ARSENAL have reportedly rejected a £34million bid from AS Monaco for striker Folarin Balogun, according to reports.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are reportedly planning to talk to Martin Odegaard and Ben White about signing new deals at the club.
Elsewhere, Arsenal have confirmed that summer signing Jurrien Timber is out for the ENTIRE season with an ACL injury.
The Netherlands international will go under the knife in the coming days.
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Whole new Bal game
Fulham are reportedly considering a swoop for Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun as a potential replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic.
The 22-year-old scored 21 goals for Stade Reims in Ligue 1 during a loan spell that also saw him earn a first call-up from the USA after switching his international allegiance from England.
His remarkable season, which came after just two Premier League appearances for Arsenal and an underwhelming time on loan to Middlesbrough in the Championship the previous campaign, sparked huge interest in him.
But the striker has announced that he is open to leaving the Emirates this summer as he feels he has proved he can play at the top level.
We reported yesterday how AS Monaco have had a £34m bid rejected by Arsenal, who allegedly value the hotshot nearer to £50m.
The youngster also has plenty of admirers in the Premier League – including West Ham and even Tottenham.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Arsenal duo to be offered contracts
Arsenal are reportedly planning to talk to Martin Odegaard and Ben White about signing new deals at the club.
Teamtalk have claimed the pair will be offered new deals as the Gunners continue to tie down their star players.
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Huge Timber blow
Arsenal will be without the services of new signing Jurrien Timber for several months after the defender ruptured the ACL in his right knee in last Saturday’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
The Netherlands international will go under the knife in the coming days.
A club statement read: “Further to detailed assessments with consultant specialists since Saturday, we can confirm that Jurrien Timber has sustained an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
“Jurrien will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be out of action for a period of time.
“The support and expertise from our medical team and everyone at the club will now be focussed on Jurrien’s rehabilitation programme, to ensure he recovers well and is back playing as soon as possible.
“No return date has been set at this stage.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Zinchenko injury update
Oleksandr Zinchenko has issued an update on his road to recovery.
Gunners fans are hoping for swift return to full fitness for the Ukraine international following injury to new boy Jurrien Timber against Nottingham Forest last weekend.
And he gave them a much-needed boost by posting an image of himself in training with his team-mates and the accompanying caption: “Great to be back.”
The Gunners travel to Selhurst Park on Monday to face Crystal Palace in their second Premier League match of the new season.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Newcastle switch away from Tierney
Newcastle have reportedly switched their attention away from Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney.
According to reports, the Magpies are now interested in signing Lewis Hall from Chelsea.
This could leave the Scot in limbo at Arsenal after he fell out of favour under manager Mikel Arteta.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Should Arsenal sell Balogun?
Multiple clubs are interested in signing Arsenal star Folarin Balogun, but should the Gunners cash in on the striker?
He excelled last season while on loan at Stade de Reims, here is a look at his stats.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Gunners reject Balogun offer
As Monaco have had their £34million bid rejected for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, according to reports.
According to RMC Sport, the Gunners value the 22-year-old much higher and appear to have ended the Ligue 1 club's interest in the forward.
Monaco had been keen on the youngster after he scored 21 Ligue 1 goals for Stade Reims while on loan last season.
Balogun's performances also earned him a first call-up from the USA after switching his international allegiance from England.
But, Arsenal have slapped a £50m price tag on his head, according to CBS Sport.
The hefty valuation turned Monaco's heads towards alternative option Karl Toko-Ekambi, who plays for Lyon.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Merson praise for Nketiah
Paul Merson has hailed Eddie Nketiah's commitment to Arsenal and claimed that he will never let the club down.
Eddie Nketiah never lets Arsenal down which is a big thing.
He’s one you bring in for three or four games and then take him out again.
I expect Arsenal to challenge Man City for the league but if they don’t perform they won’t even be in the top four.
That’s how hard this league is. There are no gimmies.
Paul MersonSky
- By Henry Tomlinson
Dutch behind Timber
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Cuesta on Timber injury
Carlos Cuesta has reminded Jurrien Timber that every day that passes is one less until he is back playing.
On Instagram, alongside a picture of himself and the defender, he wrote: "One day more is one day less."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Zinchencko back in training
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Raya warning to Ramsdale
New Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has warned Aaron Ramsdale he hasn’t moved to the Emirates just to sit on the bench.
The Spaniard said: “I can’t wait to be out there training with the lads and getting that GK union going.
“That’s a tight group that we’re always going to get along and push each other, so that’s going to be a healthy group in my opinion.
