Emirates Stadium still hopes to attract Thomas Partey to north London, but Alexandre Lacazette has hinted that he could remain at the club.
The Frenchman was a target for Juventus this summer amid reports that he could let Arsenal increase the budget 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.
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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 a deal but is forced to move the budget before settling 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 the ridiculously improbable a few weeks ago: a spot on the Arsenal side for Saturday’s Premier League opener in 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 place on the team opposed to the newly promoted Cottagers, while Arteta seeks to reform his list.
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 everyone will have noticed last season that from the moment I joined the club, I absolutely joined the club and gave in 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 come 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 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 against Aston Villa.
And now he has to play in this week’s first Premier League game 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 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.
YOUR LUCK WEIGHS
Eddie Nketiah is excited about the new season.
Arsenal’s genius has passed the lock to cope with the physicality of the Premier League.
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 elite 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 sent him away 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 triplet hero Jill Roord’s “special” show when the search for Arsenal’s name got off to a wonderful start.
The 23-year-old Dutch midfielder helped beat Reading after Kim Little secured first place for the 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 locate a point and check that point because she can come and go floating out of matches and she can become complacent because she’s talented.
“Then I challenged him.”
BERND DE BENDITOS
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 he beats 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.
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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 use it for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey are unconfirmed.
But Lacazette disinted Gunners enthusiasts that she would do so in north London.
COPA CARABAO DRAW
Arsenal will face Leicester at King Power Stadium in the 3rd 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 Brazilian side insurance.
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 return to the Redil of the Emirates.
Possibly it would be 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.
‘ZETT-LED input
Alexandre Lacazette has driven Arsenal fans crazy after hinting that he is about to stay at the club.
The 29-year-old is believed to be one of the players that gunner chief Mikel Arteta is open for sale to raise new signings.
Juventus are believed to lead the race to take over Frenchman with Gonzalo Higuain to leave.
Lacazette has been presented to Atletico Madrid as a sweetener in an agreement by Thomas Partey, valued at £44 million.
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.”
ARSENAL ACCESSORIES
Here are the first of the Gunners’ season, as well as the must-sees against their “Big Six” rivals.
ROOD AWAKENING
The women of Arsenal received on a plane their clash of the Barclays Women’s Super League with Reading.
Jill Rood’s hat trick proved they are serious this season.
– Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) 6 September 2020
AOU-AARGHH
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has chased after Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
The French aspect rejected a deal of 31.2 million pounds and one of its players, according to one report.
RMC Sport’s online page reads: “With regard to Houssem Aouar, OL would have won an Arsenal offer for 35 million euros plus one player.He refused.
Arteta has signed lille’s half-centre Gabriel Magalhaes for 27 million pounds.
Arteta has other features in midfield, while Atletico Madrid plays hard for midfielder Thomas Partey.
TOO NOISY FOR MIK
Graeme Souness has reduced the arsenal name challenge before the start of the season, insisting that the Gunners “are not strong enough” to win the crown.
Souness, 67, said in his Sunday Times column: “People are making noises about Arsenal, but I don’t see them loud enough.
“But this time I expect a bigger challenge from United and Chelsea.
“If you ask me now, it’s my most sensible 4 for next May: Liverpool, City, United and Chelsea.”
“United will be better off with Donny van de Beek, but the doorman can be a problem.
“Chelsea have signed well, but let’s see how quickly Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz settle in.”
GUNNER IS NEARBY
Robbie Savage has predicted that Arsenal will finish this Season in the Premier League just outside the Champions League, in fifth place.
The former Leicester and Derby midfielder wrote in the Mirror: “Mikel Arteta has done incredibly well to win the FA Cup and the comfortable center of the Gunners since succeeding Unai Emery.
“Arsenal have already beaten Liverpool, City and Chelsea on their turn, and if they have a smart start, they can finish in the four most sensitive.
“Even though I think it’s too early to communicate about a name challenge.”
DAN AND DUST
Dani Ceballos has revealed that it was Arsenal fans who convinced him to stay in the Emirates.
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 am proud that the club, the coach and, more importantly, the enthusiasts have sought me out to stay.
A BELL RINGS
Bayer Leverkusen are the clubs interested in signing Arsenal’s right-back, Hector Bellerin.
The 25-year-old has had a nightmare about injuries in recent seasons and Mikel Arteta is pleased to go get something for his Spanish compatriot.
PSG is reportedly interested in Bellerin, who played 15 Premier League games last season.
According to the Telegraph, Leverkusen is tempted to use Chelsea’s Kai Havertz victory on the experienced right-back.
DEVIL OF THE SAINTS
Roy Keane and Ian Wright clashed over James Ward-Prowse’s “trap” to score Iceland’s penalty.
Television cameras captured southampton star dragging his heels over the spot to mow the lawn.
And, either because of Ward-Prowse’s poaching or Iceland missed the penalty when Birkir Bjarnason sent an Icelandic kick over the crossbar while trying to locate the most sensible corner.
Speaking about the incident, Keane simply said, “It’s cheating Wrighty, it’s cheating.It’s cheating and I don’t like to see it. Talk about the spirit of the game.”
But a laughing Wright said, “I don’t mind being an English player, a little homey.What I like about Ward-Prowse is that he has this, he’s got this little Satan around him.
“Maybe [it’s cheating] but seeing an English player do it … if that happens at a festival and we get something out of it, I’m not going to complain. It happens. Cheating or not, it happened and that brings us to the next round.
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