Arsenal Gossip Archives: 04/2021

Arsenal reportedly hope to be able to talk Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard into joining them even though Leicester City are still the favourites.

Folarin Balogun always wanted to stay at Arsenal throughout his protracted contract negotiations, but he just wanted assurances over his future first-team involvement.

Arsenal will face competition from Manchester United and Tottenham for the signing of Christopher Nkunku this summer.

Folarin Balogun’s contract extension with Arsenal is expected to be announced on Wednesday, with Mikel Arteta’s first-team assurances proving key.

Arsenal scouts have been watching 19-year-old Matheus Martinelli of Fluminense this season, as they consider a formal offer.

Arsenal are certainly going to buy a new right-back this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, amid all the recent rumours concerning the position.

The Sunday Mirror claim that Arsenal plan to hijack West Ham’s move for Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard in a rumour that has Arsenal fans feeling a little queasy.

Konstantinos Mavropanos says the door is open for him to return to VfB Stuttgart next season, but he can’t confirm his future just yet.

David Luiz’s knee problem will not impact Arsenal’s decision on giving the Brazilian a new contract this summer.

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.

Arsenal are watching Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan closely ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal are looking at a move for Christopher Nkunku this summer, who is unsettled with RB Leipzig, according to reports in Germany.

Arsenal are reportedly planning to make a renewed effort to sign Wilfried Zaha this summer, assuming they can raise the funds through sales.

Folarin Balogun’s imminent contract extension and Gabriel Martinelli’s long-term deal seemingly makes Eddie Nketiah the ‘odd man out’ at Arsenal.

Real Madrid want to keep Martin Odegaard, but they could consider a sale to Arsenal or elsewhere if they end up deciding to make a big-money signing.

In a rather surprising turnaround, Folarin Balogun is now close to signing a new contract with Arsenal, according to reports.

Arsenal will ask for £15m to sanction the departure of Lucas Torreira, though they are sympathetic to his desire to leave.

Lucas Torreira’s camp are optimistic about a summer move to Boca Juniors, but Mikel Arteta says it’s not the time to make a decision as the player returns to Atletico Madrid.

Juventus are monitoring Hector Bellerin for a summer move, along with a number of other clubs around Europe, according to reports in Italy.

There’s a high likelihood Hector Bellerin leaves Arsenal this summer, but the club won’t leave him go on the cheap, according to Fabrizio Romano.