Arsenal Gossip Archives: 12/2017

Arsenal have received a boost in their alleged pursuit of West Brom centre-back, Jonny Evans.

Arsenal could reportedly be eyeing up Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas as a potential replacement for Petr Cech.

Mesut Ozil is reportedly ‘very, very close’ to agreeing a new deal with Arsenal.

Sevilla president Jose Castro has said that no offer has been made for Steven N’Zonzi, amid rumours that Arsenal had approached the Frenchman.

Al-Ain attacker Omar Abdulrahman wants a move to the Premier League after he was denied a move to Arsenal in 2013.

Arsene Wenger has said he has no intention of weakening his squad by selling Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud in January.

Inter Milan kept a close eye on Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez while he played against Chelsea in the Champions League, and are reportedly looking to beat Arsenal to his signature.

Real Betis are hoping that Arsenal sign Steven N’Zonzi from Sevilla in January so Jack Wilshere becomes available.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the club haven’t received any offers for Arda Turan, but stresses that his future remains in his hands, amid reported interest from Arsenal.

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the free transfer of Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka, although a recent injury threatens to stall the deal.

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given believes the Magpies could sign Alexis Sanchez if they get new investors.

Arsenal could face yet more competition for West Brom defender Jonny Evans as Everton and West Ham have reportedly enter the race for his signature.

RB Leipzig midfielder Emil Forsberg has played down rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Welsh FA chief executive Jonathan Ford is open to appointing Thierry Henry as the next Wales manager, but won’t hire an Englishman.

Arsenal could face competition from Chelsea for Udinese’s 21-year-old midfielder Jakub Jankto, according to latest reports.

Manchester United will make an offer for Mesut Ozil in January, believed to be around the £22m mark.

Arsenal are reportedly willing to waive their right to a sell-on clause as they bid to bring Oguzhan Özyakup back to the club.

Eddie Nketiah, Ben Sheaf and Matt Macey have all been handed new long-term contracts by Arsenal.

Barcelona could beat Arsenal to the signing of Leon Goretzka by offering him a bigger signing-on fee, according to reports. 

Arsenal will listen to offers for Theo Walcott, Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers and Carl Jenkinson in January.