Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Eze ‘keen’ on Gunners switch, huge ‘Rodrygo BLOW’, Trossard ‘wanted by two Prem clubs’
Bra-him in
Mikel Arteta is reportedly monitoring Brahim Diaz’s situation with Real Madrid.
New Los Blancos boss Xabi Alonso has reportedly told Diaz – who is on the radar of several clubs in Saudi Arabia – that he’ll play a secondary role this season.
And according to Football Espana, Arteta is closely monitoring the situation of the £36million-rated Diaz.
Arsenal’s next match
The Gunners will be determined to put their pre-season defeat to bitter North London rivals Tottenham behind them.
Sarr scored a screamer from the half-way line which earned Spurs the win in Hong Kong.
And it put a dampener on Viktor Gyokeres’ long-awaited debut in an Arsenal shirt.
However, the Swedish striker will have the chance to get himself on the scoresheet on Wednesday when the Gunners welcome Spanish giants Villarreal to the Emirates.
Not holding on
Rob Holding has been released by Crystal Palace after making just one appearance for the London side.
The 29-year-old joined the Eagles from Arsenal for £4million in September 2023 but struggled to break into the squad.
Now, having made just one first team appearance, he finds himself without a club.
A statement from Crystal Palace announcing his departure read: “Crystal Palace F.C. can confirm that Rob Holding has left the club.
“Holding joined Palace in September 2023 from fellow Premier League side Arsenal.
“The defender spent the latter half of last season on loan at Sheffield United, where he played 12 times.
“The club wishes Rob well for his future career.”
Eze ‘keen’ on Emirates move
Eberechi is eager to up sticks from Selhurst Park and move to the Emirates, it’s been claimed.
Fabrizio Romano said on his YouTube channel: “I’m told that the negotiation club to club has not started yet. But sources at Crystal Palace expect Arsenal to arrive for Eze.
“Why? Because Arsenal have been in contact for months now with the agents of Eze, because Eze is very appreciated by Arsenal, because Arsenal still want to add the player if they will have the opportunity to.
“They spoke to the player several times and the player is also very keen on a move. So Palace expect Arsenal to arrive.”
Merino talks Spurs loss
Mikel Merino reckons Arsenal’s loss to Spurs can be used as a catalyst for a solid start to the new Premier League season.
The Spain international said: “Obviously, winning is a priority for us, but in pre-season, there are other things that have a lot of value, like getting fit, keeping that connection with the fans here in this amazing city.
“We adapted quickly to the pitch, to the opponent, I think we dominated most of the game.
“The result is obviously the worst part, but we have to take the positives.
“Obviously, this feeling is going to be the gasoline for the season to keep growing, keep learning and hopefully go upwards.”
Arteta praises Dowman
Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Max Dowman for his displays during pre-season.
He said: “I’m not surprised, he’s been really impressive with what he’s done again at his age, the way he has entered the matches and with that determination, that quality, that decisiveness I would say.
“The same with the other kids that played, so it was another exposure to them, which is not easy, especially at that age.
“They certainly have done so, so well and made a lot of people proud.”
