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      Arsenal complete £8m transfer of Benfica star Nuno Tavares as defender becomes Mikel Arteta’s first signing of rebuild

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      ARSENAL have completed the £8million signing of Benfica defender Nuno Tavares. The Portugal Under-21 international has signed a long-term deal with Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Nuno Tavares has joined ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Arteta told the club website: “We welcome Nuno to the club. He is a young player with great promise who has developed very well with Benfica in recent seasons and has also shown his quality by being part of Portugal Under-21s.
      “Nuno’s arrival will give the squad extra strength and options in defence, particularly with this energy on the left side of the pitch.
      “We look forward to Nuno’s arrival soon, his integration into the Arsenal family and playing in front of our fantastic supporters.”
      The 21-year-old is Arsenal’s first signing of the summer as Arteta looks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing season.
      The Gunners failed to qualify for Europe for the first time in 25 years after finishing eighth and Arteta is under pressure to revive the club’s fortunes.

      Tavares came through Benfica’s youth system and progressed up into the first team.
      The left-back made his debut in the Portuguese Super Cup win over Sporting Lisbon in 2019.

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      Tavares made 25 appearances for Benfica across the last two seasons and came on as a substitute in the second leg of their Europa League last-32 defeat at Arsenal in February.
      Technical director Edu said: “Nuno is a talented young player who was wanted by a number of clubs across Europe.
      “He will provide strong back-up in the left-back position. We look forward to him growing and developing with us and becoming an important member of the first-team squad.”
      Tavares will be pushing Kieran Tierney for a place in the first team.
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      Arsenal fans go wild as transfer target Houssem Aouar’s brother and agent is in London with midfielder set to quit Lyon

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      ARSENAL fans went wild after transfer target Houssem Aouar’s brother and agent was spotted in London. The playmaker has been linked with a move to the club and is expected to leave Lyon.
      Houssem Aouar has been heavily linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: Getty

      Aouar’s brother Brahim was spotted in London, through an Instagram story, sparking fresh talk of a move to Arsenal.
      The Gunners have reportedly made a £17million offer for the Lyon midfielder.
      This would be a cut-price deal for the 23-year-old after he was linked with a £50m move last year.
      Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to bring in the versatile attacker with Aouar, who scored eight goals last season, able to play centrally or on the wing.
      Lyon turned down a £34m offer last year but the pandemic has affected clubs across Europe and Aouar could leave for a significantly reduced fee this summer.
      His agent’s trip to London has only increased the speculation over his future and a move to the Premier League could be on the cards.
      One optimistic fan said on Twitter: “He’s house hunting for his brother/client. Welcome to Arsenal.”

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      The Gunners certainly need to strengthen their squad after a miserable season which ended with them missing out on qualification for Europe.
      Aouar has two years remaining on his contract, which expires in June 2023.
      ESPN claim the player is open to joining a Premier League club and is not put off by Arsenal’s lack of European involvement.

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      Five right-backs that could replace Hector Bellerin at Arsenal with Aarons and Lille ace Celik transfer options

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      ARSENAL could be about to enter the market for a new right-back, with current No2 Hector Bellerin linked with a move away from North London.The Spaniard, 26, has been a stalwart for the Gunners over the last eight years, making 239 appearances for the club.
      Arsenal could soon be set to face life after Hector BellerinCredit: AP:Associated Press
      He has won three FA Cups during his time at Emirates Stadium.
      But according to Calciomercato, that time could be about to come to an end as Inter Milan circle.
      SunSport takes a look at who could arrive this summer to replace the popular defender.
      MAX AARONS
      Max Aarons won his second Championship title last seasonCredit: PA
      Norwich star Max Aarons is on the radar of a number of top clubs around Europe.
      The Canaries successfully batted off interest from Barcelona last summer, with the LaLiga giants eventually moving for Ajax’s Sergino Dest instead.
      Arsenal are seen as contenders to land the £35million-rated 21-year-old when he does finally leave Carrow Road.
      TARIQ LAMPTEY
      Ex-Chelsea ace Lamptey could return to London with ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      One that got away from Chelsea, Tariq Lamptey has been in outstanding form since leaving Stamford Bridge for Brighton in January last year.
      A dynamic dribbler with bags of potential, the 20-year-old made his one and only Premier League appearance for the Blues at the Emirates.
      The Gunners retain an interest in the England youth international, who despite his injury woes will cost significantly more than the £3million that the Seagulls paid Chelsea for his services – particularly after he signed a new contract in January.

