Meanwhile, Willian will sign a new contract and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sign a new contract this week.
Get all the latest news and gossip from North London here…
GUNNER GO?
Turkish club Besiktas to point to Reiss Nelson, according to reports in Turkey.
As quoted through Sport Witness, Besiktas to signal the 20-year-old’s loan for the 2020/21 season.
But the report says Mikel Arteta will resist selling to Nelson, who has a contract until 2023.
He chipped in this season with one goal in 17 Premier League appearances for the Gunners.
ARTILLERO HAPPENS
Arsenal is close to completing two major deals this week.
Willian is expected to register with the Gunners for a loose move after rejecting a two-year contract with Chelsea.
The Brazilian star is expected to earn 100,000 euros a week in the Emirates from their agreement.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also expected to sign a three-year contract with the club for 250,000 euros a week.
OFFER MADE
Arsenal youth Zech Medley has reached an agreement to sign for Gillingham on loan.
According to the Evening Standard, the Gunners need the central defender to spend all the playing time imaginable to their credit.
The 20-year-old joined Arsenal’s academy setup from Chelsea back in 2016.
And he set out to have a wonderful career with the Gunners in the years to come.
WIZARD OF OZ
Mesut Ozil reportedly received a payment of 18 million pounds from Arsenal to end his Emirates nightmare.
The midfielder of 350,000 euros according to the week is desired through the head of the Gunners, Mikel Arteta.
That’s how it gets …
Shaving very close
Arsenal enthusiasts couldn’t see when this photo of Mikel Arteta cutting his hair appeared on Twitter.
Some followers were convinced that the Spaniard’s hair was not developing, because it looked the same since they remembered it.
One of them said, “I think her hair wasn’t developing and naturally stayed in the best shape.”
Another asked, “Does Arteta grow hair?”
– afcserge (afcserge2) 9 August 2020
MY BEING KEEN?
Mesut Ozil was with Istanbul coach Basaksehir after the Turk presented him with a line of movement.
The 31-year-old Arsenal midfielder has returned to Turkey following the end of his team’s long season.
And he photographed posing for a selfie with Basaksehir’s boss, Okan Buruk, the guy who was looking to point it out.
The couple joined through Turkish television mogul Acun Ilicali, who shared a photo of their Instagram account with their 13.6 million followers.
And this symbol will fuel the hypothesis of a transfer to Turkey.
OH GUEN THEN
Vilarreal have made a formal loan-to-buy offer for Matteo Guendouzi, according to Football Insider.
The midfielder valued at 30 million pounds fell under Mikel Arteta’s direction.
And the Spanish aspect to point it out with option to make the agreement permanent this summer.
But arsenal would reportedly prefer to sell it now to raise the signing budget.
PIERRE DE PRESSURE
Arsenal bosses reportedly ignored a headhunter to point to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer.
Athletic claims that headhunter Peter Clark has presented the Southampton star as an option for Thomas Partey.
But the club ignored his recommendation and Hojbjerg is about to sign for his rival Tottenham this summer.
‘TOP DOLLAR’
John Hartson says Celtic will have to ask for at least 40 million pounds for Odsonne Edouard.
The French striker has caught the attention of Arsenal and many more sensitive clubs after shining since he was on loan to Parkhead in 2017.
He said: “The manager and board want him to stay, but the club have been known to sell players when the right offer comes in.
“What would I do to him now? 40 million pounds?
“Moussa Dembele was for 20 million pounds and Chelsea would pay 70 million pounds for it.
“Why would Celtic let Edward pass cheaply? If you need to sell it, you have to get the price.”
PARTY TIME
Arsenal has reportedly presented Atletico Madrid with its 3-player selection as part of an exchange deal by Thomas Partey.
The 27-year-old has a primary goal for Mikel Arteta, but the Gunners’ boss is not in a position to comply with his forty-five million pound release clause.
Instead, Arsenal could include Alexandre Lacazette, Hector Bellerin or Lucas Torreira as part of the deal.
But according to Spanish football journalist Kike Marín, Atlético needs the clause to be paid in full.
Back to Arteta’s drawing table …
FERD IT HERE FIRST
Robert Pires named Rio Ferdinand and John Terry the two toughest war ahead parts of the Premier League.
Gunners legend told the MOTD Top 10 podcast: “In the Premier League are John Terry and Rio Ferdinand.
“The matches against Chelsea and Manchester United have been tricky and Terry and Ferdinand have been very tough, very physical.
“Coming from France to play in the Premier League it was very difficult at the beginning.”
FOLLOWS HIS
Arsenal has joined the race to signal Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson, according to reports.
According to Le10 Sport, the Gunners have started talks with the French club.
He claims that Mikel Arteta has been watching the 25-year-old for a long time.
But Arsenal would face Tottenham and West Ham festival for signing.
PARTY TIME
Arsenal are throwing players at Atletico Madrid in order to get a deal for Thomas Partey over the line, according to reports.
Kike Marin, of El Confidencial, says that names such as Hector Bellerin, Alexandre Lacazette and Lucas Torreira have been involved in negotiations for the Ghanaian.
However, he added that The Atleti’s position was transparent and that they still demanded that Partey’s forty-five million pounds release clause be filled in cash.
– Kike Marin – (@Kike_Marin_) 9 August 2020
ARSENAL FANS GOOD MORNING,
Willian’s announcement through the Gunners would be announced next week.
ESPN Brazil state that his time at Chelsea has now officially come to an end following their Champions League exit at the hands of Chelsea.
They say that a three-year fuel agreement has been reached in the Emirates and that the smaller main points are to be resolved before their passage to north London is confirmed.
