The Emirates Stadium team still hopes to attract Thomas Partey to north London, but Alexandre Lacazette has hinted that he could remain at the club.
The Frenchman has been a target for Juventus this summer amid reports that he could go to Arsenal to raise cash for new signings.
Meanwhile, Gunners captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on the verge of a new contract, while Lucas Torreira may be about to leave the club.
Get all the latest news and gossip from North London here…
ICYMI
Watch the Xhaka granit pass in the 1–1 draw of the night between Switzerland and Germany.
The Swiss had the most productive opportunities in the attack and Xhaka showed that he has been improving since passing through Unai Emery more than a year ago.
But what an effort it was.
So almost a Swiss team ? pic.twitter.com/zFI8qYWvbp
– Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) September 7, 2020
MIK’S HANDS TIED
Mikel Arteta is “resigned” for remaining in disarray at Arsenal for the final year of his contract, which can be seen at the Gunners’ season opener against Fulham.
The Spaniard has been hired at Ozil in recent months, however, he may be connected to the German for a final season, before the 2014 World Cup winner leaves for next summer.
The former real madrid midfielder is by far Arsenal’s biggest revenue generator and it would be frustrating for Arteta not to sign a contract with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
According to the Evening Standard, Ozil will play Saturday at the opening of arsenal’s Premier League season against Fulham.
AUSEN-THREE
Lucas Torreira, Sokratis and Emile Smith-Rowe will miss Arsenal’s return to preseason training, according to reports.
The trio is connected with movements from North London, the latter with some other loan.
Smith-Rowe, 20, was loaned to Huddersfield last season and could be in a position for another season in the championship.
Sokratis plans to move to Napoli as a “replacement” for Manchester City-Bount Kalidou Koulibaly and Torreira is attracting from Turin and Fiorentina.
IT’S A MONEY PROBLEM
Arsenal an option for Sergio Reguilón, according to reports in Spain.
Spanish journalist Alvaro Montero told Sky Sports News: “There are two options, Arsenal and Manchester United, Seville here in Spain.
“Real Madrid still needs to sell it with a buy option, so in case you have a smart season like the one you had at Sevilla, Real Madrid will hire you next year.
“The thing is, the player, Sergio Reguillon, likes the concept of playing in the Premier League, United and Arsenal will be the options.
“But it’s a cash problem.”
ROYAL SCREAMER
Arsenal enthusiasts drooled over Vivianne Miedema ‘frozen’ – after the Dutch alien scored a glorious purpose opposite reading and lightly celebrated.
The 24-year-old broke into social media after turning a brilliant corner in the Gunners’ 6-1 hype over the Royals.
The fatal Dutch striker scored twice on Sunday, after Kim Little won first for the three-time WSL champions, while Jill Roord scored a hat-trick.
A fan wrote on Twitter: “Please, when will you reach your goals.”
Another jokingly said, “Cold ice.”
One of them shouted, “For Vivianne, it’s like a walk in the park…what a strike.”
pic.twitter.com/7B6yajDLnj
– Arsenal’s far left (@LW_Arsenal) 6 September 2020
I’M AT DEN’S KAMP
Nigel Winterburn believes Arsenal give Dennis Bergkamp the void left by Freddie Ljungberg.
The 56-year-old former Highbury defender told Gambling.com, “I’m an excellent advocate for successful players at your club, as long as you have the right training qualifications, to return to a football club, especially one of Dennis Bergkamp’s tastes.
“He is a glorious player who has won many trophies and is well seen inside Arsenal, so if his training qualifications fit what Mikel Arteta wants, he will possibly return to the club in some kind of role, either at junior level.or higher level.
“There’s been a lot of talk about that now, so I think it’s something we’re going to have to look at to see if it becomes anything.”
HOW ARSENAL DEFENDERS COMPARE
That’s how Mikel Arteta’s new boys got up with it.
Can the Gunners in the 48 goals they conceded last season?
SAM-ING FOR NOTHING
Samuel Umtiti, a target for Manchester United and Arsenal, can leave Barcelona for FREE, according to reports.
Mundo Deportivo reports that the French defender can see his contract, which runs until 2023, RASGADO when Barcelona let him go through nothing.
Umtiti, 26, slid compatriot Clement Lenglet into the hierarchy of Catalan giants.
