Arsenal Gossip Archives: 01/2018

The German press believe Arsenal are looking at alternatives for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but may have misunderstood Wenger’s comments.

Takuma Asano contacted VfB Stuttgart head of sport Michael Reschke to try and secure a transfer to Portugal this month, according to reports.

Arsenal’s move for Cristian Pavon is back-on after supposedly receiving a £61m windfall from Alexis Sanchez’s move to Manchester United, according to reports.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could return to the Borussia Dortmund squad as his potential move to Arsenal looks in doubt.

Borussia Dortmund are becoming ‘increasingly angry’ with Arsenal’s slow negotiation tactics, according to reports in Germany.

Juventus have reportedly moved ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign teenage Genoa striker Pietro Pellegri.

Arsenal have been dealt a blow, as Mainz have no intention of selling Abdou Diallo this month, and feel confident that he’ll make the right decision to stay.

Olivier Giroud could move to Borussia Dortmund on loan as part of the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal, but only if his wife is happy to leave London.

Athletic Bilbao reportedly have Nacho Monreal on their list of replacements for Manchester City-bound Aymeric Laporte.

Leading up to January, Arsenal were heavily-linked with Lyon forward Nabil Fekir as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez. However, it seems the deal is now dead in the water.

Arsenal still haven’t made a formal approach for West Brom and Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, with transfer deadline day now less than a week away.

Bacary Sagna is finally closing in on a return to professional football, as he prepares to sign a deal with Serie A side Benevento.

Arsenal have had a second bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rejected, days after manager Arsene Wenger admitted not being confident of agreeing a deal.

Arsenal are reportedly close to agreeing a new contract with Mesut Ozil, with the German international expected to put pen to paper in the coming weeks.

Former Arsenal centre-back Johan Djourou could reportedly be returning to the Premier League this month, with relegation threatened side Swansea City keen on his signature.

AS Roma could reportedly replace Edin Dzeko with one-time Arsenal-target Yannick Carrasco from Atletico Madrid.

Bordeaux have assured new manager Gus Poyet that Malcom will be staying at the club for the rest of the season.

Arsenal remain interested in Mainz defender Abdou Diallo as they want to strengthen the defence this month.

Corinthians midfielder Maycon could be a target for Arsenal in the summer, although there are worries he could struggle getting a work permit.

Kelechi Nwakali has returned to MVV Maastricht on loan after struggling for regular game time at VVV Venlo.