ARSENAL have agreed personal terms with Kai Havertz, according to reports.
Though German giants Bayern Munich could yet hijack the move.
The Gunners will reportedly return with a £60million offer for the German, with the belief that will encourage Chelsea to sell.
Meanwhile, a sensational report has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta over becoming their new manager.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Declan Rice partnership
Arsenal want West Ham superstar Declan Rice and Southampton ace Romeo Lavia to form a dream midfield pairing.
Saints value Lavia, 19, at £45million but the Gunners now see him as a better option than Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
The North Londoners could face competition from Manchester City for the Belgium international, who included a buyback in last summer’s £10.5million move to St Mary's.
Arsenal remain locked in talks over Rice as Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey are linked with moves away.
- By Kostas Lianos
Kai Havertz blow
Bayern Munich are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid for Chelsea star Kai Havertz.
Despite Havertz looking “very close" to a move to the Emirates, a potential spanner has been thrown in the works.
According to the Daily Mail, Bayern “have expressed late interest” in signing the versatile forward.
However, the Blues have slapped a £70million price tag on the Germany international who moved to Stamford Bridge three years ago for around £62m.
Arsenal want to pay a lot less, and they hoped the fact that Real Madrid are not willing to pay over £50m will help them secure Havertz for a reduced fee.
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Declan Rice boost
Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost in their pursuit of West Ham superstar Declan Rice as West Ham appear to have found a replacement.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Hammershave decided to bid for Fulham star Joao Palhinha this summer.
The Gunners have made Rice their absolute priority during the summer transfer window.
And the North Londoners are reportedly preparing a £100million offer for the midfielder.
- By Kostas Lianos
Romeo Lavia alternative
Southampton star Romeo Lavia poses as an alternative if Arsenal fail to sign West Ham's Declan Rice or Brighton's Moises Caicedo.
Lavia impressed for the Saints even though they were relegated to the Champions.
The midfielder left Manchester City for Southampton following a £10million deal.
City, though, have a buy-back option for the Belgium international.
- By James Orr
P-Rice is wrong
Erik ten Hag is angry that his plans to sign Declan Rice are being foiled by Manchester United’s takeover saga.
The Red Devils boss feels West Ham skipper Rice would be a perfect addition and has been desperate to make an offer.
But United’s protracted takeover drama has let Arsenal move into pole position for the England ace, 24.
Ten Hag’s spending is restricted while the Glazers decide whether to sell or stay put — particularly as United are yet to offload any of the expensive dead wood in their squad.
Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani is edging closer to winning the takeover battle.
But Prem chiefs would still have to complete the Owners’ and Directors’ Test which takes around ten days — meaning Ten Hag’s hands may be tied for at least another two weeks.
- By Kostas Lianos
PSG target Arteta
Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over becoming their new manager.
That is according to RMC, who claim that following the sacking of Christophe Galtier PSG made a sensational move for Arteta.
However, discussions don't appear to have gone well between the two parties.
That is because the Spanish tactician plans to stay in north London after coming close to a first Premier League title since 2004.
- By James Orr
Community Shield leaves fans fuming
Fuming Manchester City fans have demanded a boycott of the Community Shield.
That’s after blasting ITV and the FA over the kick-off time.
Treble winners City will compete for yet another trophy when they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield final on Sunday August 6.Mikel Arteta’s men have the honour of playing City after finishing second in the league.
But Etihad supporters are up in arms after the FA and ITV agreed a 5.30pm kick-off at Wembley.
- By James Orr
Kai Havertz latest
Arsenal are preparing a second bid for Kai Havertz, according to reports.
The Gunners will return with a £60million offer for the German, with the belief that will encourage Chelsea to sell, according to the Guardian.
The report adds Mikel Arteta’s side are the favourites to sign the forward
- By James Orr
Good morning Arsenal fans
Arsenal’s move for Sacha Boey could be scuppered by injury.
The French defender who plays for Galatasaray was called up to the Les Bleus U21 squad.
However, he is said to have suffered an ankle knock at Clairefontaine and has been pulled from the squad.
Turkish outlet Sabah claim it is bad enough to throw his move to North London in doubt.
Arsenal have been told how much it will cost to sign Leicester City defender Timothy Castagne.
The Belgium international is likely to be sold, after the Foxes were demoted from the top flight.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, it will take just £12million to prise him away from the King Power Stadium.
Juventus are also keeping tabs on the full-back.
Hellas Verona forward Cyril Ngonge has spoken of his dream to play for Arsenal one day.
During an interview with TuttoMercatoWeb, Ngonge said: “My dream has always been to play for Arsenal. But now I’m in Italy, I love it so I might even want to stay. Just kidding, of course.”
- By Jon Boon
Arsenal 'very confident' of double deal
Arsenal are reportedly 'very confident' they will be able to secure a double transfer deal for Declan Rice and Kai Havertz.
Sky Sports Germany claim the two deals are 'very advanced'.
Journalist Florian Plettenberg wrote on Twitter: "News #Havertz: Been told Arsenal is very confident to sign both: Rice & Havertz! Despite of the fact that Chelsea has rejected the first offer. Arteta is pushing for Havertz!"
He added: "Arsenal is planning the next steps. Bayern‘s next transfer meeting scheduled next week."
- By Jon Boon
Arsenal transfer strategy unveiled
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has lifted the lid on Arsenal's transfer strategy.
“For Arsenal, it is always important in the line of strategy. They go for the player if they are 100% convinced. Otherwise, they prefer to wait,” he told GIVEMESPORT.
“Look at Raphinha, for example. Last summer, they wanted Raphinha but had no chance to agree on a fee for him.
