Arsenal have reportedly seen Malick Fofana whisked away, although it’s not quite clear whether Sunderland or Crystal Palace will snag the Gunners’ briefly floated alternative to Julián Alvarez.
Fofana had emerged as a figure of interest for the scrambling Gunners on Monday night. Yet, while Mikel Arteta’s side were wrestling their way to a 1–0 win over Aston Villa, their Premier League rivals were pounding the phones.