Arsenal Gossip Archives: 05/2020

The FA are looking into plans to play the FA Cup final in front of 20,000 fans at Wembley, but only if the coronavirus infection rate dips.

Ryan Fraser is attracting interest from Arsenal and four other Premier League clubs, as Bournemouth try to convince him to extend.

Arsenal are considering offering David Luiz a contract extension for next season on reduced terms, according to a report.

George Lewis changed his Instagram profile picture to him in an Arsenal shirt this week, after quotes seemingly confirming his move to North London.

Arsenal were ready to activate the €50m release clause of Thomas Partey before the coronavirus pandemic, which is why he’s stalling on an extension with Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid are leading the race to sign Alexandre Lacazette this summer and they’re keeping a keen eye on him, according to reports.

Manchester City have held talks with Vincent Kompany about taking over Mikel Arteta’s role as Pep Guardiola’s number two but the Belgian isn’t ready for a return to the UK and is investing in Anderlecht where he currently is player-coach.

Adil Aouchiche did visit the Saint-Etienne training facilities on Friday, but not to finalise a move to the club, according to reports.

David Luiz could leave Arsenal for free this summer with the Telegraph reporting that the club have yet to activate the option that would trigger another season at the club.

PSG will sign Mauro Icardi on a permanent deal, according to reliable reports, reducing the chances they also move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

George Lewis will sign for Arsenal on a free transfer from Fram Larvik this summer, according to his current club’s sporting director.

Arsenal-linked PSG teenager Adil Aouchiche held a medical at Saint-Etienne on Friday, though he hasn’t made a final decision on his next club.

Inter Milan are trying to sign Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, but the Frenchman doesn’t want the move, according to reports in France.

Arsenal are terminating the contracts of 10 part-time youth scouts, at least temporarily, as a result of the current financial situation.

Barcelona are apparently ready to green-light Rafinha’s move away from the club with Arsenal said to be leading the chase for his signature.

Ryan Fraser is reportedly edging closer to a move to Galatasaray despite being heavily linked with a big move to Arsenal.

The North London derby at Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium could face yet another delay, as this season’s fixture may take place at a neutral venue.

Arsenal will face Manchester City on the Premier League’s new restart date of June 17th, according to the latest reports.

Arsenal are keen on signing 17-year-old attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche from PSG this summer, with Mikel Arteta pushing the move.

Arsenal could be set for a legal battle over a bonus clause in their contract with Saint-Etienne for the transfer of William Saliba, according to reports in France.