“So, they decided to wait until January to sign any winger in Trossard. So, this is why, for Arsenal, it’s important to find the right player in the right position.”
- By Jon Boon
Charity Shield
Fuming Manchester City fans have demanded a boycott of the Community Shield.
That’s after blasting ITV and the FA over the kick-off time.
Treble winners City will compete for yet another trophy when they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield final on Sunday August 6.
Mikel Arteta’s men have the honour of playing City after finishing second in the league.
But Etihad supporters are up in arms after the FA and ITV agreed a 5.30pm kick-off at Wembley.
- By Jon Boon
Boey injury blow
Arsenal's move for Sacha Boey could be scuppered by injury.
The French defender who plays for Galatasaray was called up to the U21 squad.
However, he has said to have suffered an ankle knock at Clairefontaine and has been pulled from the squad.
Turkish outlet Sabah claim it is bad enough to throw his move to North London in doubt.
- By Jon Boon
Castagne price
Arsenal have been told how much it will cost to sign Leicester City defender Timothy Castagne.
The Belgium international is likely to be sold, after the Foxes were demoted from the top flight.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, it will take just £12million to prise him away from the King Power Stadium.
Juventus are also keeping tabs on the full-back.
- By Jon Boon
Ngonge dream
Hellas Verona forward Cyril Ngonge has spoken of his dream to play for Arsenal one day.
During an interview with TuttoMercatoWeb, Ngonge said: “My dream has always been to play for Arsenal. But now I’m in Italy, I love it so I might even want to stay. Just kidding, of course.”
He scored five goals and managed an assist for the Serie A strugglers in just 15 games, helping his side avoid relegation.
- By Jon Boon
Havertz second bid
Arsenal are preparing a second bid for Kai Havertz, according to reports.
The Gunners will return with a £60million offer for the German, with the belief that will encourage Chelsea to sell, according to the Guardian.
The report adds Mikel Arteta's side are the favourites to sign the forward
- By Jon Boon
Unlucky 10
The Gunners havereleased 10 players this summer as they look to rebuild their squad for next season.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles was the biggest name in the cull.
Here's the list in full: Zach Awe, Joel Ideho, George Lewis, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matt Smith, Tom Smith, Kaleel Green, Alexandar Kovacevic, Tino Quamina, and Mathaeus Roberts.
- By Jon Boon
Henry rates Havertz
Thierry Henry has delivered his opinion on Arsenal target Kai Havertz – comparing the German to Robin Van Persie.
“He reminds me sometimes a little of Robin – back to goal, the way he can hold the ball,” Henry told CBS Sports.
“Robin van Persie was very good with his left foot, the touch was always immaculate and he tried to bring people along.
“This is why out of the guys that used to be wingers or No.10 he plays as a nine because with his back to goal he can hold the ball well. Now he needs to make sure he can transform that into more goals because you can play off him.”
- By Alex Smith
Arsenal "confident" on transfers
Reports in Germany state that Arsenal are "confident" that they will sign Kai Havertz and Declan Rice.
The Gunners are supposedly in advanced stages with both players when it comes to personal terms.
And the story claims that Bayern Munich are so far not interested in joining the battle for Havertz.
- By Alex Smith
Kiwior nets winner
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior scored the only goal of the game as Poland beat Germany.
The friendly took place last night with the Poles securing the surprise win.
Ex-Arsenal stars Wojciech Szczesny and Krystian Bielik also played.
- By Alex Smith
PSG hold Arteta talks
A sensational report has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta over becoming their new manager.
RMC in France claim that following the sacking of Christophe Galtier, PSG made a move for Arteta.
However, worried Arsenal supporters will have been boosted to learn that discussions allegedly did not go well between PSG and Arteta.
The Spaniard plans to stay in North London.
- By Alex Smith
Milan chase Nelson
AC Milan are reportedly interested in Reiss Nelson.
The winger was not on Arsenal's release list published yesterday and is instead in negotiations over extending his contract, which expires at the end of the month.
Nelson is also being tracked by a number of Prem clubs.
- By Alex Smith
Bargains
On this day in 1997 Arsene Wenger signed two star players.
Emmanuel Petit arrived from Monaco for £3.5m.
And Marc Overmaars joined from Ajax for £7m.
Both went on to win titles with the Gunners.
- By Alex Smith
Kane wanted to be GK
In a desperate attempt for his son not to be released by Arsenal, Pat Kane, Harry's father, said that the future Tottenham star would switch to becoming a goalkeeper.
Ex-Arsenal academy chief Roy Massey said: "Next thing, Harry’s dad came back in and told me he now wants to be a goalkeeper.
"And I thought the least I could do was to send him to work with our keeper coach Alex Welch.
"Alex was one of the best in the business and after just a few sessions he told me ‘Roy, the lad is never going to make the grade in goal’, so this time Harry had to move on.
"I know how much it hurt him."
- By Alex Smith
Spur of the moment
Spurs star Harry Kane was released by Arsenal aged 12.
Roy Massey was the Gunners' academy manager at the time and made the decision to let the future England captain go.
He has admitted in an interview with talkSPORT that he did not believe Kane was good enough to make it as a player.
Massey explained: "To release Harry Kane… we don’t have a crystal ball.
"If we did then we would be successful in every youngster than we take on.
“Harry was a lovely young player. He was quiet, shy, didn’t have what we thought it would take to become a professional footballer and so we were totally mistaken.
“Although I’ve got to say that when Harry was released when he was 11 or 12 years of age, he did go to play for his Sunday league club for the next three years so no other club’s picked him up in that age group.
“It was only when he was 15 he went to Tottenham and obviously he’s had great success.”
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