Arsenal Gossip Archives: 12/2019

Samir Nasri has said he’d prefer to play with Riyad Mahrez than Mo Salah because the latter is more selfish and ‘only aspires to score goals.’

Mikel Arteta might well be a fan of Granit Xhaka but his agent has told the press in Switzerland than the player wants to leave Arsenal for Hertha Berlin.

Mikel Arteta has given the clearest indication yet that he wants Granit Xhaka to remain at the club despite reports that the midfielder is closing in on a move back to Germany.

Arsenal are monitoring the progress of 21-year-old Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of January, but there are some complications to a potential deal.

Mikel Arteta could look to bring in Wales’ assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg as part of his new team at Arsenal as it all starts to come together

Steve Round has confirmed Mikel Arteta’s approach to join him in the coaching staff at Arsenal, as well as giving his views on the situation.

Arsenal are considering a move for 27-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward Kevin Volland in the January transfer window, according to a report.

Arsenal want to recall William Saliba from his loan to Saint-Etienne in January, if possible, according to one French journalist.

Napoli and AS Roma want to sign Arsenal left-back Sead Kolasinac, in January and the summer respectively, according to reports.

Hertha BSC are closing in on the signing of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, according to further reports in Germany.

Arsenal are reportedly asking €35m for Lucas Torreira while Napoli are willing to offer €30m according to a report in Italy.

Arsenal are following Dries Mertens of Napoli, whose contract expires this summer, according to reports in Italy.

Edu and Mikel Arteta were spotted deep in conversation with Steve Round at Goodison Park and it is rumoured he will become Arteta’s assistant manager, so who is Steve Round?

Granit Xhaka already has an agreement over personal terms with Bundesliga club Hertha BSC, according to reports in Germany.

It was widely reported on Saturday afternoon that Mauricio Pochettino had made the amazing admission that he was open to taking the Arsenal job, but when you actually read what he said, you can conclude he’s open to any career change in the world.

Mikel Arteta wants six people to join his coaching team on the sidelines at Arsenal, including Steve Round, Freddie Ljungberg and Inaki Cana.

A first picture of the Arsenal Adidas 2020/21 home kit design leaked on Thursday, with the kit release coming in May or June next year.

Arsenal didn’t inform Manchester City of their announcement of Mikel Arteta as head coach, according to reports.

Granit Xhaka has told teammates he plans to leave Arsenal this summer, drawing interest from Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin, according to reports.

Malmo FF are in contact with Freddie Ljungberg over a deal to take over as their head coach, according to a report in Sweden.