EDU has confirmed that he is interested in Brazil star Lucas Paqueta.
However the Arsenal sporting director added that the club have yet to make an offer for the midfielder.
One man who the Gunners are said to be ready to bid for is Juventus' Arthur Melo, with a loan offer reportedly lined up.
And Arsenal are still in for Youri Tielemans, who has a year left on his contract and Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has admitted is liable to be keen on a move.
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- Anthony Chapman
Arsenal offer Saka new deal
Arsenal are ready to make Bukayo Saka one of their best-paid stars on a new contract.
The Mail claims the England ace has been offered £150,000-a-week to stay at the Emirates.
It comes after Saka was linked with a stunning move to Man City.
And with just two years left on his current deal, Arsenal are praying Saka commits his future to the club.
- Anthony Chapman
Edu hints at Paqueta move
Arsenal chief Edu admits he’s a huge Lucas Paqueta fan – but is remaining coy over a summer bid.
He said: I’m very respectful when I talk about Lucas.
"I’m a guy who likes him a lot, I’ve always liked him, since my time with Brazil’s national team.
"He’s had a great season, he was considered the best [overseas] player in the French league.
But today, there really isn’t any kind of talk, there’s only my admiration for the player, because the squad today is, in the position he plays, I think we’re very well served in this regard."
- Anthony Chapman
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- Justin Lawrence
Players Arsenal will sell
Arsenal are willing to get rid of five players this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He told Caught Offside: "The negotiation for Bernd Leno with Fulham has been dragging on for some time. For the moment, talks continue but so far there is still no agreement on the price,”
“For Nuno Tavares, in the next week the negotiations with Atalanta for a loan deal will continue (Atalanta want a buy option clause, Arsenal not).
“Arsenal are open to letting Nicolas Pepe leave but at the moment there is no official offer yet. The player himself also changed agents this summer in an attempt to get a move, but it’s proving a tricky sale.
“Pablo Mari is on the list of Fenerbahce and Verona in Italy, while for Lucas Torreira there are many interested clubs including Valencia, but Arsenal want to sell only on their own terms.”
- Justin Lawrence
Arteta on Arsenal pair's fitness
Mikel Arteta has given Arsenal fans an update on when Fabio Vieira and Takehiro Tomiyasu will be back in action.
He said: “Tomi is really close to start doing some training sessions.
“Hopefully next week and Fabio probably a little bit longer.
“I think he needs another week or so before he starts with the team but he’s been working hard and he’s been really unlucky to start his Arsenal career in this way but again he’s fitting in well.”
- Justin Lawrence
Leno wants price reduction
Bernd Leno wants Arsenal to lower their asking price for him.
The Gunners want £15m for Leno, and Fulham have placed a £7.3m bid for him, according to a CBS reporter on Twitter.
However, the disparity has caused negotiations to reach a stand still.
And Leno is keen for the Gunners to reconsider their asking price, the report added.
- Justin Lawrence
Fenerbahce eye Pablo Mari
Arsenal are in talks with Fenerbahce over the sale of defender Pablo Mari, according to reports.
The Turkish giants are hoping to swoop for the 28-year-old before the end of the window.
Mari sits behind Ben White and Gabriel in the Arsenal pecking order so may have a better chance of getting first team football with a move.
Journalist Rudy Galetti has suggested the transfer could be on.
He tweeted: "Fenerbahce made first contact with Arsenal for Pablo Mari.
"The centre-back could leave #AFC permanently during this transfer market session."
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal's business acumen praised
Arsenal's way of doing business has been praised by Pep Guardiola.
The Gunners brought both Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Man City.
And Pep has no qualms over how the Gunners conducted themselves throughout the process.
He said: "Chelsea and Arsenal have paid the money that is fair. And the discussions were perfect, Txiki [Begiristain] told me. Good for both sides and really friendly."
- Justin Lawrence
Arteta tells fans stay calm
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal fans not to get carried away after they humiliated Chelsea in Saturday's pre-season friendly.
He said: "Don’t get carried away.
