Arsenal Gossip Archives: 08/2017

West Ham are reportedly preparing a £25m bid for long-term Arsenal target, William Carvalho.

Borussia Dortmund have told reported suitors Arsenal and Barcelona to pay £135m to sign winger Ousmane Dembele this summer.

While Valencia are reportedly looking at signing Gabriel this summer, the La Liga side will first need to sell Ezequiel Garay.

Arsenal are reportedly ‘afraid’ that Alexis Sanchez could try and force a move away again.

Watford have reportedly withdrawn their interest in Kieran Gibbs because Arsenal are asking for £16m.

Deportivo La Coruna are still interested in signing Arsenal’s Lucas Perez, but admit that time is running out with the transfer window closing in less than three weeks.

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has admitted the club are willing to let Arsenal-target Riyad Mahrez go for the “suitable bid” this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly battling with Liverpool and AS Roma for Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez this summer, who is keen to leave in search of regular first-team football.

Marseille manager Rudi Garcia has admitted Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has no desire to join the Ligue 1 side this summer, which hints OM could give up on their summer-long approach.

Chelsea have reportedly made an improved bid for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the new season, with manager Antonio Conte said to be a big fan of the Englishman.

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has joked about talking to Arsene Wenger about Lucas Perez in a recent meeting.

Chelsea have joined Tottenham in the race for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, meaning Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may not be on his way to Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona could make a bid for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri next week, according to latest reports.

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell says Arsenal should sign Virgil van Dijk as well as one of Jean Michael Seri or William Carvalho.

Former Arsenal forward Carlos Vela will join expansion club Los Angeles FC in January. 

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown doesn’t think the Gunners can keep hold of forward Alexis Sanchez beyond this season.

Arsene Wenger was asked about Chelsea’s reported £25m bid for midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in today’s press conference.

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk reportedly wants a move to Liverpool this summer, but may be keen on an Arsenal switch based on these quote taken from his Celtic days.

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly dropped their interest in Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez this summer.

Arsenal could miss out on Thomas Lemar if Monaco decide to sell Kylian Mbappe.