We are now less than four weeks away from the start of the 2022/23 Premier League campaign and Arsenal have been one of the busiest teams in summer transfer market so far.
Mikel Arteta's side have brought in experienced American goalkeeper Matt Turner, young Portuguese playmaker Fabio Vieira as well as attacking Brazilian duo Marquinhos and Gabriel Jesus. However, the Gunners' business appears to be far from finished as Arteta looks to further bolster his young squad.
Here, football.london details three of the biggest transfer rumours regarding the north London club from the last 24 hours.
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Lisandro Martinez update
Both Arsenal and Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in recent weeks. The Argentina international is said to have a price tag of around £43million this summer and transfer expert Dean Jones has now claimed that it is the Red Devils who have the edge over the Gunners in the race to sign the 24-year-old.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said: “For me, United just have the edge over Arsenal when it comes to this transfer. That’s because of the ten Hag factor and they’re further ahead in their progress as a team.
“I know when compared to a lot of teams that they’re competing with, they’re behind, but with Arsenal, they’re ahead.”
Grimaldo move
Arsenal are interested in signing Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo, according to Jornal do Noticias via Sport Witness. They have reported that €7 million (£5.9 million) offer is expected to be made by the north Londoners.
Grimaldo netted five goals and provided a further five assists last season.
Raphinha latest
Arsenal, along with Chelsea and Barcelona, have been heavily linked with a move for Leeds United winger Raphinha throughout the summer transfer window. It remains to be seen which club the Brazilian international will be playing for next season, although it is now evident that he won't be staying with Leeds.
The West Yorkshire club confirmed on Saturday afternoon that Raphinha will not be in the squad to travel to Australia for the start of their pre-season tour, an indication of a potential move away from Elland Road in the coming weeks.
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