The latest Arsenal transfer stories brought to you by football.london on Wednesday, July 20.
Pau Torres interest
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been of interest to many sides this summer, however the Gunners have an option for if the Brazilian does leave. According to Fabrizio Romano on the Here we go podcast, Mikel Arteta could look to sign Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres as a replacement for Gabriel.
The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move away this summer with rivals Chelsea and Tottenham said to be interested.
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Tielemans problem
Youri Tielemans has been consistently linked with a move to Arsenal this summer, but an official bid is yet to be made for the Belgian. That's because, according to David Ornstein, the Gunners may have to sell one midfielder to bring one in.
Discussing the move, he said: "The decision makers at the club are all-in on him but it’s more complicated than that because when you speak to people around this situation they make it clear that there may need to be a departure first for Tielemans to come in, be that Granit Xhaka or someone else in that area of the field to free up the space and the finance.”
Lucas Paqueta confidence
Arsenal are optimistic over completing a deal to sign Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta this summer, reports Ekrem Konur. The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium as the club look to strengthen in the midfield.
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