Arsenal transfer news - LIVE! This summer will another period of change for Arsenal as Unai Emery assesses a squad which narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification. The season could yet end on a high note for Emery, with a Europa League Final against Chelsea to come - and the prospect of Champions League qualification should they beat Maurizio Sarri's Blues in Baku. As for the summer transfer window, Emery will be looking for reinforcements. With Aaron Ramsey leaving on a free for Juventus and Denis Suarez failing to impress on loan from Barcelona, Arsenal will need more goals from midfield if they are to seriously challenge next season. Mesut Ozil is also determined to stay at the Emirates until his contract expires in 2021, so it seems as though the German playmaker may have to form a key part of Emery's plans going forward. However, Emery's plans will depend heavily on Champions League qualification, as another year in the Europa League would likely have a serious effect … [Read more...] about Arsenal transfer news
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Arsenal transfer news, rumours
Arsenal transfer news, rumours - LIVE! This summer is set to be another period of change for Arsenal as Unai Emery assesses a squad which narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification. The Gunners looked odds-on for a top-four finish in April, but an alarming run-un saw them drop 11 points in their last five games to ultimately finish fifth in the Premier League - a point behind north London rivals Tottenham. The season could yet end on a high note for Emery, with a Europa League Final against Chelsea to come - and the prospect of Champions League qualification should they beat Maurizio Sarri's Blues in Baku. As for the summer transfer window, Emery will be looking for reinforcements. With Aaron Ramsey leaving on a free for Juventus and Denis Suarez failing to impress on loan from Barcelona, Arsenal will need more goals from midfield if they are to seriously challenge next season. As for his back line, Emery will also have to recruit some solid defenders after watching the … [Read more...] about Arsenal transfer news, rumours
Arsenal transfer news: Roma set to take action to prevent star leaving
Arsenal target Nicolo Zaniolo is set for urgent contract talks with Roma as the club bids to ward off interest from the Gunners and Juventus . The 19-year-old midfielder has forced his way into the first team at the Serie A side with a string of impressive displays. And Arsenal reportedly asked Roma for a "detailed report" on the £36m teenager after scouts were impressed by him earlier in the season. But Roma are keen to keep him, and will meet with agents of the player on Thursday, according to reports from Italy. Italian outlets Gazzetta dello Sport and Calciomercato say Roma want to extend Zaniolo's deal until the summer of 2024, claiming the player wants a wage of 2.4 million euros per season. Zaniolo has played 20 games in Serie A so far this season, scoring three times. Chelsea have also been linked with the midfielder. Meanwhile, Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars says the Dutch club have no interest in letting Nicolas Tagliafico join Arsenal - or anyone else. … [Read more...] about Arsenal transfer news: Roma set to take action to prevent star leaving
Arsenal transfer news: Agent accused of using Gunners to get better deal
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has accused Joe Aribo's agent of using interest from Arsenal to get his client a better contract. Addicks star Aribo has been linked with a move to the Gunners in recent weeks, after a string of impressive performances. The League One club has a good track record of nurturing talent, with the likes of Joe Gomez and Jonjo Shelvey having succesfully made the step up to the Premier League in previous years. But Bowyer has put the blame for the rumours surrounding his player solely at the feet of Aribo's representatives. Speaking to South London Press , Bowyer said: "If it’s true then it’s good on our behalf. It means the job we are doing with him is a good job. “But I think it’s his agent, if I’m honest. I’m not reading too much into that. “I spoke to Joe last week, I had a meeting with him. He wants to sign and I think it’s just trying to agree with his agent. “Joe likes it here. He’s learning … [Read more...] about Arsenal transfer news: Agent accused of using Gunners to get better deal
Arsenal transfer news: Why Gunners have advantage in pursuit of former Liverpool star
Arsenal are at the front of the queue to sign AC Milan forward Suso - thanks to the imminent arrival of Monchi as sporting director. The Gunners are expected to swoop for 25-year-old Suso this summer as they bid to become regular Champions League contenders once more. But they are not the only club chasing the former Liverpool forward, who is also on the radar of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. However, Arsenal are ahead of their Premier League rivals thanks to the Monchi link, reports Italian outlet Tuttosport . Monchi is expected to be reunited with Arsenal boss Unai Emery after the two worked together at Sevilla. Monchi tried to sign Suso during his time at Roma and will pick up those negotiations at his new club if Unai Emery gives the go-ahead, according to Sportsmole . The arrival of Monchi at The Emirates will also put Arsenal in pole position to sign Benfica sensation Alex Grimaldi, says the Express . Left-back Grimaldo, 23, is one of the most highly-rated players … [Read more...] about Arsenal transfer news: Why Gunners have advantage in pursuit of former Liverpool star