Arsenal legend Ian Wright fears financial rules regarding pure profit could tempt the Premier League champions into sanctioning a shock late sale for Myles Lewis-Skelly. The 19-year-old midfielder shone in the Community Shield win over Manchester City, but persistent rumours have linked the Hale End graduate to both Chelsea and Manchester United.
English champions Arsenal have apparently been turned down by Bayer Leverkusen for centre-back Jarell Quansah. According to Sky, the Gunners verbally offered €60 million plus €5 million in bonuses.
Arsenal are actively working on a double transfer swoop to sign highly rated youngsters James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye from Premier League rivals Manchester United. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their academy ranks this summer following a recent change in their youth development leadership and are confident of completing permanent deals for both players.