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JULIAN WEIGL is rated as the next big Arsenal target from Borussia Dortmund and goal-assist king Mesut Ozil meets a prince.
Read on below for more details, plus all the other latest news, views and gossip from around the Emirates.
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SVEN GETS A WEIGL ON
ARSENAL are reportedly looking to raid Borussia Dortmund for a third time as they look to lure midfielder Julian Weigl to the Emirates in January.
The Gunners nabbed both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sokratis Papastathopoulos from the German side in 2018, and now look to strike again.
OZIL IS ROYAL GUNNER
ARSENAL playmaker Mesut Ozil and Prince William formed an unlikely friendship as they teamed-up for a 'Football for Peace' charity event.
The German footballer and the Duke of Cambridge were in London for the launch of the #FootballSavesLives campaign.
RAUL IN IT TOGETHER
ARSENAL’s new head of football has risked the wrath of supporters by insisting Stan Kroenke’s controversial buy-out will be good for their club.
Shareholders were furious at being forced to sell their stake to the American billionaire as part of his long-running power battle with Alisher Usmanov.
GUNNER BE HONEST
UNAI EMERY has praised his predecessor Arsene Wenger – but says Arsenal were tumbling down under the Frenchman.
The new Gunners boss believes he is starting to lift them back up again, as they currently enjoy a 16-game unbeaten run.
YOU'RE THE JUAN
THE GUNNERS have received a boost in their bid to sign Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.
The Spaniard has told the Red Devils chiefs that he is prepared to wait until the final moment to make a decision over a new deal – he is able to leave on a free in the summer.
PIERRE IS MANE MAN IN DEAL
ARSENAL have made another move for Ousmane Dembele and believe Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be the key man in the transaction.
The north London side have enquired about signing the winger again, but feel they're in a stronger position as Dembele's good friend is thriving at the Emirates.
AUBAMEYANG WRAPS LYRICAL ABOUT POSH CARS
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG moves just as quickly as he does on the pitch when it comes to getting his cars wrapped.
The Arsenal striker, who has a luxury fleet of supercars, got his Lamborghini Aventador re-wrapped by the Premier League’s go-to car-customiser – Yianni Charalambos – aka Yiannimize earlier this week.
NICKED NICK'S JAIL TERM
FORMER Arsenal and Denmark forward Nicklas Bendtner will have to serve a 50-day jail sentence after dropping his appeal against an assault conviction.
Early this month, Bendtner, 30, was found guilty of beating and kicking a cab driver in the Danish capital on September 9 but appealed against the sentence.
ZAHA BACK IN THE FRAME
WILFRIED ZAHA is 3/1 to join Arsenal in January to replace the injured Danny Welbeck.
Crystal Palace's talisman Zaha has been heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park but the Gunners may swoop after Welbeck's ankle injury.
PACKED IT VIN
ARSENAL hero Andrey Arshavin will hang up his football boots this weekend at the age of 37.
The Russian maestro's most famous moment in a Gunners shirt was his four goals in a single match against Liverpool – but hopes to end his career with one final trophy.
TAT'LL DO
SVEN MISLINTAT is set to earn a Gunners promotion, just a year after joining the club.
The German is set to become Arsenal's new technical director, with the head of recruitment the latest change in a complete hierachy restructure.
NACHO MAN ANYMORE
ARSENAL are looking to Liverpool to find their long-term replacement for Nacho Monreal at left-back.
The Spaniard has been a loyal servant for the Gunners – but at the age of 32, a new face will be needed with a potential free move for Alberto Moreno.
RAUL'S PLAN
GUNNERS head of football Raul Sanllehi has revealed the decision as to why Aaron Ramsey's contract offer was pulled.
The former Barcelona director said it was a result of 'gathering of strategies' – with the Welshman now available to leave for free in the summer.
UNAI SO NIFTY AFTER BEATING FIFTY
UNAI EMERY has completely re-energised Arsenal since remarkably seeing off FIFTY rivals in the fight to replace Arsene Wenger.
And the five-man selection committee that identified Emery as Wenger’s natural successor are convinced they made the perfect appointment.
PEPE NOT SORTED
BARCELONA have joined Arsenal in the hunt for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe.
The Catalan giants are drawing up a shortlist with the potential to replace Luis Suarez – as Krzysztof Piatek and Luka Jovic are also targeted.
IT'S A DREAM
MATTEO GUENDOUZI has turned down approaches from Morocco as he remains hopeful of a France call-up.
The midfielder, who was born in Paris to a Moroccan father, represented Les Bleus' under-21 side during the current international break.
GUNNERS DOWN
UNAI EMERY is facing a wait over the fitness of strike duo Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
Both stars withdrew from featuring during the international break due to minor injuries, with three defenders also missing the clash against Bournemouth.
FLANKS VERY MUCH
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG rubbed shoulders with Salt Bae at his posh restaurant in Dubai – while wearing £65,000 of bling on one wrist
The steakhouse hotspot has become an attraction for wealthy footballers during the international break, with Paul Pogba and Lionel Messi also visiting.
DOWN UNDER
ARSENAL are eyeing up a January bid for Roma's Cengiz Under – but it could spell the end for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
The Gunners midfielder has struggled since joining from Manchester United ten months ago and could now be replaced by the exciting Turkish winger.
GUNNING FORNALS
UNAI EMERY is preparing his side for life without Aaron Ramsey and is eyeing a move for Villarreal star Pablo Fornals – who has scored a goal of the season contender in La Liga this season.
Arsenal are ready to match the Spaniard's…
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