ARSENAL cult hero Hector Bellerin is reportedly set to terminate his contract.
The right-back's agent is in London to negotiate the parting of ways as the Spaniard looks to return to Betis, where he spent last season on loan.
And Arsenal are still very interested in Youri Tielemans, according to reports.
It is stated that the Gunners will pursue the Leicester ace once a player has been sold.
However, it is not specified whether the sale of Lucas Torreira to Galatasaray, which has just been completed, will be sufficient or whether another player will also have to leave.
And it's claimed that they are prepared to battle Liverpool for 19-year-old Yeremy Pino of Champions League semi-finalists Villarreal.
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Arsenal bid for Milenkovic rejected
Arsenal's transfer bid for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic has been rejected.
That's according to Firenze Viola, who claim the Gunners wanted Milenkovic to provide cover for their first pick defensive line.
But Fiorentina have no intention of letting him go, and also turned down Sevilla's adavnces.
- Justin Lawrence
Jesus goal tally prediction
Gabriel Jesus has been tipped to score a minumum of 20 goals for Arsenal this season.
The prediction was delivered by Mikael Silvestre, who told Betting Expert: "
I think he (Gabriel Jesus) should score in the 20s. 20 goals should be his mark this season, minimum.
"It's an interesting one because a lot of the time he is outside of the box, drifting left and right. A lot of time on the right, but he ends up scoring a lot of goals in the box.
- Justin Lawrence
Torreira snubs Arsenal
Lucas Torreira brutally snubbed Arsenal after completing his move to Galatasaray.
Theb was no mention of his former employees as he expressed joy over the switch to Turkey.
Torreira wrote: “I am very happy and excited to be a new @GalatasaraySK player.
"I am convinced that this is the beginning of a long and successful history together.
"Thank you for trusting me and I promise to leave everything for these colors. Let’s go Gala !”
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal grab ex-City COO
Arsenal have made another signing, but this time off the pitch.
The club have snagged former Man City Chief Operating Officer Karen Smart.
Smart left Man City in April, and will now replace Hywel Slomans as the Gnners' COO.
She said after securing the role: "Delighted to have started a new position as Chief Operating Officer at Arsenal F.C!
"An exciting year ahead for all the squads and the business as a whole.”
- Justin Lawrence
Saka inspires Arsenal youngster
Bukayo Saka's ascent from Arsenal's youth squad to first team has given starlet Brooke Norton-Cuffy hope he can do the same.
He told Scouted Football: "It’s impossible to say how close you are.
“All you have to do is keep performing well, keep improving and carrying on your momentum. But I don’t feel far away from knocking at the door – let’s put it that way.
“When you see players who have come all the way through Hale End, it definitely gives you added motivation because you can see yourself in that position.
"Someone like Bukayo [Saka] especially, he’ll come and talk to you, he’ll always make you feel like you’re on the same level. It’s eye opening to see that pathway but all the guys who have made it, they have sacrificed a lot and it’s not easy.”
- Justin Lawrence
Net gonna happen
Arsenal will not be signing Pedro Neto this summer, according to reports.
The Gunners have been linked with the Wolves man for some time.
But he won't be heading to The Emirates in this transfer window, according to Daily Mirror deputy football editor Alex Richards.
He tweeted: "Not sure where Pedro Neto to Arsenal speculation has come from… but yeah, not happening."
- Justin Lawrence
Bellerin agent pushes for release
Hector Bellerin's agent is reportedly pushing for Arsenal to get release
El Chiringuito, his agent Albert Botines will be speaking with Arsenal to agree to release him.
It has been claimed that Botines will be heading to London this week to discuss his future.
The Gunners have put Bellerin up for sale, but Betis are unwilling to fork out a fee for him.
- Justin Lawrence
Man United legend praises Jesus
Gabriel Jesus' performance in Arsenal's win over Crystal Palace has received plaudits from Rio Ferdinand.
Ferdinand admitted he was blown away by Jesus' first half contribution.
And he also admitted the striker made it to his Fantasy Football Team.
Ferdinand raved on Vibe with Five: "First half they were really good. Jesus was a joke. Jesus was unreal first half.
“I still want him to be much more of a number nine though, I don’t want him coming with his back to play because I want him to get goals – he’s in my Fantasy Football team!"
- Justin Lawrence
Winning mentality new singings bring
Gabriel Jesus and OIeksandr Zinchenko's experience of winning trophies will be good for Arsenal, according to Martin Odegaard.
