Latest Arsenal transfer news, rumours and done deals
Arsenal have enjoyed a busy summer as Mikel Arteta bids to turn his new squad around.
Gabriel Magalhaes is the eye-catching recruit with the Brazilian centre-back joining from Lille in a £27m deal. He joins fellow countryman Willian who arrived on a free and Dani Ceballos who re-joins from Real Madrid on a season-long loan. The Gunners aren’t planning on stopping there though.
Arteta remains keen on more reinforcements with Houssem Aouar of Lyon his top choice. Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey is another he is keen on with both deals requiring funds to be raised by sales of current first-team players. Hector Bellerin is most likely to depart with Paris Saint-Germain keenest while Lucas Torreira and Sokratis are edging closer to moves to Serie A with Napoli and Fiorentina leading the race. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been offered terms to stay but could leave for Aston Villa. We’ll have all the latest throughout the day:
AOUAR TELLS LYON HE WANTS TO LEAVE
Some positive news for Arsenal and their interest in Houssem Aouar.
The French midfielder has apparently told Lyon that he wants to leave this summer.
That’s according to L’Equipe.
Lyon are adamant he won’t leave for less than £50m, a figure that is out of the Gunners range at present.
However, sales of the likes of Hector Bellerin, Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira could give Mikel Arteta the funds he needs to go and get one of his No 1 targets.
This one is going to run and run.
Ben Burrows10 September 2020 18:35
DE BRUYNE THE BEST IN THE WORLD, SAYS PEP
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed Kevin De Bruyne as the best midfielder in the world.
City playmaker De Bruyne was named PFA Player of the Year earlier this week in recognition of an outstanding 2019-20 campaign in which he clocked up a Premier League record-equalling 20 assists.
“He is a masterclass player, one of the best players I have ever trained in my life,” said Guardiola in a new documentary about De Bruyne’s career, ‘Made in Belgium’, by City TV.
“Right now, he is the best. Right now, in the midfield position, he is the best.”
Ben Burrows10 September 2020 18:31
More on Michy Batshuayi’s move to Crystal Palace.
The Belgium international returns to Selhurst Park after a successful spell with the Eagles in the second half of the 2018-19 campaign.
Batshuayi scored six goals in 13 appearances for Palace to help them retain their Premier League status, but will be out to help them achieve greater honours this time.
Ben Burrows10 September 2020 17:49
UNITED SIGN RUSSO
Manchester United have announced the signing of England international Alessia Russo on a two-year deal.
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