Elsewhere, Emiliano Martínez admitted that he would possibly have to leave Arsenal if he lost his post to Bernd Leno.
He told Argentine radio station Continental: “I showed the club that I can play for them and when I come back next season I have more games.
“That’s the way to stay at Arsenal.
“My target is to consolidate my place with Arsenal and to reach the Argentinian national team as number one.
“I probably wouldn’t stop it until I realize it, and if I don’t play for Arsenal, I’ll definitely move on.”
And Arsenal are reportedly set to flog Alexandre Lacazette to Atletico Madrid for £30million.
The Star says Frenchman will be moved if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a new symptom in the Emirates.
The report adds that Lacazette is also not satisfied as a small player in Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans.
THAT’S MAT THEN
Arsenal have set their price tag for midfielder Matteo Guendouzi this summer after Paris Saint-Germain have joined Barcelona and Villarreal in the race for his signature.
Football London says the Ligue 1 giants, the PSG, are a resolution for the Frenchman.
Arsenal are said to want around £40million for Guendouzi who they snared for just £7m from Lorient two years ago.
SEQUEL ZAHA
Wilfried Zaha has since answered the video on Instagram.
He wrote, “I’m enjoying my free time and I can’t do everything other people do.”
ARE YOU GOING OR NOT?
Wilfried Zaha went crazy for Arsenal enthusiasts after being filmed with a neon sign that read “Zaha al Arsenal” in a nightclub.
– PALACE XTRA ? (@cpfc_xtra) 9 August 2020
FAB WORK
Cesc Fábregas sent a message to Willian after confirming his departure from Chelsea before his wait to let off Arsenal.
The Spaniard wrote: “Mucha suerte amigo. Te sales,” which translates as ‘good luck my friend, you go out.’
I’ll do it sometime.
They told Arsenal that Willian’s arrival made sense if they sold Alexandre Lacazette.
Football expert Gabriele Marcotti told Sky Sports: “What would worry me is that Arsenal would be the same as Lacazette in a year.’
“He is 29 years old and one more year in his contract than Aubameyang.
“When you add in that Arsenal may sign Willian on a three-year deal, that is a lot of money to commit to attacking players who are or will be in their 30s.
“It’s a lot of money to build. It turns out that it succeeds when Arsenal has teenagers like Saka, Martinelli and (Eddie) Nketiah, whom they probably need to grow.
“Mikel Arteta is on an upward trajectory, but he wants time, so it makes even less sense to put his resources on older players right now.
“It’s a rare and unusual technique the club runs, unless you plan to sell Lacazette, but we don’t know.
DECISION S-MART
Martin Keown warned Arsenal that he will have to pay a ransom for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s wage claims.
He told PA Sport: “[Mikel] Arteta has been going on for less than 8 months and left with an FA Cup.
“He’s someone who can make a difference [in Aubameyang’s decision] and if he needs the football club forward, he’ll be influential.
“The former manager, Unai Emery, said he is not part of Aaron Ramsey’s negotiations.
“Well, this time Arteta has made room to worry about negotiations and that’s fair and appropriate.
“I don’t think they have to pay a ransom, as they seemed to be under Ozil’s contract, but on the ground, Aubameyang turns out to be someone else.
“The mere fact that he indicates that it allows you to do so and wait for the long term, however, no individual is bigger than the football club as the Ozil saga has shown.”
N’LAC BACKPACK
Arsenal will take Alexandre Lacazette to Atletico Madrid for 30 million pounds.
The Star says the Frenchman will be thrilled if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang presents a new symptom in the Emirates.
The report adds that Lacazette is also unhappy to be merely a bit-part player in Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans.
THE ONLY ONE
Emiliano Martínez has admitted that he may have to leave Arsenal if he loses his place to Bernd Leno.
He told Argentine radio station Continental: “I showed the club that I can play for them and when I come back next season I have more games.
“That’s the way to stay at Arsenal.
“My purpose is to consolidate my position at Arsenal and to succeed in the Argentina national team as number one.
“I probably wouldn’t stop it until I realize it, and if I don’t play for Arsenal, I’ll definitely move on.”
Unexpectedly
Chelsea must have made a 20 million pound move to reach Manchester City defender John Stones.
The 26-year-old English star is likely to leave the Etihad this summer after the arrival of 41 million pounds from former Blues player Nathan Ake.
According to the Mirror, the former Everton boy has emerged from Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
The report adds that Lamps believes he can resurrect Stones’ career and is in a position to sanction a movement of 20 million pounds.
But they are expected to face a festival for the Stones by his former boss David Moyes at West Ham.
Arsenal – managed by ex-City assistant Arteta – are also interested but the London club will have to sell before they can buy.
What GUNNER likes
Mikel Arteta is making plans for a summer primary review at Arsenal and his starting lineup may be very different next season.
The Gunners have been connected to the South American trio James Rodriguez, Philippe Coutinho and Willian.
And if they land all three stars, the Gunners’ attack would intimidate most Premier League defences.
This is how Arsenal can line up …
SUMMER PARTY
Thomas Partey pped the main goal of Arsenal’s move, but Atletico Madrid would maintain his forty-five million pound clause.
Kike Marin claims that the Gunners had tried the value required through Spanish by proposing an exchange agreement between Lucas Torreira, Héctor Bellerin or Alexandre Lacazette.
However, the report adds that Atletico rejected the talks and insisted that its clause be completely activated.
Mikel Arteta has been desperately down metal in midfield this summer.
Earlier this year, he met Partey as his number one target after a sensational season in Spain.
The Ghanaian has a contract at Wanda Metropolitano until the end of the 2022–23 season.
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