He said: "Gabi and Alex, coming from Man City, are used to winning trophies and playing for the best teams in the world for a few years. They bring that experience and they know what it takes to win in this country.
“I think it’s important, it’s always an area to improve for everyone, you can always be better in that way.
“As I said they have that experience and hopefully they can share with us what it takes to win in this country. That’s where we want to be as a team, to fight for trophies, titles, be at the top. That’s where the club should be so that’s where we want to get to.
“I think that’s a good thing for us to get players with that experience as well. Of course, the quality they have as well is top, so they have been good.”
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal pair set for exit
Arsenal are reportedly finalising the loan departures of Pablo Mari and Alex Runarsson.
Mari's set to join Serie A side Monza on loan, with an option to buy clause added to the deal, the Evening Standard reported.
While Runarsson has caught the attention of Turkish side Antalyaspor, it was added.
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal face Tonali transfer challenge
Arsenal face an uphill battle convincing AC Milan to sell Sandro Tonali, according to reports.
The Serie A Champions want to keep hold of Tonali despite Arsenal's interest.
However, Milan could be tempted to sell if the Gunners can stump up £46.4m for the midfielder.
And the two clubs have already held a meeting over Tonali to discuss a potential deal, according to the Express.
- Justin Lawrence
AFTV to rake in millions
Arsenal supporter channel AFTV is set to rise into the millions across next few years.
The YouTube channel has reaked in £1.4m this year, and that figure will rise to £1.8m in 2023, the Evening Standard reported.
AFTV has been on a remarkble rise so far, and has amassed 1.4million suscribers.
They've also gained 1billion views on the video sharing platform.
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal bid farewell to Torreira
Arsenal have wished Lucas Torreira well after he completed his move to Galatasary.
The Gunners received £5.5m for the midfielder who spent last the last two seasons on loan with Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina, respectively.
An Arsenal club statement read: "Everyone at Arsenal thanks Lucas for his contribution during his time with us.
"We wish Lucas and his family the best of health and happiness in their new chapter with Galatasaray."
- Justin Lawrence
Vieira makes Prem title claim
Arsenal now have as team capable of winning the Premier League title, according to club legend Patrick Vieira.
Vieira's Crystal Palace team were on the receiving end of a 2-0 loss to the Gunners on the weekend.
And the Frenchman's seen enough to believe his old team can push for the title.
He said: "They now have the squad to challenge and be closer to the title."
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal plan more signings
Arsenal are reportedly not yet done in the transfer market despite signing a multitude of players.
That's according to football reporter David Ornstein who told NBC Sports: "They want to do more business. I think they want to add a winger to what they've got and if they manage to get somebody in I think they would be pretty.
"They'll be some outgoings as well. Everyone will be asking 'who is that winger?'.
"Well we know they went in for Raphinha, we don't know who they're going for, if they do bring in a new winger. It could depend on Pepe leaving the club."
- Jake Lambourne
Good morning Arsenal fans
Arsenal are reportedly interested in a move for Villarreal wonderkid Yeremy Pino.
The 19-year-old has a £67million release clause in his contract with the Spaniards.
But Pino is also believed to be attracting interest from Liverpool.
Elsewhere the Gunners are also claimed to be interested in AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali.
Italian outlet Calciomercato say a bid upwards of £46m could be enough to seal a move for the 22-year-old, but the Serie A champions are reluctant to sell.
Lucas Torreira finally ended his Arsenal misery by securing a permanent switch to Galatasaray last night.
The 26-year-old has spent the last two seasons out on loan in Spain and Italy, but has now left the club for good.
And elsewhere former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has officially had his Inter Milan contract terminated after the Italians were desperate to get rid of him.
Sanchez is now expected to join French outfit Marseille.
- Giacomo Pisa
Ferdinands Oleks the look of Zinchenko
Rio Ferdinand has hailed Oleksandr Zinchenko as a "great addition" and reckons Mikel Arteta will use him like Pep Guardiola uses Joao Cancelo.
Cancelo is employed both at full-back and a midfield playmaker for Manchester City.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said on Zinchenko: "He’s a great addition.
"I think a lot of coaches don’t look at the negatives now. They look at what he brings. Yeah they see the negativity but they’re more about what does he bring?
"What does he bring that’s going to enhance us with the ball and I think Zinchenko, does far more good for them than bad.
