Meanwhile, the north London side are leading the race to sign a Real Madrid midfielder. Elsewhere, former Tottenham Hotspur full-back Alan Hutton has backed Youri Tielemans to succeed at the Emirates.
On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on August 29, 2022:
Arsenal leading race to sign Marco Asensio
Arsenal are leading the race to sign Marco Asensio, according to Todo Fichajes via Caught Offside.
The Spanish midfielder’s contract with Real Madrid runs out in 2023, but he’s yet to sign an extension. The Gunners are tracking him with interest, but Manchester United are also in the mix for the player’s services.
However, the north London side are the frontrunners in the race, with Arteta being a long-term admirer of Asensio. The Gunners have been on a roll this season, but Arteta believes the creative abilities of the Los Blancos star could benefit his young team.
Alan Hutton tips Youri Tielemans to succeed at Emirates
Alan Hutton believes Youri Tielemans has all the attributes to succeed at the Emirates. The Belgian midfielder is in the final year of his contract with Leicester City and has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal.
Speaking to Football Insider, Hutton said that Tielemans would improve the Gunners.
He added:
Tielemans has made five appearances for the Foxes this season but is yet to score. The 25-year-old has 24 goals and as many assists in over 150 games for Leicester across competitions.
Kevin Campbell blames Ben White for Bukayo Saka’s poor form
Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell believes Ben White is culpable for Bukayo Saka’s slow start to the season. Saka is yet to score this season and picked up his first assist of the campaign in the 2-1 win over Leicester City on Saturday.
Speaking to Football Insider, Campbell said that Granit Xhaka and Oleksandr Zinchenko are directing play down the left side.
He added that while White has done an able job as a makeshift full-back, his lack of offensive intent has inhibited Saka.
However, Campbell said that it’s nice to see the left side of the attack flourishing.
The Gunners will welcome Aston Villa to the Emirates on Wednesday (August 31) before travelling to Manchester United three day later.
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