Arsenal transfer news august 27 2017

A blast from the past! Here are the Arsenal transfer news updates from August 27, 2017:

In:

1. Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) - Striker, signed for £52.7 million on July 5, 2017.
2. Sead Kolašinac (Schalke) - Left-back, signed for £17 million on July 7, 2017.
3. Mohamed Elneny (Basel) - Midfielder, signed for £5 million on January 30, 2016.

Out:

1. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool) - Midfielder, signed for £35 million on August 25, 2017.
2. Kieran Gibbs (West Bromwich Albion) - Left-back, signed for £7 million on July 12, 2017.
3. Lucas Pérez (Deportivo La Coruña) - Striker, signed for £17.5 million on August 31, 2016.

Rumors:

1. Arsenal were linked with a move for Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez, but a deal failed to materialize.
2. The Gunners were also rumored to be interested in signing Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kanté, but a move was never confirmed.

Manager's comments:

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said: "We've had a good transfer window, we've brought in some good players. We've lost some players, but we've got a good squad."

These were the main transfer news updates for Arsenal on August 27, 2017.