Real Madird asked Arsenal for info on Riccardo Calafiori. AS reports confirmed: Blancos interested in Italian Full-back (on Mourinho's list), but only a phone call so far. Madrid checking if Gunners open to sale; possible negotiations to be led by Lucci.
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Mbemba was told he would go out on a European loan until Jan 2027, allowing him time to secure a work permit to play in England. Although he has primarily played as a CB in PSG's youth ranks, Arsenal view him as a long-term option at LB. [@NizaarKinsella] https://t.co/dZHgNrt9ho
Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. Hincapie’s preference is to join Arsenal and the Premier League side are ready to push for him, should departures materialise. [@David_Ornstein]
Arsenal have also explored a move for Eberechi Eze. It remains to be seen whether a new long-term contract for Ethan Nwaneri — which Arsenal are in the process of finalising — may make a deal for Eze less of a priority. [@TheAthleticFC]
Cristhian Mosquera is en route from London to Singapore to join up with Arsenal’s pre-season tour, having spent the last few days finalising a move from Valencia. [@TheAthleticFC]
Arteta: “The Tier One, Two, Three system I don’t believe in that much now. The way the game’s evolving, the demands we put in with 70, 75 games per season.”https://t.co/Ohe6QqxD7W
Gabriel Martinelli faces more than a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury suffered during Wednesday’s EFL Cup loss at Newcastle United. [@David_Ornstein]
The Gunners are expected to make a second bid for the England striker after seeing an initial offer worth around £60m knocked back. it is understood that Watkins would be open to joining the Gunners before the transfer window closes on Monday night. [@MailSport]
Sources close to the situation say Tel is waiting to see if Manchester United or Arsenal formalise their interest in his services before making a final decision on his destination. [@MailSport]
For Tel, playing regular football is his biggest priority as he considers his options. It’s hard to see Arsenal guaranteeing him regular minutes given the number of options they have out wide and desperate need for a world-class centre forward,
Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal have now made a formal move for Watkins but their opening bid was dismissed out of hand by Villa. They are now expected to return with an improved offer once Villa's Champions League fate is determined. [@JamesOlley]
An independent Regulatory Commission has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed his three-match suspension.
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