ARSENAL have AGREED a deal in principle with Man City for Gabriel Jesus, according to reports.
A fee of £45m will reportedly be paid to bring the Brazilian to North London.
And the Gunners' spending is not set to stop there, with claims that the club are more than happy to meet Ajax's £42m valuation of centre-back Lisandro Martinez.
SunSport can also reveal that Arsenal are in advanced talks with Leeds winger Raphinha.
However, Marseille are set to launch a £26million bid to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba, according to reports.
Saliba impressed on loan at Stade Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli's side finish second in Ligue 1
Should the Gunners acquire all their summer targets, here is how their team could look next season.
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- Justin Lawrence
Nketiah gets slammed by Merson
Paul Merson has told Arsenal to sign a new striker as Eddie Nketiah isn't good enough to fire them into the Champions League.
Merson vented to the Daily Star: "All Arsenal have got up front right now is Eddie Nketiah, who recently signed a new contract when it looked like he might leave.
"And no disrespect to Nketiah but Mikel Arteta must realise he won't get you into the top four. Absolutely no chance. That's a fact.
"Nketiah can't be spearheading your Champions League push. He's not getting in ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison at Everton and they almost got relegated.
"He's not getting in at Fulham ahead of Aleksandr Mitrovic and they've only just been promoted. I'm not having a go at him but he's not getting you top four."
- Justin Lawrence
Tielemans to Arsenal 'off'
Arsenal have pulled the plug on their pursuit of Leicester ace Youri Tielemans, reports claim.
That's according to Express journalist Ryan Taylor who said to Give Me Sport: "It’s an interesting one. The information I had was similar to others, that it’s been pulled.
"I was told not to write about Tielemans anymore with Arsenal and that it was very much agent-driven and has never been as close as has been suggested.
"Which is strange because all signs were kind of pointing towards Tielemans happening with Jesus in the past few weeks.”
- Justin Lawrence
Liverpool issued Raphinha plea
Stan Collymore wants Liverpool to hijack Arsenal's pursuit for Raphinha.
Collymore said to Sunday People: "My message to Liverpool is, ‘Go on, get in there and get him, and future proof for the prospect of Salah leaving in a year.
"With Arsenal, he would go there and carry on in the same vein as he plays at Leeds, where I don’t think he is as tactically aware as I’d like him to be, a lot of what he does is off the cuff.
“If Jurgen Klopp can show the boy how to play with more tactical discipline, the Reds will have one hell of a potential threat down the left or right with a promise of goals if he stays high up the pitch rather than drifting.”
- Justin Lawrence
Ten Hag advantage for United
Erik ten Hag gives Man United a major advantage in their pursuit of Ajax players such as Anthony and Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez.
Ten Hag worked with the duo while managing Ajax, and football reporter Peter O’Rourke reckons this puts United in pole position above their rivals in negotiations.
O’Rourke told Give Me Sport: “I think it’s a big advantage for Manchester United in their pursuit of these Ajax players because they know ten Hag and know how he works.
“They all, obviously, seemingly enjoyed working under him at Ajax as well.
“I think it gives United an extra advantage in their pursuit of these players from Ajax, the opportunity to work with Erik ten Hag again.”
- Justin Lawrence
Prem giants ‘met Martinez’s representatives’
Both Man United and Arsenal are reportedly ramping up their pursuit of Ajax ace Lisandro Martinez.
The Prem giants are locked in a battle for his signature.
And representatives from both clubs met with Martinez’s camp in the week over a possible transfer, the Sunday Mirror claim.
Although the Gunners are said to be winning the race for his signature despite having their first bid rejected, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
Liverpool get Saka advice
Now's the perfect time for Liverpool to make a move for Bukayo Saka, according to ex-Red Jose Enrique.
Enrique reckons the Reds may never get a better opportunity to snag the England international as the Gunners chase Leeds ace Raphinha.
Enrique said in a Twitter exchange: "He is a great player but if I'm not wrong Saka is in one or two years left ?
"Now that it looks that they are going to sign Raphinha maybe is the best moment to go for him."
- Justin Lawrence
Double signing will complete Arsenal
Mikel Arteta will have a great Arsenal squad next season if the club bring in Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha.
That's according to footy pundit Darren Ambrose who's been impressed with Arteta's transfer nous this summer.
He told talkSPORT: “I think it’s great for Arteta. He’s now building a squad, his own squad, a big squad. He seems to be the only manager that realises there’ll be five substitutes next season.
“If they can get those two signings across the line, Jesus and Raphinha, they’re fantastic signings.”
- Tony Robertson
Good morning Arsenal fans
Arsenal will step up their efforts to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha after agreeing a £45million transfer fee for the signing of Man City forward Gabriel Jesus.
The winger, 25, has two years left on his deal at Elland Road but has told Leeds that he will not be agreeing new terms.
