Arsenal Gossip Archives: 05/2018

Arsenal have reportedly started talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of highly-rated keeper, Bernd Leno.

Mesut Ozil’s agent, Dr. Erkut Ogut has launched an unprecedented attack on Martin Keown after the former Arsenal man severely criticised the German once again, and he’s right – the ex-defender really does seem to have a problem with Ozil.

Arsenal likely won’t go back for Thomas Lemar this summer, thanks to Arsene Wenger’s decision to leave the club at the end of the season.

Gareth Southgate is planning to leave Jack Wilshere out of his World Cup squad, when he announces the 23-man list next week, according to reports.

Arsenal have reportedly contacted the ‘entourage’ of PSG left-back, Layvin Kurzawa according to the very reliable RMC [via GFFN].

Arsenal have reportedly not contacted any of their preferred managerial candidates as they want to show respect to the clubs they are currently working for.

Mesut Ozil’s agent has come out swinging at Martin Keown after the former Arsenal man laid into the German once again but what most people missed in his comments is the confirmation that Ozil will be at Arsenal next season and he wants to ‘lead the team forward’.

Arsenal have reportedly reduced their long short-list of people to replace Arsene Wenger to just three managers – Massimiliano Allegri, Patrick Vieira, and Mikel Arteta.

The Riyad Mahrez to Arsenal story is back in full flow now, with reports in Spain claiming he has decided to turn down all other clubs in favour of joining the North London side.

Former Juventus player Alessandro Orlando says the current boss of the Serie A champions would gladly leave to join Arsenal, if he gets the opportunity.

Arsenal director Ken Friar admits Arsene Wenger was completely at the mercy of the board for his transfer budget, despite the widespread belief the Frenchman was penny-pinching.

Kike Marin claims Arsenal are in for young Ajax star defender Matthijs de Ligt, along with four other top clubs, after the player requested a summer transfer.

Arsenal, Huddersfield, Leicester and Southampton have all shown interest in Basel forward Mohamed Elyounoussi, according to reports in Switzerland.

Mohamed Elneny poked fun at former teammate Alexis Sanchez on Twitter on Wednesday night, not for the first time since the Chilean joined Manchester United.

Massimiliano Allegri and Mikel Arteta are the two leading candidates to take over from Arsene Wenger this summer according to Chris Wheatley.

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to pay Diogo Leite’s €15m release clause to sign him from Porto this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly open to Arsene Wenger talking an ‘upstairs’ job at Arsenal at some point in the future.

Bernd Leno has turned down a move to Napoli this summer, as Arsenal remain in talks for the German goalkeeper, according to reports in the country.

Arsenal met with the representatives of Napoli midfielder Jorginho recently, as they consider a move for the midfielder this summer, according to reports in Brazil.

Juventus director Beppe Marotta expects Massimiliano Allegri to stay with the club this summer, whilst admitting they have talks planned for the end of the season.