Arsenal kick off their Premier League campaign this weekend when Wolves visit the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to end Manchester City’s hopes of claiming an unprecedented fifth successive top-flight crown.
The Gunners have bolstered this summer with the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna but the transfer rumour mill suggests that incomings in North London aren’t done yet.
Bayern Munich are reportedly willing to let Kingsley Coman leave the club. The Frenchman has enjoyed a fruitful career so far with honours at Paris Saint-Germain and in Germany with Arsenal suggested as the next destination.
However, reports suggest that he would like to return to the France capital despite Barcelona and Manchester City monitoring his situation.
Elsewhere, Arsenal’s pursuit of midfield reinforcements continue as the battle to sign Mikel Merino drags on. Real Sociedad were buoyed this week when midfielder Martin Zubimendi turned down Liverpool to stay in San Sebastian but his partner, Merino, has been heavily linked with an exit.
The latest reports suggest that both Arsenal and the La Liga side are yet to come to an agreement with La Real holding out for £29.9million, while the Premier League club are hoping to pay around £21million.
Should Arsenal wish to pay over a three-year payment structure, spreading the costs, it has been claimed that Real Sociedad would want to see a greater proportion of the fee paid up front.
Aaron Ramsdale has faced scrutiny over his future after falling down the goalkeeping pecking order at the Emirates Stadium. The England international could see his gametime reduced significantly should Joan Garcia sign as reports suggest a move for the Espanyol shot-stopper is being lined up.
