ARSENAL target Mohammed Kudus prefers a move to the Gunners as opposed to Chelsea, according to reports.
The Ajax attacking midfielder has caught the eye after a stunning season in the Eredivisie.
And a former Gunners star has tipped the club to bid for Neymar this summer.
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Matt Turner targeted
Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner has been targeted by Nottingham Forest.
According to The Athletic, Turner is being 'considered' by Forest during the summer transfer window.
Nottingham are planning two goalkeeping additions having seen Keylor Navas and Dean Henderson leave the club at the end of their loan spells.
However, Henderson remains Steve Cooper's top target this summer.
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More from Merson
And Paul Merson claims Chelsea will be the unlucky party to miss out on the top four under new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
I don’t see Liverpool mounting a challenge at the moment.
A lot depends on whether Manchester United can get Harry Kane. If they do, they’re massive challengers for the Premier League title. If they don’t, they’ll still be fighting for a place in the top four.
I don’t think Chelsea will get into the top four – there’s too much work to be done at the moment.
They’ve got a big squad without a midfield, and they’ve got rid of Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount. Their squad is very unbalanced.
Paul Merson
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Paul Merson prediction
Arsenal hero Paul Merson has locked in his Premier League predictions early doors, and it is bad news for his former club.
I can’t look past Manchester City for the Premier League title. With Ilkay Gundogan gone and Kyle Walker on his way out, it might be difficult for them this season.
Arsenal could give them a run for their money, but City’s bench is very strong and Declan Rice will need to get used to the way Arsenal play.
They move the ball around a lot faster than he’s used to at West Ham and England. Arsenal could get close…
At the moment, the only thing that could deny Man City the Premier League title is their own complacency. They’ve got the best squad and should be able to defend their crown.
Paul Merson
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Gunner get him
Arsenal have been told to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar by former player Julio Baptista as he would "complete" the team.
I think Neymar is comfortable at PSG, but maybe the best move for him is to create a new atmosphere at a new club – maybe a club that supports him and gives him all the confidence that he needs. He doesn’t have that at PSG.
The fans don’t like him a lot and maybe it is time to move on and try something different. Why not? Arsenal is one of the best clubs in Europe. We know that the last eight or so years, Arsenal have not produced their best or been as competitive.
But now, with Arteta, Arsenal have something different. They have started to construct something powerful. Why not? Maybe this could be the key. In Brazil we say that you have the house, you have everything, and you just need the key to open it. Maybe Neymar is the key to open and complete everything at Arsenal. He is an incredible player.
Julio BaptistaGOAL
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Folarin Balogun reminder
Inter Milan are set to intensify their pursuit of Arsenal ace Folarin Balogun.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter want to sign Balogun as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku.
The Gunners are set to demand £50million in order to sell the USA international.
The 22-year-old is unlikely to have a starting role in Mikle Arteta's squad.
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Kudus 'prefers Arsenal'
Ajax star Mohammed Kudus prefers to join Arsenal than London rivals Chelsea this summer.
According to Football Transfers, Kudus is keen to play in the Champions League next term.
That immediately gives the Gunners a major advantage after the Blues missed out on Europe's premiere competition due to their miserable mid-table finish last term.
The midfielder looked close to a summer exit when he was withdrawn from pre-season training.
But the Eredivisie team are now increasingly confident of keeping the Ghana international.
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Arteta on Wenger statue
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed former bossArsene Wenger following the club legend's statue unveiling outside the Emirates:
It’s such a great tribute that the club has done something special for Arsene that he fully deserves and merits. With a statue now at the stadium, Arsene can have that recognition and be here at our club forever.
I’m so grateful to have played for Arsene at this club in my career. He chose me to be one of his players and selected me to be the captain of the club and that's something I will never forget.
Towards the end of my playing career, I started to speak with Arsene about going into coaching and management myself, and he told me he had already anticipated that.
Even the first year when I got here, he said to me: ‘one day you are going to be a manager’, and I wasn't really thinking about that at that time.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
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Inter to 'step up Balogun chase'
Inter Milan are reportedly set to intensify their pursuit of Arsenal acee Folarin Balogun.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A outfit want to sign the striker as a replacement for Romelun Lukaku.
Arsenal are set to demand £50million in order to sell the USA international.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Burnley 'make move for Arsenal target'
Burnley have reportedly made a bid to sign Galatasaray full-back Sacha Boey.
According to Goal, the Clarets want the defender who has a price tag of £21.5million.
Arsenal have previously shown interest in the 22-year-old Frenchman.
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Xavi on Dembele's future
Barcelona boss Xavi has insisted that Ousmane Dembele is "happy" at the club amid reports of PSG wanting to sign him.
He said: “We can’t control the market. There are clauses and it's the player's decision.
“I see him happy — and it's up to him to decide. He's told us he's happy."
The French international has been a previous target for Arsenal.
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Shock Neymar tip
Arsenal have been told to sign Neymar by Julio Baptista as he would "complete" the team.
The former Arsenal loanee reckons the Brazil star needs a "new atmosphere" after becoming "comfortable" at PSG.
Neymar, 31, is one of the players that the Ligue 1 club are believed to be willing to cash in on this summer.
And Baptista believes that the Gunners should make a move for the Brazilian.
He told Goal: "I think Neymar is comfortable at PSG, but maybe the best move for him is to create a new atmosphere at a new club – maybe a club that supports him and gives him all the confidence that he needs. He doesn’t have that at PSG.
