ARSENAL are edging closer to the signing of Gabriel Jesus, with the Brazilian's agents reportedly heading to London.
The Gunners have reportedly also made a £50m offer for Jesus' fellow Brazilian Raphinha, of Leeds United.
And there are reports from Spain that they have made a bid of an unspecified figure for Alvaro Morata.
But Arsenal's interest in Youri Tielemans is said to have cooled slightly.
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- Justin Lawrence
Bellerin wants out
Hector Bellerin could allegedly be about to write off millions of pounds to secure a return to Real Betis.
The 27-year-old played for the La Liga side on loan this season after falling out of favour at Arsenal and helped them to Copa del Rey joy.
Now the Spanish defender wants to make his move there permanent.
According to @RadioSevilla, Bellerin has agreed a wage package of £34,000-a-week to rejoin – a huge drop from his £110,000 weekly package at Arsenal.
And he is quick to get the deal sorted as soon as possible in order to avoid the transfer being “a soap opera until August 31” like last summer.
The Gunners, who know that both Roma and Fiorentina are also keen, initially wanted a £8.6m transfer fee for the full-back.
However, Estadio Deportivo says that Bellerin has offered to waive the last year of his contract and around £5.7m in wages at the Emirates if they let him go for free.
- Justin Lawrence
Fabregas holidays with Messi
Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas are back on holiday together – and could be working out where the ex-Chelsea ace will play next.
The football legends headed to Ibiza with their wives and families during their summer break.
And they have gone all out by renting out a stunning £60,000-a-week yacht in the Meditteranean Sea.
Messi was joined on the Shalimar II by his wife Antonela and their three boys – Mateo, nine, Thiago, six, and Ciro, four.
His former Barcelona team-mate Fabregas had wife Daniella as well as their three kids, daughters Lia and Capri, born in 2013 and 2015, and son Leonardo, born in 2017.
The families were clearly feeling very relaxed as they soaked up the sun on the sea.
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal bid for Morata
Arsenal have reportedly placed a transfer bid for Alvaro Morata.
The Gunners have already snagged Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos this summer.
And now Caught Offside report the North Londoners have made a move to bring in Morata from Juventus.
Although it's unclear how much the Gunners put up for the striker.
- Joshua Mbu
Good morning Gunners fans
Leeds are expecting Arsenal to make an approach for Brazilian winger Raphinha.
According to The Times, the Gunners are set to launch a £50million bid for the player.
However, Raphinha is attracting interest from a number of top clubs.
Tottenham are also said to be keen, but the player prefers a move to Barcelona.
Highly rated Arsenal youngster Harry Clarke will be joining Stoke City on loan for the 2022/23 season.
The 21 year-old defender gained valuable experience in Scotland last season on loan with Premiership clubs Ross County and Hibernian.
And former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has urged the club to revamp the midfield this summer – starting with the sale of Granit Xhaka.
He told Football Insider: “I think we will see a parting of the ways soon.
“Look, Xhaka had a very good season last season. But at the end of the day, Arsenal didn’t get it done.
“The midfield needs to be revamped. There needs to be more speed and goals injected into that midfield.
“The reliance on Granit Xhaka that Arsenal had has to go. There has to be enough midfielders there who can do a job.
“This is probably the last time we could get money for Xhaka realistically.
“He is an international player, a good player but the time has come. If an opportunity comes along I think they should move him on and get younger legs in there.”
- Joshua Mbu
Gunners' captaincy curse
Arsenal are yet to announce their next club captain.
- Joshua Mbu
Premier League table prediction
A supercomputer has predicted how the Premier League table will finish at the end of the coming season.
The fixtures for the English top flight were released on Thursday as all 20 clubs discovered the order of their matches for the 2022/23 campaign.
nd while many signings have already been made by a number of the top clubs, research by betting app SBK has come to the conclusion that Manchester City will retain their Premier League crown.
The supercomputer also believes the top four will stay the same as last season – with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham occupying the Champions League qualification places.
This will mean more disappointment for Manchester United fans and new head coach Erik ten Hag.
- Joshua Mbu
Midfield revamp recommended
Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has urged the club to revamp the midfield this summer – starting with the sale of Granit Xhaka.
