Arsenal have reportedly received a formal £38 million offer from Turkish giants Galatasaray for Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Super Lig champions have identified the 25-year-old as their primary target as they look to bolster their attacking ranks for their upcoming Champions League campaign.
Myles Lewis-Skelly is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal despite his desire to remain at the club and fight for a starting spot. While the academy graduate has impressed during pre-season, intense competition for places and reported interest from rival Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea mean a summer transfer could still be on the cards for the midfielder.
Manchester City have received a significant personnel boost as six senior stars reported back to the City Football Academy on Wednesday. Enzo Maresca welcomed back his heavy hitters following their post-World Cup breaks as preparations intensify for the Community Shield clash against Arsenal.
Bayer Leverkusen sensation Christian Kofane has broken his silence regarding the intense speculation linking him with a high-profile move to Arsenal. The 20-year-old forward, who has become one of the most talked-about talents in the Bundesliga, admitted to being completely unaware of the staggering price tag placed upon him by his own representative.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack has launched a scathing assessment of Illan Meslier's decision to join the Gunners on a free transfer from Leeds United. The Frenchman arrived at the Emirates this summer to bolster Mikel Arteta's goalkeeping options, but his choice to accept a backup role has raised serious eyebrows.