Arsenal have seen one approach rejected already this summer but are ready to return with an improved offer with talks over a deal said to be at an advanced stage.
The Gunners have also opened fresh negotiations with Ajax over the transfer of 24-year-old Lisandro Martinez.
It has been reported the Dutch Champions have already rejected a £25million bid from Arsenal and are holding out for a fee closer to their £43million asking price.
In terms of potential outgoings, reports from RMC have indicated Marseille will test Arsenal's resolve in keeping William Saliba with a £26million bid.
Saliba impressed on loan at Stade Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli's side finish second in Ligue 1, but the Gunners would like to finally integrate the centre-back into their first-team set up.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson criticised Hale End graduate Eddie Nketiah, declaring that he wasn't good enough to lead a Champions League push.
He said: "No disrespect to Nketiah but Mikel Arteta must realise he won’t get you into the top four. Absolutely no chance.
"He’s not getting in ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison at Everton and he’s not getting in at Fulham ahead of Aleksandar Mitrovic and they’ve only just been promoted."
- James Orr
Merson blasts Nketiah deal
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has claimed Eddie Nketiah wouldn't even get in the FULHAM team.
Speaking to the Daily Star, he said: "All Arsenal have got up front right now is Eddie Nketiah, who recently signed a new contract when it looked like he might leave.
"And no disrespect to Nketiah but Mikel Arteta must realise he won’t get you into the top four. Absolutely no chance. That’s a fact.
"He’s not getting in at Fulham ahead of Aleksandar Mitrovic and they’ve only just been promoted.
"I’m not having a go at him but he’s not getting you top four."
- James Orr
Lisandro Martinez to Arsenal latest
Arsenal have reportedly had a £25million transfer offer for Lisandro Martinez rejected by Ajax.
Ajax are holding out for a fee closer to £43million for the 24-year-old
He is also a target for Premier League rivals Man United as Erik ten Hag identifies him as an alternative to Jurrien Timber after snubbing a switch following talks with Holland gaffer Louis van Gaal.
- James Orr
Raphinha to Arsenal boost
Arsenal have been handed a boost over their Raphinha pursuit as reports suggest Leeds are lining up his replacement.
Club Bruges’ Charles de Ketelaere has been reportedly identified as the man are targeting if Raphinha goes.
The 21-year-old attacker can operate in false nine or secondary striker roles and Leeds will be hoping he brings the sparkle that Raphinha regularly gave the side.
The Athletic report the highly-rated Belgian international is also attracting interest from AC Milan, who can offer Champions League football.
- James Orr
Arsenal in Asensio blow
AC Milan will turn to Arsenal target Marco Asensio after missing out Lille star Sven Botman, reports claim.
Botman’s on the verge of completing a transfer to Newcastle.
And Milan now want Real Madrid's attacking midfielder Asensio to provide them with extra oomph upfront next season, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The report states Real want around €30m for the Spanish forward, who’s also seeking €6m in yearly wages.
- James Orr
£26m Saliba bid latest
Marseille are set to launch a £26million bid to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba, according to reports.
Saliba impressed on loan at Stade Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli’s side finish second in Ligue 1.
According to RMC, Sampaoli’s side are willing to pay £26m to sign Saliba permanently.
- Tony Robertson
Arsenal legend Merson berates Nketiah
Paul Merson has called the quality of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah into doubt, declaring he should not be spearheading Arsenal's top four push.
Merson told the Daily Star: "no disrespect to Nketiah but Mikel Arteta must realise he won’t get you into the top four.
"Nketiah can’t be spearheading your Champions League push. He’s not getting in ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison at Everton and they almost got relegated.
"He’s not getting in at Fulham ahead of Aleksandr Mitrovic and they’ve only just been promoted. I’m not having a go at him but he’s not getting you top four."
Nketiah, 23, has recently signed a new deal with The Gunners worth £100k per week after netting five goals in the final seven games of the season.
- James Orr
Arsenal urged to sign Lukaku
Arsenal have been urged to sign Romelu Lukaku instead of Gabriel Jesus.
That’s the view of Darren Bent who reckons Lukaku is more prolific than Jesus.
He told talkSPORT: “Lukaku, I would.
“I’ve seen him score goals regularly. He’s in the 100 club!”
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- Tony Robertson
Arsenal Martinez offer rejected by Ajax
Arsenal have reportedly had a £25million transfer offer for Lisandro Martinez rejected by Ajax.
Ajax are holding out for a fee closer to £43million for the 24-year-old
He is also a target for Premier League rivals Man United as Erik ten Hag identifies him as an alternative to Jurrien Timber after snubbing a switch following talks with Holland gaffer Louis van Gaal.
Should Martinez join Arsenal, he will provide competition for left-sided centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes and fill in at left-back behind Kieran Tierney when needed.
