ARSENAL are inthe hunt to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
The Gunners are huge admirers of Guehi but know the centre-back – who cost £18million – is not on the market for the time being.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta is considering recalling winger Marquinhos back from his loan in January according to reports.
And we have all the latest transfer updates on Arsenal's reported No.1 target Aurelien Tchouameni.
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- By Cosmo Teare
Nketiah's captain delight
Eddie Nketiah spoke of his delight at wearing the captin's armband against Sheffield United on Saturday.
It was a dream day for Nketiah, who also bagged his first Premier League hat-trick.
He said after the game: "It’s a dream come true – a special moment for me, obviously being a childhood fan to captaining the squad & to lead the team. B [Saka] was the first time captain as well, which was really good.
"We’re here, we came from Hale End, we know what it means to the club, so it’s really proud & special for us to wear the armband."
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Tomiyasu on Instagram
Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu dedicated his first goal in an Arsenal shirt to his mother, who passed away last year.
He said in the post: "Finally! First goal for @Arsenal Thank you guys!!! And this goal is for my mom who passed last year."
- By Cosmo Teare
Havertz is ready for a place in the XI – Silvestre
Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has said that Kai Havertz is a ready to take his place in Arsenal's starting XI.
The midfielder endured a tricky start after joining the club for £65million from Chelsea but his form has picked up of late.
And Silvestre told BettingExpert: "I think the fact that the spotlight is not on Kai Havertz anymore, I think he had time to digest the move and play with his new teammates. Coming from the bench, you have less pressure, you can read the game from the bench and be impactful.”
“He’s a clever player. I think it’s a good position for him to be at the moment and maybe to go back to the starting XI soon.”
- By Cosmo Teare
Mikael Silvestre praises Tomiyasu form
Mikael Silvestre has praised the form of Arsenal full-back Takehiro Tomiyasu but says going forward Oleksandr Zinchenko is the superior option.
He told Betting Expert: "Tomiyasu is a very good alternative to Zinchenko because you know what you’re going to get with Zinchenko. He’s a steady defender who does the basics simply and well.
“He understands the game so his positioning is excellent. Long term Zinchenko is ahead of him because of what he brings offensively and Arsenal are an attacking team.”
- By Cosmo Teare
Vieira's wife gives birth
Fabio Vieira and his partner Carina Raquel announced the birth of their first child on Instagram yesterday.
Vieira captioned the post: "Welcome babyboy. Best day of our lives."
Despite his girlfriend's approaching due date, the midfielder was able to make an appearance for Arsenal from the bench on Saturday against Sheffield United.
- By Chisanga Malata
Odegaard concern
Mikel Arteta admits he's concerned by the amount of minutes Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard has already played this season.
The Spaniard said: "We looked at the all the minutes everyone has played over the last few weeks and some of them have played an enormous amount of minutes.
"Martin has as well been carrying a little thing that wasn't very comfortable in the games.
"We have players with enormous quality and we have to trust them, and we believe it was the right day to do so."
He added: "I think he has endured a lot. The last couple of weeks have been really good for the team.
"He’s playing every game, as you said, and he had a difficult period with the national team.
"It was a big blow for them with what happened – but this is football. He needs to get on with that. He’s a massive player for us."
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Arteta's 'impossible' situation
Mikel Arteta has a big problem on his hands as Aaron Ramsdale will find it "impossible" to mentally play second fiddle to David Raya, according to Rio Ferdinand.
Speaking on his Vibe with Five podcast, he said: "Every goalkeeper that plays in the league around the world, at every level, is 100 per cent certain they are No.1.
"So to change that and flip it on his head and expect a goalkeeper to be okay with that.
"I just find it really impossible.
"I think it’s impossible to expect a goalkeeper that has been conditioned for their whole life one way to then flip."
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Arsenal lead wonderkid transfer race
Arsenal are considering a move for Dino Klapija, according to the Daily Mail.
The striker is valued at £5million by his current club NK Kustosija.
Manchester United are also interested by Klapija is said to prefer a move to the Emirates.
Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also in the running to sign the 16-year-old.
- By Chisanga Malata
'Noise'
Eddie Nketiah insists he pays no bother to the constant questions about his ability to deputise for Gabriel Jesus.
Saturday's hat-trick hero said: “That is not my persona at all.
“I just focus on being the best player I can and improving day in, day out.
"I know how good I can be when I am on it, when I am working hard and my teammates believe and trust in me.
“That’s the most important thing for me. The rest is just noise. Sometimes you get the credit, sometimes you don’t. You just have to be consistent and keep pushing every day.
“We have a lot of quality players in all positions and we are all fighting and working hard every day to be out there and help the team.
“When everyone gets the opportunity it is about delivering and helping the team. That is what we did [against Sheffield United].”
- By Chisanga Malata
Halloween hijinks
Declan Rice has revealed he plans to play a Halloween prank or two on his new team-mates.
He said: "I’ve got to be careful with who I pick and choose because I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want to join in!
“To be honest, I don’t know who I would prank.
"If I got someone like Zinchenko, I know he’d come back 10 times harder.
“At Halloween I’m always the one getting scared, to be honest,.
"So this year I’m going to try to stay away from it.”