“I just can’t wait to get going and meet the lads.
“One of the challenges is to get used to the style and the patterns, and get to know the players as soon as possible to get that bond from the beginning.
“Knowing the players and the staff, I think they’re going to put me in the right direction and I’ll fit in straight away.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Hammers in 'advanced talks' for former Gunner
West Ham are reportedly closing in on a move for ex-Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos.
The East London club are in advanced talks to sign the defender from Stuggart.
The report claims that the two clubs are "nearing an agreement".
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Raya’s previous outfield claim
Arsenal signing David Raya has claimed he could be an outfield player instead of a goalkeeper.
Ahead of his switch to the Gunners, Raya told Brentford’s media team: “In Spain, I could play in the third division as an outfield player.”
The Spain international then explained to Arsenal’s website: “My brother always put me in a goal. With my mates, I always played outfield.
“I enjoyed playing further up the pitch and I think that’s why I’m comfortable on the ball.
“Next to my house, there were always young guys playing on the futsal pitch. I always played outfield in those games.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Fresh link to Fati
There has been a fresh link between Arsenal and Barcelona star Ansu Fati.
The winger is reportedly keen for a new start and wants to leave the LaLiga giants.
Now, according to AS, Arsenal are one of the Premier League sides that are keeping an eye on Fati.
Manchester United and Tottenham have also been linked with their own moves for the forward.
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- By Henry Tomlinson
Zinchenko injury update
Oleksandr Zinchenko has issued an update on his road to recovery.
Gunners fans are hoping for swift return to full fitness for the Ukraine international following injury to new boy Jurrien Timber against Nottingham Forest last weekend.
And he gave them a much-needed boost by posting an image of himself in training with his team-mates and the accompanying caption: “Great to be back.”
The Gunners travel to Selhurst Park on Monday to face Crystal Palace in their second Premier League match of the new season.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Two more stars to be offered contracts
Arsenal are reportedly planning to talk to Martin Odegaard and Ben White about signing new deals at the club.
Teamtalk have claimed the pair will be offered new deals as the Gunners continue to tie down their star players.
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Cazorla makes return to Oviedo
Santi Cazorla has sealed a return to his boyhood club Real Oviedo.
The former Arsenal star has joined the club on a deal until 2024.
Cazorla spent six years at the Gunners and won two FA Cups and two Community shields.
After completing the move, Cazorla said: "I don't want anything from Oviedo… I feel already paid for having the opportunity to wear this shirt again and to live my latest adventures close to my people."
He will now be playing his football back in Oviedo's blue in the Spanish second division and 10 per cent of the sale of his shirts will be dedicated entirely to investment to the club's youth academy.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Tierney 'open' to Newcastle switch
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is reportedly open to a move away from the club to Newcastle.
The Magpies have been interested in signing the Scot since January.
According to Sky Sports, Tierney is still open to a move after falling down the pecking order at the Emirates.
However, a deal could be complicated by the ACL injury to Jurrien Timber.
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Players send messages to Timber
Arsenal stars have been sending their best wishes to Jurrien Timber after it was confirmed that he suffered an ACL injury.
Fabio Vieira said: "Come back stronger champ 💪❤️."
Martin Odegaard wrote: "We're all with you brother."
Emile Smith Rowe commented: "We're with you bro."
William Saliba added: "We will wait for you my bro."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Arsenal lead way in Premier League spending
Arsenal have the largest net spend out of every club in the Prem this summer.
- Arsenal – £171.7m
- Man Utd – £151.2m
- Newcastle – £126m
- Villa – £97m
- B'mouth – £93.3m
- Liverpool – £62m
- Spurs – £54.8m
- Brentford – £54m
- Chelsea – £53.6m
- Burnley – £32.6m
- Man City – £27.3m
- By Henry Tomlinson
Arsenal linked with Cancelo again
Arsenal have been linked with another move for Manchester City defender Joao Cancel.
The Gunners were previously tipped with a move for the Portuguese international at the start of the transfer window but instead opted to sign Jurrien Timber.
However an ACL injury to the Dutchman could see the club move back into the market for a player to cover during his layoff.
Mundo Deportivo have claimed that Cancelo’s move to Barcelona is proving difficult and that a deal could be struck to see Cancelo move to the Emirates.
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How could Arsenal line up without Timber?
Here are a couple of ways that the Gunners could set up without summer signing Jurrien Timber.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Merson hails Chelsea star
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has hailed Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez in a post on social media.
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Arsenal's upcoming fixtures
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