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Sep122020 by JBNo Comments

Lacazette responds to talk he could join Atletico Madrid in Partey swap deal

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Alexandre Lacazette has played down speculation that he could be used in a swap deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey this summer and says he wants to see out the final two years of his contract. The 29-year-old scored only 12 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last campaign and Mikel Arteta is open to offloading him to raise funds for more signings at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico Madrid have long been keen on Lacazette and reports in Spain claimed Arsenal tried to use this to their advantage to convince them to part with Partey in a possible swap deal. But Lacazette, confident he remains an important part of Arteta’s plans, appears to have ruled out an exit away from the club before next month’s deadline. ‘If...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta outlines Arsenal’s summer transfer plans

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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are still very much active in the transfer market and will look to improve their squad further, though refused to talk about specific targets such as Lyon’s Houssem Aouar. Arteta, as is his custom, did not discuss about other clubs’ players but did confirm that he is not happy with the current squad and will be buying and selling before the window closes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘We are still active in the market, we are looking at different options,’ said the Spaniard ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Fulham. ‘I would say we are active in the market for players in and out, at the moment the squad balance is not the ideal we want to achieve so there is still some work to do. ‘We have to bear in mind the...

Sep102020 by JBNo Comments

Aubameyang to sign new three-year deal with Arsenal

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Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed a new three-year deal with Arsenal, according to reports. The 31-year-old’s current contract with the London side is set to expire next summer where he would be able to leave the club on a free transfer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, The Athletic claim that Aubameyang has agreed to extend his stay at the Emirates and will sign a new three-year contract ‘imminently’. The report claims that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta played a vital role in convincing the Gabonese striker to stay at the club. According to reports, the terms of Aubameyang’s deal were arranged by the gunners’ former head of football, Raul Sanllehi, before Arsenal’s technical director, Edu, finalised the terms. Aubameyan...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Holding set to start Arsenal’s game vs Fulham after David Luiz injury

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Rob Holding is set to start in Arsenal’s first Premier League game of the season against Fulham as David Luiz is a huge doubt due to a neck injury, according to reports. Holding was expected to join Newcastle United on loan this summer window but Mikel Arteta has reversed that decision and wants to keep the 24-year-old defender in his team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is believed that Arteta has been impressed by Holding during the club’s pre-season preparations and the player will be given the opportunity to challenge for a regular role in the team. According to The Athletic, Rob Holding is now in line to start Arsenal’s Premier League opener as David Luiz is struggling to overcome a neck injury. The report claims that Luiz suffered the injur...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Guendouzi sends message to Arteta over Arsenal return

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Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has indicated that he wants to win over Mikel Arteta and is aiming to secure a place in the team ahead of the upcoming campaign. The 21-year-old was exiled from the club's first-team squad in June after he taunted Brighton’s players over their salaries during Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After discussions with Arteta and Arsenal’s hierarchy about his poor attitude, Guendouzi didn’t play for the London side for the rest of the campaign and was even left at home for their FA Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley. Guendouzi was also left out of the gunners' victory over Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 29. But the Frenchman is now planning to win back his place in Mik...

Sep82020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon confirm talks with Arsenal over Houssem Aouar

Transfer Info, Premier League

Lyon sporting director Juninho has confirmed talks with Arsenal over a move for Houssem Aouar – and claims the player is appreciated by Mikel Arteta. Aouar is seen as one of the most exciting young players in France and has emerged as a key target for Arsenal after starring on Lyon’s path to the Champions League semi-finals last season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The London club have already strengthened in defence and in attack this summer but Arteta has now set his sights on improving his options in the midfield for the new campaign. Arsenal and Arteta are prepared to allow Matteo Guendouzi leave and the Frenchman was offered to Lyon in a possible player-plus-cash deal for the midfielder. But according to Lyon chief Juninho, Guendouzi is the ‘wr...

Sep62020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon reject £31m plus player bid from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Lyon have turned down a £31.2million bid plus a player from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar, according to reports. The 22-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with Arsenal and Manchester City this summer. And It is understood that Lyon value Aouar at £45million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to French outlet RMC Sport, a £31.2m bid and a player were offered to Ligue 1 side Lyon – and they snubbed the offer. While not revealing the identity of the player, there are suggestions it could have been Matteo Guendouzi, who has been frozen out of the team by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Guendouzi has not featured in any game for Arsenal since he allegedly boasted to Brighton players about his superior wages in a 2-1 defeaf at the Amex Stadium on ...

Sep62020 by JBNo Comments

Lacazette drops Arsenal transfer hint with Instagram response

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Alexandre Lacazette has hinted his future lies with Arsenal despite speculation linking him with an exit away from the Emirates this summer. The France international scored 12 goals in 39 matches for the Gunners last campaign but his place in Mikel Arteta's team has been called into question at times at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal are believed to be willing to offload Lacazette in order to raise funds for transfers and Juventus are in pole position to sign the striker. According to reports, his representatives have met with Juventus officials, while Spanish outlet Marca claims Atletico Madrid are also interested in Lacazette. The 29-year-old latest activity on social media implies that he is set to stay at the club - where he ha...

Sep52020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid rejected two Arsenal players in Thomas Partey talks

La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal offered Guendouzi and Lacazette to Atletico Madrid in an attempt to strike a deal for the signing of Thomas Partey but the club were not interested. Arsenal are interested in signing the midfielder this summer but have failed to make a breakthrough in talks for his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey has a £45m release clause in his current contract and Atletico have insisted that Arsenal must meet that price or no deal. Arsenal have financial issues, especially after the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes for £27m from Lille, and they are unlikely to pay the £45m, so they have been trying to negotiate a deal that involves player swap. Guendouzi, who became an outcast under Arteta towards the end of the campaign, and Lacazette were both...

Sep52020 by JBNo Comments

Dani Ceballos explains why he rejected Madrid offer & opted for a return to Arsenal

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Dani Ceballos says there was no doubt in his mind about wanting to return to Arsenal, despite offers from Real Madrid and other Spanish teams to stay in La Liga for next season. The midfielder impressed after being loaned from Madrid to Arsenal last campaign and made no secret of his desire to return to the club ahead of the 2020/21 season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zinedine Zidane made Ceballos wait over his future before sanctioning a second temporary move to Arsenal this week and the 24-year-old is delighted to be back at the Emirates. ‘I’m very pleased to be back with Arsenal where I had such a good time last season,’ Ceballos told the club’s official website after the confirmation confirmed on Friday. ‘I’m very happy to have come back to a cl...