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ARSENAL's transfer window continues at pace with midfield stars Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey the top targets for Emirates chiefs.

But Alexandre Lacazette and Lucas Torreira could be heading for the exit door as the Gunners look to cash in.

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Follow ALL of the Gunners latest transfer news and updates below…

  • JOR DROP

    Arsenal are reportedly lining up a shock bid for Chelsea vice-captain Jorginho.

    Sky Sports claim the midfield playmaker, 28, has emerged as an alternative to Lyon’s Houssem Aouar and Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey.

    Jorginho has scored ten goals in 100 games for Chelsea following a £50million move from Napoli in 2018.

    But his association with former boss Maurizio Sarri has seen him divide opinion amongst Blues supporters.

  • MOST VALUABLE SQUADS

    Liverpool have the highest-valued squad in the world, but Bayern Munich are only sixth.

    Arsenal, meanwhile, are in 13th.

    Here is a list of how all the world's biggest clubs fall on a table of squad value.

  • BY JORG

    Arsenal are weighing up a bid for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, according to reports.

    Mikel Arteta has so far struggled to get either Houssem Aouar or Thomas Partey through the door.

    The Spaniard sees a defensive midfielder as the key cog in finally getting to play 4-3-3.

    Jorginho appears to be down the pecking order at Chelsea, with Frank Lampard preferring N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic in midfield.

    And he could follow the Blue exodus to the Emirates, much like David Luiz and Willian.

    Sky Sports claim the Italian international is on the list of top Arsenal targets.

  • UM AND AH

    Manchester United and Arsenal are involved in a five-club fight for Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti.

    The French defender is under contract until 2023 but after a number of knee injuries, the Catalans want him off the books.

    Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic, Nelson Semedo and Luis Suarez have already left as part of new boss Ronald Koeman’s summer overhaul.

    Now France Football claims Umtiti could be the next one to depart, and the defender is in high-demand.

    According to the news outlet, there are five teams who want the 26-year-old ex-Lyon ace.

    The Gunners and Red Devils are allegedly the two with the most significant interest in him.

  • GET YOUR COAT, COUT

    Philippe Coutinho could still make a shock move to Arsenal in a last-minute loan move, reports claim.

    The Gunners had been heavily linked with a bid for the Barcelona playmaker before turning their attention to Lyon ace Houssem Aouar.

    Coutinho’s agent ruled out a move away from the Nou Camp this window, with the player in the plans of new boss Ronald Koeman.

    But according to Sport, even though the ex-Everton gaffer is a fan of the 28-year-old, the club’s financial situation means that they are open to listening to offers for him.

    And with Arsenal struggling to match Lyon’s asking price for Aouar, it has been said they could go back in for the Brazilian international.

    The Spanish news outlet have claimed Mikel Arteta‘s side are willing to bring Coutinho to North London on loan.

  • ACTION AREAS

    Here are how Arsenal's possession went last night in the 2-0 win at Leicester.

    POSSESSION

    It was pretty even in terms of possession, but Arsenal had the edge on territory.

    ATTACKING THIRDS

    Mikel Arteta certainly prefers his Gunners side to attack down the left doesn't he?

    It has been effective so far since lockdown at the end of last season and into this one.

    But will it get figured out eventually?

  • LAC OF FUNDS

    Arsenal could reportedly cash in on Alexandre Lacazette to fund a move for Lyon star Houssem Aouar.

    The Gunners have got off to a solid start to the new Premier League season with two wins from two.

    But boss Mikel Arteta has not finished his transfer business just yet.

    Lyon midfielder Aouar is believed to be at the top end of his shortlist – but could cost as much as £54million.

    Reports in France claim that Arsenal are ready to 'do the maximum' to land the top talent.

    The likes of Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi and even Hector Bellerin have all been linked with moves away from the Emirates recently.

    But should nothing materialise for that trio, then Arteta might have to look at shipping out Lacazette to bring in Aouar, according to The Independent.

  • AOUAR VS PARTEY

    Arsenal's top two transfer targets compared…after reports that the board will “only sanction one”.

  • AL-EXIT

    Arsenal could reportedly cash in on Alexandre Lacazette to fund a move for Lyon star Houssem Aouar.

    The Gunners have got off to a solid start to the new Premier League season with two wins from two.

    But boss Mikel Arteta has not finished his transfer business just yet.

    Lyon midfielder Aouar is believed to be at the top end of his shortlist – but could cost as much as £54million.

    Reports in France claim that Arsenal are ready to 'do the maximum' to land the top talent.

    The likes of Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi and even Hector Bellerin have all been linked with moves away from the Emirates recently.

    But should nothing materialise for that trio, then Arteta might have to look at shipping out Lacazette to bring in Aouar, according to The Independent.

    It could be a reluctant parting of ways however – Lacazette has made a good start to the new season scoring in both he 3-0 win against Fulham and the 2-1 triumph versus West Ham.

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