ARSENAL have reportedly joined the race for £50m Brighton defender Ben White.
And Aaron Ramsey could be set for a shock return to Arsenal, according to reports.
The Welshman left for Juventus in 2019, but has failed to make a real impact in Serie A.
Meanwhile, we've the very latest onDaniel Ek's takeover bid and Emile Smith Rowe's contract situation.
Follow all the latest from North London with our live blog below…
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- Kostas Lianos
WHITE LATEST
Arsenal are very keen on signing Brighton star Ben White in the summer transfer window.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim the Gunners may splash up to £40-50million for White after Euro 2020.
The centre-back impressed with the Seagulls this past season with 39 appearances across all competitions.
The England international has also been strongly linked with a move to the top-four clubs in the summer
- Kostas Lianos
GOOD MORNING ARSENAL FANS
Granit Xhaka captained Switzerland in their Euro 2020 match against Wales yesterday – but it seems unlikely he'll be doing the same for Arsenal next season.
Reports about a move to Jose Mourinho's Roma continue to dominate the internet – and fans are now wondering who's going to replace him.
The leading candidate is Brighton star Yves Bissouma and the Gunners are reportedly stepping up their interest in the player.
Rumours suggest the Mali international is an Arsenal fan and that may persuade him to join the fallen Prem giants.
Other players in the frame are Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek, Wolves hero Ruben Neves, Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli and Argentina international Rodrgio De Paul.
Manager Mikel Arteta is also believed to be interested in signing Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, although Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder has warned him about heading to London.
The ex-Inter Milan star is quoted as saying: "I would rather not see him at Arsenal.
"It is a fantastic club but it has slipped in recent years."
Another player who is set to leave the Emirates this summer is left-back Sead Kolasinac following his loan spell at Schalke.
The German side cannot reportedly afford to keep the player but Lazio, Fiorentina and Fenerbahce are all rumoured to be interested in acquiring his services.
- Thomas Blow
JOSE MOURINHO COLUMN
Jude Bellingham is going to have a major role to play for England in this tournament, I am convinced of it.
And while it’s very dangerous to compare players – especially when you compare them with top, top performers – I do think Bellingham has something of Frank Lampard about him.
Click here to read Jose Mourinho’s column
- Thomas Blow
MANUEL LOCATELLI LATEST
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Italy and Sassuolo’s Manuel Locatelli at Euro 2020, according to reports.
The midfielder was a standout performer for Sassuolo in Serie A, helping them to an eighth-placed finish.
It earned him a place in Roberto Mancini’s 26-man squad for the delayed European Championships, which kicked off with Italy beating 3-0.
Locatelli started in a three-man midfield, partnering Chelsea’s Jorginho and Nicolo Barella of Inter Milan.
And according to Sky Italia, Arsenal could have been watching with keen interest after targeting the 23-year-old.
Manchester City, PSG, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are also among the clubs interested in the Italian.
Sassuolo are reluctant to sell such a key part of their side, but it is believed an offer of £34million would be enough to convince them into a deal.
- Thomas Blow
JOAQUIN CORREA LATEST
Arsenal have reportedly made their first offer to sign Lazio forward Joaquin Correa.
The Argentina international, 26, chipped in with 11 goals and six assists in 38 games during the 2020-21 campaign.
According to Calciomercato, the Gunners have submitted a £17million offer.
Though the Serie A side are refusing to tell him unless they receive a fee in the region of £26m.
- Thomas Blow
DAVID SEAMAN EXCLUSIVE
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman believes that Jack Grealish is like former England team-mate Paul Gascoigne – but better looking!
The 57-year-old knows all about playing in a home tournament, having starred between the sticks for England at Euro 96.
Having seen Gascoigne’s impact first hand, Seaman believes that Jack Grealish could offer his country a similar spark 25 years on.
Asked about whether the Aston Villa captain should start on Sunday afternoon, the 75-cap stopper exclusively told SunSport: "I would defo go with Jack! I love the way he plays, I love the way he makes the little passes."