- Tony Robertson
Higuain blasts Arsenal over "too expensive" claim
Gonzalo Higuain has mocked Arsenal for claiming he was "too expensive" before they broke the bank for Mesut Ozil.
The Argentine forward was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates back in 2013.
But negotiations eventually broke down between the Gunners and Real Madrid as Arsene Wenger's side were not willing to meet the Spanish giants' valuation.
Just over one month later, Arsenal then obliterated their transfer record as they splashed out £42.2million on another Madrid player in Ozil.
Speaking to TyC Sports, he said: "I remember that I was on the verge of going to Arsenal when I went to Napoli, but they said I was too expensive. And a few days later, they paid €80m for Ozil!"
Higuain now plays for David Beckham's Inter Miami in the MLS.
- Tony Robertson
Arsenal to be rocked by Saliba offer
Marseille are set to launch a £26million bid to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba, according to reports.
Saliba impressed on loan at Stade Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli's side finish second in Ligue 1.
According to RMC, Sampaoli's side are willing to pay £26m to sign Saliba permanently.
The Arsenal starlet came of age at Marseille last season, producing brilliant performances and even forcing his way into Didier Deschamps' France squad.
The Gunners would like to finally integrate the centre-back into their first-team set up.
- Tony Robertson
Arsenal Raphinha transfer boost
Arsenal have been handed a boost over their Raphinha pursuit as reports suggest Leeds are lining up his replacement.
Club Bruges' Charles de Ketelaere has been reportedly identified as the man are targeting if Raphinha goes.
The 21-year-old attacker can operate in false nine or secondary striker roles and Leeds will be hoping he brings the sparkle that Raphinha regularly gave the side.
The Athletic report the highly-rated Belgian international is also attracting interest from AC Milan, who can offer Champions League football.
His potential arrival at Elland Road could then open the door to Arsenal to secure Raphinha after weeks of pursuing the Brazilian.
- James Orr
Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal latest
Arsenal transfer supremo Edu is working tirelessly THIS weekend to complete the signing of Gabriel Jesus, according to reports.
The Gunners agreed a £45m transfer with Man City for the Brazilian on Friday.
And they now need to work out personal terms with the striker before the transfer’s completed.
The Gunners have presented Jesus with a five year contract offer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal given transfer tips
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn wants the club to make another five signings along with Raphinha.
He told the Express: "Number one has to be a centre-forward, potentially [another signing in the] wide areas.
“Raphinha’s been mentioned but I’d want another central midfield player, the full-back position and potentially another centre-half. We don’t know what’s happening with [William] Saliba.
“He came with a huge reputation, young player, but we haven’t seen him play, he’s gone back out on loan. The rumours are he’s coming back but it seems a very complicated situation and we need to know what’s happening with him.
“If he’s staying and wants to be here, fine, but if not we’ll need another centre-half. So I’d want another centre-half, two full-backs, a central midfielder and a centre-forward.
“Do I think all those will come? No, because it will cost Arsenal too much money.”
- Justin Lawrence
AC Milan want Asensio transfer
AC Milan will turn to Real Madrid ace Marco Asensio after missing out Lille star Sven Botman, reports claim.
Botman’s on the verge of completing a transfer to Newcastle.
And Milan now want Asensio to provide them with extra oomph upfront next season, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The report states Real want around €30m for the Spanish forward, who’s also seeking €6m in yearly wages.
Arsenal were also tracking Asensio but have since swooped on Gabriel Jesus.
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal's Lucas Torreira fury
Arsenal are upset that Lucas Torreira didn't sign for Fiorentina.
That's according to football journalist Charlie Watts.
He said: "Lucas Torreira – Arsenal are so disappointed with how that one turned out, over what happened with Fiorentina.
“They thought that one was pretty much a given that was going to happen.
“Suddenly for it to not happen, then you’re left with the player, it’s just another thing to add to the workload, trying to find him another club.
“You’d think it wouldn’t be difficult because he had such a good year in Italy last season, that other Italian clubs will be sniffing around but we’ll see on that one.”
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal keen on double transfer
Arsenal will reportedly return with improved offers for Raphinha and Lisandro Martinez.
The Gunners will focus on the pair after securing the signature of Gabriel Jesus for £45m, the Express reported.
The Gunners' initial bids for Leeds ace Raphinha and Ajax star Martinez were rebuffed by their respective sides.
But the Gunners are undeterred by the rejections and will present new offers next week, it was added.
Man United are also on the hunt for Martinez.
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal given Lukaku advice
Arsenal have been urged to sign Romelu Lukaku instead of Gabriel Jesus.
That's the view of Darren Bent who reckons Lukaku is more prolific than Jesus.
He told talkSPORT: "Lukaku, I would.
"I’ve seen him score goals regularly. He’s in the 100 club!"
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