Arsenal news - Edu makes Gabriel transfer feelings clear as Barcelona plot Gunners raid
All the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip including updates on Nicolas Pepe, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jorginho
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Nicolas Pepe transfer update as Arsenal star sets clear stance
Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Nicolas Pepe's future at Arsenal. The transfer guru posted: "Nicolas Pépé, not convinced by Saudi approaches — deal not happening, his priority is now to join Trabzonspor.
"Negotiations to follow in order to reach an agreement, as footmercato called; he’s completely out of Arsenal project. #AFC prepared to give the green light."
Pepe has been linked with a move to Besiktas and Saudi Arabian clubs in the last few weeks. The Gunners are hoping to receive a nominal fee for the Ivorian winger as they aim to get him off their wage books.
Edu Gaspar makes Arsenal transfer feelings clear after four-word message
Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has made his transfer feelings clear on Gabriel Magalhaes' future at the Emirates Stadium. The Brazilian defender was linked with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad towards the end of the summer transfer window.
Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Ittihad all registered an interest in signing Gabriel - but the Brazilian remained at the Emirates Stadium as the transfer window slammed shut despite being out of favour. Arsenal hero Paul Merson has admitted that he doesn't think Gabriel is currently on the bench merely for tactical reasons.
“I think something is up with Gabriel Magalhaes,” Merson told Sportskeeda. “I don’t see why Mikel Arteta would break up the effective centre-back pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba.
Barcelona can repeat Ilkay Gundogan transfer trick to sign Arsenal star as agent stance revealed
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