Persistence hindered his progress in the nou camp.
The centre-back played just thirteen games in La Liga last season, while Barca ceded the league name to Real Madrid, a rival of El Clásico.
He also tried Covid-19 before the club’s 8–2 humiliation in the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich last month.
ARSENAL OF ACCESSORIES
Here are the opening matches of the Gunners of the Premier League season …as well as those who oppose their “Big Six” rivals.
PARTEY LINE
Arsenal are in pole position to point to Thomas Partey after the midfielder turned down Atletico Madrid’s new contract, according to reports.
The Spanish aspect sought the 27-year-old to draft a new agreement that would be his forty-five million pound termination clause.
But Partey, whose current contract expires in 2023, rejected him because he sought to finish his time in the Premier League.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is eager to reach an agreement, but is forced to move the budget before liquidating the figure.
According to Marca, Atletico resigns himself to wasting Partey and has already covered up an understudy in Marc Roca del Espanyol.
Diego Simeone is now for Arsenal to make an official bid for Partey before making a move for the 23-year-old.
TOMORROW, ARSENAL FANS
Mesut Ozil continues with what was ridiculously unlikely a few weeks ago: a place on Arsenal’s team for Saturday’s first Premier League match at Fulham.
Boss Mikel Arteta, the German game creator, in Saturday’s 3–2 loss in a home friendly to Aston Villa after being without him for six months.
And Ozil, 31, is now serious about a spot on the team opposite the newly promoted Cottagers, as Arteta looks to reshape his roster.
Arteta resigned with Ozil for the last year of her contract of 350,000 euros consistent with the week.
Meanwhile, Dani Ceballos claims gunner enthusiasts have persuaded him to renew his transfer to Real Madrid
The Spanish midfielder told Arsenal.com, “I think you’ve all noticed last season that since I joined the club, I absolutely joined the club and gave 100 percent on and off the field.”
“Enthusiasts rewarded me for this by showing me a lot of love…when I got home, they would send me messages asking me to come back and saying they needed me here.
“I think they’re going to be as satisfied as I am that he’s back and I’m sure we’ve had a wonderful year this season.”
And England under-21 triplet hero Eddie Nketiah points to a more consistent Prem action this season, after ing.
He said: “During the blockade, I worked hard to get bigger and bigger with the ball.
“I’ve used my time well and those are other smart people who can see the hard work.”
OZIL RETURN TO CONTAINMENT
Mesut Ozil has been a lifesaver for Arsenal after betting his first game in six months for the club.
The German game maker, a wonderful starter in Saturday’s last pre-season friendly in front of Aston Villa.
And now he has a chance to make the first Premier League game this week at Fulham, as Mikel Arteta considers all of his options.
Ozil, 31, has played in any of Arsenal’s thirteen games this season after football came out of the lockout and he hasn’t even made submarines in the last 10.
But Arteta resigns himself to the disgraced German he sees in the last year of his contract with Emirates.
And he’s looking for tactics to keep Ozil worried that asking him to earn his salary of $350,000 a week without contributing to the team.
PUSH YOUR LUCK
Eddie Nketiah is excited about the new season.
Arsenal’s genius has passed the lock to cope with Premier League physics.
And he was too strong for Kosovo’s defense on Friday with a 10-minute hat-trick to help the English under-21s put the 6-0.
Now the striker is in a position to flex his much larger muscles when the most sensible flight resumes this weekend.
Nketiah, 21, said: “During the blockade, I worked very hard to get bigger and bigger with the ball.I’ve made good use of time and those are other smart people who can see the hard work.
“That’s all I was looking to do. As you go through the levels, it becomes much more physically complicated, so to show your technique, you want that strength to deal with it.
“It’s great to show that a little bit on the field.”
SUPER BIG
Granit Xhaka much happier than his Arsenal teammate Bernd Leno after a 1–1 draw at Switzerland’s home with Germany in the League of Nations.
Swiss Captain Xhaka brazenly held the point, while German goalkeeper Leno overcame a shot from Silvan Widmer for the draw in the 57th minute.
Etihad as Ilkay Gundogan had ignored it from the beginning.
NO ALEX-IT
Striker Alexandre Lacazette has driven Arsenal enthusiasts crazy after insinuating that he is about to remain at the club.
