ARSENAL have agreed personal terms with Leicester's Youri Tielemans, according to reports.
And the Gunners' transfer kitty will have a few more pennies in it tonight after YouTube boxing legends KSI and Logan Paul agreed a sponsorship deal with the club.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have been offered Mauro Icardi by Paris Saint-Germain, it has been revealed.
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IN: Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko
OUT: Alexandre Lacazette (released)
- Alex Cole
Third kit released
It's here!
The flamingo shirt has finally landed.
What do you reckon?
- Alex Cole
Marseille ‘optimistic’ of Saliba signing
Marseille are reportedly ‘surprisingly optimistic’ at signing William Saliba despite Arsenal having no intention of parting ways with the defender.
The 21-year-old starred on loan at the French side last season where he helped them finish second in the table, as well as being named the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
Marseille appear to be refusing to accept defeat in their pursuit of the player, with club president Pablo Longoria jetting into London earlier this week to hold talks with Saliba’s agent.
And now French media have stated that the Stade Velodrome outfit are backing themselves at being able to prise the defender away from Arsenal.
They claim that that the Marseille board 'remain attentive to Saliba’s situation' in North London.
- Alex Cole
Arsenal ‘have Youri agreement’
The Youri Tielemans transfer saga took another twist tonight with claims Arsenal have “broadly agreed” personal terms with the Leicester midfielder.
The Belgium superstar has also been linked to Manchester United ahead of the final year of his Foxes’ contract.
And CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs told GiveMeSport: “As Leicester have said and as I’ve said repeatedly, Arsenal have never made an offer for Youri Tielemans.
“What they have done is gone to the player and agreed personal terms, broadly speaking.
“What they do know is that Tielemans would like to move to Arsenal.”
- Alex Cole
One week today
Arsenal's opening clash against Crystal Palace is just a week away!
For the second year running, the Gunners will play away on a Friday night to kick off the new term on August 5.
Mikel Arteta's side have been handed a favourable start to the Premier League season, not having to face any of the 'Big Six' in the opening month.
That is a stark contrast to last campaign's nightmare beginning where they faced Chelsea and Manchester City in their first three matches.
- Alex Cole
Prem target Sergej ‘prefers Man Utd to Arsenal’
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has reportedly told his agent he’d prefer to join Manchester United over Arsenal .
The Lazio midfielder is admired by a string of Premier League giants.
It’s claimed the Gunners were considering launching a bid – just as United were again linked with the Serbia star.
But tonight it appears Old Trafford is his top choice if he moves to the Prem.
- Alex Cole
Toad in the goal
A Yorkshire North Riding League Premier division team has taken a battering before the season even starts with the delivery of toad-in-the-hole themed kit.
Non-league Bedale AFC will rise to the occasion in shirts and shorts displaying the classic British dish.
The sausage-and-batter-print outfits are complemented with green socks.
To make matters worse, the goalkeeper’s strip is modelled on a side order of mixed veg.
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Morning, Arsenal fans
Youri Tielemans has a "broad agreement" to join Arsenal – but Sergej Milinkovic-Savic would prefer to join Manchester United.
Those contrasting claims share the transfer spotlight with suggestions several Gunners could still be offloaded this transfer window.
Leicester say no offer has been received for midfielder Tielemans.
But it's been hinted Arsenal would have a huge head-start if they duel the Red Devils for the Belgium hero.
As for Milinkovic-Savic, his agent has reportedly revealed the Lazio midfielder's Prem club of choice would be United.
The Gunners are still said to be in the hunt for a sixth summer signing – a right-winger.
But the latest speculation focuses on which fringe players could depart
Left-sided ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles is thought to be a strong possibility for the Emirates exit door.
But although Gunners boss Mikel Arteta insists he wants to keep William Saliba, Marseille are "surprisingly optimistic" of signing the centre-back.
- Ian Tuckey
Gunners tipped to offload several fringe players
Arsenal could make a sixth summer signing – but offload several players by September 1.
The Gunners are still tipped to target a right-winger.
And it's claimed left-sided Ainsley Maitland-Niles is one of the fringe stars vulnerable to departing before the transfer window closes.
- Ian Tuckey
Willi go?
Marseille are reportedly ‘surprisingly optimistic’ at signing William Saliba despite Arsenal having no intention of parting ways with the defender.
The 21-year-old starred on loan at the French side last season where he helped them finish second in the table, as well as being named the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
His fine form saw him called up to France’s senior squad, where he has now established himself as a key player under Didier Deschamps.
