Arsenal Gossip Archives: 04/2020

None of the Arsenal squad rejected the pay cut, simply requesting time for further clarification before coming to a decision, according to various reports.

Arsenal are in agreement with AS Roma that Henrikh Mkhitaryan can stay until the end of the season, even if that’s beyond June 30th.

Arsenal are indeed following Axel Disasi, but their primary move for a centre-back is likely to be a permanent deal for Pablo Mari, according to David Ornstein.

Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal playing squad impressed non-playing staff by specifically insisting funds from their pay cut went towards lower-paid employee wages.

Bundesliga football could restart behind closed doors from May 9th, in an apparent sign that football across Europe is edging closer to a return.

Arsenal are in contact with the representatives of Thomas Partey, with Mikel Arteta keen to add the midfielder to his squad this summer.

On Monday, David Ornstein announced that 25 out of 27 Arsenal players had agreed to take a pay cut at Arsenal, rather than a deferral before the club confirmed the news but it didn’t take long for Mesut Ozil to become the star attraction of the story – as usual.

On Monday, Pablo Mari repeated his wish to stay at Arsenal for many more years, hoping to improve himself as a player and a person.

Former Arsenal scout Damien Comolli says an agent told him only a few Premier League clubs would have money to spend this summer.

Arsenal are showing an interest in Nabil Fekir, but Real Betis are only willing to sell for €50m, more than anyone is ready to pay right now.

Stan Kroenke is making a commitment in relation to the Emirates Stadium loan that will provide flexibility for Arsenal to use their cash reserves.

Arsenal and Manchester United hold an interest in Ousmane Dembele this summer, as his value drops to less than half what Barcelona bought him for.

Former Tottenham man and current Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker, as reportedly turned to Neil ‘nicking a living’ Ashton to help with his PR after a string of stories has seen him disciplined by City and reportedly dropped by England for good.

Thomas Partey, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer, is reportedly paying all the wages of the players and staff at fourth division Alcobebdas Sport, a club he part owns.

Jerome Boateng is in advanced discussions with Arsenal over a summer transfer, with Bayern Munich’s sporting director willing to sell, according to a report.

Inter Milan do have an interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer, but he isn’t their first-choice signing, according to reports.

Arsenal are one of a few clubs to make contact with the representatives of teenage defensive midfielder Noah Francoise, according to reports.

Arsenal have enquired with Valencia over the availability of striker Rodrigo Moreno this summer, according to reports.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan appears likely to make his move to AS Roma permanent, according to the reliable Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal have already made formal contact with Reims over 22-year-old defender Axel Disasi, who has a €15m asking price.