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      ZEKI CELIK
      Zeki Celik represented Turkey at Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Arsenal are reportedly interested in Lille full-back Zeki Celik.
      The 24-year-old had a dodgy Euro 2020 with Turkey, being eliminated at the group stage.
      But available at just £13m despite an excellent, title-winning season in Ligue, Celik could be a bargain for the Gunners.
      JAMES JUSTIN
      James Justin had an impressive campaign for LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Adept at covering both full-back positions, James Justin would be a very useful addition for Arsenal.
      The former Luton Town star, 23, covered well for Ricardo Pereira last season before falling to injury in February.
      Pereira’s subsequent return could see the Foxes willing to cash in on Justin, although his cruciate ligament scare could complicate matters.
      EMERSON ROYAL
      Emerson Royal has spent the last two seasons on loan at Real BetisCredit: Getty
      Barcelona are on the brink of financial ruin, with the club in chaos ahead of the upcoming campaign.
      The LaLiga giants need to complete a fire sale of players.
      And Arsenal could benefit, having held an interest in right-back Emerson Royal, 22, who has spent the last two seasons on loan at Real Betis.
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      Arsenal in Manuel Locatelli transfer boost as Sassuolo confirm talks with ‘club from abroad’ despite Juventus interest

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      ARSENAL have received a boost in their reported pursuit of Manuel Locatelli after Sassuolo confirmed transfer talks with a ‘club from abroad’.Locatelli, 23, has been in dazzling form for Italy at Euro 2020, helping Roberto Mancini’s men set up a Sunday final against England.
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      Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit of Sassuolo’s Manuel LocatelliCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are in the market for a new midfielder as Granit Xhaka prepares to join Roma.
      And Locatelli is understood to be Mikel Arteta’s ‘dream’ signing.
      However, Arsenal are thought to face a transfer battle with Serie A giants Juventus for the playmaker.
      Max Allegri has reportedly identified Locatelli as the man to help Juve regain their Italian crown after a disappointing season.
      But the Gunners have been boosted by confirmation from Sassuolo that the Turin giants are yet to open talks due to financial problems.
      And instead, Sassuolo are in negotiations with an unnamed foreign side.
      Club chief Giovanni Carnevali told Sky Italy: “We’re in talks for Locatelli with one club from abroad, and it’s really advanced.
      “We’re going to meet with Juventus in the next few days, but there are no negotiations yet.
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      “Italian clubs are in a difficult financial situation.”
      Locatelli has played 68 times for Sassuolo over the past three seasons, scoring four times.
      He initially joined on loan from AC Milan in 2018 before making his stay permanent a year later.
      Locatelli could provide Arsenal with the blend of physicality and technique they’ve been craving in midfield, should he join.
      The Gunners have already lost Martin Odegaard and Dani Ceballos after their loans from Real Madrid expired.
      Meanwhile, Matteo Guendouzi has also been shipped off to Marseille.
      And Lucas Torreira is also expected to depart after a poor loan spell at Atletico Madrid.
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      Manuel Locatelli ready to snub Arsenal transfer for Juventus having had heart set on move for a year

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      ARSENAL’s hopes of signing Manuel Locatelli look like they could be crushed amid reports of Juventus moving ahead in the race for the star. Tuttosport claims Massimo Allegri wants a deal for the player to be struck between the Turin giants and Sassuolo.
      Juventus are reportedly considering a player-plus-cash offer Arsenal target Manuel LocatelliCredit: Rex
      And it is thought the Mapei Stadium midfielder, 23, who has been one of Italy’s best performers at the Euros would prefer a move to the Old Lady. 
      Tuttosport claims Juventus, who finished fourth in Italy’s top-flight, may be open to putting forward a cash-plus-player proposal. 
      It is thought the club, who re-appointed Allegri as manager after sacking Andre Pirlo, could be willing to offer Radu Dragusin or Nicolo Fagioli as part of a deal.
      And Tuttosport suggests Locatelli, who has also been linked with Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, has been eyeing a Juve move for a year.
      It would mean Arsenal – who are expected to lose Granit Xhaka to Roma – may have to consider other midfield targets. 
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      The news comes a month after reports claimed the Gunners were eyeing a £34million move for Locatelli with the club set to cut at four midfielders loose. 
      The departure of Matteo Guendouzi to Marseille is expected to be followed by the exits of Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Lucas Torreira and wantaway Switzerland captain Xhaka. 
      Locatelli, who is due to play England in the Euro 2020 final, has made four starts for Roberto Mancini’s side netting two tournament goals. 
      And the Arsenal target notched up scored four times and three assists in 34 Serie A games for Sassuolo last term.
      His contract with the side, which he moved to from AC Milan in 2019, is due to expire in June 2023. 
      And the club finished eighth in Italy’s top-flight last term. 
      In June, Sky Sports Italia reported Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali’s claims that Arsenal were upping the ante in their efforts to sign Locatelli.
      However, the Gunners are facing stiff competition from Juve who are thought to have a special connection with officials at the Mapei Stadium, according to Football London. 
      Carnevali told Sky Sport Italia: “Arsenal have made an official bid for Locatelli.
      “They’re pushing hard to sign Manuel and it’s an important bid… we will see.
      Juventus target Manuel Locatelli is due play England in the finals of this year’s EurosCredit: Getty

