Arsenal have signed five new players this summer, but only two are guaranteed starters for their first team this season. Former Manchester City pair of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus. Joined Mikel Arteta's lineup directly to take a Day One victory overCrystal Palace.
Attacking midfielder Fabio His Vieira has yet to overcome a leg injury, while goalkeeper Matt his Turner and forward Marquinhos are unlikely to play a major role this season. That means other targets are still being considered. According to reports, the Gunners have their sights set on another defender while Lyon's Lucas is getting a big boost in his paqueta chase.
Mirror Football takes a look at all the latest transfer stories coming out of the Emirates Stadium…
Lyon Paqueta's asking price reduced
Arsenal are set to sign Lyon playmaker Lucas Paqueta this summer, following an impressive 2021-22 campaign. is one of many clubs associated with the transfer of All competitions for the French club saw him produce 10 goals and 7 assists in 42 appearances.
However, while earlier reports said the Gunners had given up on the Brazilian international after Lyon put a whopping £68 million price tag on the star, the latest news suggests that the league One side is now preparing to lower the player's asking price. According to
90min, they will sell him this summer after Lyon has revealed they plan to lower his asking price to his £33m bargain. It looks like he's accepting his resignation. Arsenal were again put on alert as he became much more affordable.
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IAN LANGSDON/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)Gunners to Fiorentina defender
Mikel Arteta may have added Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko to his defense this summer, butManchester United last month After a dramatic loss to Ajax's Lisandro Martínez, the Spaniard remains keen to strengthen his centre-back options. We have seen William Saliba, Young Player of the Year, return to the club after his loan spell at Marseille. Also, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes and Rob Holding are in the center of the back. four. However, White was used as a right-back against Crystal Palace last weekend and Gabriel had previously been rumored to be leaving.According to Firenze Viola, Arsenal have been denied a bid for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, who scored three goals. Last season he made 38 appearances and for Serbia he made 37 appearances.
Bellerin in talks to end contract
Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin ends long career in north London The seemingly reluctant midfielder is targeting a return to Real Betis this season, having enjoyed success for the La Liga club during the 2021/22 season, registering five assists in 32 appearances in all competitions.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bellerin has helped his home side to the Copa del Rey and his impressive fifth-place finish in La Liga, helping him to qualify for the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League group. Contributed to winning the right to participate in the stage. , Via The Boot Room, the right-back's agent discussed the end of his contract with the Gunners in north London.
Despite Mikel joining Arteta's squad during pre-season, Bellerin is eager to make a full return to Betis this summer. That means they may not agree to terminate his contract.
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