Saliba is expected to be a key member of Mikel Arteta’s squad for the upcoming campaign having featured heavily in pre-season.
The Gunners gaffer was effusive in his praise for the youngster following the 4-0 win against Chelsea where he branded him a “top player”.
And there has even been talk that he is set to sign a new contract at the Emirates, with his current deal due to expire in 2024.
But Marseille appear to be refusing to accept defeat in their pursuit of the player, with club president Pablo Longoria jetting into London earlier this week to hold talks with Saliba’s agent. And now French media have stated that the Stade Velodrome outfit are backing themselves at being able to prise the defender away from Arsenal.
- Ian Tuckey
KSI and Logan give Gunners extra bottle
KSI and Logan Paul and KSI showed off their thirst for publicity as they unveiled a deal to make their new PRIME drink Arsenal’s “Official Hydration Partner”.
Lifelong Gooner KSI and fellow YouTuber/boxer Paul posed at the Emirates – where the drink will make its debut in Saturday’s Emirates Cup clash with Sevilla.
KSI said: “Honestly, I can’t believe it, this is a childhood dream of mine.
“From watching Arsenal tear up the Premier League in the early 2000’s to now being associated with Arsenal officially with PRIME, it’s a dream come true and I’m still pinching myself!
“This is a huge moment and I’m so glad it’s with the team I support.”
The PRIME range has a coconut water base and comes in many fruit flavours. It “boasts BCAA to aid muscle recovery, B vitamins, antioxidants, and electrolytes”.
- Ian Tuckey
Arsenal 'have Youri agreement'
The Youri Tielemans transfer saga took another twist tonight with claims Arsenal have "broadly agreed" personal terms with the Leicester midfielder.
The Belgium superstar has also been linked to Manchester United ahead of the final year of his Foxes' contract.
And CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs told GiveMeSport: “As Leicester have said and as I’ve said repeatedly, Arsenal have never made an offer for Youri Tielemans.
“What they have done is gone to the player and agreed personal terms, broadly speaking.
"What they do know is that Tielemans would like to move to Arsenal.”
- Ian Tuckey
Marseille ‘in advanced talks over Sanchez’
Marseille have entered advanced talks to complete a shock transfer for ex-Arsenal and Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez, according to reports.
Chile superstar Sanchez is currently contracted to Inter Milan, but finds himself down the pecking order for minutes.
The 33-year-old is approaching the twilight of his career, but wants to carry on playing football for a Champions League team.
Ligue 1 side Marseille have entered the fold in this regard, able to offer significant minutes to a player of Sanchez’s quality and provide Champions League football courtesy of a top four finish in Ligue 1.
Talks between the two parties are said to be at an ‘advanced’ stage but a deal will ultimately only be possible if Sanchez RIPS UP his contract with Inter Milan, according to La Provence.
He played 1,273 minutes at Inter last season, contributing with 14 goals with a high proportion of his games starting from the bench.
- Ian Tuckey
Tributes pour in as Terry Neill dies aged 80
Former Arsenal defender and FA Cup-winning manager Terry Neill has died aged 80.
Tributes have poured in for the ex-Northern Ireland player and boss, who also managed Tottenham.
Neill first endeared himself to the Gunners with 241 league appearances from 1959-1970, becoming the club's youngest-ever captain aged 20. A no-nonsense centre-back, he also won 59 caps.
After leaving Arsenal, Neill moved to Hull and eventually became a player-manager before spells in the dugout with Northern Ireland and Tottenham.
But Neill really made his mark as a tactician as Arsenal chief from 1976-1983. Veteran Gooners still remember the famous 3-2 win over Manchester United in the 1979 FA Cup final. Neill took Arsenal to another two FA Cup finals, plus a Uefa Cup Winners' Cup final.
The Gunners said in astatement: "It was with great sadness that the club learned of the death of former manager and captain, Terry Neill, aged 80.
"Neill’s status as both club captain and manager made him a major influence on 20th-century Arsenal. His fantastic contribution – and indeed his character – will always be appreciated by everyone associated with the club.
"Our thoughts are with Terry’s family and close friends at this difficult time."
- Ian Tuckey
Prem target Sergej 'prefers Man Utd to Arsenal'
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has reportedly told his agent he'd prefer to join Manchester United over Arsenal .
The Lazio midfielder is admired by a string of Premier League giants.
It's claimed the Gunners were considering launching a bid – just as United were again linked with the Serbia star.
