David Ornstein reports that Arsenal still believe that with time and investment Mikel Arteta will prove the right man for the job in North London.

Sammie Szmodics, Blackburn Rovers' top scorer, reflects on his unique career path, choosing Colchester United over Arsenal and dealing with personal loss.

According to reports in Turkey, Fenerbahce have already sent a club official to London for talks about signing goalkeeper David Ospina.

Arsenal are one of the teams to pass on signing Cody Gakpo from Europa League group rivals PSV Eindhoven, according to a report.

Arsene Wenger has called reports he is set to take over the AC Milan manager's job 'fake news' but the Frenchman has form when it comes to lying about rumours.

West Bromwich Albion are confident they'll hang onto Jonny Evans, according to manager Alan Pardew and various inside sources.

Shkodran Mustafi's father has apparently got involved again, reportedly informing Goal.com that we'll know where the centre-back is going soon and that more than one Premier League club wants him.

West Brom are reportedly back in the race for Kieran Gibbs, after Arsenal previously agreed a £7m fee with Watford.

Arsenal's negotiations for Gabriel Jesus are now very advanced and at a critical stage, though they need to act quickly on the final details.

Mika Biereth, Arsenal's Danish striker on loan, eyes first-team return. Despite loan spells, Arsenal rejected his sale in January. Can Biereth impress Arteta and secure his Premier League dream.

Southampton’s captain, Jose Fonte, has admitted that he talked with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and he asked the former Saint to come back…but the Ox is going nowhere.

Arsenal are keen on 18-year-old Turkish striker Ali Akman, who could be available in a cut-price deal in the January transfer window.

Carl Jenkinson is hoping that his loan spell at Birmingham will help him get back into the England fold in comments that should be admired for their ambition, if nothing else.

There are two opposing stories coming out of the Italian media regarding Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi.

Alexis Sanchez, the former Arsenal ace, is reportedly ready to agree to a Premier League return with Nottingham Forest.

Krystian Bielik is Arsenal's "11th choice" centre-back, according to a Polish article on the player.

Arsenal may not have made a bid for Thomas Lemar in the first place, according to reports. 

Arsenal were one of a number of top clubs reportedly scouting Rennes' 16-year-old defensive midfielder, Eduardo Camavinga.

Ligue 1 side OGC Nice have made a £6.8m move to rival that of Arsenal's reported bid for KAS Eupen's Henry Onyekuru, according to a recent report.

Arsene Wenger's new two-year deal apparently makes Athletic Bilbao's pursuit of Nacho Monreal far more difficult.

Three new clubs have joined the race for Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer, with Arsenal undecided on whether to cash in on him.

Adrien Rabiot is now leaning towards extending his contract with PSG, according to reports in France, after much speculation that he might leave on a free transfer next summer.

According to reports from France, Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is top priority for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Aaron Ramsey has seemingly opened the door for a departure from Juventus two years after arriving on a free.

Ray Wilkins has urged West Ham to sign Jack Wilshere, believing the Arsenal midfielder needs regular playing time with a club willing to give him the minutes.

On Tuesday it was all over the internet that Arsenal, along with Manchester United, were interested in signing Jose Fonte from Southampton.

Max Meyer's agent has given Arsenal's chances of signing the midfielder another boost, after cancelling a meeting with Schalke over a new contract.

Bordeaux forward Malcom admits playing for Arsenal, Tottenham or Bayern is his dream, but seeing people post edited pictures of him in their shirts makes him laugh.

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is likely to be a player of interest to Newcastle United if the club decide to send him on loan this season.

Both Arsenal and Juventus are reportedly willing to spend £23m on the Brazilian wonderkid, Marquinhos Cipriano.

Sporting CP left Joelson Fernandes out of their squad on Saturday, with Arsenal representatives planning to travel to Portugal for transfer talks early next week.

Dennis Bergkamp is reportedly part of a consortiuDennis Bergkamp is reportedly part of a consortium that is trying to buy League One side, Wycombe Wanderers.m that is trying to buy League One side Wycombe Wanderers.

Shakhtar Donetsk’s manager, Paulo Fonseca has arrived in London after being linked with the Arsenal job but he is was in town to speak with West Ham, not Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal's plans to try and extend Emile Smith Rowe's contract, and insists the player wants to stay.

Arsene Wenger has been offered a salary on par with Jose Mourinho from Arsenal plus £30m-a-year from China with Real Madrid also an option according to reports in the press this morning.

Palermo's 23-year-old forward George Puscas is reportedly 'dreaming' of a move to Arsenal.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly said that in order to move his career forward he needs to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer.

A few more Arsenal loanees clubs were in action on Wednesday night.

Galatasaray's sporting director, Levent Nazifoglu, has confirmed that the Turkish club have made a £12m bid for Manchester City's Jason Denayer.

Manchester City are reportedly 'increasingly confident' of landing Alexis Sanchez this summer, but should they be?