Here is your Arsenal morning digest on Thursday, July 28.
Youri Tielemans swap deal
Arsenal have been offered the opportunity to sign long-term target Youri Tielemans this summer, as long as they are willing to part ways with Bernd Leno as part of the deal, as per the Express.
Leicester City are keen on the German shot-stopper as they look to replace Kasper Schmeichel, who has agreed to join Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.
Fulham are thought to be leading the race for Leno after the north London side lowered their asking price for the 30-year-old. Now, reports suggest that Leno could be used as part of a swap deal for Tielemans, with the Belgian midfielder keen to make the move to the Emirates Stadium.
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Cody Gakpo transfer price
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed that reported Arsenal target Cody Gakpo has a price tag of between £33.5million and £38million.
football.london understands the Gunners have reignited their interest in the 23-year-old winger, but a deal may not be achievable with Gakpo wanting continue playing regular first team football in an effort to represent his nation at the 2022 World Cup. The PSV star enjoyed a stellar campaign last term, registering 21 goals and 15 assists in 47 club appearances.
"PSV Eindhoven are hoping to keep him and his price tag has always been around €40million-€45million (around £33.5million to £38million). He may be a name to monitor in the coming weeks as a big opportunity for many clubs," the transfer insider told CaughtOffside, via Substack.
"But PSV manager Ruud van Nistelrooy hopes to keep him at the club."
Arthur Melo competition
According to Tuttosport, Valencia are pushing to sign Arthur Melo from Juventus with the Turin club looking to sell the Brazil international.
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Arthur this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to add a new central midfielder to his squad. The 25-year-old nearly completed a move to the Emirates Stadium back in January, but a deal between the Gunners and Juve never materialised.
Arthur is wants to represent his country at the 2022 World Cup and is searching for an opportunity to gain regular first team football. It is for this reason that the possibility of him taking a pay cut to join Valencia is not ruled out, whilst Arsenal remain interested in the midfielder.
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