Click here to read Etienne Fermie's exclusive interview with David Seaman
- Thomas Blow
ARSENAL THOUGHTS WITH ERIKSEN
Arsenal have sent a classy message to Christian Eriksen after he collapsed during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland.
The former Tottenham star needed several minutes of CPR but is now awake and stable in hospital.
- Thomas Blow
GUNNER GET DONNY?
Arsenal have reportedly contacted Man Utd over a possible move to sign Donny van de Beek.
Mikel Arteta is in the market to sign a new midfielder with the likes of Granit Xhaka, Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira all likely to leave.
And with Van de Beek struggling for game time at Old Trafford, it has been said that the Gunners would be keen to lure him to North London.
According to 90min, Arsenal have been in touch with the Red Devils to see if they would be prepared to part ways with him.
And they have requested United to keep them updated on his situation at the club.
- Thomas Blow
READY TO CEL?
Celtic are planning to rival Arsenal in a move for goalkeeper Mat Ryan, according to reports.
The Bhoys are considering their options at present but new manager Ange Postecoglou is reportedly keen on Ryan, having worked with the 29-year-old while manager of Australia.
But so far there have been no talks between Celtic and Ryan, according to Sky Sports.
The report states Ryan wishes to be first-choice keeper at his next club however, and that could dent Arsenal's transfer hopes.
Ryan joined the Gunners in January on a loan deal until the end of the season.
He made three appearances but kept just one clean sheet, in the away win at Newcastle.
- Thomas Blow
YVES BISSOUMA UPDATE
Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their interest in Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma.
The Seagulls ace is a know Gunners fan, and has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates, as well as to Leicester in recent days.
But according to 90min, the Mali international isn’t keen on a move so far up north.
And the news outlet states that Arsenal are looking to strengthen their interest in the ex-Lille ace.
Arsenal are also understood to be eyeing up a move to bring his team-mate Ben White to Arsenal.
- Thomas Blow
EURO GUNNERS
Just four Arsenal players will appear at Euro 2020 this summer, assuming their respective nations give them game time.
The Gunners released a poll earlier today to ask which player will go the furthest in the tournament.
Unsurprisingly, England's Bukayo Saka won the vote.
And perhaps even less shocking, Switzerland and Grant Xhaka – who is believed to be on the verge of joining Roma – got the least amount of votes.
- Thomas Blow
EXCLUSIVE – SOL CAMPBELL OPINION
I’ve never felt more cheated than after my last England game at a Euros.
That’s why I urge Gareth Southgate’s squad to be themselves and leave nothing behind – because they may never be in this position again.
Read more from the Arsenal legend by clicking HERE.
- Thomas Blow
CAPTAINING ARSENAL ONE OF 'PROUDEST' MOMENTS – CESC
In a Q&A earlier today, former Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas claimed captaining the Gunners was 'one of the proudest' moments of his career.
The 34-year-old led Arsenal between 2008 and 2011.
- Thomas Blow
ICYMI – FEEL THE BERN
Bernd Leno is reportedly open to leaving Arsenal in the summer.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with signing Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana.
And they are claimed to be interested in permanently landing Australian shot-stopper Mat Ryan.
According to The Athletic, Leno is willing to depart the Emirates, with Arsenal ready to sell the German.
- Thomas Blow
XHAKA AND RAMSEY REUNITED
Arsenal have tweeted a photo of Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka from today's 1-1 draw between Wales and Switzerland at Euro 2020.
Reports suggest Xhaka is on the verge of joining Jose Mourinho's Roma.
Ramsey is currently at Juventus but is believed to be unhappy and could yet end up back at the Emirates.
- Thomas Blow
ROMANO ON NEVES
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has been talking about Arsenal's rumoured pursuit of Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves on AFTV.
Here's what he's had to say…
- Thomas Blow
2006 UCL FINAL CESC'S BIGGEST REGRET
Ex-Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has admitted losing the 2006 Champions League final to Barcelona is the biggest regret of his footballing career.