But tonight it appears Old Trafford is his top choice if he moves to the Prem.
- Ian Tuckey
Parlour's Ode to joy
Ray Parlour heaped praise on Arsenal captaincy candidate Martin Odegaard after seeing the midfielder set a ‘real example’ in training.
Ex-Gunners workhorse Parlour says the Norwegian bundle of energy showed sheer love for the game with his skill and commitment when he watched Arsenal training.
Parlour said: “Odegaard, you see him in training. He is always on the ball.
"He’s a real example that they love their football. They can’t wait to get him out of the training field.
“That’s what you want as a manager. You want players that are really hungry to train hard and I have seen that when I was watching a couple of training sessions. You can see that they are really at it.
“That’s why they beat Chelsea 4-0 because they had a little bit more energy. And that’s down to training.”
- Ian Tuckey
Marseille 'optimistic' of Saliba signing
Marseille are reportedly 'surprisingly optimistic' at signing William Saliba despite Arsenal having no intention of parting ways with the defender.
The 21-year-old starred on loan at the French side last season where he helped them finish second in the table, as well as being named the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
His fine form saw him called up to France's senior squad, where he has now established himself as a key player under Didier Deschamps.
Saliba is expected to be a key member of Mikel Arteta's squad for the upcoming campaign having featured heavily in pre-season.
The Gunners gaffer was effusive in his praise for the youngster following the 4-0 win against Chelsea where he branded him a "top player".
And there has even been talk that he is set to sign a new contract at the Emirates, with his current deal due to expire in 2024.
But Marseille appear to be refusing to accept defeat in their pursuit of the player, with club president Pablo Longoria jetting into London earlier this week to hold talks with Saliba's agent. And now French media have stated that the Stade Velodrome outfit are backing themselves at being able to prise the defender away from Arsenal.
- Ian Tuckey
Not making a Melo of it
Arsenal’s interest in Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo has reportedly ended.
That’s sent speculation soaring over Leicester superstar Youri Tielemans.
But the Foxes say no offer has come in this summer for the Belgium hero, who has also been linked to Manchester United.
- Ian Tuckey
Delay, big spender
West Ham boss David Moyes has warned the Premier League’s "sexy" spenders not to get too excited yet.
Manchester City signed Erling Haaland and Liverpool recruited Darwin Nunez as top-flight clubs bring in more overseas talent.
In contrast, the Hammers have made low-key additions in French keeper Alphonse Areola arriving permanently after his loan, defender Nayef Aguerd, midfielder Flynn Downes and forward Gianluca Scamacca.
The Hammers welcome Haaland and City to the London Stadium on the opening weekend of the Prem campaign.
Yet Moyes said: “There are loads of good players coming into the Premier League, and it would be wrong to name people now because you think they sound quite sexy.
“We have had so many sexy players come into the Premier League over the years. Some have been great, and there have been a lot who have been pretty disappointing.
“So, there is no point me saying something now because it might be wrong. There is just no certainty in football. But, we have certainly got a lot of really, really good teams and good players at the moment.”
- Ian Tuckey
KSI and Logan show off their water Gunns
KSI and Logan Paul and KSI showed off their thirst for publicity as they unveiled a deal to make their new PRIMEdrink Arsenal's "Official Hydration Partner".
Lifelong Gooner KSI and fellow YouTuber/boxer Paul posed at the Emirates – where the drink will make its debut in Saturday’s Emirates Cup clash with Sevilla.
KSI said: “Honestly, I can’t believe it, this is a childhood dream of mine.
"From watching Arsenal tear up the Premier League in the early 2000’s to now being associated with Arsenal officially with PRIME, it’s a dream come true and I’m still pinching myself!
"This is a huge moment and I’m so glad it’s with the team I support.”
The PRIME range has a coconut water base and comes in many fruit flavours. It "boasts BCAA to aid muscle recovery, B vitamins, antioxidants, and electrolytes".
- Ian Tuckey
Offside law changed
Harry Kane's 50th England goal would NOT be awarded under new offside laws being introduced for the new season, writes MARTIN LIPTON.
The International FA Board has now “clarified” the guidelines to referees over what constitutes “deliberate” playing of the ball by defenders that resets play and puts the attacker in an onside position.
Ifab’s rethink was a result of Kylian Mbappe’s winner for France in last season’s Nations League win against Spain.
