Arsenal transfer news and injury update
Here's the latest Arsenal transfer news and injury update:
Transfer News:
- Houssem Aouar: Arsenal have reportedly made a bid of £25 million for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, but the French club are holding out for a higher fee. (Source: The Guardian)
- Thomas Partey: The Gunners are also interested in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, but the Spanish club are demanding a fee of around £45 million. (Source: ESPN)
- Willian: Arsenal have been linked with a move for Chelsea winger Willian, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (Source: The Telegraph)
- Rico Henry: The Gunners are said to be interested in signing Brentford left-back Rico Henry, who has impressed in the Championship. (Source: The Mirror)
Injury Update:
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: The Arsenal captain is expected to return to training this week after recovering from a minor ankle injury. (Source: Arsenal.com)
- Kieran Tierney: The left-back is still recovering from a knee injury and is unlikely to feature in the next few games. (Source: The Guardian)
- Calum Chambers: The defender is out for several weeks after undergoing surgery on a knee injury. (Source: Arsenal.com)
- Rob Holding: The centre-back is expected to return to training this week after recovering from a hamstring injury. (Source: The Mirror)
- Shkodran Mustafi: The defender is still recovering from a hamstring injury and is unlikely to feature in the next few games. (Source: The Telegraph)
Other News:
- Mikel Arteta: The Arsenal manager has confirmed that he will give youth players more opportunities in the first team, following the departure of Mesut Ozil. (Source: Arsenal.com)
- Arsenal's Pre-Season: The Gunners will play a friendly match against Charlton Athletic on July 25th, as part of their pre-season preparations. (Source: The Athletic)
Please note that the transfer news and injury updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.