“There are still a lot of things that we have to get better at and do better.
"But I think it’s good to get some momentum, finish the tour in the right way, give some enjoyment to our fans and everybody that’s been contributing to make this tour happen.”
- Justin Lawrence
Guardiola's view on Arsenal pair
Pep Guardiola has admitted that he was sad to see Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus leave Man City for Arsenal.
Pep revealed he was happy with the pair and would've liked them to stay at the Etihad.
He said: "No [the outgoings weren’t guaranteed] because I was incredibly happy with Gabriel, Oleks and Raheem.
“If they stayed longer there would be no problem. They proved last year how good they are.”
- Justin Lawrence
Jesus thanks Xhaka for assist
Gabriel Jesus thanked Granit Xhaka for his assist during Arsenal's romp against Chelsea.
Xhaka waxed lyrical about Arsenal's win on social media.
Several Arsenal stars responded to the Swiss star in the comments.
And one of them was Jesus who said: "Thanks bro…good assist. What a player."
- Justin Lawrence
Zinchenko gets praised by Arteta
Oleksandr Zinchenko was given the thumbs up by Mikel Arteta after making his Arsenal debut.
The Ukraine international only played for 45 minutes, but that was enough time for him to impress new boss Arteta.
Arteta said after the game: "It was a maximum 45 minutes but you could see straight away he was comfortable.
"He understands everything that I want, he understands the process and I thought he had a really good game."
- Justin Lawrence
Arteta explains Jesus sub
Arsenal fans have nothing to worry about after Gabriel Jesus was subbed by Mikel Arteta.
Arteta has revealed he took Jesus off as a precaution after he suffered a slight knock against Chelsea.
He said: "He got a knock in the first half in his quad I think it was and it wasn’t very comfortable to continue and obviously we didn’t take any risks today.”
- Justin Lawrence
Holding on Newcastle loan
Rob Holding has revealed that he always knew his loan move to Newcastle would never be permanent.
He told The Athletic: "It was always going to be a loan.
“I was just back from my ACL injury and thought I needed a full season of playing.
“But after the Community Shield against Liverpool, the boss said to me, ‘You’re going to play here, I don’t know why you’re planning on going on loan’.
"And I said, ‘If I’m going to play here then yeah, I’m happy, no problem’."
- Justin Lawrence
Saliba gets glowing review
William Saliba is ready to thrive for Arsenal next season, according to club boss Mikel Arteta.
He said: "I am really pleased to see the way he is playing, the way he has adapted to the team, the maturity that he’s shown at 21-years-old, carry on doing it.
“We will keep developing him, he has a huge potential, he is already a top player and we have to make him even better.”
- Justin Lawrence
Edu speaks on Paqueta speculation
Arsenal chief Edu has admitted he's a huge admirer of Lyon star Lucas Paqueta – but refused to comment on if the Gunners will make a move for him.
He said to TNT Sports: "I’m very respectful when I talk about Lucas,"
I’m a guy who likes him a lot, I’ve always liked him, since my time with Brazil’s national team. He’s had a great season, he was considered the best [overseas] player in the French league.
"But today, there really isn’t any kind of talk, there’s only my admiration for the player, because the squad today is, in the position he plays, I think we’re very well served in this regard."
- Jon Boon
Ramsdale tips Gunners for trophies
Aaron Ramsdale believes Arsenal can become serial winners now they are buying players who can put their medals on the table.
The England stopper said: “The club have been wanting hungry young players who are willing to develop and learn.
“But this year they are bringing in players who fit into that plan but who have also won titles. And that’s invaluable.
“When you have a young team you need a few players who know how to win through the whole season.
“Those we’re bringing in are from the same mould as last year, so there is a clear plan in place — that’s very exciting.”
- Jon Boon
Arsenal need to sell before Tielemans
According to reports, Arsenal need to shift some of their deadwood before they can bid for Youri Tielemans.
The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Leicester City midfielder.
However, with a bloated squad – and players including Hector Bellerin, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Lucas Torreira, Pablo Mari and more still to shift, they will need to raise some funds before making more purchases.