He told Football Insider: "I think we will see a parting of the ways soon.
"Look, Xhaka had a very good season last season. But at the end of the day, Arsenal didn’t get it done.
“The midfield needs to be revamped. There needs to be more speed and goals injected into that midfield.
“The reliance on Granit Xhaka that Arsenal had has to go. There has to be enough midfielders there who can do a job.
“This is probably the last time we could get money for Xhaka realistically.
"He is an international player, a good player but the time has come. If an opportunity comes along I think they should move him on and get younger legs in there.”
- Joshua Mbu
Prime time: How to watch Arsenal's All or Nothing
Arsenal's fly-on-the-wall documentary of the 2021-22 season with Amazon is due to drop this year.
From the Nottingham Forest humbling to the departure of ex-captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, this season will have it ALL.
All Or Nothing: Arsenal will be shown on Amazon Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video can be watched for free by grabbing a 30-day Amazon Prime trial.
- Joshua Mbu
Ajax reject Arsenal’s Martinez bid
Ajax have swiftly rejected Arsenal’s opening bid for Lisandro Martinez, and insist that the defender is not for sale.
According to TyC Sports, the Gunners approached the Amsterdam club with an offer of €30m for the Argentine international.
With no release fee in his contract, the Eredivisie champions are under no pressure to sell the 24-year-old centre-back.
However, the North London club remain undeterred, and are expected to return to the negotiation table soon with an improved deal.
- Joshua Mbu
Raphinha relaxes on boat in Ibiza
Raphinha has been relaxing on holiday alongside his stunning fiancee Natalia Rodrigues.
The pair are improving their sun tans in Ibiza and took photos together on a boat on Sunday.
Raphinha, 25, appeared to be in a very relaxed mood despite the uncertainty surrounding his future amid links to Arsenal.
Natalia dazzled in a small bikini as she posed next to boyfriend Raphinha on deck.
The Brazilian also took a photo lying next to the Leeds star wearing a sunhat and sunglasses.
Natalia also took a photo of Raphinha which she added to her Instagram stories, captioning the post: "Oh I'm in love" and on another wrote: "My life."
- Joshua Mbu
Leeds 'expecting' Arsenal Raphinha approach
Leeds are expecting Arsenal to make an approach for Brazilian winger Raphinha.
According to The Times, the Gunners are set to launch a £50million bid for the player.
However, Raphinha is attracting interest from a number of top clubs.
Tottenham are also said to be keen, but the player prefers a move to Barcelona.
- Joshua Mbu
Jesus ‘closing in on Arsenal transfer'
Gabriel Jesus is closing in on his Arsenal transfer, according to reports.
The Gunners previously saw a bid of around £30million for the Brazilian striker rejected.
But Goal report they will go back to Manchester City with an improved offer.
Although it may still not match the champions' valuation of £50m, the second bid will likely include performance-related add-ons which could bump the overall price up and is expected to be accepted.
Jesus, 25, has just one year left on his deal at the Etihad.
And the arrivals of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund and Julian Alvarez from River Plate mean he looks set to be on his way out – the Norwegian even looks set to steal his No9 shirt.
- Joshua Mbu
Clarke joins Stoke City
Highly rated Arsenal youngster Harry Clarke will be joining Stoke City on loan for the 2022/23 season.
The 21 year-old defender gained valuable experience in Scotland last season on loan with Premiership clubs Ross County and Hibernian.
Arsenal have wished Clarke the best of luck for the upcoming season.
- Joshua Mbu
Is Arsenal vs Everton on TV?
Arsenal look to continue their preparations for the 2022/23 season as they take on Everton in the opening game of their US tour.
Mikel Arteta will welcome another one of his former clubs to the M&T Bank Stadium in the Charm City Match, inspired by the city’s nickname.
This comes off the back of Arsenal's clash against FC Nurnberg as part of a pre-season training camp at the adidas HQ in Germany.
The game forms part of the Gunners' three-match tour to the east coast of the United States.
Following their game against the Toffees, Arsenal will also line up against Orlando City and Chelsea as part of the FC Series.
What time does Arsenal vs Everton kick off?