Defender Eric Garcia stretched out to block a through-ball, inadvertently setting up Mbappe – who was in an offside position when the ball was initially played – to score.
Under the revised guidelines, that would now be called offside.
But a series of examples to show the difference between what is deemed deliberate and non-deliberate included England’s equalising penalty against Germany last month, converted by skipper Kane.
When Jack Grealish initially played the ball towards the Germany box, Kane was in advance of the last defender. He was played onside, however, when the ball diverted off Lukas Klosterman in behind Nico Schlotterbeck, who hauled down the Spurs striker.
Under the new interpretation, to come into instant effect, Kane’s original position, and the fact that Klosterman was attempting to intercept rather than pass the ball, means he was offside, negating the foul.
In a joint statement, The Ifab and Fifa said the changes reflected the view that “a player who is clearly in an offside position should not become ‘onside’ on all occasions when an opponent moves and touches the ball.”
- Ian Tuckey
Marseille 'in advanced talks over Sanchez'
Marseille have entered advanced talks to complete a shock transfer for ex-Arsenal and Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez, according to reports.
Chile superstar Sanchez is currently contracted to Inter Milan, but finds himself down the pecking order for minutes.
The 33-year-old is approaching the twilight of his career, but wants to carry on playing football for a Champions League team.
Ligue 1 side Marseille have entered the fold in this regard, able to offer significant minutes to a player of Sanchez's quality and provide Champions League football courtesy of a top four finish in Ligue 1.
Talks between the two parties are said to be at an 'advanced' stage but a deal will ultimately only be possible if Sanchez RIPS UP his contract with Inter Milan, according to La Provence.
He played 1,273 minutes at Inter last season, contributing with 14 goals with a high proportion of his games starting from the bench.
- Ian Tuckey
Fulham tipped to complete Leno deal despite Foxes link
Bernd Leno's move to Fulham seems back on.
Kasper Schmeichel's expected switch to Nice sparked talk Leicester would move for Arsenal's back-up keeper Leno.
But now the newly-promoted Cottagers are tipped to complete an £8million deal – £7m below the Gunners' initial valuation.
- Ian Tuckey
Crewe cut a deal for Okonkwo
Another Arsenal youngster on his way out is Arthur Okonkwo.
The keeper will join League Two Crewe Alexandra for the season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 20-year-old is considered to have a bright future with the Gunners, who are keen to track his progress with the experience of first team football.
Okonkwo is currently Mikel Arteta’s third-choice behind Aaron Ramsdale and Matt Turner.
- Ian Tuckey
Nuno on brink of Marseille loan
Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares is set to join Marseille on a season-long loan without an option to buy.
That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims the two clubs have reach a "full agreement" and Tavares, 22, will undergo a medical on Friday.
The left-back will join Marseille on loan until June but there will be no buy-out clause.
L'OM approached the Gunners after their recent negotiations with Atalanta "collapsed".
L'Equipe reported last week that the Ligue 1 giants pulled out of the bidding war because the full-back had doubts about moving to France.
However, Marseille have ultimately beaten competition from other teams, such as Brighton, for the Portugal Under-21 international.
Romano tweeted: "Nuno Tavares set to join Olympique Marseille, medical tests on Friday. Arsenal and OM have full agreement on loan deal, no buy option included.
"Final check to the contracts in the afternoon then it will be signed. Here we go."
- Ian Tuckey
Paqueta would prefer Man City of Spurs to Arsenal
Arsenal have been dealt a transfer blow as Lyon ace Lucas Paqueta is not keen on moving to the Emirates, reports suggest, writes KOSTAS LIANOS.
The Gunners have been keeping tabs on Paqueta, 24, during the summer transfer window with manager Mikel Arteta wanting to boost his midfield.
According to L'Equipe, however, the midfielder, who wants to leave Lyon, is not keen on joining Arsenal, or Newcastle who have also been linked.
Instead, the Brazil international would prefer a move to Manchester City or Tottenham, who have also shown interest. City and Spurs pose as the likeliest candidates to sign the 24-year-old with the former leading the way.
The reigning Premier League champions are most advanced in discussions but a move will depend on Bernardo Silva's situation.
Silva is keen to move out of the Etihad and his agent Jorge Mendes is looking for a deal with either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Tottenham had a €40million (£33.4m) bid rejected in January and will also have to make room in midfield if they want to sign Paqueta.
The Brazilian turned down Lyon's efforts to extend his contract, which runs out in 2025, after a disappointing campaign that saw the club missing on European qualification.
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