       “Juventus also want Locatelli and we have a special relationship with them.
      “We can think about Locatelli’s future, but above all we care about his present and that means Italy doing well at the Euros.”
      In June reports suggested Locatelli is expected to sign a contract in Turin until 2026 worth around £48,000 per week.
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      Arsenal must flog at least one midfielder to land Houssem Aouar transfer with four players’ futures up in air

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      ARSENAL have to sell at least one midfielder if they want to sign Houssem Aouar, according to reports.The Gunners have been heavily linked with the Lyon ace but reportedly need to make room on the wage bill before they bring him in with four players’ futures at risk.
      Arsenal have to sell at least one midfielder if they are to sign Lyon ace Houssem AouarCredit: Getty
      Arsenal – who are favourites to sign the Frenchman – are said to have launched an official bid after Lyon dropped their original asking price to just £17million.
      Le 10 Sport claimed the Ligue 1 star could cost the Gunners under a third of the £54m fee club officials hoped to get in 2020. 
      Aouar, 23 – who is said to have skipped pre-season training to force through a move – had been heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates before the start of the 2020-21 season. 
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is thought to be keen on the versatile ace who can play centrally or on the wing.
      But players need to leave before they finalise the deal, according to ESPN.
      Matteo Guendouzi has already left for Marseille.
      The 22-year-old has initially signed for the Ligue 1 side on loan but Jorge Sampaoli’s side have an obligation to buy him permanently next summer.
      And the North Londoners are also in talks with Roma about a deal to take Granit Xhaka to Jose Mourinho’s new side.
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      Arsenal are also said to be open to offers for Lucas Torreira and uncertainty remains over the futures of Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Joe Willock.
      Martin Odegaard’s loan deal will not be extended or made permanent so with all those outgoings, there should be room for Aouar.
      In September reports in France claimed Lyon had turned their noses up at two separate bids from the North London giants of £31m and £34.5m.
      However, Le 10 Sport say the Gunners have returned with a fresh offer for the midfielder whose current contract with the French outfit runs out in 2023.
      And it is thought LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid and Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain could be set to rival Arsenal for the France player’s signature.  
      It is believed the club’s failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League may have influenced a drop in price. 
      However, the player faced some fitness struggles last term after picking up a thigh injury in November 2020. 
      The Lyon-born ace’s spell on the treatment table led to him missing out on France’s involvement in Uefa’s Nations League after being called up by Didier Deschamps
      And Aouar was also left out of the Les Bleus squad for this year’s  European Championships. 
      In June SunSport reported Arsenal were preparing a contract worth £100,000-a-week in a bid to lure Aouar to the Emirates. 
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      Arsenal or Tottenham can land Marcel Sabitzer for just £17m with RB Leipzig ready to sell Euro 2020 star

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      MARCEL SABITZER could be sold for a cut-price fee this summer with the RB Leipzig skipper’s contract talks reportedly hitting a brick wall. The midfielder, who was one of Switzerland’s standout Euros stars, has been linked with a move to Arsenal or Tottenham. 
      Marcel Sabitzer has been linked with a possible move to the Prem to Arsenal or TottenhamCredit: AP
      Sabitzer, 27, who sealed a 2014 move to Leipzig after a one-year spell at Austrian side Rapid Vienna, helped his current club finish second in the Bundesliga last term. 
      German newspaper Bild claims Leipzig may be willing to grant the player permission to leave for £17million. 
      And this month Bild suggested he could even be sold for as little as £14.6m with his current deal set to expire in 2022. 
       This is despite Sabitzer – who helped Switzerland reach this year’s Euros quarter-finals – having a £43m release clause in his contract. 
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      Tottenham and Arsenal, who finished seventh and eighth in the Premier League last term, could face competition for the Leipzig captain’s signature. 
      Reports claim Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan may be set to rival the London clubs for Sabitzer’s services. 
      However, the Gunners are also reported to have made an attempt to buy Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli. 
      The Italy midfield ace, who will take on England in the Euros final, has won praise for his performances during the tournament.
      Arsenal are thought to be in the market for a midfield partner for their Ghana international ace Thomas Partey with Granit Xhaka heavily linked with a move to Roma. 
      Switzerland ace Sabitzer is also reported to have attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund and AC MilanCredit: Getty

      And 90min.com claims the purchase of Sabitzer would come from a £250m war chest Arteta reportedly has to spend. 
      Sabitzer, whose style of play has been compared to David Beckham’s, made four appearances for Switzerland at the Euros. 
      And the star, who earned plaudits for his free-kick and set-piece technique, has scored 52 goals and 42 assists in 227 Leipzig appearances in all competitions since his 2014 arrival. 
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