giants were hoping to convince the striker to stay by signing his friend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal.
Barcelona manager Xavi also sang his praises continuously and expressed his desire to keep him. However, Dembele, who joined Barca from Borussia Dortmund for a whopping £138million in 2017, will be leaving next month.
Gunners and Barca vie for Villa whizkid Carney
Arsenal and Barcelona are reportedly keen on Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, 18.
The England Under-19 star helped Villa win the 2020-21 FA Youth Cup and played 11 Premier League games this season.
Spanish outlet SPORT say Nou Camp sporting advisor Jordi Cruyff and director of football Mateu Alemany discussed a move with Chukwuemeka’s representatives this week.
And Arsenal are thought to be long-term admirers of the whizkid, who has 13 months remaining on his Villa deal.
Could Tam be the right man?
Roman’s Europa Conference-winning hero Tammy Abraham could land a huge bid from Arsenal.
It’s thought the England and ex-Chelsea striker striker, 27, would be interested in returning to London.
But Abraham has bloomed so much in Italy under ex-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho that he could cost around £50million.
Chelsea boost as Barca’s Aurelien deal stalls
Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool might feel re-energised in the hunt for Monaco’s Aurelien Tchouameni after his move to Real Madrid reportedly stalled.
It’s claimed the France midfielder’s Bernabeu talks have been hit by ‘tax issues’.
Tchouameni’s transfer fee has also been a problem, according to 90min.
PSG, including Kylian Mbappe, are also said to be strong admirers of the eight-cap star.
But Real remain favourites to sign him.
Gunners linked to Molina
Arsenal have bid for Udinese’s Nahuel Molina, according to Spanish outlet Marca.
The Argentina star was his club’s third-top seven Serie A scorer this season with seven goals, mostly playing on the right of a three-man defence.
Marca say Atletico Madrid and Juventus are also keen on the 24-year-old, who supplied five top-flight assists
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Nketiah ‘U-turn’ as he’s tipped to stay
In-demand striker Eddie Nketiah is tipped to U-turn and agree a new Arsenal contract.
The 22-year-old has been linked with Newcastle and especially Crystal Palace but revived his Gunners’ status with five goals in his last seven games.
And the Athletic are amongst the outlets who say the ex-England Under-21 star now believes he has a future under Emirates chief Mikel Arteta.
Gunners want Partey back
Arsenal have reportedly contacted the Ghana Football Association to request that Thomas Partey is omitted from his country’s national squad ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and the Central Africa Republic.
The 28-year-old, who missed the Gunners’ last nine games of the season with a hamstring injury, was expected to be called up by head coach Otto Addo.
However, the Premier League club are still monitoring the player’s return to fitness, and have asked for him to be left out as a precaution.
Ceballos ’20 minutes from career-ending injury’
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos was just TWENTY MINUTES away from a career-ending injury following a misdiagnosis from doctors last summer.
Ceballos, 25, suffered a gruesome ankle injury in Spain’s opening game against Egypt at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

