Arsenal Gossip Archives: 07/2022

Olympique Marseille president Pablo Longoria had dinner with William Saliba’s agent Djibril Niang in London on Monday, according to a report.

Arsenal paid HB Koge a club record fee to sign goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese with the Danish club delighted with the amount they were able to receive 18 months after signing her.

Arsenal are set to face Brentford in a midweek friendly behind closed doors at London Colney, ahead of their weekend match at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are rekindling their interest in Cody Gakpo, but they’d have to wait until after the Champions League qualifiers to sign him.

Lyon chiefs aren’t ruling out that Lucas Paqueta could leave this summer, with Edu Gaspar a fan of the player, but there’s no formal approach from Arsenal.

Arsenal and Fulham appear to be reaching a compromise on a fee for Bernd Leno, according to a report.

Lucas Torreira has been pictured in Italy as he chases a transfer, with multiple European clubs interested in his signature.

Edu Gaspar claims contract talks with Bukayo Saka are going well and the player is happy and comfortable with Arsenal right now.

Nicolas Pepe says he is focussed and determined with Arsenal ahead of the new season as he admits to also making some changes.

Fenerbahce are also interested in Pablo Mari this summer, joining Hellas Verona in the race for the Arsenal centre-back.

Arsenal rejected an offer of just £7m plus add-ons from Fulham for Bernd Leno this summer, but both clubs are motivated to do a deal.

Arsenal might have one more friendly before the Emirates Cup game against Sevilla next weekend, according to a report.

Arsenal are set to make a final decision on a Nuno Tavares loan to Atalanta next week, with the Serie A side pushing for a purchase clause.

Florian Grillitsch is in talks over a move to Brighton, despite links with a free transfer to Arsenal earlier this year.

Mikel Arteta is still hoping to bring in a winger to compete with and provide cover for Bukayo Saka, according to a report.

Arsenal reportedly rejected the chance to sign former target, Thomas Lemar, who Atletico Madrid have been trying to sell for a few windows.

Arsenal announced their fifth signing of the summer on Friday but Mikel Arteta admits there are still some things the club would like to do.

Arsenal have made a formal contract extension offer to Bukayo Saka, giving him the opportunity to double his current salary.

Alexandre Lacazette is a doubt for Lyon’s friendly against Feyenoord on Sunday after he was attacked by wasps during a walk in the forest.

Nuno Tavares is close to a loan move to Atalanta, with Arsenal and the Serie A side now working on the final details of a move.