Arsenal Gossip Archives: 07/2017

Manchester United have admitted defeat in their pursuit of Real Madrid forward, Alvaro Morata, and now Arsenal are lining him up to replace Alexis Sanchez.

Riyad Mahrez is reportedly holding out for an offer from Arsenal or Barcelona this summer despite Roma allegedly readying a bid to sign him from Leicester City.

Jose Mourinho has responded to Manchester United’s recent links with Alexis Sanchez… sort of.

Thomas Lemar has been an Arsenal target all summer, and according to an exclusive by Tribal Football, a deal has been agreed.

Valencia are targeting Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Paulista, claim a radio station in the Spanish city.

Everton are reportedly planning a £30m swoop for Theo Walcott.

Leicester have rejected an offer for Riyad Mahrez, according to reports in Italy.

After an impressive performance against Western Sydney Wanderers, it appears that Olivier Giroud won’t be leaving Arsenal without a fight.

Alexandre Lacazette was reportedly convinced to join Arsenal in a secret meeting with Arsène Wenger last month.

Thomas Lemar impressed for Monaco during their 4-2 pre-season win over Stoke amid reports that he’s desperate to sign for Arsenal and will kick off if he doesn’t get his ‘dream move’.

Another summer, another flurry of articles linking Arsenal to Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling.

Alexis Sanchez has said that he wants to play Champions League football while admitting that the decision rests with Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger has denied making any bid for Kylian Mbappe, never mind a €124m one or whatever other crazy numbers have been touted.

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on signing Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan as the odds on him joining the club drop to odds-on.

Oddly enough, the day after reports emerged that chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, had issued Barcelona with a sternly worded ‘hands off’ letter regarding their pursuit of Hector Bellerin, the Catalan giants have more or less signed Benfica’s Nelson Semedo.

Per Mertesacker and Krystian Bielik both stripped off at the pool between pre-season matches in Australia.

Wojciech Szczesny is reportedly set to arrive at Juventus ‘next week’ for talks over a move.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly set to take the opposite approach to Jose Mourinho in the Europa League next season by fielding Arsenal’s youngsters.

Arsene Wenger has said that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be staying at Arsenal for the new season but was less definitive when talking about Olivier Giroud’s future at the club.

With Chelsea signing Tiemoue Bakayoko, Arsenal might struggle to sign Thomas Lemar, forcing them to return for Riyad Mahrez.