But after sitting out for a few weeks, Ceballos thought it was OK to return to action after doctors told him he had only damaged his ligament.
The Real Madrid playmaker attempted to play in the Olympics final that Spain lost to Brazil.
And it could’ve been the last time Ceballos kicked a ball professionally if he continued playing for another 20 minutes.
But when he returned to Madrid, doctors told Ceballos it was his talus – which supports body weight, that was impaired.
Ceballos told Marca: “It has been the worst five months of my life. My ankle did not respond to me. I tried to play the final with a bad medical report where they told me that I had an injury of 2-3 weeks where only the ligament was affected.
“Well, no. When I arrived in Madrid it turned out that I had a fracture of the talus, a bone that supports a great deal of body weight.
“The doctors told me that if I had played 20 more minutes after the two infiltrations, I would no longer be able to play football.”
U-21s not backseat for Rowe
Lee Carsley says Emile Smith Rowe should not see his inclusion back in the England U21 squad as a “demotion”.
And the Young Lions chief fully expects Arsenal star Smith Rowe to be on top of his game, despite having been in the senior set-up last time out.
Smith Rowe came off the bench in England’s 3-0 win over Ivory Coast in March, and now has three senior caps and a goal to his name.
But Gareth Southgate overlooked him for his latest squad, leaving Carsley to select him for the four Euro qualifiers the U21s play in June.
But Carsley said: “We don’t want them to see it as a demotion. Ultimately your club form takes care of that. 
“Our job is to maybe let them kick-start themselves again or maybe come into form and score some goals.
“It’s such a high standard in the seniors that it’s almost a conveyor belt where you need to perform weekly in, week out. 
“The way Gareth communicates to the players when they go up always leaves that opportunity to come back across and play with us.”
Who’s Gunning a move?
Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for the demands of European football next season.
Betfair have revealed the four most likely players to arrive at the Emirates Stadium with Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus the current favourite.

Mikel Arteta will be in the market for new players in a number of positions, with improving their squad depth being the main focus point due to a much busier fixture list for next season.
For much of the run-in towards the end of the Premier League season it looked as though Arsenal would be preparing to welcome Champions League football for the first time in six years.
Two losses in their final three games, to Tottenham and Newcastle, meant a four point cushion over their North London rivals vanished, with the Gunners finishing fifth, two points shy of Spurs.
Arsenal’s eighth-place finish in 2021 meant that the Gunners had no European football to deal with this season, so the requirement of having to play twice a week for most weeks next season will encourage the need for a deeper, stronger squad.
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is the name most heavily linked with Arsenal at the moment.
Arsenal are in need of a striker with the departure of Alexandre Lacazette looking likely, and the contract saga of Eddie Nketiah still looking uncertain.
BETFAIR ODDS

Gabriel Jesus 4/9
Youri Tielemans 10/11
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 3/1
James Maddison 4/1

Blow for Prem giants as Dembele is set for PSG
Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow as Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele could join Paris Saint-Germain, reports suggest.
AS say Dembele – previously linked to Manchester United and Arsenal -has rejected a new Barca contract offer to leave on a free transfer next month.

The forward has been linked with the Blues, who are looking to add some firepower up front after Todd Boehly’s takeover is officially completed.
However, the 25-year-old looks set to return to France for PSG ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Blaugrana tried to sell Dembele in January to avoid losing their second most expensive signing of all time for free at the end of the season.
But the Frenchman stayed put and played an important role in the team’s dramatic improvement, which saw them finish second in LaLiga.
The Catalan giants were hoping to convince the striker to stay by signing his friend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal.
Barcelona manager Xavi also sang his praises continuously and expressed his desire to keep him. However, Dembele, who joined Barca from Borussia Dortmund for a whopping £138million in 2017, will be leaving next month.
Gunners put Doucoure under the Lens
Arsenal are rated one of Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure’s main Prem admirers.
The Gunners are planning a huge summer revamp this summer after missing out on Champions League football.

There are reportedly twelve names that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has on his wishlist including Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.
And the Mirror claim one player the Gunners are tracking is Doucoure who’s set to leave Lens for the Prem in the transfer window.
The 22-year-old’s been in stellar form for Lens this season, providing four assists and one goal across 34 Ligue 1 appearances.
And the Mali international now wants to try his hand in England where he’s not short on interest.
My Wil is not to return
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.
Gunners Schick as a parrot
Arsenal have been dealt another transfer blow by the news that long-term target Patrick Schick has penned a new deal with Bayer Leverkusen.
The Czech has been a constant contender during Mikel Arteta’s search for a striker, and had been considered a realistic option this summer after the Gunners missed out on the Champions League.
However, the 26-year-old has now committed his future to the Bundesliga outfit after signing a new five-year contract.
Schick netted an impressive 24 goals in just 27 league appearances for Die Werkself last term.
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