Arsenal transfer rumours: Arteta persuading forward to 'betray' Real Madrid; Tielemans talks begin
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Mikel Arteta is close to persuading Marco Asensio to turn his back on Real Madrid and sign for Arsenal on a free transfer this summer. The Spaniard's contract expires at the end of the season. (Nacional)
Another player who could swap the Santiago Bernabeu for the Emirates Stadium is Brahim Diaz, whose loan at AC Milan ends this summer. (Sport Mediaset)
West Ham United captain Declan Rice remains the Gunners' top midfield target ahead of next season. (Football.London)
Up front, Arsenal are monitoring Dominic Calvert-Lewin and are exploring whether a cut-price deal with Everton would be possible - the Toffees are in danger of relegation. (Football Insider)
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Arsenal are ready to battle Barcelona and Liverpool for the signing of highly-rated 18-year-old Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense. (Globo Esporte)
Reiss Nelson remains in negotiations with the club over a new contract with his current deal on the verge of expiry. (Fabrizio Romano)
Borussia Dortmund are looking to beat Arsenal to the signing of Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda. (Mais Futebol)
Arsenal have opened talks with Youri Tielemans over a possible free transfer from Leicester City, with Barcelona and Newcastle also vying for his signature. (Football Insider)
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has revealed he came close to signing for Arsenal back in 2015. (El Periodico Mediterraneo)
In the event that Real Madrid make an approach for Arteta, Arsenal will target Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi. (Daily Mirror)
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