- Arsenal face Everton on Saturday July 16.
- It is scheduled to kick off at 12am UK time – 7pm local time.
- The M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, will play host to the all Premier League fixture and seats more than 71,000 fans.
- The Gunners thrashed Everton 5-1 the last time the teams met on the final day of 2021/22 Premier League season.
Gooners celebrate Bergkamp anniversary
It's 27 years to the day since Arsenal completed the signing of Dennis Bergkamp from Inter Milan for £7.5m…
…and helped change the history of the football club.
After a slow start to his career at Highbury, Bergkamp soon blossomed in the Premier League, and transformed the reputation of the Gunners from that of a dour, one-dimensional side into one of the most exciting and creative teams in Europe.
- Sam Dymond
How Partey and Melo compare
Speculation linking Thomas Partey with a move to Juventus refuses to go away, and there has once again been talk of a swap deal involving Arthur Melo.
Both players had to deal with stop-start seasons last time around, and this is how their figures compare.
- Sam Dymond
Gunners getting close to Jesus
Arsenal are on the verge of completing the signing of Gabriel Jesus, according to Goal.
They believe a structured deal – eventually worth City's asking price £50m – could be announced in the coming days.
It is thought that Tottenham's recent interest is of little threat to Arsenal's hopes of landing the striker as his wants assurances of first team football.
- Sam Dymond
First up for the Gunners
The new season is just 46 days away, and Arsenal will once again kick it off with a Friday night London derby – this time at Crystal Palace.
- Sam Dymond
Transfer watch: Raphinha to Arsenal?
This deal is moving very, very quickly. With Barcelona out of the running, the Gunners look red hot favourites to land Raphinha.
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- Sam Dymond
Barca stall on Gunners target
Arsenal’s hopes of bagging Raphinha have been boosted significantly after it was revealed that Barcelona are yet to submit a bid for the Leeds ace
Fabrizio Romano recently revealed that Barca have had personal terms agreed with the player’s agent Deco since February.
However, no official offer from the club has been forthcoming, and it is said that the Brazilian forward is not prepared to wait any longer.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are said to have tabled a lucrative bid for the 25-year-old, and are confident of completing a quick deal.
Leeds are thought to want in the realm of £50m for their star man.
- Sam Dymond
Transfer watch: Martinez to Arsenal?
With Manchester United also chasing the defender, and Ajax with no need to sell, this deal looks a difficult one.
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- Sam Dymond
Turner shows he's a keeper
Never mind the debate regarding Aaron Ramsdale and Bernd Leno, Arsenal supporters have a new favourite goalkeeper – and they haven't even seen him play yet.
Matt Turner will arrive at the Emirates next month after agreeing a deal earlier in the year to join the Gunners from New England Revolution.
And after playing his last game for the MLS side at the weekend, the departing American international stopped to sign autographs for fans.
However, on seeing a Tottenham strip heading in his direction, Turner quickly shunned the shirt and moved away before labelling it 'disgusting'.
Legend status: confirmed.
- Sam Dymond
Ajax reject Arsenal's Martinez bid
Ajax have swiftly rejected Arsenal's opening bid for Lisandro Martinez, and insist that the defender is not for sale.
According to TyC Sports, the Gunners approached the Amsterdam club with an offer of €30m for the Argentine international.
With no release fee in his contract, the Eredivisie champions are under no pressure to sell the 24-year-old centre-back.
However, the North London club remain undeterred, and are expected to return to the negotiation table soon with an improved deal.
- Sam Dymond
Transfer watch: Jesus to Arsenal?
The Gunners were hot favourites to land the Manchester City forward, but now look set for another battle with rivals Spurs.
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- Sam Dymond
Oh Jesus! Spurs in for striker
Tottenham pipped Arsenal to the post in the race for Champions League football – and now may do the same in order to land Gabriel Jesus.
According to The Mirror, Spurs have emerged as serious competition to sign the Manchester City striker.
And to add insult to injury, the North London club will use their top-four status to lure the forward from under the noses of their bitter rivals.
Jesus scored eight goals for the Premier League champions last season, but anticipates missing out on a first team place following the arrival of Erling Haaland.
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