Arsenal Gossip Archives: 08/2021

Arsenal have made an enquiry with Lens over 21-year-old midfielder Cheick Doucoure, according to a report from France.

Arsenal are meeting with Tammy Abraham’s representatives today, as he stalls on a move to AS Roma to try and join the Gunners instead.

This week, Matthew and Anita ponder the conclusions that can be taken from Arsenal’s pre-season, rank transfer priorities and remember a time when we had more than one creative player on the pitch.

Willian is in training, uninjured, and doesn’t appear to be close to a move, but he was excluded from Arsenal’s match at the weekend anyway.

Tammy Abraham only wants a move to Arsenal according to an Italian report which was discussing Roma’s interest in the player.

Raheem Sterling has begun contract talks with Manchester City amid reports Arsenal are interested in signing him.

Martin Ødegaard is still an option for Arsenal this summer, and he’s likely to be the club’s backup if they fail to sign James Maddison.

Hector Bellerín hasn’t yet received an official contract offer from Arsenal, and the player and his representatives are still reviewing their options.

Arsenal and AS Roma are the two clubs leading the race for Tammy Abraham at this stage, after Atalanta pulled out of a potential deal.

Lautaro Martinez’s agent has insisted the player is happy at Inter Milan, who want to keep him despite a bid from Tottenham Hotspur.

There are positive signs in Arsenal’s negotiations for James Maddison, though he’s likely to cost £60m and there’s no breakthrough yet.

Arsenal and Newcastle have agreed a deal that would see Joe Willock sign for the Magpies on a permanent basis if he can agree terms himself.

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Newcastle over a deal for Joe Willock as Steve Bruce’s patience looks to have paid off.

Tottenham have reportedly agreed a £60m+ fee with Inter Milan for Lautaro Martinez and with Arsenal also linked with a move for the forward, will they make an offer, too?

Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for Kieran Trippier as they look to sign a Hector Bellerin replacement.

Arsenal are expected to submit another bid for Aaron Ramsdale but it will still not meet Sheffield United’s demands.

Miguel Azeez is likely to remain at Arsenal this season rather than going on loan, unless the club make another deep midfield signing.

Arsenal have reportedly turned down the chance to sign Roma’s Amadou Diawara this summer after the midfielder was offered to the club.

Lionel Messi’s former agent has said the superstar was tempted to join Arsenal in 2003 when Arsene Wenger was at the height of his power at the club.

Brendan Rodgers says that Leicester have received no offers for James Maddison, despite Arsenal’s reported interest.