Partey time up?
Arsenal reportedly tabled a “competitive offer” to Thomas Partey around ten days ago.
The club are yet to hear whether the midfielder will accept or leave on a free at the end of this month.
Partey is said to be “cautious” over signing the deal as he is unclear on his squad status amid Martin Zubimendi’s arrival from Real Sociedad.
Rogers ‘would cost significant fee’
Arsenal-linked Morgan Rogers won’t come cheap.
Aston Villa’s attacking midfielder, 22, has won his first four England caps amid a brilliant season.
But failing to reach the Champions League could leave Villa vulnerable to offers for some of their best players.
That’s especially so as The Athletic suggest the club are at risk from financial rules.
However, The Times stress Villa would demand a “significant fee” to land one of the Prem’s most improved players.
Zubimendi insists he has ‘options’
Arsenal’s hopes of sealing Martin Zubimendi’s capture might not be as smooth as thought.
And that’s according to the Real Sociedad midfielder himself.
Real Madrid are being linked with an approach for the Spain anchorman.
And the Sociedad legend has claimed in an interview his future is still uncertain.
Radio Nacional de Espana asked the 26-year-old if he might stay at his only club so far.
He replied: “Of course there are options.
“But it’s true that it seems like it’s going to be a different, long summer, and I don’t know how it will end.
“I don’t think thinking about it right now is my priority.
“I’m here with the national team, which I think is already quite demanding, and if I have to say something, then I will.”
Ram could become a Puma
Arsenal icon Aaron Ramsey is being targeted by Mexican club Pumas UNAM.
The Welshman took interim charge of boyhood club Cardiff City for the final three games of last season but could not save them from relegation to League One.
The Bluebirds are dithering over whether to hand him to reins on a full-time basis.
His playing contract ends this month and Pumas have reportedly seen an opportunity.
Real bid to hijack Zubimendi move
Real Madrid could stun Arsenal by landing Martin Zubimendi.
The Spain midfielder’s switch from Real Sociedad to the Emirates had appeared certain.
But Madrid are reportedly preparing a “final offensive” to recruit the 26-year-old.
The Gunners are losing Jorginho, while fellow anchorman Thomas Partey has yet to agree a new Emirates contract.
And Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta is keen to find a long-term partner for Declan Rice in the centre.
But reports in Spain say Madrid are very much still in the race for Zubimendi.
‘Sesko more likely than Gyokeres’
Benjamin Sesko is rated Arsenal’s most likely recruit up front – despite Viktor Gyokeres still being on the radar.
The Gunners and Manchester United are both keen on Sporting Lisbon’s Gyokeres.
And it’s reckoned the Portuguese giants could now be willing to sell the Swede for around £60million, compared to his reported release clause of of nearer £85m.
But it’s increasingly suggested that Arsenal are focusing more on Sesko.
Sky Germany even say the Gunners have opened talks with RB Leipzig over the 22-year-old Slovenian.