"The fans don’t like him a lot and maybe it is time to move on and try something different.
"Why not? Arsenal is one of the best clubs in Europe. We know that the last eight or so years, Arsenal have not produced their best or been as competitive."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Maitland-Niles leaves Arsenal
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is looking for a new club after nine years at Arsenal and 132 appearances.
The ex-Gunner was admired by all his former managers for his work rate and versatility.
Upon leaving the club, he said: “Words can’t describe how I’m feeling to be honest, it’s been a very emotional journey.
"Having supported the club growing up and coming through the ranks, I can only be happy with what I’ve achieved since I’ve been here.
“I’ve seen a lot of players come and go and played with a lot of fantastic players throughout my time here.
"Unfortunately, it has to come to an end, but I’ve been happy every single moment I’ve been here to play and work for this club."
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Neymar backed for Arsenal
PSG star Neymar has been tipped with a move to Arsenal by Julio Baptista, who claims that he would be "key" for the club.
Why not? Arsenal is one of the best clubs in Europe.
We know that the last eight or so years, Arsenal have not produced their best or been as competitive. But now, with Arteta, Arsenal have something different.
They have started to construct something powerful. Why not? Maybe this could be the key. In Brazil we say that you have the house, you have everything, and you just need the key to open it.
Maybe Neymar is the key to open and complete everything at Arsenal. He is an incredible player.
Julio BaptistaGOAL
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Balogun ‘top target for Inter’
Arsenal ace Folarin Balogun is reportedly the top target this summer for Inter Milan.
The Serie A side are in the market for new striker after they failed to sign Romelu Lukaku on a permanent deal from Chelsea.
Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that Inter have now listed Balogun as the priority target.
Arsenal are demanding £50million for the striker following his excellent season at Stade de Reims.
- By Jon Boon
Rice dominates
Arsenal's biggest deal this summer came in the form of Declan Rice.
The Gunners paid £105million for his services from West Ham.
And in comparison to their midfield from last season, he trounces them in stats.
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Barca move unlikely
Barcelona are now unlikely to sign Miguel Azeez, according to reports.
The Gunners youngster was linked with a move to LaLiga.
SPORT revealed Barcelona and Azeez were negotiating a transfer, but now say the move has come to a standstill.
Barca B boss Rafa Marquez is instead looking at Oscar Zambrano as an alternative.
- By Jon Boon
Torino in for Bitello
According to a report on Tuttomercatoweb, Italian club Torino want to sign Bitello.
The Gunners were said to be the favourites to sign the Brazilian midfielder.
A fee of around £7million was even suggested.
But reports in Italy claim that Arsenal's dallying could let Torino in.
- By Jon Boon
Liverpool agree deal for target
According to reports, Liverpool have agreed a deal for Arsenal target Romeo Lavia.
The Gunners were said to be interested in the Southampton star.
But transfer expert Michael Rincon claims the Reds have an agreement in place.
The bid would have to be close to the asking price of £50million.
- By Jon Boon
Man Utd considered Balogun move
According to reports, Man Utd weighed up a move for Folarin Balogun.
The Independent claim that the Red Devils were interested in the Arsenal man, after becoming priced out of moves for Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane.
However, it appears they have opted to sign Rasmus Hojlund instead.
The Denmark star will sign for the Red Devils in a whopping £72million deal.
- By Jon Boon
Jorginho on City
Arsenal star Jorginho has issued a message to his team-mates about Man City's title challenge.
“They are used to winning,” Jorginho told The Times.
“I don’t think we should focus on what they have. We should focus on what we need to do.”
- By Jon Boon
Xhaka's respect
Granit Xhaka has revealed why he left Arsenal.
The Swiss midfielder joined Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
He said:“I spent seven magnificent years at Arsenal, I didn't want to play against them.
"It wasn't easy for me to leave or for the club to let me go. I felt love and respect from Edu and Arteta, but I wanted a new challenge."
- By Jon Boon
Sambi Lokonga deal imminent
Arsenal star Albert Sambi Lokonga is set for an imminent departure from the Emirates.
The Belgium midfielder spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace.
Now, according to the Mirror, he could be about to join Burnley on loan.
Clarets boss Vincent Kompany knows all about the youngster, having coached him at Anderlecht.
- By Jon Boon
Bitello battle
Arsenal face competition for the signature of Bitello.
The Gunners were touted as favourites to bring the Brazilian midfielder to the Emirates.
However, they will have to battle Monaco, FC Porto and Zenit St. Petersburg to prise him away from Gremio.
- By Jon Boon
Arteta reveals squad needs trimming
Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal have to trim their 'unsustainable' squad.
The Spaniard revealed: "We have 30 players here which is unsustainable, and obviously the market is still open, and things can happen – but we are prepared,.
"We are really happy with the squad we have at the moment; we obviously have improvements to make in terms of what we want to do in games, and we have to do that. Overall, I’m really pleased with the team."
- By Jon Boon
Torres doesn't care about links
Barcelona star Ferran Torres has revealed he wants to stay with the Catalans.
The Spanish forward has been linked with a move away to the Gunners, but he revealed he doesn't care.
He said: "I have a contract here, I’m going to stay. I don’t care what is said about me. I’m going to work like anyone else.
"I am the first self-critic, it was not a good season last year but I learned a lot. These ups and downs have helped me to be stronger now."
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