"I think, even his positions, when they’ve got the ball.
"I don’t think Arteta really wants him to play as a left-back. I think he wants to play him like a Cancelo-type player, like he did in pre-season."
- Giacomo Pisa
Gift of the Gab
Gabriel Jesus may not have scored on his competitive Arsenal debut, but the summer signing still did enough to catch the eye of Rio Ferdinand.
The Manchester United described the Brazilian forward as a "joke" following his impressive display.
But he still picked out where in Jesus' game there is room for improvement.
Ferdinand told his YouTube channel: "Jesus was a joke, Jesus was unreal first-half. I still want him to be much more of a number nine though.
"I don’t want him to keep coming back to the play."
- Giacomo Pisa
Arsenal keen on Tonali transfer
The Gunners are reportedly eyeing a potential deal for AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali.
Italian outlet Calciomercato say a bid upwards of £46million could be enough to seal a deal.
But the Serie A champions also see Tonali, 22, as one of their key players.
The Italian international is under contract at the San Siro until 2026, meaning they are under no pressure to sell.
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Torreira speaks after Galatasaray move
Lucas Torreira is "happy and excited" to have penned a permanent deal with Turkish giants Galatasaray.
The 26-year-old's move was made official earlier this evening.
But in his message on social media, Torreira did not mention the Gunners.
He wrote: "I am very happy and excited to be a new @GalatasaraySK player.
"I am convinced that this is the beginning of a long and successful history together.
"Thank you for trusting me and I promise to leave everything for these colours. Let's go Gala!"
- Giacomo Pisa
Torreira move made official
Arsenal have confirmed the departure of Lucas Torreira.
The 26-year-old has joined Galatasaray on a permanent transfer after spending the last two years out on loan.
In total Torreira played 89 games for the Gunners since he joined in July 2018.
Part of an Arsenal statement said: "Everyone at Arsenal thanks Lucas for his contribution during his time with us.
"We wish Lucas and his family the best of health and happiness in their new chapter with Galatasaray."
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- Giacomo Pisa
Ferdinand verdict on Odegaard captaincy
Rio Ferdinand has suggested the Arsenal captaincy could result in a "different" Martin Odegaard this campaign.
The playmaker wore the armband last season when Alexandre Lacazette didn't play after Pierre Emerick Aubameyang's departure.
He was named as permanent captain over the summer, but the Manchester United legend said it could actually have a negative impact on Odegaard.
That's despite the midfielder also captaining Norway.
Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel: “I said that in the group (that the armband weighs heavy). It could be a different Odegaard this year.”
- Giacomo Pisa
Shearer impressed by Saliba
Premier League legend Alan Shearer reckons William Saliba is "exactly what Arsenal needed" after his impressive debut.
Saliba picked up the Man of the Match award in Friday's win over Crystal Palace.
It was his first appearance for the Gunners, three years after signing for the club for £27million.
And Shearer was full of praise for the 21-year-old in his Premier League Team of the Week column.
Shearer wrote on the defender: "A great debut performance and a dominating presence.
"Exactly what Arsenal needed at the back."
- Giacomo Pisa
Wright gives verdict on Saliba
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has praised Mikel Arteta and transfer chief Edu for the way they have handled William Saliba's development.
The 21-year-old joined the club in 2019 and didn't not make his debut until Friday night.
But Saliba put in a Man of the Match display in the win over Palace, with Wright impressed by the way the club have nurtured him.
He said, via Football365: "Mikel and Edu have got to take a lot of credit for what they’ve done with this guy.
"This guy is someone we’ve always thought would be special. Even when they sent him out on loan there were fans calling for him to come back.
"He’s a full international now, he looks composed, calm, he’s got great pace.
"It’s a decision that was magnificent from Arsenal. It would have been easy to bring him back last year but they gave him the extra season and now he looks like he’s been playing in that position for years."
- Giacomo Pisa
Eyes on the prize
Arsenal youngster Brooke Norton-Cuffy reckons he is not far away from "knocking on the door" of the first-team.
The 18-year-old has agreed a new deal with the Gunners.
And the right-back is now targeting a spot in Mikel Arteta's side after being rewarded for his hard work.
When asked about his first-team chances, he told Scouted Football: "It’s impossible to say how close you are.
"All you have to do is keep performing well, keep improving and carrying on your momentum.
"But I don’t feel far away from knocking at the door – let’s put it that way."
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