The 34-year-old was part of the team that lost 2-1 to Barca in Paris.
The Champions League is one of the few major honours missing from the World Cup winner's trophy cabinet.
- Thomas Blow
90 MINS FOR XHAKA
Granit Xhaka started and finished Switzerland's 1-1 draw against Wales at Euro 2020.
The Arsenal star, captaining the side, had a steady but unspectacular game in the middle of the park.
Xhaka is believed to be on the verge of a move to Jose Mourinho's Roma.
- Jake Lambourne
WHAM, BAM, THANK YOU RAM
Arsenal icon Aaron Ramsey has revealed his time at Juventus has been 'very difficult and frustrating' as his club future was plunged into more doubt.
Speaking to La Repubblica, he said: "The last two seasons at Juve have been very difficult, frustrating, not only from a physical point of view.
"There have been factors and changes that I was not used to. In the national team, on the other hand, I am happy to have a team that follows me step by step.
"They understand me, they know what I need and also what my body needs.
"Unfortunately sometimes the teams always continue to work in a certain way, too.
"When a player would need more attention… at least now I have the right people around me and then I'll do everything to get back to a place where I can feel good again, and have confidence."
- Jake Lambourne
KIE PLAYER
Former Scotland international Andy Webster believes Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney is the national team’s ‘standout’ player ahead of Euro 2020.
Webster said: “Kieran Tierney is the standout just now.
“This is the bit where you get the likes of John McGinn and Tierney showing their Scottish traits.
“When you hear Mikel Arteta Talk about Tierney, he talks like he’s an absolute machine”
- Jake Lambourne
FAB PLAYER
Former Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas has revealed he left Chelsea in 2019 after being driven out of the side by Jorginho – who he hailed as 'very smart' and 'intelligent'.
He said: “One of the biggest reasons I left Chelsea is because of him. He’s a very smart player, intelligent, a very good passer of the ball.
"The only thing I can say about him sometimes is he releases the ball too quickly when he can play forward. He makes the team tick.
"At Chelsea, he has N'Golo Kante protecting him all the time, and I know that’s a big thing, I don’t know here how he will cope at a big, big game at the Euros.
"He’s a really good player and tactically, he knows what to do because of the coach’s methodology, it helps him a lot.”
- Jake Lambourne
CITY SLICKER
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon has urged Man City to sign Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney.
Writing in The Times, he said: "When I had him at Celtic, Kieran was really confused about what to do in terms of leaving because the club meant so much to him.
"Ambition and finances meant he made the right call for his career.
“For me, he’s Arsenal’s best player. I could see him going to Manchester City, he’s got all the tools to play for them.
"He’s maybe not got the all-rounded left foot that Andy has, that natural whip, but he’s got everything else and he sees things. He’s so athletic and powerful.”
- Jake Lambourne
GUNNERS PUSH FOR PAUL
The Gunners are interested in signing Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul as a replacement for Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos, according to reports.
The 27-year-old played 36 Serie A games last term and is a senior Argentina international.
Ceballos – for the time being, at least – has returned to parent club Real Madrid and Xhaka is reportedly close to a move to Roma.
- Jake Lambourne
FEEL THE BERN
Bernd Leno is reportedly open to leaving Arsenal in the summer.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with signing Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana.
And they are claimed to be interested in permanently landing Australian shot-stopper Mat Ryan.
According to The Athletic, Leno is willing to depart the Emirates, with Arsenal ready to sell the German.
- Jake Lambourne
JOAQ TO THE FUTURE
Arsenal have reportedly made their first offer to sign Lazio forward Joaquin Correa.
The Argentina international, 26, chipped in with 11 goals and six assists in 38 games during the 2020-21 campaign.
According to Calciomercato, the Gunners have submitted a £17million offer.
Though the Serie A side are refusing to tell him unless they receive a fee in the region of £26m.
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