Arsenal Gossip Archives: 06/2018

Arsenal are set to let David Ospina go this summer, after receiving an enquiry from Mexican side Tigres UANL, according to reports in Italy.

Olympique Lyonnais are looking to triple their money through the purchase and sale of Tanguy Ndombele this summer, after his success with the club on loan last season.

Real Sociedad are targeting Nacho Monreal as a summer signing, according to reports in Spain, with the defender’s contract with Arsenal now entering it’s final year.

Gelson Martins’ agent has confirmed that his client is not joining SL Benfica, amid reports that the player is leaving Sporting CP on a free transfer this summer.

Arsenal and FC Porto are in talks over a loan move for Kelechi Nwakali, according to reports in the player’s home country of Nigeria.

Vlad Dragomir’s agent insists they’re still in negotiations with Arsenal over a new deal, despite the club including him on the list of players to be released in June.

Lucas Perez has returned to pre-season training early, in the hopes of winning a place in Unai Emery’s squad, according to reports.

Arsenal are close to signing Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund, with a medical scheduled in the coming days, according to reports.

Mehdi Benatia was spotted collecting packages from Juventus on his return from Russia, adding to the growing rumours of a possible exit, in Italy.

Reliable BBC journalist David Ornstein has confirmed that Arsenal defender Calum Chambers will sign a new long-term contract with the club, just months after his last extension.

Jack Wilshere is set to join Fenerbahce, having reached an agreement to sign for the club, with the announcement to take place on Monday, according to reports in Turkey.

Chelsea are set to make Aleksandr Golovin their first signing of the summer, fighting off competition from Arsenal and Juventus, according to reports.

Jack Wilshere was pictured in Istanbul on Wednesday, adding to speculation that he might be considering a move to Turkey this summer.

Daniele Rugani’s agent insists his client is happy with Juventus, but admits he held talks with Arsenal in the past, and a transfer could still happen this summer for the right price.

Aaron Ramsey’s contract talks are progressing positively, as Unai Emery looks to finalise his midfield for the coming campaign, according to reports.

Caglar Soyuncu has submitted a transfer request to leave SC Freiburg, as he attempts to push through a move to the Premier League.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos’s father, Charalambos, has revealed the player rejected the chance to move to Manchester United during this window in order to sign for Arsenal.

Mehdi Benatia says he wants to speak to Juventus to figure out their intentions, before making a decision over his future, but insists he’s happy with the Serie A club.

Reports in Italy are once again suggesting that Arsenal are considering a move for 22-year-old midfielder Jakub Jankto, with Udinese setting their price for the player.

Sevilla have signed Swansea midfielder Roque Mesa, who was reportedly the club’s ‘back-up plan’ if Ever Banega left this summer.