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Eddie Nketiah reflects on hat-trick
Eddie Nketiah is still in awe of his first career hat-trick.
He said: “To do it at Emirates Stadium, in the Premier League, in front of my family and friends is an amazing feeling.
“I lost my aunt not too long ago and I just want to dedicate that to her and her family.
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dreamt of this moment – to get three goals in a Premier League [match].
"I’m a childhood supporter of the club, so to do it in front of the fans, my friends, my family and my team-mates is an amazing feeling. It’s a day I’ll remember forever.”
- By Chisanga Malata
Guardiola's verdict
Pep Guardiola has hailed Arsenal's aggressiveness in the early goings of this season's title race.
The Manchester City boss said: “They [Arsenal] are a good team.
"Second they make man marking sometimes, allow you to do some process but after they are so aggressive.
“They have a clear pattern and really good team.”
- By Chisanga Malata
Neville's warning
Gary Neville has warned Arsenal and Tottenham that Manchester City's thrashing of Manchester United sparks "danger" for their respective title bids.
The former Red Devil and Sky Sports pundit said: "City needed this.
"They have not been at their best for the last few weeks and something like this will just get them purring again.
"Danger for Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and the teams battling with them at the top."
- By Chisanga Malata
Wenger seal of approval
Gunners legend Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on Saturday's hat-trick hero Eddie Nketiah.
He told beIN Sports: “It was a good run into the box in the start. He’s a great finisher Eddie.
"Since he was a kid he’s scored goals and his first touch is fantastic.
"He knows where to be and he responds quickly, he has a short back-lift and it makes all the difference."
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Arteta reveals 'love' for £16m signing
Mikel Arteta has revealed his adoration for defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, who bagged the Gunners' fifth goal in their rout of Sheffield United.
He said: “I love him. Everybody loves him. “He’s one of the most popular in the dressing room.
"You can see the reaction of his team-mates towards him. They wanted him there at the front, enjoying it.
"He’s always very reserved and always doing things for the rest of the boys. He’s a fantastic player for the team."
- By Chisanga Malata
Saka's different position explained
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has revealed his reasoning for deploying Bukayo Saka in a slightly different role against Sheffield United.
He said: "There was certain behaviours of the opponent that could allow certain spaces
"In relation to how the midfielders were behaving with our attacking midfielders,’ said Arteta.
"He did read that very good in certain moments.
"The timing sometimes was better than other times but it was another way to attack certain spaces that we believe were vulnerable to it."
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Wenger talks Spurs title tilt
Arsene Wenger admits surprise Premier League table toppers Tottenham ARE in the title race.
The former Gunners boss told beIN Sports: "If I said after 10 games [they’d be] top of the league…
"You ask me, not a tricky question because I like always to say what I feel deeply, and I believe Tottenham will be one of the contenders for the league.
"They bought [James] Maddison, who is a great player and who is that link from low midfield to high midfield, and added some technical creativity to the team.
"They bought [Micky] Van de Ven who I find exceptional. I find him absolutely exceptional.
"They had weaknesses there [in defence] and last year [Hugo] Lloris didn’t have the best of seasons as well.
"And overall, the movement from Son [Heung-min] into the middle, looks very good."
- By Chisanga Malata
Wenger weighs in
Arsene Wenger has given his thoughts on Mikel Artete's decision to drop Aaron Ramsdale in favour of David Raya.
During an appearance on beIN Sports, he said: "Personally I like Ramsdale.
"If I was in his position I would not give up. I believe he has the chance to come back into the team.’
When asked if he believes Ramsdale is better than Raya, Wenger replied: "Better… better… I don’t know if he’s better.
"I just think Ramsdale has made decisive saves in the games last season.
"They were not happy maybe with his feet, his distribution."
- By Chisanga Malata
Arteta hails Nketiah
Mikel Arteta has lauded Eddie Nketiah after the striker's sensational hat-trick against Sheffield United.
The Spaniard said: "I’m really happy for him, an academy player, to experience in the Premier League a hat-trick.
“He needs to enjoy the moment. He fully deserves it and hopefully there are many more to come. He’s got an eye for goal.
"You look at his stats from the last 10 years. What he’s done is remarkable. He needs minutes, opportunities and service.
"If he gets that, Eddie is going to score goals, that’s for sure.
“He’s a great player for Arsenal. He can be better, yes.
"And the best thing is the talent that he’s got, but especially his mentality is incredible.
"When he has that mentality with that talent, he’s going to get much better.”
- By Chisanga Malata
Saka in awe of armband
Bukayo Saka has relieved he was honoured to have been given the armband for the Gunners' rout of Sheffield United.
He said: "I’m lost for words – it’s hard to describe this feeling, it’s just amazing. It was a different experience.
"Obviously I was learning on the job and sometimes I didn’t know where I was supposed to be!
"But in the end, we played well, which was the most important thing.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
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How Arsenal dominated the Blades
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Arsenal face striker transfer battle
Arsenal are eyeing a move for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, according to 90min.
The Mexican has been in terrific form with 15 goals in just 11 games this season.
Tottenham and Chelsea are also monitoring Gimenez and have sent scouts to watch him play.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Clinical Nketiah
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