Arsenal transfer news august 23 2017
A blast from the past! Here are the Arsenal transfer news updates from August 23, 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.
Out:
- Kieran Gibbs (Left-back) - Sold to West Bromwich Albion for a reported fee of £7 million.
- Carl Jenkinson (Right-back) - Sold to Birmingham City on a season-long loan.
- Yaya Sanogo (Striker) - Released on a free transfer.
Rumors:
- Arsenal were linked with a move for Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez, but a deal failed to materialize.
- There were reports of interest in signing Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kanté, but a move was never confirmed.
- Arsenal were also linked with a move for Monaco midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko, but he eventually joined Chelsea.
Manager's comments:
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said: "We're very happy with the signings we've made. Sead Kolašinac is a top-class left-back and Alexandre Lacazette is a top-class striker. We're looking forward to seeing them in action."
That's a wrap for the Arsenal transfer news on August 23, 2017!