Arsenal Gossip Archives: 05/2018

Villarreal have reportedly made a ‘tentative approach’ to Santi Cazorla, hopeful that they can lure him back to Spain providing he is able to regain full fitness.

Carlo Ancelotti told reporters this week that he’s planning to manage a club, rather than a national side, with Roberto Mancini in line for the Italy job.

Mesut Ozil has taken to Twitter to confirm that he is both injured and expected to be fit for the World Cup as the S*n try to create a split in the Arsenal camp.

Arsenal seem to have briefed the press that they are close to agreeing a new deal with Jack Wilshere after similar stories appeared in multiple papers this morning.

Zeljko Buvac’s mum has been contacted to offer comment on her son’s whereabouts as the media try to work out what is going on and if he really has been approached about the Arsenal job.

Richard Keys claims Thierry Henry missed Arsene Wenger’s final match as manager at the Emirates Stadium because he didn’t get the job to replace his former boss.

Juventus are already looking for a replacement for Massimiliano Allegri, amid rumours of Arsenal interest in the manger to take over from Arsene Wenger.

Calciomercato.com claim that Genoa have set their sights on securing the services of Lucas Perez next season on loan.

Sven Mislintat was reportedly the man at Arsenal who reached out to Liverpool’s Zeljko Buvac, setting off a chain of events that has seen the Bosnian leave Liverpool amid reports of a falling out with Jurgen Klopp.

Sven Mislintat has identified a long-term replacement for Nacho Monreal as one of four positions he wants to strengthen this summer, so let’s look at who he could sign.

Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas insists the club haven’t had any contact with Liverpool today over the sale of Nabil Fekir, despite plenty of stories suggesting the contrary.

Everton are planning to make a move for former Gunner and current New York City manager Patrick Vieira, as they’re already looking to replace Sam Allardyce.

Emile Smith Rowe trained with the Arsenal first-team on Saturday, and the youngster could be set for his first Premier League minutes before the end of the campaign.

Zeljko Buvac is unlikely to return to Liverpool, after falling out with the club over an approach from Arsenal, according to reports.

Mundo Deportivo report that Luis Enrique is not demanding £20m-a-year to manage at Chelsea or Arsenal despite media claims to the contrary.

Arsenal were one of a number of clubs to meet with the representatives of Napoli’s midfielder, Jorginho.

Ivan Gazidis, Raul Sanllehi and Sven Mislintat cannot agree on who should succeed Arsene Wenger despite the manager leaving in one week’s time.

Lucas Perez could be on his way to Portugal next season as Benfica reportedly consider a move for the Spanish forward.

Robert Pires thinks Arsenal should sign Anthony Martial and Sokratis Papastathopoulos this summer, after recent media links to both players.

Riyad Mahrez wants to join Arsenal despite his recent comments admitting he withdrew his January transfer request, and the fact he still has a contract with Leicester until 2020.