Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta eyes Tottenham transfer hijack as Man City deal suffers huge blow
Here is your morning Arsenal digest on Saturday, July 22.
Douglas Luiz hijack
Arsenal are reportedly plotting a fresh attempt to signAston Villa star Douglas Luiz this summer. The Gunners failed to sign the Brazilian last summer with three bids turned down on Deadline Day, including a £25million bid.
Tottenham have been linked with the Villa man in recent times, but according to The Sun, Mikel Arteta's men are planning to hijack their north London rivals' move.
However, a move for Luiz is only expected to be sanctioned should Thomas Partey leave the club.
Man City title boost
Manchester City have been handed a huge blow in their transfer pursuit of RB Leipzig Josko Gvardiol. The treble-winners had reportedly agreed a deal to sign the defender, though the claims have been swiftly rebuffed by the German side.
Director Max Eberl the two clubs are «very far apart» in negotiations. Speaking to Sky Sports Germany, he said: «There is no agreement with Manchester City. Not even close.
»The fact is that Man City would like to have him. Currently, we are still very far apart. The transfer of (Dominik) Szoboszlai has secured us financially. We don't need the money. We would prefer Josko to stay."
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Inter Milan change stance
Inter Milan have identified Flo Balogun and Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata as their top two targets to replace Romelu Lukaku this summer.
The Nerazzurri have been linked with a move for the USMNT star for some time after his performances for Stade Reims last season. However,Il Corriere dello Sport (via FCInter1908) claim the club are monitoring five different players.
It's said the Arsenal man is joined by
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