Arsenal transfer news august 25 2017
A blast from the past! Here are the Arsenal transfer news updates from August 25, 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 nothing came of it.
- 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've worked very hard to bring in the players we wanted. We've got a good balance in the squad now. We've got a good mix of experience and youth."
That's a wrap for the Arsenal transfer news on August 25, 2017!