Arsenal Gossip Archives: 09/2017

Former Arsenal forward Julio Baptista has been linked with a move to Championship strugglers Bolton Wanderers, more than 10 years after his spell in North London.

Arsenal will hold further contract talks with Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez and German playmaker Mesut Ozil, but aren’t holding out much hope of tying the pair down to new deals.

The transfer window may have closed, but Arsenal still have a number of negotiations to make, with so many players’ contracts expiring in the next two seasons.

Diego Simeone has signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid, seemingly putting an end to rumours that the Argentine could replace Arsène Wenger at Arsenal in the near future.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has denied claims that his career is over, after suffering a knee injury with Fenerbahce.

Arsenal have reportedly sent scouts to watch North Korean striker Han Kwang-song, currently on loan at Italian Serie B side Perugia.

Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez, with Manchester United and Arsenal also interested.

Julian Draxler has explained why he decided to stay at Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from Arsenal around deadline day.

Monaco winger Thomas Lemar may have moved to Arsenal or Liverpool if former teammate Kylian Mbappé had moved to Manchester City, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez looks happy again after his initial deadline day disappointment, according to latest reports.

Southampton and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk had an agreement in place with two of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal, according to Gabriele Marcotti.

AC Milan are interested in Arsenal midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide, according to latest reports in Italy.

Zenit St. Petersburg manager Roberto Mancini is being linked with a move to West Ham United, but the former Manchester City boss is keen to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha could leave in January for more playing time ahead of the 2018 World Cup next summer, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to make an approach.

Inter Milan want to sign a pre-contract agreement with Schalke’s Leon Goretzka in January, according to reports in Italy.

Arsenal are planning early contract talks with five players whose current deals expire in 2019.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez has a race to be fit for Saturday’s clash with Bournemouth, while a shocking report revealed Hector Bellerin asked for a transfer this summer.

According to European football expert, Gabriele Marcotti, Alexis Sanchez is unhappier than Chelsea’s Diego Costa and Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho.

Ross Barkley admits that he’ll weigh up his options in January when he’s fit.

Arsenal majority shareholder, Stan Kroenke, reportedly won’t be injecting any money into the club despite being ‘hungrier than ever’ for success.