Meanwhile Willian is expected to sign and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to pen a new contract this week.
Get all the latest news and transfer gossip from North London here…
GAME FACE
EA Sports will remove certain celebrations from the latest FIFA 21 game to prevent spreading “toxic” behaviour among gamers.
The renowned ‘shushing’ celebration is just one of the celebrations to be scrapped.
It consists of a player holding his finger to his lips after finding the target to ‘shush’ the opposing fans into silence.
Another celebration to go is the ‘A-OK’ hand gesture which was last year added to a list of hate symbols because of its connotations with white supremacists.
POWER SERG
Sergio Reguilon’s agent is working on securing a summer move to Chelsea – but Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Napoli are also keen, according to reports.
Transfer expert Nicolo Schira tweeted the update, saying: “Kia Joorabchian is working to move Sergio Reguilon.
“Chelsea are really interested in him, but in the last days also Atletico Madrid, Napoli and Arsenal have asked info.”
The left-back shone on loan at Sevilla from Real Madrid this season, but the LaLiga champs are ready to sell after signing Ferland Mendy last summer.
WELCOME MATT
Arsenal want £40million for bad boy midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.
That’s according to Football London, who add that Paris Saint-Germain lead the line of suitors vying for his signature.
Arsenal are ready to sell Guendouzi this summer and have been linked with a number of replacements including Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey.
WHERE THERE’S A WILL
Willian is on the brink of joining Arsenal after undergoing his medical, according to reports.
The Brazilian is braced to join Chelsea’s London rivals on a three-year deal after announcing his departure from Stamford Bridge.
And The Standard claims a free transfer is close after Willian agreed to wages of £100,000-a-week with the FA Cup winners.
FAMILY FORTUNES
Arsenal fans are getting excited after transfer target Gabriel Magalhaes’s brother and sister started following the club on Instagram.
The Gunners have been linked with a £27million swoop for the Lille defender.
Boss Mikel Arteta, who giuded the side to FA Cup glory this season, is set to make further changes to his playing staff.
The Spaniard is keen on bringing a defender in to shore up his leaky back line.
Now it has been revealed on social media that the 22-year-old’s sister Mayara follows the London side on Instagram.
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WILL I NEVER
Chelsea have said their goodbyes to Willian.
The Brazilian star looks set to join Arsenal after rejecting a two-year deal with the Blues.
It is understood the 32-year-old will pen a three-year deal worth £100,000-per-week.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 10, 2020
CUP FOR IT
Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 14th time with a 2-1 win over Chelsea.
THREE’S A CROWD
None of the clubs have been named – but two are from the Premier League and one is from the Bundesliga.
The 22-year-old made 32 appearances for the club during the 2019/20 campaign.
But the report states that Mikel Arteta will be reluctant to sell Nelson – who is under contract until 2023.
And Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also set to agree a three-year deal with the club worth £250,000-per-week.
DONE DEAL
Here’s how much he rakes in…
Arsenal fans could not believe their eyes when this picture of Mikel Arteta getting a haircut did the rounds on Twitter.
Some supporters were convinced the Spaniard’s hair did not grow – as he has looked the same for as long as they can remember.
One said: “I thought his hair didn’t grow and it just stayed in the perfect shape naturally.
Another asked: “Arteta’s hair grows?”
— afcserge (@afcserge2) August 9, 2020
MES BE KEEN?
Mesut Ozil has been hanging out with Istanbul Basaksehir’s manager after the Turkish side offered him a transfer lineline.
The pair were joined by Turkish TV mogul Acun Ilicali, who shared the snap on his Instagram story to his 13.6million followers.
And the picture will no doubt add fuel to the speculation of a move to Turkey.
OH GUEN THEN
The £30million-rated midfielder has fallen out of favour under the management of Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal bosses reportedly ignored advice from a scout to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer.
John Hartson says Celtic must demand at least £40MILLION for Odsonne Edouard.
PARTEY TIME
Arsenal have reportedly offered Atletico Madrid their pick of three players as part of a swap deal for Thomas Partey.
Instead, Arsenal could include Alexandre Lacazette, Hector Bellerin or Lucas Torreira as part of the deal.
Back to the drawing board Arteta…
FERD IT HERE FIRST
“Matches against Chelsea and Manchester United were always hard and Terry and Ferdinand were very tough, very physical.
“Coming from France to play in the Premier League it was very difficult at the beginning.”
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson, according to reports.
According to Le10 Sport, the Gunners have opened talks with the French club.
The source states that Mikel Arteta has been keeping a close eye on the 25-year-old for a long time.
However, he adds that Atleti’s position is clear and they are still demanding Partey’s £45m release clause be met in cash.
— Kike Marin** (@Kike_Marin_) August 9, 2020
The Gunners’ announcement of Willian will reportedly be announced in the next week.
He wrote: “I’m just enjoying my time off and can’t control everything everyone does.”
WILL HE OR WON’T HE?
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