Arsenal Gossip

Arsenal are tracking Real Madrid academy defender Víctor Valdepeñas ahead of summer, with his versatility and maturity key to growing interest.

Oleksandr Zinchenko’s Ajax medical has been delayed as the Dutch club try to change the deal from a loan into a permanent move from Arsenal.

Jurriën Timber’s twin brother Quinten could be set for Marseille after a Feyenoord fallout, with Robin van Persie suggesting a transfer is close.

Marseille are working on a loan move for Ethan Nwaneri until the end of the season, with Arsenal already turning down West Ham interest this month.

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Christian Norgaard and Ethan Nwaneri have returned to the travelling Arsenal squad for Tuesday’s match against Inter Milan, but three other players remain absent.

Unai Emery gave a strange interview following Aston Villa’s defeat to Everton on Sunday, in which he claimed his team aren’t even contenders for a top-five finish.

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has trolled Arsenal fans following his controversial handball incident in the draw with the Gunners over the weekend.

Arsenal are watching the defensive market in January but there is little sign a deal is close, with decisions hinging on injuries and return timelines.

Lecce have been linked with Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein, with the Estonia international currently on loan at Werder Bremen after spells at Reading and Valladolid.

Chelsea have held talks with Rennes over Jeremy Jacquet, a defender Arsenal have been tracking, with the French club demanding more than £50m.

Arsenal are among the clubs linked with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with the 19-year-old drawing attention ahead of Bayern Munich this weekend.

Armstrong Oko-Flex has finally generated a transfer fee six years after leaving Arsenal, completing a €300,000 move from Botev Plovdiv to Levski Sofia.

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for around £20m, with the defender set to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Gabriel Martinelli, with Arsenal said to value the winger at around £86m ahead of the summer.

Arsenal have knocked back West Ham’s January loan approach for Ethan Nwaneri, with Mikel Arteta keeping the 18-year-old in the squad.

Arsenal don’t currently appear to have an urgent need to either buy or sell players in January, according to a report.

Xabi Alonso believes Real Madrid’s chances of success this season were significantly damaged by the club failing to pursue Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi.

Arsene Wenger’s proposed changes to the offside rule are facing opposition from the FA and UEFA, who intend to suggest a middle-ground compromise.

Former Arsenal academy player Donyell Malen is leaving the Premier League to join AS Roma on an initial loan from Aston Villa, according to a report.