Arsenal transfer news august 1 2017
A blast from the past! Here are some Arsenal transfer news updates from August 1, 2017:
In:
- Sead Kolašinac (Left-back) - Signed from Schalke 04 on a free transfer.
- Alexandre Lacazette (Striker) - Signed from Lyon for a reported fee of £52.7 million.
- Mohamed Elneny (Midfielder) - Signed from Basel for a reported fee of £5 million.
Out:
- Kieran Gibbs (Left-back) - Signed for West Bromwich Albion for a reported fee of £7 million.
- Carl Jenkinson (Right-back) - Signed for Birmingham City on a season-long loan.
- Yaya Sanogo (Striker) - Signed for Angers SCO on a permanent deal.
- Wojciech Szczęsny (Goalkeeper) - Signed for Juventus on a permanent deal.
Rumors:
- Alexis Sánchez (Winger) - Linked with a move to Manchester City, with Arsenal reportedly willing to sell for £60 million.
- Mesut Özil (Attacking midfielder) - Linked with a move to Manchester United, with Arsenal reportedly willing to sell for £40 million.
- Shkodran Mustafi (Centre-back) - Linked with a move to Inter Milan, with Arsenal reportedly willing to sell for £20 million.
These were some of the key transfer updates for Arsenal on August 1, 2017. The Gunners went on to have a successful transfer window, strengthening their squad with the signings of Kolašinac, Lacazette, and Elneny.