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AARON RAMSEY could be set for a shock return to Arsenal, according to reports.
The Welshman left for Juventus in 2019, but has failed to make a real impact in Serie A.
Meanwhile, we’ve the very latest on Daniel Ek’s takeover bid and Emile Smith Rowe’s contract situation.
Follow all the latest from North London with our live blog below…
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STERLING LINK
Manchester City star Raheem Sterling revealed he doesn’t pay any attention to transfer speculation.
Sterling has been linked with a move to Arsenal as well as Barcelona amid the summer transfer window.
However, the star forward remains focused on England ahead of Euro 2020.
He told talkSPORT: “Do what they done before we had social media. Don’t check anything, don’t look at anything. That’s the most important thing”
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DOIG THE BUSINESS
Hibernian have placed a £5million release clause on Arsenal target Josh Doig.
That is according to Football London, who claim the Gunners are interested in 19-year-old Doig but the Scottish outfit is yet to receive an official bid.
The same report suggests that those close to the left-back believe he will not be an Arsenal player next season.
The Scottish youngster amassed a total of 35 appearances across all competitions this season
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TIERNEY PREDICTION
Former Scotland international Stuart McCall has predicted that Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney is going to stand out at Euro 2020.
McCall made the same prediction for Liverpool star Andy Robertson and Manchester United ace Scott McTominay.
He told Not the Old Firm: “I think the good thing is looking at the squad, it’s quite young.
“We have four top class players – Andy Robertson at Liverpool, Kieran Tierney at Arsenal, John McGinn at Aston Villa and Scott McTominay at Manchester United – and they are all quite young”
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BR-ITE PROSPECT
Arsenal have joined the bidding war for Brighton ace Ben White amid the summer transfer window.
According to the Daily Mirror, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a “big admirer” of White after his impressive campaign with the Seagulls.
The centre-back amassed 39 appearances across all competitions and earned an England call-up.
However, the 23-year-old has also attracted interest from Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United.
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T-EK-OVER UPDATE
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke is going to reject any new offer from Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek.
That is according to the Daily Mirror, who claim Ek is ready to come back with a second bid of over £2billion to take over the club he has been supporting since his childhood.
The Swedish billionaire had an initial offer of £1.8billion rejected recently.
But Kroenke’s stance will not change no matter what, even though the entrepreneur has insisted that he is ready for a long takeover battle
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COMING B-EK
Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek is likely to return with another bid to take over Arsenal.
Ek’s first offer of £2bn was rejected by Stan Kroenke, who has come under fire after trying to get the Gunners in the European Super League.
However, according to the Daily Mail, the Swedish billionaire will return with a higher fee.
Ek is being backed by Arsenal legends Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp
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KOUNDE UPDATE
Sevilla ace Jules Kounde would rather join Chelsea rather than Arsenal in the summer.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim Kounde is more keen on linking up with the Champions League winners rather than the Gunners, who endured a turbulent campaign.
The talented defender is attracting plenty of interest from Europe’s top hitters and the Andalusians are willing to accept slightly less than his release clause, with a fee of around £55million being touted.
The France international wants to join a Champions League team and thus the north Londoners, who didn’t qualify for Europe for the first time in 25 years, are likely to be ruled out
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HE’S BUK
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka trained with the rest of the England team after missing Sunday’s friendly against Romania.
Saka suffered a hip injury and was rested by Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate ahead of Euro 2020.
The same though didn’t apply for Manchester United ace Harry Maguire who was absent from practice.
Maguire is still recovering from an ankle ligament injury he suffered at Aston Villa last month.
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SAK ATTACK
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Real Sociedad ace Alexander Isak amid the summer transfer window.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim the Gunners are eyeing Isak and technical director Edu is a big fan.
The centre-forward registered 17 league goals in 34 matches this season.
The 21-year-old has linked up with Sweden and is getting ready for Euro 2020
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ETERNAL FLAM
Former Arsenal ace Mathieu Flaimini admits “it hurts” watching his former club in this current state.
Flamini told the Evening Standard: “Obviously, it hurts me when we are not in the Champions League, the Europa League and we are fighting for a place in the Premier League that should not be ours.
“But at the end of the day, I think it is important to stick together and to work hard to get back on track.
“I don’t believe we [Arsenal] should be in this position. We should be near the top of this League. But beliefs are not enough, you need to work hard and you need to deliver”
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NEVES SWAP
Arsenal are considering a swap deal for Wolves star Ruben Neves that would see wantaway ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles going the other way at Molineux.
According to the Daily Express, the Gunners could use Maitland-Niles in order to lower Neves’ £35million asking price.
Manager Mikel Arteta is on the lookout for a new midfielder that would partner up with Thomas Partey in the summer transfer window.
Granit Xhaka is set to leave the north Londoners and is likely to join Roma
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NEVILLE REACTS
Manchester United legend Gary Neville is not happy with the penalty that was issued to the Big Six over their involvement in the European Super League.
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