The 29-year-old is believed to be one of the players that gunner boss Mikel Arteta is open for sale to collect new signings.
Juventus are believed to lead the race to secure the Frenchman with Gonzalo Higuain to leave.
Lacazette also presented himself to Atletico Madrid as a sweetener as part of an agreement by Thomas Partey, valued at 44 million pounds.
But many Arsenal enthusiasts desperately need the striker to stay and his social media activity suggests that his long-term career could be in north London.
A fan went to Instagram to urge former Lyon to dedicate himself to the Gunners, writing: “A word.STAY.”
IN LLOS WITHOUT YOU
Arsenal enthusiasts have convinced Dani Ceballos to renew his assignment at Real Madrid, the Spanish midfielder said.
He told Arsenal.com, “I think you’ve all noticed last season that from the moment I joined the club, I absolutely joined the club and gave a hundred percent on and off the field.
“Enthusiasts rewarded me for this by showing me a lot of love…when I got home, they would send me messages asking me to come back and saying they needed me here.
“I think they’ll be as satisfied as I am with my return and I’m sure we have a wonderful year this season.
“When the coach, club, players and everyone ask you to stay the year, you realize they see you as a smart partner and a smart player.
“I’m proud that the club, the coach and, more importantly, the enthusiasts have looked for me to stay.”
ROORD BACK
Joe Montemurro praised the “special” demonstration of triplet heroine Jill Roord when the search for Arsenal’s name got off to a wonderful start.
The 23-year-old Dutch midfielder helped her beat Reading after Kim Little secured the top position for three-time WSL champions.
Gunners’ boss, Montemurro, said: “When I signed with Jill, I saw special.
“I saw a player who had a great ability to locate space, but also her ability to play higher, ball and locate the pass.
“And the wonderful thing we’re looking for with Jill is to place a point and check that point because she can get in and out of games sometimes and she can become complacent because she’s talented.
“Then I challenged him.”
BLESSED BERND
Arsenal’s German goalkeeper Bernd Leno has prepared for his attempt to start the Premier League season on Saturday with tonight’s League of Nations clash in Switzerland.
here frustrates striker Haris Seferovic.
Granit Xhaka, Leno’s arsenal teammate, is in the Swiss aspect, but couldn’t smile when Ilkay Gundogan put Germany at the helm.
SWITZERLAND VS GERMANY LIVE
Granit Xhaka is the captain of the Swiss in Basel, while Bernd Leno is intended for visitors.
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TORR-INO ‘OFFER’
Torino allegedly presented Lucas Torreira with 21.4 million pounds in advance.
The Uruguayan will leave Arsenal after being able to move to north London.
And it turns out he’s headed for Serie A, with Fiorentina also interested in seeing him.
According to El País journalist Alvaro Levrero, Arsenal will take cash out of their coffers to upgrade Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid.
CONSEIL BY WINK
Alexandre Lacazette has given Arsenal enthusiasts who will remain in the Emirates, connected with a transfer to Spain.
Reports that Arsenal are in a position to turn him into Atlético de Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey are not confirmed.
But Lacazette disinted Gunners enthusiasts that she would do so in north London.
COPA CARABAO DRAW
Arsenal will face Leicester at the King Power Stadium in the 3rd of the Carabao Cup.
He will take position the week of September 21.
TRUE CLASSIC
The Premier League tweeted photographs of that brilliant combination between Chelsea and Arsenal that day in 2000.
Don’t look away from a safe Brazilian side …
Chelsea’s assembly with Arsenal #OnThisDay in 2000 had to please pic.twitter.com/r4PiNridJD
– Premier League (@premierleague) 6 September 2020
COME BACK FROM OZ?
Mikel Arteta is in a position to give Mesut Ozil the chance to play himself at Arsenal, according to reports.
The 31-year-old German midfielder has played one minute of football since the 1-0 win over West Ham in March.
And according to the Mirror, the Gunners must let him go back to the Emirates Fold.
Possibly a knowledge of the truth of Arsenal’s position, they will not recruit many, if any, more players in this movement window.
And if they do, they’ll have to do it at the price.
Ozil will be a loose agent starting July 1 next year and will talk to new clubs starting January 1.
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