Matthijs de Ligt

Viktor Gyökeres worked tirelessly on his debut at Old Trafford, but limited service and midfield struggles left him unable to make his mark.

Arsenal are looking at signing a defender this summer, though their targets haven’t yet been finalised.

Arsenal targets Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt as their primary summer transfer to strengthen defence, with alternatives like Schlotterbeck and Hato on the radar.

Arsenal show interest in Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt as a long-term transfer target

Real Betis is facing a defensive crisis due to Marc Bartra’s injury and considers free agent Sokratis Papastathopoulos as an emergency option. However, Sokratis reportedly rejects Betis, holding out for a Bayern Munich offer.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s agent, Mino Raiola, has had his three-month worldwide transfer ban suspended meaning that Arsenal should find it easier to move Henrikh Mkhitaryan on if they want.

Arsenal once had one of the most formidable defences in English football.

Arsenal want Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti, according to rumours on social media, with other reports suggesting he could leave Barcelona this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax however they will only move if they sell Mesut Ozil and qualify for the Champions League in a story that has more holes than the Arsenal defence.

Arsenal have emerged as surprise contenders for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, but they’d have to pay £70m to secure the 19-year-old’s signature, according to a report.

Arsenal are planning to send scouts to watch Ajax play Real Madrid on Wednesday, with five different players rumoured to be on their radar, according to reports in Italy.

Unai Emery will target Matthijs de Ligt in January, according to Spanish journalist Kike Marin, but it won’t be easy to convince Ajax to sell.

Arsenal appear to be out of the running for Mattijs de Ligt, as the likes of Juventus and Barcelona lead the chase for the young defender.

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, Manchester City and Manchester United have all made contact with Matthijs de Ligt’s agent, Barry Hulshoff, in hopes of signing the Ajax defender this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly in a ‘bidding war’ with Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Barcelona for Ajax’s 18-year-old centreback, Matthijs de Ligt.

Matthijs de Ligt’s agent has confirmed that the Ajax defender will be staying put this season.

Arsenal are reportedly one of six Premier League teams interested in signing Ajax defender, Matthijs de Ligt.