ARSENAL TO RENEW LEMAR INTEREST
Arsenal are set to renew their efforts to lure Thomas Lemar away from Monaco next summer, according to the Mirror .
The Gunners failed with a £90 million offer in August that would have seen the midfielder become their most expensive signing in history.
And the club's interest has not diminished with time, although they may have to battle Barcelona and Liverpool for Lemar's signature in 2018.
Arsenal and Chelsea are both tracking the progress of RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, according to ESPN .
Scouts from the two Premier League clubs were both in attendance at Leipzig's defeat to Bayern Munich on Saturday to watch the former Liverpool man.
The Gunners are on the lookout for a long-term replacement for Petr Cech while Chelsea are concerened Thibaut Courtois has not signed a new contract at Stamford Bridge amid interest from Real Madrid.
Everton are planning an audacious move for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, according to The Sun on Sunday.
Alexis could be available for as little as £30 million in the January transfer window, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season.
And Toffees owner Farhad Moshiri is keen to make a statement of intent in the transfer market by bringing the Chile international to Goodison Park.
Manchester City will not move for Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez in January and will instead wait to try and sign him on a free transfer next summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
City tried to land Alexis, 28, last summer but had an offer believed to be in the region of £60 million rejected by the Gunners.
It had been reported that Pep Guardiola's men would again try to sign the Chilean in a cut-price deal in January, but the Mirror claims City are now prepared to wait after becoming annoyed with Arsenal during negotiations in August.
Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in Barcelona winger Jose Arnaiz, according to Mundo Deportivo .
Arnaiz joined Barcelona from Real Valladolid in the summer and has been playing in their B team, but made a goalscoring debut for Ernesto Valverde’s side against Real Murcia in the Copa del Rey in midweek.
He currently has a €20 million release clause, with Arsenal and United, along with Bayern Munich, keeping tabs on Arnaiz’s progress.
Manchester United and Arsenal are monitoring Marco Reus's recovery from injury as they remain interested in the Borussia Dortmund star, Sport Bild claims.
The 28-year-old has not featured for Dortmund this season and will not return until 2018.
The Germany international, contracted to the Bundesliga club until June 2019, has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and Arsenal and United will keep an eye on him.
Barcelona and Arsenal are both interested in Milan forward Andre Silva after his strong start with the Italian side in European play, CalcioMercato reports.
While the former Porto star has not found life easy in Serie A his form in continental competition - having scored six times in seven Europa League matches - has caught the eye of the Spanish and English sides.
Both clubs view him as an good option to add depth to their squads who would not need to be a full-time starter.
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is so confident he'll be transferring to Manchester United, he's already begun telling his Gunners team-mates, according to The Mirror.
After Arsene Wenger admitted last week that the Gunners could end up selling Ozil in January, the 29-year-old feels he is set to join Jose Mourinho, his former manager at Real Madrid, at Old Trafford in 2018.
Ozil's contract is set to expire at the end of the current season, so Arsenal could attempt to sell him in January to avoid losing him on a free.
France Under 17 international Lenny Pintor, who has been compared to Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele, has caught the eye of a trio of Premier League clubs, claims the Daily Mail .
Pintor has been in good form at the Under-17 World Cup in India, with the Brest winger’s performances piquing the interest of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City
Though he's yet to play this season due to injury, Arsenal and Manchester United have still been monitoring Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus, according to The Sun .
The 28-year-old Germany international is currently rehabbing from a cruciate ligament injury, and is expected to return early in 2018.
With his contract set to expire after the 2018-19 season, both the Gunners and Red Devils will be keeping a close eye on Reus when he makes his return from injury.
Arsenal are bracing themselves to lose Mesut Ozil in January as they try to avoid seeing the playmaker walk out on a free transfer, reports the Mirror.
Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are both out of contract in June 2018, leading to heavy speculation that Arsenal could cut their losses and sell their two stars in the new year.
Liverpool and Arsenal are both competing for the signature of Sheffield United wonderkid David Brooks, claims the Mirror.
The 20-year-old has earned rave reviews for his performances with the Blades, and Jurgen Klopp is believed to be preparing a £10 million bid come January.
Klopp, however, will face competition from Arsenal and a host of other Premier League teams if he wishes to land his target.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot is concerned about the lack of progress over talks for a new contract, reports L'Equipe.
Rabiot’s current deal expires in 2019, but discussions have yet to take place over an extension, with reports suggesting Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all keeping an eye on the situation.
Barcelona’s teenage striker Abel Ruiz is being chased by a trio of Premier League clubs, claims The Mirror .
Ruiz reportedly has a £3 million release clause in his contract until 2019, with Arsenal and Chelsea already making contact with his representatives. Manchester City, meanwhile, are also keeping track of the 17-year-old.
Arsenal and Tottenham are set to fight it out to sign Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez in January, according to the Sunday People.
The Algeria international was unable to secure a move away from the King Power Stadium over the summer as Roma failed with numerous offers.
And now the north London rivals are set for a fresh battle to bring him to the capital in 2018.
Arsenal are weighing up a £20 million January move for Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic, according to Guerin Sportivo, via Football Italia .
The Serbia international has been unable to secure a regular starting spot for Napoli, and is a target for Arsenal and Inter Milan.
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is a target for 14 clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, claims the Daily Mirror .
Henderson is currently impressing on loan at Shrewsbury Town and is out of contract at United at the end of the season. He is also wanted by the likes of Benfica and Tottenham as he considers his future.
Manchester City are set to make a cut-price £20 million bid for Alexis Sanchez in January, according to the Mirror .
Pep Guardiola made several approaches for the Chilean over the summer, but was rebuffed by Arsenal who were unwilling to sell their star striker.
But with Alexis' contract up in June, City hope to seal a bargain deal if Arsenal wish to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
Juventus are considering a move to sign Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud at the end of the season, reports Calciomercato.it .
Giroud turned down a transfer to Everton over the summer to stay and fight for his place at Arsenal, but he is still not a regular starter and that has prompted interest from Juventus, along with Inter.
No clubs are prepared to meet Mesut Ozil’s £330,000-a-week wage demands to sign the Arsenal star on a free transfer, claims The Sun .
Ozil is out of contract at the end of the season, and has attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona, Inter Milan, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
The Germany international is happy with living in London, but no offer has arrived from Arsenal after talks over an extension were put on hold in February .
Anthony Martial is happy at Manchester United following speculation Arsenal had made an approach for the forward, reports the Manchester Evening News .
Arsenal are reportedly looking at Martial as an option to replace Alexis Sanchez, but the France international is ‘very content’ at Old Trafford following an impressive start to the season.
Arsenal are on the trail of Hirving Lozano and have sent chief scout Steve Rowley to watch the PSV Eindhoven winger, reports the Daily Mail .
Lozano only joined PSV in the summer after also being linked with Manchester City and the Mexico international could be available for £20 million after making an impressive start to his Eredivisie career.
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