Meanwhile, the Gunners are battling Manchester United for the signature of a Celtic midfielder. Elsewhere, journalist Charles Watts has tipped two more players to leave the Emirates this summer.
On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on August 27, 2022:
Arsenal battling Manchester United for Matt O’Riley
Arsenal are locked in a battle with Manchester United for the signature of Celtic’s Matt O’Riley, according to ESPN via Football Talk.
The 21-year old has been a hit since joining the Scottish giants in January this year. O’Riley has registered four goals and three assists from 24 games in the Scottish Premier League since his arrival at Celtic Park.
The Gunners are scouting the market for young talent and have their eyes on O’Riley. Arteta wants more options in midfield, and the youngster has emerged as an option. However, the north London side will have to compete with the Red Devils for his signature.
Charles Watts tips two more players to leave Emirates this summer
Charles Watts has revealed that Arsenal are working to trim their squad before the end of the summer. The Gunners have been quite efficient in the incomings in the past couple of weeks and are now focusing on exits.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Watts said that departures are expected at the Emirates between now and the end of the summer.
Watts named Nicolas Pepe, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Hector Bellerin as the players set for a departure from the Emirates. Interestingly, the Ivorian has already completed a loan move to Nice.
He added:
Hector Bellerin has been linked with a return to Spain all summer.
Marco Silva praises Gunners’ summer signings
Fulham manager Marco Silva has heaped praise on Arsenal’s summer business so far. The Gunners have been quite active in the transfer window and have already brought in quite a few new faces.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s game, as cited by The Metro, Silva said that Gabriel Jesus and William Saliba have added to the quality of the squad.
The Fulham manager admitted that Arsenal are in a good run of form and said it will be a tough challenge for his team.
Both Jesus and Saliba have hit the ground running at the Emirates this season.
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