Mikel Arteta still has a lot to do to turn Arsenal around and put the club back in the right direction, although Wednesday night’s win over Premier League champions Liverpool suggests he is making early progress.
Nevertheless, the Spaniard insisted optimistically that new signings would be necessary.
This has led to an endless stream of speculation connecting the club in north London with countless potential goals.
Thomas Partey’s name continues to be associated with the Gunners, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future at the club remains uncertain.
Here are three of today’s greatest and most fascinating Arsenal transfer stories.
The Salzburg midfielder has “several offers” in Arsenal’s interest
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Dominik Szoboszlai’s agent has confirmed that the Red Bull Salzburg midfielder has received “several offers” to leave the Austrian club this summer, including Arsenal.
The 19-year-old was mentioned as a potential goal for AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain as well as the Gunners. Its release clause is said to be 25 million euros.
Speaking to the Hungarian outlet Nemzeti Sport (via Semper Milan), Esterhazy Matyas emphasized that his customer had a number of options but would not make a decision.
“There is no update, there are several offers,” he said.
“We have time, there is no rush. In some countries the seasons are not even over. We are looking for the best solution for Dominik. Decisions can be made in the coming weeks.”
Arsenal begins talks with the 21-year-old defender
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Arsenal are reported to have begun negotiations with Malang Sarr on a deal where the 21-year-old defender could move to North London as a free agent.
Team Talk claims the Gunners prevailed over Manchester City and RB Leipzig in the race for the center-back.
Sarr is about to end his contract with Nice, where he has played more than 100 Ligue 1 games in the past four seasons.
Arsenal has not yet submitted an offer for Sarr, but Arteta and technical director Edu are keen to get the player into the club this summer.
Reims central defender Axel Disasi is also reportedly on the Gunners’ radar as they try to revise their defenses before the 2020/21 season. William Saliba finally arrives at the Emirates Stadium after a year on loan in St. Etienne.
Barcelona has the Arsenal goal borrowed
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Samuel Umtiti is expected to leave Barcelona this summer. The Catalan club is ready to have the French defender sign for another loaned club.
Arsenal has been repeatedly linked to a move for Umtiti this season, with the center-back falling
the pecking order at Camp Nou behind Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet and Ronald Araujo.
Sports report that Barca is expected to use a new central defender this summer, with Eric Garcia from Manchester City at the top of the shortlist. This would allow Umtiti to leave Catalonia.
Umtiti does not want to leave Barcelona, but the club has made its decision. Italy is considered the most likely destination for the player. However, Arsenal was still able to race for his signature.
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