Here is your Arsenal morning digest Monday, February 7.
Besiktas end Lacazette interest
As reported by Turkish outlet Fanatik, via Insidefutbol, Besiktas have been put off by Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette’s wage demands and will not be pursuing him any further, it has been claimed in Turkey.
The Frenchman has less than six months remaining on his current deal and it is expected that he may leave the club in the summer.
Saka has already explained why Arsenal fans shouldn't worry amid Liverpool transfer links
It remains to be seen whether Manchester City or Liverpool make a play for Saka’s services in the summer but if the Englishman's previous words are anything to go by, Gunners fans have nothing to worry about.
Speaking in June of last year, Saka told Arsenal.com: "For me to get here I would say I just worked hard and it's always been my dream to be one of the main players in Arsenal Football Club and to try and help this club be back where it belongs which is at the top.
"The opportunity to play the game, to play the thing that you love and play in a stadium where you're supported by sometimes there's 80,000 fans in the stadium cheering you on and celebrating with you.
"We just love Arsenal. We love to play. You can see the passion and the happiness that we play with."
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Merson has told Arteta what to do with Martinelli
Paul Merson thinks that Gabriel Martinelli should start through the middle at Arsenal for the remainder of the season.
Merson wrote in The Daily Star: “You can’t rely on Alexandre Lacazette to get you goals. I would play [Gabriel] Martinelli there.
“Take a chance on him. He’s very lively. Very quick.
"Defenders don’t like that. If he gets away from you, he’s in. He’s bright, and he’s a good finisher.
“He could be the superstar Arsenal are waiting for, and they play through the lines, they play delicate little balls that he thrives on. Give him a go."
