Arsenal Gossip Archives: 02/2020

Leicester City are trying to tie James Maddison down to a new contract despite interest from both Arsenal and Manchester United.

Mesut Özil still has no plans to leave Arsenal until the end of his contract, according to quotes from the player’s agent on Friday.

Arsenal scouts will watch FK Crvena Zvezda u19s face FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Youth League next week, according to reports.

Arsenal are already considering signing Pablo Mari permanently, even though he only joined on loan last month, according to reports in Brazil.

Feyenoord are trying to extend the contract of Orkun Kökcü amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea, according to reports in the Netherlands.

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports in Germany.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang responded to a report about his contract extension negotiations on Twitter, suggesting it’s all nonsense.

Arsenal are one of the clubs chasing 21-year-old Getafe left wing-back Marc Cucurella, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal are reportedly planning a ‘farewell’ match for both Santi Cazorla and Arsene Wenger at the Emirates to take place some time before the start of next season.

Arsenal have held positive talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over an extension, but he wants the assurance of Champions League football.

Several former Arsenal players are encouraging their old club to take a closer look at Brentford winger Said Benrahma, according to reports.

Arsenal want to pay the release clause of Thomas Partey in the summer, and they’ve already made contact with his representatives, according to reports.

Mikel Arteta is confident he can talk Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang into signing a new deal to stay at Arsenal despite it looking like the forward is heading out the door in the summer.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan won the Man-of-the-Match award for his performance on Sunday, and head coach Paulo Fonseca wants AS Roma to keep him.

RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano is on the Arsenal transfer shortlist for the summer, according to reports in England.

In his Monday column for The Athletic, David Ornstein claims that Matteo Guendouzi has landed himself in hot water more than once at Arsenal since the arrival of Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal-linked Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes would cost €30m this summer, according to reports in France.

Peter Crouch has revealed that Jose Mourinho tried to entice him out of retirement to help with their striker crisis despite having a very talented youngster in his ranks that he won’t turn to; the exact opposite of how Mikel Arteta has acted at Arsenal – and this is the man who wanted to be Arsenal manager!

Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler is on the Arsenal transfer list for this summer, despite signing a new deal in December, according to reports.

Alexandre Lacazette is encouraging Bukayo Saka to sign a new contract at Arsenal, based on the comments below his latest Instagram post.