Goal say the North London side are yet to make a bid for the Belgium star and only will once they've sold a few players.
- Jon Boon
Cost a Paqueta
Arsenal have found out how much it will cost to sign target Lucas Paqueta from Lyon,
The Gunners have been chasing the Brazilian midfielder – with the French club's president Jean-Michel Aulas revealing they had received some proposals for him.
Now, reliable reporter Fabrizio Romano has revealed in an interview with GiveMeSport what the Ligue 1 giants want for their talisman.
"So, at the moment, there is still no bid from Arsenal for Paqueta," Romano said.
“What I’m told is that Lyon want around €65 million with some add-ons included. So, the fixed fee could be lower, but they want to arrive at this potential package for Paqueta.”
- Jon Boon
Zinchenko shirt number revealed
Oleksandr Zinchenko shirt number at Arsenal was leaked on the club website before its official announcement.
The versatile Ukrainian joined the Gunners yesterday in a £32million deal from Manchester City.
Arsenal did not immediately confirm Zinchenko's squad number but his favoured No11 and No17 are both taken.
Gabriel Martinelli has recently been unveiled as No11 after switching from No35, while No17 is currently occupied by Cedric Soares.
And it's Martinelli's old No35 that Zinchenko has gone with.
A blunder on the club's official shop website – Arsenal Direct – showed Zinchenko as the club No35.
- Jon Boon
Arteta's 'impressed' by the Kroenkes
Mikel Arteta has revealed he has been 'impressed' by the shared vision the KSE group has for Arsenal.
"I've been really impressed," Arteta said of the Kroenkes.
"They were here for two days, we had a lot time to sit down in a really relaxed way: talk about football, the sport in general.
"The vision they have, the commitment and level of understanding of the sport in general is fascinating. I can tell you: I have never seen ownership at that level so committed, close and engaged to bring this club where we want."
KSE were under pressure from supporters, who perceived them as disinterested. But Arteta believes that perception has now changed.
Arteta said: "I think before, we could have a perception of what they were.
"I think it's completely changed, I think that's been shown with facts and acts. Their presence here as well. Something is to be here and something is to be here the way they were. I guarantee you: they are fully committed, engaged and really looking forward to taking this club to the top."
- Jon Boon
Giroud's new look
Ex-Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud had fans swooning over him after revealing his audacious new look.
The striker, 35, has dyed his hair bleach blond ahead of the upcoming season.
Credit: Getty He posed for the camera while in AC Milan training on Friday – and his new barnet has created quite a stir on social media.
Many have praised Giroud's beauty, suggesting the new look has only elevated his appearance.
One Twitter user remarked: "This bloke could die his hair green and he’d still nick your missus."
- Jon Boon
Edu's not done yet
Arsenal director Edu has been talking about transfers – alluding that the Gunners' business isn't done just yet.
He revealed: "I’m pleased, but to say how close is difficult because there’s still a lot to do, we are in the middle of the transfer window and things can happen.
"What we have to be is really focused and be prepared for every single situation, opportunities maybe can happen, clubs can sometimes come to us to see if there is a possibility to get players on loan or buy players.
"We just have to be prepared and I think we are very much prepared for almost everything."
- Jon Boon
More transfers to come
Mikell Arteta has revealed that there will be more potential incomings at Arsenal.
The Gunners confirmed Oleksandr Zinchenko in a £32million deal, and have spent over £100million in this window.
And, if the Spaniard is to be believed, they aren't done there.
"We are completing what we planned, there is still a few things we would like to do – in and out," he explained.
"That will be determined on the possibility of the market, we still have players who are in contention to stay or go and when we have news we will communicate it."
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal urged to sign Lazio ace
Arsenal have been urged to sign Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, by Fabrizio Romano.
He said: "Let me say, my personal opinion, I hope Arsenal will be on it, or any other English club. Because he’s a fantastic player, really underrated in Serie A.
“He’s always making the difference. And so I’m sure that he will be absolutely ready to do great things in the Champions League and in the Premier League, too.”
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