Arsenal transfer round-up: Ivan Toney makes Gunners admission as Real Madrid track star
Mikel Arteta has already splashed out greater than £200m on this summer time’s transfer window however the Arsenal boss hasn’t dominated out extra signings earlier than 11pm on September 1
It had appeared an excellent transfer window for Arsenal after capturing Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber
Manager Mikel Arteta persuaded the powers that be to spend in extra £200m on the trio, however his work has since been soured by a severe harm to Timber. An extra £3m has been paid out to safe ex-Brentford goalkeeper David Raya on mortgage, in a deal that additionally consists of an choice to purchase clause value £27m.
However, that acquisition has raised eyebrows. Current No 1 Aaron Ramsdale has been a significant cog within the wheel in Arsenal’s rise underneath Arteta, with followers now questioning if his place is up for grabs.
Quite a lot of fringe gamers are additionally rumoured to be heading out the Emirates. Here, we round-up all the newest information from the north London membership within the final 24 hours….
Ivan Toney’s Arsenal admission
Suspended Brentford striker Ivan Toney’s current remarks recommend he is open to a swap to Arsenal – regardless of the actual fact he beforehand mocked the membership.
It has beforehand been reported that Toney was a boyhood Arsenal fan, however he has since claimed he helps Liverpool. However, he clearly nonetheless holds the Gunners in excessive regard, saying: “Yeah, I’ve been a Liverpool fan my whole life but from young, I’ve liked Arsenal. I’ve liked watching Arsenal. I like how they play and kind of how passionate the fans are.”
That’s regardless of the striker’s tweet in the beginning of the 2021/22 season, after Brentford’s opening night time victory over Arsenal. Toney went on Twitter to jot down: “Nice kick about with the boys.”
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Monaco’s Balogun talks proceed
Monaco stay in talks with Arsenal over a deal for striker Folarin Balogun, based on Sky Sports News.
The Ligue 1 facet are anticipated to return again in with a bid of round £49 million, after their preliminary provide was rejected. And the Gunners stay open to letting the American go away.
The French facet face competitors although. Spurs, Chelsea, and even La Liga champions Barcelona have additionally been linked to the want-away star, with every of the trio out there for a brand new striker.
Real Madrid chase Gabriel
Real Madrid are eager to signal Arsenal centre-back Gabriel, based on Mail Sport.
But the the centre-back is reportedly set to reject their advances, and is ‘very completely happy’ on the Emirates. There has additionally been curiosity from the Saudi Pro League too however the 25-year-old Brazil worldwide is dedicated to difficult for the title once more underneath Mikel Arteta.
And the harm to Jurrien Timber means the Spanish boss is unlikely to sanction a transfer. Gabriel has made 120 appearances for the membership since signing in 2020 from Lille.
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