ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS LIVE UPDATES: Follow below for the latest from the Emirates…
Saturday August 19
Real Madrid star Llorente eyed
06:00: Arsenal have entered the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente.
The 22-year-old may be allowed to leave the Bernabeu this summer due to Mateo Kovacic’s impressive performances in the middle of the park.
And Spanish outlet AS claim the Gunners have expressed an interest in securing his services.
It is said Real will hope to seal another loan deal or a permanent transfer with a buy-back option.
Sevilla and Atletico Madrid are also apparently interested in Llorente.
Sanchez to Barcelona claim
05:30: Alexis Sanchez would be a good addition at Barcelona if they were to consider re-signing him from Arsenal, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
“To be honest this is a good point,” Balague said on SkySports during a Twitter Q&A when asked why Barcelona have not considered Sanchez.
“But he didn’t succeed at Barcelona, he struggled with the style at Barca at that time.
“Now he would be a good addition, but no, they have not considered him.”
Gabriel joins Valencia
05:00: Gabriel has left Arsenal to join Valencia on a five-year deal.
The Brazil international was deemed surplus to requirements at the Emirates last season.
But he has now sealed a return to Spain where he previously played for Villarreal after two seasons in north London.
“Valencia have reached an agreement with Arsenal for the transfer of Gabriel Paulista,” a club statement read.
“The Brazilian player has joined Valencia CF for the next 5 seasons, until the 30th of June, 2022, with a buyout clause of 80 million euros.”
